Pray that Bangladesh is safe from man-made or natural disasters: PM to Hajj pilgrims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated the Hajj Programme-2023 (1444 Hijri), urging pilgrims to pray that Bangladesh and its people are protected from any man-made or natural disaster.
National | 19 May 2023, 06:54 pm, Friday
RPO Amendment: Balloting of one or more polling stations can be postponed or cancelled
The Cabinet on Thursday gave the final approval to the draft of 'Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2023' with a new provision in an order to authorise the Election Commission to postpone or cancel the election result of one or more than one polling stations during the election.
National | 18 May 2023, 08:09 pm, Thursday
People have no confidence in country’s electoral system: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Thursday alleged that the people have no confidence in the country’s electoral system.
Politics | 18 May 2023, 07:48 pm, Thursday
Why is the US dollar so strong again?
If investors agree on one thing this year, it's that the dollar is going to fall. That's made the greenback's 2% bounce over the last month particularly confusing.
Economy | 18 May 2023, 07:42 pm, Thursday
Pakistan police surround Imran Khan's home, claim he is hiding suspects in recent riots
Police surrounded the home of former Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, claiming he was sheltering dozens of people allegedly involved in violent protests over his recent detention, reports AP.
International | 18 May 2023, 07:58 pm, Thursday
Khulna City polls: 4 mayoral nominations cancelled, 3 valid
The Election Commission on Thursday declared the nomination papers of three mayoral candidates valid while cancelled those of four others in the upcoming Khulna City Corporation Election.
National | 18 May 2023, 07:20 pm, Thursday
Barishal City polls: Nomination of 4 mayoral candidates rejected, 6 valid
The nomination papers of four independent mayoral candidates for Barishal City Corporation (BCC) election have been declared invalid after verification, Returning Officer Humayun Kabir said on Thursday.
National | 18 May 2023, 07:16 pm, Thursday
Dhaka-based music producer invited to a research trip to Switzerland
Dhaka-based music producer and journalist Khan Mohammad Faisal has been invited to Switzerland by Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council, for a research trip to explore the country's music and new media industries.
Entertainment | 18 May 2023, 07:14 pm, Thursday
Lyon set to miss out on Europe as new era begins
As they head into a new era off the pitch, a disappointing season on it means Lyon, formerly French football's dominant force, are set to miss out on European qualification once again.
Sports | 18 May 2023, 07:06 pm, Thursday
Biden not to apologize for US bombing Japan during Hiroshima visit: White House
US President Joe Biden won't apologize for the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Jake Sullivan, the White House's national security adviser said on Wednesday, reports TASS.
International | 18 May 2023, 07:02 pm, Thursday
Dhaka optimistic over win of its candidate for IMO Secretary General
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday expressed optimism over Bangladesh’s victory in the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
National | 18 May 2023, 06:51 pm, Thursday
Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets; Ukraine says 29 were shot down
Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early Thursday in the latest nighttime test of Ukrainian air defenses, which shot down 29 of them, officials said.
International | 18 May 2023, 06:49 pm, Thursday
Security provided to diplomats in Bangladesh ‘much better’ compared to many others: Shahriar Alam
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam on Thursday said the government and the law enforcement agencies are ensuring security of the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka in a “much better and efficient way” compared to many other countries.
National | 18 May 2023, 06:45 pm, Thursday
Blinken condemns attack on US convoy in Nigeria
Scretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday vowed that the United States would hold accountable the perpetrators behind a deadly attack on a US convoy in Nigeria which he said had been involved in a flood response.
International | 18 May 2023, 03:19 pm, Thursday
Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal despite fierce fighting
Russia and Ukraine agreed Wednesday to extend a deal allowing grain exports across the Black Sea, a rare example of cooperation as the war rages and one of Kyiv's valuable Patriot anti-missile systems was confirmed to be damaged.
International | 18 May 2023, 03:13 pm, Thursday
Challenging legality of president’s election: SC fines petitioner Tk 1 lakh for ‘wasting its time’
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday (May 18, 2023) rejected a writ petition filed challenging the legality of the election of Md Shahabuddin as president of the country.
Law and Human Rights | 18 May 2023, 03:07 pm, Thursday
PM Hasina lauds community clinics for reaching healthcare services to common people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said her government has been able to provide healthcare services at the door steps of the common people up to the rural areas due to the community clinics.
National | 18 May 2023, 03:02 pm, Thursday
Dhaka Metro Rail to run from 8am to 8pm from May 31
Dhaka Metro Rail will run for 12 hours – from 8am to 8pm – on the Uttara-Agargaon route, starting from May 31.
National | 18 May 2023, 02:58 pm, Thursday
Alternative security for envoys to be discussed by this or next week: FS
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today said the government will share information on alternative security services that the Ansar can provide with diplomatic missions in Dhaka either tomorrow or Sunday.
National | 17 May 2023, 09:13 pm, Wednesday
Foreign envoys to get back additional security if they want, given they pay for it: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Wednesday that the additional security that has been withdrawn from ambassadors of some countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, will be given back if they want, but they must pay for it.
National | 17 May 2023, 08:57 pm, Wednesday