Gas supply to remain off for 72 hours at different areas during Eid holidays
Gas supply will remain suspended for 72 hours from midnight (12:01 am) on April 23 (Sunday) to midnight on April 26 at different areas in Narayanganj and Rupganj areas due to emergency maintenance work in the existing gas transmission pipelines when the country will observe Eid holidays.
National | 19 April 2023, 08:57 pm, Wednesday
Thousands flee Sudan capital as clashes rage despite truce
Thousands of residents fled Sudan's capital Wednesday as fighting between the army and paramilitaries, that has killed around 200 people, raged for a fifth day after a 24-hour truce collapsed.
International | 19 April 2023, 09:22 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka gets quieter as Eid exodus begins
Roads in Dhaka are wearing a deserted look as people have started to leave the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones in their village homes.
National | 19 April 2023, 08:35 pm, Wednesday
Shun intra-party conflict to work for national dev: PM urges AL
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked her party members to shun intra-party conflict and work together for the development of the country and welfare of the people.
National | 19 April 2023, 08:28 pm, Wednesday
ACs selling like hot cakes in heat wave
The sale of air conditioners (AC) has apparently doubled in Dhaka, as the heatwave in the capital saw people suffer the hottest days in over six decades.
Economy | 19 April 2023, 07:27 pm, Wednesday
City dwellers urged to be extra cautious during Eid vacation
Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today urged the city dwellers to be extra cautious about their belongings before leaving for their home districts for the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.
National | 19 April 2023, 07:14 pm, Wednesday
US eavesdropped on conversations of UN secretary-general, other officials: Washington Post
The United States eavesdropped on conversations of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other UN officials, according to a report by The Washington Post citing leaked classified intelligence documents the newspaper obtained.
International | 19 April 2023, 07:08 pm, Wednesday
Banks to remain open on Thursday, Friday to facilitate payment of RMG workers’ salary, bonus
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed keeping the scheduled banks open on April 19-21 (Wednesday to Friday) to facilitate payment of garment workers' salary, Eid bonus and allowances.
Economy | 19 April 2023, 07:16 pm, Wednesday
BNP is out to resort arson terrorism ahead of next polls: Obaidul Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today alleged that BNP is once again planning to carry out arson terrorism ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Politics | 19 April 2023, 06:47 pm, Wednesday
Convicting, jailing popular BNP leaders before next polls is govt’s master plan: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has taken a master plan to make their party’s popular leaders ineligible for the next polls by convicting and jailing them in ‘false’ cases.
Politics | 19 April 2023, 06:44 pm, Wednesday
Rain, thundershower likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) has predicted Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.
National | 19 April 2023, 06:41 pm, Wednesday
12.28 lakh mobile SIM users left Dhaka on Tuesday
A total of 12,28,278 mobile SIM subscribers of different mobile operators have left Dhaka on April 18 ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
National | 19 April 2023, 06:36 pm, Wednesday
ECNEC approves revision of Padma Bridge cost
The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a revision to raise the cost of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge construction at a cost of Taka 2412.13 crore and also extending the timeframe till June 2024.
National | 18 April 2023, 09:37 pm, Tuesday
Police to remain alert during Eid: DMP Commissioner
Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Khandkar Golam Faruq today said police will remain alert round-the-clock in order to ensure the overall security of markets during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
National | 18 April 2023, 09:24 pm, Tuesday
BNP playing with fire and will be burnt in its inferno: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the BNP is playing with fire to oust Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government but it will be burnt in its fire.
Politics | 18 April 2023, 09:14 pm, Tuesday
Ileana D’Cruz announces pregnancy amid dating rumours with Katrina Kaif’s brother!
Indian actress Ileana D’Cruz has announced her pregnancy and its celebration time! The actress took to her Instagram handle and confirmed the news to her massive fan base.
Entertainment | 18 April 2023, 07:43 pm, Tuesday
BNP will vanish if they don't participate in polls: Tofail
Awami League (AL) advisory council member Tofail Ahmed on Tuesday said the BNP will vanish from politics if they don't participate in the next election, as election is the heart of politics.
Politics | 18 April 2023, 07:17 pm, Tuesday
PM allocates Tk 9 crore as Eid gift for Bangabazar fire victims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has allocated Tk nine crore as Eid gift for the shop workers, traders and owners at Bangabazar who have been affected in a devastating fire incident recently.
National | 18 April 2023, 06:34 pm, Tuesday
Man City to expand Etihad Stadium to over 60,000 capacity
Manchester City have submitted a planning application to expand the capacity of their Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000, while adding a hotel, museum and other facilities in a o300 million investment.
Sports | 18 April 2023, 06:24 pm, Tuesday
Motorbikes allowed on Padma bridge from Apr 20
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that motorcycles will be allowed to ply the Padma Bridge from 6 am on April 20.
National | 18 April 2023, 06:16 pm, Tuesday