Central Desk
Death toll from Philippine floods, landslides climbs to 33
One person died and three others were missing in the southern Philippines after being hit by a landslide, police said Thursday, taking the nationwide death toll from recent rains to at least 33, reports AFP.
Moscow to achieve Ukraine goals thanks to 'patience': Lavrov
Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday he was convinced that Moscow would achieve its goals in Ukraine thanks to its "patience" and "perseverance", reports AFP.
Ten killed, 30 injured in huge hotel-casino fire on Cambodian border
As many as 10 people have died in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border of Thailand, with photos showing groups desperately huddled on ledges as fierce flames surround them, reports AFP.
Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak
Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, reports AFP.
Metro rail opens for public
Long queues were seen at the Agargaon metro rail station on Thursday morning as the service was open for common people. Hundreds of people started thronging the station from early morning to travel by the metro rail.
Evaly CEO, chairman indicted in embezzlement case
A Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Wednesday framed charges against e-commerce platform Evaly's Chairman Shamima Nasrin and CEO Mohammad Rassel in a case over embezzling customers’ money.
US digs out from monster storm as death toll passes 50
The monster storm that killed dozens in the United States over the Christmas weekend continued to inflict misery on New York state and air travelers nationwide Tuesday, as stories emerged of families trapped for days during the "blizzard of the century."
Main demand of BNP’s 10 points is fall of govt: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday said the main demand of their party’s 10 points is the fall of the government.
Metro rail adds another feather to Sheikh Hasina’s govt: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the country's first-ever elevated metro rail is another golden feather added to the crown of the government's success.
New political alliance “Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote” launched
A new political platform, “Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote” comprising 11 parties of the BNP-led 20-party alliance was formally launched on Wednesday to strengthen the simultaneous anti-government movement.
Kim sets out new goals for North's military
Kim Jong Un announced new goals for North Korea's military in a report to party leaders, state media reported Wednesday, hinting that sanctions-busting weapons tests will continue next year, reports AFP.
Mostafa reelected as Rangpur city mayor
Jatiya Party-nominated Md Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa has been reelected as mayor of Rangpur city by winning the Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC) Elections- 2022 today for the second consecutive term.
PM opens country's first-ever metro rail service
ime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the country's first ever elevated metro rail service.
BNP denounces Metro fares as too expensive
BNP on Tuesday denounced the fare structure of the Metro rail in Dhaka, saying it is much higher than that of metro rails in the neighbouring countries, including India and Pakistan.
No 'half pass' for students in Metro Rail
There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rail, but wounded freedom fighters will avail free journey.