Prices of essentials increase due to Ukraine-Russia war: Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said the prices of essential commodities have increased in the country as the Ukraine-Russia war is affecting global food market.
National | 12 November 2022, 08:07 pm, Saturday
BNP will participate in next nat'l polls, hopes Razzaque
Expressing the hope that all political parties, including BNP, would participate in the next national elections, agriculture minister Dr Abdur Razzaque today said elections will be held in 2023 in a peacefully and neutrally and the government would extend all cooperation to Election Commission (EC) in this regard.
Politics | 12 November 2022, 08:04 pm, Saturday
Govt doesn't waste a single paisa from reserve: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today refuted BNP leaders' propaganda on the foreign currency reserve, saying the Awami League government never waste a single paisa from it, rather use money for the country and its people's interest.
National | 12 November 2022, 08:01 pm, Saturday
Govt stole everything from mega projects to widow allowance: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that Tk 1o lakh crore has been smuggled during the tenure of the current government. He said, "They are smuggling the wealth of the country abroad. Where didn't the government steal? From mega projects to unemployment allowance, old age allowance, widow allowance, they have stolen.
Politics | 12 November 2022, 09:54 pm, Saturday
Russia says Kherson city withdrawal complete
Russia said its troops finished withdrawing Friday from the western bank of the river that divides Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, allowing Ukrainian forces to move cautiously toward reclaiming the country’s only Russian-occupied provincial capital in what would be a major victory, reports AP.
International | 11 November 2022, 09:35 pm, Friday
BNP ready to deliver its message in AL's backyard
The BNP is all set to stage yet another huge showdown through its sixth divisional rally on Saturday - this time in Faridpur, known as a bastion of the ruling Awami League.
Politics | 11 November 2022, 09:32 pm, Friday
Man killed in ‘crossfire’ with RAB at N'ganj
A man was killed in a ‘crossfire’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Chonpara in Roopganj of Narayanganj, according to a top official of the force.
National | 11 November 2022, 09:20 pm, Friday
Commuters suffer as bus strike begins in Faridpur ahead of BNP rally
Bus services between the capital city and five southern districts including Barishal have halted due to a strike enforced by transport workers and owners ahead the BNP’s rally on Saturday in Faridpur.
Politics | 11 November 2022, 08:53 pm, Friday
World Bank vice president Martin Raiser due tomorrow
World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow.
National | 11 November 2022, 08:33 pm, Friday
Dengue claims one lives, Death toll now 193
One more deaths from dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning raised this year’s fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 193, exceeding all previous records in Bangladesh.
Health | 11 November 2022, 08:19 pm, Friday
Thousands throng Suhrawardy Udyan for Jubo League's golden jubilee rally
Thousands of Awami Jubo League activists from different districts of the country started gathering at capital’s Suhrawary Udyan since Friday morning to join the grand youth rally marking its golden jubilee
Politics | 11 November 2022, 07:18 pm, Friday
BNP is now doing politics over IMF loan: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said as BNP's political bankruptcy has reached such a low point, the party is now doing politics over the loan of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Politics | 11 November 2022, 07:03 pm, Friday
Biden and Xi to meet at G20 summit
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden will hold talks at next week's G20 summit in Bali, their first face-to-face meeting since the US president took office and just weeks after the Chinese leader secured a landmark third term, reports AFP.
International | 11 November 2022, 07:01 pm, Friday
Work to march country forward: PM tells Jubo League
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Friday called upon the leaders and activists of Jubo League to take the country forward for prosperity, being imbued with patriotism and dutifulness towards the country and its people.
National | 11 November 2022, 09:26 pm, Friday
Debt burden to get heavier with IMF’s loan: Fakhrul
BNP on Thursday alleged that a $4.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make people's debt burden heavier since the government has depleted the national exchequer through 'widespread looting'.
Politics | 10 November 2022, 10:14 pm, Thursday
Jubo League holds youth grand rally Friday
Awami Jubo League will arrange a youth grand rally in the city's historic Suhrawardy Udyan tomorrow marking the golden jubilee and 50th founding anniversary of the party.
Politics | 10 November 2022, 09:14 pm, Thursday
41st BCS written exam result published
The results of 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examination have been published.
National | 10 November 2022, 08:54 pm, Thursday
Marrakech film festival returns after Covid cancellations
The Marrakech International Film Festival returns to the Moroccan tourist hub this month, with organisers hoping to woo star-struck fans after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 10 November 2022, 08:47 pm, Thursday
PM credits long stay in power for country’s development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that Bangladesh is making commendable progress in development thanks to her government’s long stay in power.
National | 10 November 2022, 08:35 pm, Thursday
Ex-SP Babul Aktar placed on one-day remand in DSA case
A Dhaka court here today put former superintendent of police (SP) Babul Akhter on a one-day remand in a case filed by PBI chief under Digital Security Act (DSA).
National | 10 November 2022, 08:27 pm, Thursday