Central Desk
UNSC adopts first-ever resolution on "situation in Myanmar"
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted the first-ever resolution on "situation in Myanmar" focusing on the Rohingya crisis and its sustainable solution, reports AFP.
Tajul seeks cooperation of all to make Dhaka livable
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md Tajul Islam today urged all to come forward towards making the Dhaka city livable for all.
Awami League is a smart party: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said Awami League has always been a smart party and it first thinks what needs to be done to take the nation ahead.
No foreign pressure on EC in next election: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said there is no pressure from the international community or foreign diplomats on the Election Commission (EC) regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker backs jailed actor Alidoosti
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi on Tuesday urged the release of Taraneh Alidoosti, who has starred in four of his films, after the actor's arrest for supporting the three-month protest movement, reports AFP.
Mirza Fakhrul, Abbas denied bail for 4th time
A Dhaka court on Wednesday rejected the bail petitions of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, in a case over the clash between police and the party activists in the capital’s Nayapaltan on December 7.
Will act against those trying to create anarchy: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said that action will be taken if anyone tries to create anarchy in the country.
Taliban bar women from university education in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Tuesday banned female students from attending universities effective immediately in the latest edict cracking down on women’s rights and freedoms, reports AP.
Elon Musk announces his resignation as CEO of Twitter
Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as CEO of Twitter after he lost a poll on the platform on Monday asking users whether he should resign from the position.
US lawmakers vote to release Trump's tax returns
US lawmakers voted Tuesday to make public Donald Trump's tax returns, ending a years-long battle by the former president to keep the filings private as his cloudy financial past continues to stoke controversy, reports AFP.
Zelensky plans US visit -- first trip abroad since war began
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to visit Washington on Wednesday for a possible meeting with Joe Biden and an address to Congress -- his first trip abroad since Russia invaded in February, reports AFP.
PM opens 100 highways in 50 districts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday opened a record number of 100 highways to traffic in 50 districts.
Another SP sent on compulsory retirement
Another police officer of the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) has been sent on compulsory retirement. Public Security Division under the Home Ministry issued a notification in this regard signed by its senior secretary Md Aminul Islam Khan on Tuesday.
New curriculum to be introduced in 2023: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Tuesday said new curriculum will be introduced for primary, secondary and higher secondary level students from next year.
World Cup winners Argentina arrive back in Buenos Aires
The airplane transporting World Cup winners Argentina and their captain Lionel Messi back from Qatar arrived at the Ezeiza international airport in Buenos Aires at 2:40 am (0540 GMT) on Tuesday, reports AFP.