Election Commission completely independent: PM to Norwegian minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said her government has been striving for further flourishing the country's democratic environment.
National | 25 April 2022, 09:45 pm, Monday
Sundarban ready to welcome Danish princess
Adequate security measures have been taken in the Sundarbans under Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district as Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth is scheduled to visit the area on April 27.
National | 25 April 2022, 08:03 pm, Monday
Russia announces ceasefire around Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant
Russia's defence ministry on Monday announced a ceasefire around the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol to allow a civilian evacuation from the industrial area that has been sheltering the remaining Ukrainian resistance in the port city.
International | 25 April 2022, 07:50 pm, Monday
Bangladesh-Denmark enters new chapter of cooperation marking 50yrs of diplomatic relations
A new chapter of cooperation on multilateral sectors of mutual benefits that included energy and technology between Bangladesh and Denmark has started marking the 50 years of diplomatic relations between the countries.
National | 25 April 2022, 07:43 pm, Monday
Tetultala Playground: Fair probe into detention of mother, son demanded
Different environmental organizations have demanded an impartial inquiry into the detention of local resident Syeda Ratna and her son for protesting against the construction of a police station at Tetultala playground in capital’s Kalabagan.
National | 25 April 2022, 07:37 pm, Monday
Bangladesh logs no Covid death with 27 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 27 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Health | 25 April 2022, 05:08 pm, Monday
Quader to return home from Singapore
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is set to return home today from Singapore following his regular health check-up.
Politics | 25 April 2022, 06:19 pm, Monday
Dhaka, Oslo keen to enhance economic partnership
Dhaka and Oslo are keen to broaden economic partnership through trade, investment and maritime sector cooperation while Bangladesh and Norway are celebrating 50 years of the bilateral relations.
National | 25 April 2022, 04:59 pm, Monday
National Nutrition Week: In The Cradle Of Hope And Despair
Some 47 years back, in 1974, under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 'Public Health Nutrition Institute' was established as part of institutional development to ensure nutrition of the people. Following this, on 23 April 1975, Bangabandhu formed the 'Bangladesh National Nutrition Council' which is his groundbreaking institutional contribution in the arena of nutrition. After a long hiatus, the National Food and Nutrition Policy and the first Bangladesh National Nutrition Action Plan were formulated in 1997 and since 1998, the Council has been observing National Nutrition Week every year at national, district and upazila level [1]
Opinion | 25 April 2022, 01:01 pm, Monday
Denmark Crown Princess in Dhaka on a 3-day visit
Denmark Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth arrived here on Monday on a three-day visit. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen received The Crown Princess.
National | 25 April 2022, 11:41 am, Monday
168 killed in violence in Sudan’s Darfur: Aid group
At least 168 people have been killed in Clashes between rival groups in Sudan's Darfur on Sunday, an aid group said, in the latest bout of deadly violence to hit the restive region.
International | 25 April 2022, 11:29 am, Monday
US diplomats could return to Ukraine during this week
US diplomats could return to Ukraine during this week, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a US official, reports TASS.
International | 25 April 2022, 11:19 am, Monday
Top US officials visit Kyiv as Mariupol 'on the brink'
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Ukraine's capital Sunday, Kyiv said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded two months ago as hundreds remain trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol.
International | 25 April 2022, 11:12 am, Monday
France's Macron wins new presidential term after far-right battle
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election on Sunday in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.
International | 25 April 2022, 11:08 am, Monday
Twitter bans ads that defy climate change science
Twitter on Friday banned ads that deny the reality of climate change. Twitter's announcement on Earth Day came as it tries to fend off an unwanted takeover bid by billionaire Elon Musk, who has said he thinks people should be able to say pretty much whatever they want on the platform.
Technology | 24 April 2022, 09:59 pm, Sunday
US won't take any side in upcoming poll: Amb. Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said the US will not take any side in the upcoming polls in Bangladesh and reiterated US commitment across the world to help countries strengthen democracy. He made the remarks while addressing a seminar on Sunday.
National | 24 April 2022, 09:24 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh must stay alert against Covid-19 infections: Health Minister
As neighbouring India is seeing an increase in Covid-19 infections, it may affect Bangladesh too, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday.
Health | 24 April 2022, 06:28 pm, Sunday
Turkish envoy meets Fakhrul, talks about next polls
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan on Sunday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed various issues, including the next national election here.
Politics | 24 April 2022, 06:18 pm, Sunday
Denmark crown princess due Dhaka on Monday
Denmark Crown Princess Mary will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow (Monday) on a three-day tour to visit Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar and climate vulnerable community in Sundarbans area.
National | 24 April 2022, 06:08 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh logs no Covid death with 24 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 24 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Health | 24 April 2022, 06:01 pm, Sunday