Central Desk
'Explosions' heard in central Kyiv: mayor
Explosions were heard in a central neighbourhood of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Wednesday, mayor Vitali Klitschko said, following what appears to have been a drone attack, reports AFP.
US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The Pentagon is finalizing plans to send Patriot missile batteries that can shoot down incoming missiles to Ukraine, US media reported Tuesday, reports AFP.
Nation observing Martyred Intellectuals Day
The nation is observing the Martyred Intellectuals' Day today in a befitting manner.
BNP looks to change date of mass procession upon AL request
The opposition BNP may change the date for holding mass procession scheduled for December 24 across the country upon the request of Awami League.
Messi’s last dance, last chance for World Cup glory
Lionel Messi has declared that the final on Sunday will be his last appearance in a World Cup match.
BNP’s Dec-10 rally became super flop: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said as the BNP’s December 10 rally was a super flop, its leaders are talking perplexed and become desperate now.
People won, govt defeated on December 10: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday said the government was defeated on December 10 as people turned victorious by holding a massive rally in the capital foiling all obstacles and repressive acts.
Mirza Fakhrul, Abbas get division in jail
BNP leaders Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Mirza Abbas will get division facilities in jail, said Deputy Attorney General Abdullah Al Mahmud Bashar on Tuesday.
UK announces new sanctions against Russia and Iran
The UK on Tuesday announced new sanctions against senior Russian military commanders, as well as Iranians involved in the producing and supplying drones to target Ukraine, reports AFP.
Writ petition seeking division for Mirza Fakhrul, Mirza Abbas
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Tuesday seeking first class facility in jail for opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Mirza Abbas, reports news agency UNB.
Ukraine needs 800 mn euros in urgent energy sector aid: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told an international aid conference on Tuesday that Ukraine needed emergency aid for its energy sector totalling around 800 million euros, reports AFP.
Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman put on 7-day remand
A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman on a 7-day remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Quader asks BNP not to bring out mass procession on Dec 24
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today urged the BNP not to bring out its mass procession in Dhaka on December 24 next as the ruling AL’s national council is scheduled to be held on that day, reports BSS.
Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez
Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi has filed a defamation case in a court here against actor Jacqueline Fernandez, alleging that the latter made defamatory allegations against her for "malicious reasons" and to destroy her career, reports Times of India.
Global Islami Bank opens its Rajoir, Jhenaidah branch
Global Islami Bank has opened its Rajoir Branch at Madaripur and Jhenaidah Branch at Jhenaidah on 12 December 2022.