No more elections keeping Sheikh Hasina in power: Mosharraf
As part of the party's fresh programme of the ongoing movement, BNP’s Dhaka South and North City unit staged spate marches towards Malibagh from Basabo and Shahjadpur areas in the capital respectively to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 17 May 2023, 08:50 pm, Wednesday
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan says police are surrounding his home
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday that police were surrounding his house in an upscale area of the eastern city of Lahore and he could be arrested.
International | 17 May 2023, 08:27 pm, Wednesday
Those who dacoits votes now talking about voting rights: PM
Talking about AL’s steps to establish democracy and voting rights, and reform the electoral system, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said those who were once vote riggers are now vocal on democracy and voting rights in the country.
National | 17 May 2023, 08:36 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh to start SAFF campaign taking on Lebanon
Bangladesh will start their eight-nation SAFF Championship campaign taking on upper ranked Lebanon in their group B opening match scheduled to be held on June 22, one day after the formal kicks off of the championship on June 21.
Sports | 17 May 2023, 08:04 pm, Wednesday
Cannes festival jury: who's who
The jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which opens Tuesday, is headed by last year's Palme d'Or winner, ‘Triangle of Sadness’ director Ruben Ostlund.
Entertainment | 17 May 2023, 08:00 pm, Wednesday
Millions of children at risk in Bangladesh, Myanmar in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha: UNICEF
The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha in parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions, says UNICEF on Wednesday.
National | 17 May 2023, 07:39 pm, Wednesday
Resist domestic and foreign evil forces to sustain democracy in Bangladesh: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged every citizen of the country to resist the evil forces at home and abroad who are creating obstacles in the way of democracy and development.
National | 17 May 2023, 06:47 pm, Wednesday
Govt to import 12,500 MT of sugar from US
The government of Bangladesh will import 12,500 metric tons (MT) of sugar and 220,000 MT of fertliser to meet the domestic requirements.
Economy | 17 May 2023, 06:44 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh relations with Beijing, Moscow don’t influence US-BD ties: State Dept Official
A senior US State Department official has said Washington does not define its relationship with Bangladesh taking into account Dhaka’s ties with Russia, China or any other country.
National | 17 May 2023, 02:47 pm, Wednesday
Niko graft case: Khaleda Zia files petition to cancel charge framing
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia filed a petition today, seeking directives to cancel the charge framing order in the Niko graft case.
Law and Human Rights | 17 May 2023, 02:28 pm, Wednesday
2 army personnel killed, 2 injured by KNA terrorists in Bandarban
Two soldiers of Bangladesh Army were killed and two officers injured in an attack by armed terrorists of Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) in Ruma upazila of Bandarban district on Tuesday, said an ISPR press release issued on Wednesday.
National | 17 May 2023, 06:48 pm, Wednesday
Rains disrupts work day in Dhaka
A bout of heavy rain drenched Dhaka city this morning, disrupting commute and the work day in general.
National | 17 May 2023, 02:14 pm, Wednesday
UAE envoy assures PM of continued cooperation over sea port, infrastructure
United Arab Emirates (UAE) new ambassador here Ali Abdulla Khaseif AlHmoudi today assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of continued cooperation over development of Bangladesh's infrastructure and sea port as he called on her at her official residence Ganabhaban.
National | 17 May 2023, 07:43 pm, Wednesday
Sheikh Hasina’s 43rd Homecoming Day today
Today marks the 43rd Homecoming Day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
National | 17 May 2023, 10:50 am, Wednesday
US providing $250,000 to assist Cyclone Mocha emergency relief efforts: Peter Haas
The United States is providing $250,000 to assist Cyclone Mocha emergency relief efforts in the most severely affected areas.
National | 17 May 2023, 10:46 am, Wednesday
As Turkey heads to a presidential election run-off, what’s next?
After a hotly-contested first round of elections on Sunday, Turkey will have a run-off vote on May 28. Analysts say incumbent candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an edge over the opposition’s Kilicdaroglu, reports Al Jazeera.
International | 16 May 2023, 09:06 pm, Tuesday
Withdrawal of envoys’ police escort ‘extremely irresponsible’ move: BNP
BNP on Tuesday termed ‘extremely irresponsible’ the government’s move to withdraw the additional police escorts for the envoys of different countries, including the USA, the UK, and India, saying it may weaken the country’s international relations.
Politics | 16 May 2023, 08:31 pm, Tuesday
BNP more focused on ballot stuffing, capturing state power than on public safety: Joy
Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said historically, BNP holds a sordid record of refraining from standing beside people especially during mighty disasters that swept across the county.
Politics | 16 May 2023, 07:54 pm, Tuesday
US may not want me in govt: PM to BBC
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the United States may not want her, or the progress her government made, to continue.
National | 16 May 2023, 09:15 pm, Tuesday
Govt destroying the power sectors by indulging corruption, plundering: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday slammed the government for the current frequent power cuts and said the government is destroying the power sectors by indulging in corruption and plundering.
Politics | 16 May 2023, 07:57 pm, Tuesday