Central Desk
Banking sector is under threat due to lack of trust: CPD
Economists, during a discussion today, said the country’s banking sector is under threat due to lack of trust and good governance in banks.
BNP reschedules Dhaka procession to Dec 30
BNP has changed the date for holding a mass procession, from December 24 to 30, considering Awami League’s National Council.
Putin meets top military brass to discuss Ukraine strategy: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin has held extensive meetings with the military top brass overseeing Russia's campaign in Ukraine, where Moscow has stepped up bombardments, the Kremlin said Saturday, reports AFP.
Enrollment of students for class 1 to 9 begins Sunday
Secondary schools will start enrollment of students for class 1 to 9 from tomorrow. The admission process will continue till December 21.
Govt works to build smart Bangladesh: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the Awami League (AL)-led government is working with the determination to build a smart Bangladesh.
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to take charge of World Cup final
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will take charge of Sunday's World Cup final between France and Argentina, FIFA announced on Thursday, reports AFP.
Bangladesh becomes example for other countries: UN RC
United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator (RC) in Dhaka Gwyn Lewis today said Bangladesh made itself an example for other countries to emulate, while greeting the countrymen on the 51st Victory Day.
'Bachelor Point' famed actor Polash ties the knot
Popular actor and producer Ziaul Haque Palash, who has became extremely popular through the role of Kabila in the drama 'Bachelor Point', got married.
On this victory day, we hope people's govt will be established: Mosharraf
BNP's standing committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain said, “On this victory day, we hope, we expect - the dictator-fascist government will be ousted from Bangladesh, democracy will be re-established, people's government will be established.”
Harrison Ford swaps movies for TV with '1923'
Harrison Ford has rarely bothered with television since "Star Wars" propelled him to A-list movie fame nearly half a century ago -- but that is about to change with small-screen Western "1923."
Putin to meet Lukashenko in Belarus on Monday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Belarus on Monday for talks with his counterpart and ally Alexander Lukashenko, the Kremlin said, reports AFP.
'Explosions' in Kyiv, strikes in other Ukraine regions
A fresh barrage of Russian strikes hit several cities including the Ukraine capital Kyiv early Friday, officials said, leading to water and power cuts in many areas, reports AFP.
10 dead, including 5 children, in France apartment fire
Ten people, including five children died as nighttime fire ravaged an eight-story apartment building Friday in one of the city of Lyon’s poorest suburbs, French authorities said. The cause of the fatal blaze was being investigated, reports AP.
President, PM attend Victory Day parade
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday attended the parade at the National Parade Ground marking the Victory Day.
Anti-liberation forces are still active: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said the anti-liberation forces are still plotting to destablise the country even after 51 years of victory.