Bangladesh beat Ireland by 77 runs to seal T20 series
Bangladesh beat Ireland by 77 runs in the second T20 Wednesday in Chattogram to win the series with one match to spare.
Sports | 29 March 2023, 08:35 pm, Wednesday
BNP denounces detention of Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman
BNP on Wednesday strongly denounced the detention of daily Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams by law enforcers, saying it is a dreadful incident.
Politics | 29 March 2023, 07:30 pm, Wednesday
Biden starts democracy summit with $690M pledge for programs
President Joe Biden is opening his second Summit for Democracy with a pledge for the U.S. to spend $690 million bolstering democracy programs around the globe.
International | 29 March 2023, 07:16 pm, Wednesday
Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman sued under DSA
A case was filed against Prothom Alo reporter Shamsuzzaman Shams under the Digital Security Act (DSA) on Wednesday afternoon, around 10 hours after he was picked up by CID members from his Savar residence.
National | 29 March 2023, 06:04 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh set 203-run target for Ireland in second T20I
Bangladesh have set a 203-run target for visiting Ireland in the second game of three-match T20 international (T20I) series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Sports | 29 March 2023, 05:31 pm, Wednesday
IAEA chief to visit Ukraine nuclear plant
The UN atomic watchdog chief is expected on Wednesday to visit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently held by Russian forces, AFP.
International | 29 March 2023, 05:27 pm, Wednesday
Shamsuzzaman got arrested after he was sued: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Wednesday said police arrested Prothom Alo journalist Shamsuzzaman after a case was filed against him by the offended people.
National | 29 March 2023, 05:19 pm, Wednesday
Liberation War veteran Nur-e-Alam Siddique passes away
One of the organizers of the Liberation War and former member of parliament from Jhenaidah-2 constituency Nur-e-Alam Siddique died here early today at the age of 82.
National | 29 March 2023, 03:26 pm, Wednesday
PM for digitised land management, hassle-free services
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the authorities concerned to transform land management into a digital one to put an end to the social and family problems regarding ownership of land and ensure hassle-free services.
National | 29 March 2023, 08:50 pm, Wednesday
Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi's party, much of opposition
Myanmar’s military government took another major step in its ongoing campaign to cripple its political opponents on Wednesday, dissolving dozens of opposition parties including that of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for failing to meet a registration deadline ahead of elections, reports AP.
International | 29 March 2023, 02:34 pm, Wednesday
13 Bangladeshis reported dead in Saudi Arabia road crash
At least thirteen Bangladeshi pilgrims were killed and 17 others were injured in an accident that killed around 24 omrah hajj pilgrims and injured around 23 people at the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia on Monday, said an official of Foreign Ministry on Wednesday (March 29, 2023).
National | 29 March 2023, 02:25 pm, Wednesday
Prothom Alo journalist ‘picked up by law enforcement agency’
Shamsuzzaman Shams, a reporter of Bangla daily Prothom Alo, was picked up allegedly by a law enforcement agency from his Savar residence early Wednesday, reports UNB.
National | 29 March 2023, 02:15 pm, Wednesday
A monstrous govt is sitting down on us: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that a monstrous misrule is sitting on us, they should be removed immediately, the people of the country have united, we have called upon all political parties to unite.
Politics | 28 March 2023, 09:46 pm, Tuesday
Cabinet nods 2 to 7 years’ imprisonment for election disruptions
The Cabinet on Tuesday in principle approved the draft of 'Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2023' with a provision of two to seven years of imprisonment for hampering election observers and journalists to perform their “lawful” duty during the election.
National | 28 March 2023, 08:55 pm, Tuesday
High prices, low buyers in commodity market
The commodity price is high so the buyers are less. Sellers say sales have fallen due to higher prices. This picture is of the capital's Malibag raw market.
Special | 28 March 2023, 09:33 pm, Tuesday
Arms case against Arav: Court sets April 13 for self-defence hearing
A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed April 13 for hearing the statement of Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, a Dubai-based gold dealer and a fugitive in police officer murder case, in his self-defence in an arms case filed in 2015.
Law and Human Rights | 28 March 2023, 06:13 pm, Tuesday
Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower
The offspring of Indonesia's infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, sending a huge volcanic ash tower some 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) into the sky, reports AFP.
International | 28 March 2023, 06:05 pm, Tuesday
BNP's politics always goes against spirit of Bangladesh: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said since its birth, BNP has been ideologically doing such politics that goes against the core spirit of Bangladesh.
Economy | 28 March 2023, 06:01 pm, Tuesday
BNP was invited for informal meeting, not for dialogue: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday said that the Election Commission (EC) invited BNP for informal meeting, not for any formal dialogue.
National | 28 March 2023, 04:07 pm, Tuesday
Indian actress-singer Ruchismita Guru found dead
Popular Odia actress and singer Ruchismita Guru was found dead at his uncle's house in Bolangir district on March 26.
Entertainment | 28 March 2023, 12:14 pm, Tuesday