Stop gunning down opposition activists, Fakhrul asks police
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday asked the law enforcers to stop illegally gunning down opposition leaders and activists, and warned that they will have to be accountable to people someday for their every action.
Politics | 20 November 2022, 08:14 pm, Sunday
US gay nightclub shooting leave five dead, 18 injured
Five people have been killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police said, reports Reuters.
International | 20 November 2022, 07:36 pm, Sunday
UK Navy takes part in Pacific exercise for first time
A British patrol ship has taken part for the first time in "Exercise Keen Sword", the regular Pacific training operation carried out by the Japanese and US navies, the UK said Saturday, reports AFP.
International | 20 November 2022, 07:31 pm, Sunday
Dengue claims four lives, 646 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Four dengue patients died and 646 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Sunday morning.
Health | 20 November 2022, 07:28 pm, Sunday
SC orders to strengthen security at courts across country
Following the escape of two death-row convicts from police custody in Dhaka Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court this noon, the Supreme Court (SC) authorities ordered for beefing up security at all the courts across the country.
Law and Human Rights | 20 November 2022, 07:24 pm, Sunday
France will not replace injured Benzema for World Cup
Defending champions France will not replace the injured Karim Benzema in their World Cup squad, coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday, reports AFP.
Sports | 20 November 2022, 07:21 pm, Sunday
Tk 20 lakh rewards announced for arrest of fugitive militants
Bangladesh police announced Tk 20 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two fugitive convicts of banned militant organisation Ansar Al Islam.
National | 20 November 2022, 07:18 pm, Sunday
Russian FM Sergei Lavrov cancels Dhaka tour
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has cancelled his scheduled Dhaka tour next week, a development that his counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen attributed to his preoccupation due to the war situation.
National | 20 November 2022, 07:06 pm, Sunday
Actress Aindrila Sharma passes away at 24
Two-time cancer survivor Kolkata television actor Aindrila Sharma, who was hospitalised following a brain stroke earlier this month, passed away at 24 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests on Sunday, reports IBNS.
Entertainment | 20 November 2022, 07:02 pm, Sunday
BNP becomes isolated by talking about Tarique: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said the countrymen get scared when BNP talks about Tarique Rahman as he is the symbol of corruption and terrorism.
Politics | 21 November 2022, 02:12 pm, Monday
Red alert issued, militants to be nab soon: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamalon Sunday said that the law enforcers will be able to nab two death penalty awarded militants soon, who have fled away from the court premises this noon.
National | 20 November 2022, 06:43 pm, Sunday
PM seeks planned industrialisation for economic prosperity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday stressed the need for a planned industrialisation by protecting the arable lands to ensure economic prosperity, urging the youths and women folks to make their contribution to the sector.
National | 20 November 2022, 06:36 pm, Sunday
NBR to impose additional duty on 330 goods
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is working to impose additional duty on 330 products which are not essential goods, said commerce secretary Tapan Kanti Gosh.
Economy | 19 November 2022, 10:02 pm, Saturday
UK will support Kyiv 'until Ukraine has won: Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday vowed his country would stand by Kyiv's side "until Ukraine has won" during a visit to the Ukrainian capital, reports AFP.
International | 19 November 2022, 08:58 pm, Saturday
Moral double standard behind World Cup critics: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino targeted European critics of World Cup host Qatar on Saturday and suggested a moral double standard in his home continent, reports AP.
Sports | 19 November 2022, 08:49 pm, Saturday
Saudi Crown Prince to visit Bangladesh in 2023
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has accepted the invitation to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time in 2023.
National | 19 November 2022, 08:39 pm, Saturday
BNP now dreaming of going to power: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said there is no alternative to the election to hand over power. But, the BNP is now dreaming a dream of going to power.
Politics | 19 November 2022, 08:15 pm, Saturday
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud
Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up firm, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 19 November 2022, 07:24 pm, Saturday
Dengue claims six lives, 559 hospitalized in 24 hrs
Six dengue patients died and 559 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Saturday morning.
Health | 19 November 2022, 07:16 pm, Saturday
Ensure transparency, accountability in all affairs of university: President
President M Abdul Hamid on Saturday asked the university authorities to ensure transparency and accountability in all activities as he addressed the Dhaka University’s 53rd Convocation Ceremony here today.
Education | 19 November 2022, 07:09 pm, Saturday