China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
International | 07 April 2023, 04:19 pm, Friday
Myanmar coup: Thousands of Burmese flee to Thailand after intense fighting
Some 10,000 Burmese people have fled to Thailand to escape fierce fighting between the military and a powerful ethnic armed group since Wednesday, Thai authorities said.
International | 07 April 2023, 04:11 pm, Friday
Commuters suffer for indefinite bus strike in Kushtia, Khulna, Faridpur routes
An indefinite strike on Friday halted bus communication from Kushtia to Khulna and Faridpur causing immense sufferings to commuters in the region.
National | 07 April 2023, 04:04 pm, Friday
Bangabazar fire finally doused after 75 hours
The devastating fire at Bangabazar market was finally doused on Friday morning, over 75 hours after it broke burning down thousands of shops amid hectic Eid shopping.
National | 07 April 2023, 04:01 pm, Friday
DW report on RAB : US will examine the allegations
The United States will investigate the allegations of international media Deutsche Welle's (DW) report on Bangladesh's elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB).
National | 07 April 2023, 02:20 pm, Friday
White House blames bad intel, Trump for traumatic Afghan exit
The White House on Thursday released a long-awaited review of the US exit from Afghanistan, laying blame on Donald Trump and a huge intelligence failure, but defending overall US conduct of the traumatic operation, reports AFP.
International | 07 April 2023, 02:08 pm, Friday
Secret US documents on Ukraine war plan spill onto internet
Secret documents that provide details of US and NATO plans to help prepare Ukraine for a spring offensive against Russia have spilled onto social media platforms, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The Pentagon said it is assessing the reported security breach, reports AFP.
International | 07 April 2023, 02:06 pm, Friday
Bangladesh wins one-off test against Ireland by 7 wickets
Bangladesh wrapped up its one-off cricket test against Ireland with a seven-wicket win just after lunch on the fourth day Friday.
Sports | 07 April 2023, 02:03 pm, Friday
Global growth to fall below 3 per in 2023: IMF chief
A continued slowdown in almost all the world's advanced economies is expected to drag global growth below three percent this year, the International Monetary Fund's managing director warned on Thursday.
International | 06 April 2023, 09:41 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh condemns Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Bangladesh has strongly condemns the violence unleashed against innocent worshippers and civilians at the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem by occupied Israeli forces during prayers on Wednesday early morning.
National | 06 April 2023, 09:32 pm, Thursday
No question of scrapping Digital Security Act: Hasan
Comparing the Digital Security Act (DSA) with the ones in the US and Australia, Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that Bangladesh’s DSA is better than that of those countries.
Politics | 06 April 2023, 09:28 pm, Thursday
Banga Bazar Fire: 3 on one-day remand for attacking police, obstructing govt work
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted a one-day remand to each of the three accused in a case over the attack on police and obstruction of the government work during the capital’s Banga Bazar market fire two days ago.
Law and Human Rights | 06 April 2023, 09:25 pm, Thursday
BNP wants repeal of Digital Security Act: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that BNP wants to say very clearly that the government is misusing the digital security act to protect itself from the public's wrath. Such unjustified act of the state must be stopped right now.
Politics | 06 April 2023, 08:58 pm, Thursday
BNP's involvement with Bangabazar fire being investigated: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said investigations are being carried out whether the BNP was involved in the devastating fire incident in the city's Bangabazar or not.
Politics | 06 April 2023, 08:30 pm, Thursday
Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to reopen diplomatic missions
Saudi Arabia and Iran on Thursday announced an agreement to resume diplomatic ties and reopen missions in their capitals, taking another step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.
International | 06 April 2023, 08:27 pm, Thursday
Banga Bazar fire: 300 sued for attacking police
A case has been filed against 250-300 anonymous people on charges of attacking and obstructing the police during the extinguishing of fire at Dhaka's Banga Bazar market.
National | 06 April 2023, 07:47 pm, Thursday
Rana Plaza owner gets bail
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to Sohel Rana, the owner of the Rana Plaza, in murder case filed against him.
Law and Human Rights | 06 April 2023, 07:26 pm, Thursday
Sugar price reduced by Tk 3 per kg
The commerce ministry has reduced retail sugar prices by Tk 3 per kg with effect from Saturday.
Economy | 06 April 2023, 07:03 pm, Thursday
Nurul Alam Atique's 'Pyara Subash' at 45th Moscow Film Festival
Nurul Alam Atique's “Pyara Subash” or “The Scent of Sin” has made it to the competition category in the 45th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival, according to the official website and Facebook page of the festival.
Entertainment | 06 April 2023, 06:50 pm, Thursday
Delicious Jackfruit Recipes to Try Out Today
Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is available in Asia, Africa, and South America. Unripe jackfruit is now considered a popular substitute for meat. The flesh of the unripe jackfruit can be eaten raw or cooked into various dishes. Let’s take a look at 6 tasty jackfruit recipes to try out at home.
Lifestyle | 06 April 2023, 06:48 pm, Thursday