EU imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia’s economy, businessmen and oligarchs in retaliation for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials.
International | 08 April 2022, 10:35 pm, Friday
South Africa 199/3 at tea
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed 2-49 to rock South Africa but the hosts stayed stable by reaching 199-3 at tea on the opening day of the second and final Test at Port Elizabeth today.
Sports | 08 April 2022, 10:38 pm, Friday
No Covid death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported no Covid death and 48 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Health | 08 April 2022, 06:29 pm, Friday
Imran Khan to address nation ahead of no-confidence vote
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is to address the nation Friday, on the eve of a controversial no-confidence vote that looks certain to dismiss him.
International | 08 April 2022, 06:22 pm, Friday
EU approves Russia coal embargo, proposes more arms to Ukraine
The European Union on Thursday said it had approved an embargo on Russian coal and the closing of the bloc's ports to Russian vessels over the Ukraine war.
International | 08 April 2022, 06:15 pm, Friday
39 killed in train station strike: Ukraine security service
A strike on a train station in eastern Ukraine on Friday killed 39 people, including four children, Ukraine's SBU security service said, AFP.
International | 08 April 2022, 06:17 pm, Friday
AL ready to resist any plot: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said they are ready to respond to any conspiracy hatched against the government.
Politics | 08 April 2022, 05:55 pm, Friday
Imran Khan to face no-trust vote
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Prime Minister Imran Khan's move to dissolve parliament was unconstitutional and called for lawmakers to return in two days, a decision that could spell the end of his premiership.
International | 08 April 2022, 12:20 am, Friday
Sale of beef, mutton suspended in Sylhet
Meat Traders Co-operative Association in Sylhet has suspended sale of beef and mutton from Thursday morning demanding hike in prices fixed by the local administration.
National | 07 April 2022, 07:43 pm, Thursday
BNP revolves hopeless and negative politics: Quader
Observing that the BNP is revolving in the cycle of hopeless and negative politics, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the BNP’s vision is cloaked in thick fog.
Politics | 07 April 2022, 07:05 pm, Thursday
No Covid death, 44 new cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh logged zero Covid death and 44 fresh cases detected in the past 24 hours till Thursday morning, taking the total caseload to 19,51,947.
Health | 07 April 2022, 06:07 pm, Thursday
US imposes sanction on Putin's daughters
Little is known publicly about Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters, sanctioned on Wednesday by the US government over Moscow's "atrocities in Ukraine."
International | 07 April 2022, 04:59 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh in safe zone on foreign loan front: Kamal
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that Bangladesh is in the safe zone in terms of receiving the foreign loans.
Economy | 07 April 2022, 04:34 pm, Thursday
PM releases postage stamp on 50yrs of Bangladesh Scouts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday released commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Scouts and Bangladesh Scouts Day-2022.
National | 07 April 2022, 03:50 pm, Thursday
US keen to assist in modernizing Bangladesh armed forces
The United States (US) is keen to assist in modernization of Bangladesh's armed forces while Dhaka and Washington agreed to continue discussion over sanction on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as two countries concluded eight round of security dialogue.
National | 07 April 2022, 03:40 pm, Thursday
FM calls for increased US investment in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. AK Abdul Momen called on the senator to revive the Bangladesh Caucus by calling for increased US trade and investment in Bangladesh.
National | 07 April 2022, 02:18 pm, Thursday
False accusations of Moscow of killing civilians in Bucha
The Western state leaders, the Kyiv regime, and mass media have been promoting allegations that Russia committed mass killings of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha-based exclusively on video footage, taken by the Ukrainian National Police, and a few images.
International | 07 April 2022, 12:50 am, Thursday
Khaleda returns home after health check-up
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home on Wednesday afternoon following a health check-up at Evercare Hospital in the capital.
Politics | 06 April 2022, 09:49 pm, Wednesday
Sri Lanka president won’t resign despite growing protests
Sri Lanka’s president will not step down and instead will face the country’s political and economic crisis, a key government minister said Wednesday despite continuing large protests that are demanding his resignation.
International | 06 April 2022, 08:53 pm, Wednesday
Will be happy if sanctions on Rab withdrawn: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh will be happy if the United States withdraws the sanctions imposed on the elite force Rab, reiterating that it was “inappropriate and unjustified.”
National | 06 April 2022, 08:46 pm, Wednesday