Ekushey Padak-winning poet Quazi Rosy dies
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Quazi Rosy from Covid-19 at a city hospital early Sunday. She was 73.
National | 20 February 2022, 11:15 am, Sunday
13 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 2,150 in 24 hours
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 2,150 Covid-19 cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight 13 lives.
Health | 19 February 2022, 09:30 pm, Saturday
Brad Pitt sues ex-wife Angelina Jolie for selling stake in French winery
Superstars Pitt and Jolie, who were once Hollywood's highest profile couple, bought a controlling stake of Chateau Miraval in southern France in 2008, and tied the knot there six years later.
Entertainment | 19 February 2022, 09:14 pm, Saturday
Bangladesh shift focus on Afghanistan series
Three Afghan cricketers Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz reached Bangladesh after playing in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. They will join the team in Chattogram directly.
Sports | 19 February 2022, 08:24 pm, Saturday
Prepare for next national polls, Quader urges party-men
None would be able to defeat Awami League, if it does not defeat itself
Politics | 19 February 2022, 08:10 pm, Saturday
Govt deceiving people in forming EC: Fakhrul
BNP Secretery General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government is deceiving people in the name of formation of the Election Commission (EC) through the search committee.
Politics | 19 February 2022, 08:37 pm, Saturday
Two-day weekend in educational institute from 2023
Primary and secondary educational institutions will have two-day weekend -- Friday and Saturday – from next year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Saturday.
Education | 19 February 2022, 07:42 pm, Saturday
Ukraine soldier killed in clashes near Russia border
Ukraine's army on Saturday reported the first death of a soldier in weeks and accused Moscow-backed rebels of sharply escalating attacks that have redoubled fears of an imminent Russian invasion.
International | 19 February 2022, 07:24 pm, Saturday
Rohit Sharma named India Test captain
Rohit Sharma was on Saturday named as India's Test captain, one of the highest-pressure jobs in world sport, completing his takeover of the leadership across cricket formats after Virat Kohli's exit
Sports | 19 February 2022, 07:18 pm, Saturday
PM distributes 'Ekushey Padak-2022' on Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hand over the "Ekushey Padak 2022" among 24 eminent persons at a programme at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on the occasion of the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.
National | 19 February 2022, 07:08 pm, Saturday
Ensure climate financing, Momen urges global leadership
Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen has urged the global leadership to help forge international partnerships to ensure financing and technologies for climate vulnerable countries like Bangladesh.
National | 19 February 2022, 05:27 pm, Saturday
War fears mount as Putin to oversee drills
Russia's leader will oversee major military drills on Saturday, further escalating tensions after Washington said Moscow would invade within days, and Ukraine's president headed to Europe to drum up support.
International | 19 February 2022, 03:50 pm, Saturday
Putin has decided to invade Ukraine: Biden
President Joe Biden said Friday he is "convinced" that Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine within the week, an event that would trigger Western sanctions set to turn Russia into what a US official called a "pariah."
International | 19 February 2022, 03:18 pm, Saturday
DU in-person classes to resume on Feb 22
In-person classes for all students of Dhaka University (DU) will resume from February 22, according to a press release issued on Saturday.
Education | 19 February 2022, 02:58 pm, Saturday
20 names finalized, search committee's next meeting Sunday
The search committee, tasked to propose nominations to constitute the next Election Commission, will finalise 10 names for the post of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners.
National | 19 February 2022, 02:33 pm, Saturday
BNP's 5 year misrule pushed country 50 years behind: Joy
Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said the BNP-Jamaat's five-year misrule pushed the country 50 years behind. He made the remark in a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday.
Politics | 18 February 2022, 09:43 pm, Friday
UN chief: Security threat seems higher than during Cold War
With East-West tensions at their highest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday the world is probably a more dangerous place now than during the Cold War.
International | 18 February 2022, 09:16 pm, Friday
People won’t fall into AL trap again: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said people will not fall into Awami League trap again.
Politics | 18 February 2022, 08:23 pm, Friday
Bangladesh to increase potato export: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said potato export will be increased to ensure that the country’s farmers get better price.
Economy | 18 February 2022, 08:08 pm, Friday
4 ‘deer poachers’ detainee in Khulna
Forest Department officials have detained four suspected deer poachers with traps from Sundarbans in Koyra upazila of Khulna.
National | 18 February 2022, 08:01 pm, Friday