Aishwarya summoned by Enforcement Directorate
Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Panama papers.
Entertainment | 20 December 2021, 03:50 pm, Monday
Plastic use in urban areas tripled in 15yrs: WB
Bangladesh’s annual per capita plastic consumption in urban areas tripled to nine kg in 2020 from three kg in 2005, according to a report by the World Bank (WB).
National | 20 December 2021, 03:47 pm, Monday
Nasir-Tamima case: Hearing on charge framing deferred to Jan 2
A Dhaka court has fixed January 24 for hearing on framing charges against Bangladesh national team cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima in a case filed over their ‘illegal marriage’.
National | 20 December 2021, 03:44 pm, Monday
Petition seeks HC directive over Khaleda’s treatment in abroad
A writ petition has been filed seeking High Court’s directive on the government to allow BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to go abroad for better treatment.
Politics | 20 December 2021, 03:35 pm, Monday
Chinese tennis star denies making assault claim
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied making an accusation of sexual assault, in her first media interview since alleging a top Chinese leader had coerced her to have sex.
Sports | 20 December 2021, 03:19 pm, Monday
Death toll passes 200 after Philippines typhoon
The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surpassed 200 on Monday, as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent supplies of drinking water and food.
International | 20 December 2021, 02:58 pm, Monday
Military’s series of mass killings in Myanmar: BBC
Myanmar military carried out a series of mass killings of civilians in July this year, resulting in deaths of at least 40 men, according to a BBC investigation.
International | 20 December 2021, 02:38 pm, Monday
Govt has more plans to strengthen Navy's capabilities: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has more plans to enhance the capabilities of Bangladesh Navy further inducting advanced ships, war equipment and technology to the force.
National | 20 December 2021, 03:52 pm, Monday
President to start dialogue on forming EC Monday
President Abdul Hamid is set to open a dialogue with registered political parties on Monday on the formation of a new Election Commission (EC).
National | 19 December 2021, 08:05 pm, Sunday
Missing Rohingya leader’s mutilated body found, 3 held
Mutilated body of a missing Rohingya community leader has been found inside an abandoned house in a Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar.
Politics | 19 December 2021, 06:08 pm, Sunday
Man beaten to death inside India's Sikh temple
A man has been beaten to death in the northern Indian city of Amritsar after he allegedly attempted to commit a sacrilegious act inside the historic Golden Temple, one of Sikhs' most revered shrines.
International | 19 December 2021, 04:53 pm, Sunday
75 reported dead in Philippines typhoon
At least 75 people have been reported killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official tallies showed Sunday, as efforts to deliver water and food to devastated islands ramp up.
International | 19 December 2021, 04:46 pm, Sunday
22,000 evacuated as Malaysia faces its worst flooding
Over 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Malaysia Sunday as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years.
International | 19 December 2021, 04:43 pm, Sunday
Kohli fights a lot, says Ganguly
Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stated that he is a huge admirer of Virat Kohli's attitude, however, expressed unhappiness with the 33-year-old’s tendency to pick up fights with everyone.
Sports | 19 December 2021, 04:42 pm, Sunday
Dhaka-Male likely to sign prisoner transfer deal
Bangladesh and Maldives are set to sign a prisoner transfer deal during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Maldives.
National | 19 December 2021, 04:36 pm, Sunday
US donates more 1.78m Pfizer vaccines to Bangladesh
The US government has donated another 1.78 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh through COVAX.
Health | 19 December 2021, 04:25 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh economy to grow 6.6% in FY22: IMF
Bangladesh, Economic growth, 6.6%, fiscal year 2022, International Monetary Fund
Economy | 19 December 2021, 04:55 pm, Sunday
No learning centre closed down in Rohingya camps
No learning center for Rohingya children have been closed down. Only unauthorized 'private' coaching or learning centers have been shut down in the camps.
National | 19 December 2021, 04:10 pm, Sunday
Nurse Runu gets first booster dose
Senior nurse of Kurmitola General Hospital Runu Veronica Costa, who had received the first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh this January, has got the first vaccine as the campaign for Covid-19 booster doses started in Bangladesh.
Health | 19 December 2021, 04:09 pm, Sunday
'Walcart,' Walton’s own e-commerce platform
Bangladeshi electronic conglomerate Walton has launched its very own e-commerce platform. The platform, "Walcart", was launched at Walton's corporate headquarters on Sunday.
Technology | 19 December 2021, 04:01 pm, Sunday