Bangladesh logs one Covid-19 death, 601 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged one Covid-19 death while it recorded 601 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Health | 19 September 2022, 06:52 pm, Monday
Bangladesh received over $1 billion remittance till Sep 15
Bangladesh received inward remittances worth over USD $1008.67 million (1,000 million = 1 billion) in the first 15 days of September, amid the forex crisis in the country.
Economy | 19 September 2022, 07:35 pm, Monday
EC approves Tk 8,711cr project to purchase EVM
Election Commission (EC) today approved a Tk 8,711 crore project to purchase Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for 150 constituencies, out of 300, for the 12th parliamentary election.
National | 19 September 2022, 08:57 pm, Monday
Happy Birthday actor Salman Shah
Today, September 19, is the birthday of actor Salman Shah, the short-lived superstar of romantic movies in Bangladesh. If he had survived, Salman Shah would have turned 51 this time.
Entertainment | 19 September 2022, 01:27 pm, Monday
Tension on Myanmar border: Govt plans to evacuate 300 families
Local administration is planning to evacuate members of 300 families in Ghumdhum union – along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border – under Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban, following continuous firings and mortar shelling near Tombru border over the last one month.
National | 19 September 2022, 01:08 pm, Monday
More than 90 dead in Tajik-Kyrgyz border clashes
At least 94 people were killed in clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan this week, in the worst violence the countries have seen in years, while the international community called for calm, reports AFP.
International | 19 September 2022, 12:57 pm, Monday
Real Madrid triumph at rivals Atletico in spiky derby
Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over neighbours Atletico Madrid in a heated derby on Sunday to return to the top of La Liga.
Sports | 19 September 2022, 11:07 am, Monday
US forces would help defend Taiwan against China: Biden
President Joe Biden said Sunday that US forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion, while the White House said Washington's policy was unchanged, reports AFP.
International | 19 September 2022, 10:58 am, Monday
Messi strikes early to keep PSG top in Ligue 1
Lionel Messi struck after five minutes as Paris Saint-Germain edged Lyon 1-0 to regain top spot in the Ligue 1 table ahead of Marseille on Sunday, reports AFP.
Sports | 19 September 2022, 10:55 am, Monday
Biden among thousands pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II
U.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen's state funeral — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years, reports AP.
International | 19 September 2022, 10:50 am, Monday
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
International | 19 September 2022, 10:43 am, Monday
PM pays her last tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today showed her last respect to the Queen Elizabeth II. She paid respect to the late Queen at her lying-in-state in Westminster Hall and signed a book of condolence at Lancaster House.
National | 19 September 2022, 10:36 am, Monday
Free, fair elections are held only during AL’s tenure: PM tells BBC
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said free and fair elections are held only during Awami League’s tenures.
National | 19 September 2022, 10:29 am, Monday
No more than 15 SIM cards under 1 NID
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is going to deactivate additional SIM (subscriber identity module) cards of those who have more than 15 registered under a national identity (NID) card soon.
Technology | 18 September 2022, 04:14 pm, Sunday
Dhaka summons Myanmar ambassador for the 4th time
Dhaka today summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh, Aung Kyaw Moe, for the fourth time and lodged a strong protest over the recent incidents along Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
National | 18 September 2022, 04:07 pm, Sunday
Khaleda Zia’s jail term suspension to be extended by 6 months
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's jail term suspension period will be extended by another six months.
Politics | 18 September 2022, 04:01 pm, Sunday
Tax return document not needed for loans up to Tk 20 lakh
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has omitted the requirement of tax return documents for bank loans up to Tk 20 lakh.
Economy | 18 September 2022, 03:55 pm, Sunday
Japan envoy meets Mirza Fakhrul in Gulshan party office
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ito Naoki, met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today, a day after some leaders and activists of the party were attacked in Dhaka and Cumilla.
Politics | 18 September 2022, 03:49 pm, Sunday
Rybakina sweeps past Bogdan into Portoroz WTA final
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina swept past Ana Bogdan in straight sets to reach the final of the WTA tournament in Portoroz on Saturday, reports AFP.
Sports | 18 September 2022, 03:43 pm, Sunday
Kyrgyz-Tajik clashes death toll rises to 36: Kyrgyz ministry
The Kyrgyz health ministry said Sunday that at least 36 people had been killed in recent border clashes with Tajikistan, increasing its earlier figure, reports AFP.
International | 18 September 2022, 03:36 pm, Sunday