Rahul Gandhi says he will not stop asking Modi questions
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday he had been disqualified from parliament because he has been asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi tough questions about his relationship with Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani conglomerate, reports Reuters.
International | 25 March 2023, 07:44 pm, Saturday
Mississippi tornado and storms kill at least 23
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said, with the twister leaving a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km).
International | 25 March 2023, 07:40 pm, Saturday
Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in skiing trial
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in her US trial over a skiing accident Friday, telling a Utah courtroom that the man suing her had crashed into her from behind and was at fault for the collision, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 25 March 2023, 07:28 pm, Saturday
BNP is a broker party of Pakistan: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said BNP is a broker (dalal) party of Pakistan and that is why it should be resisted.
Politics | 25 March 2023, 07:24 pm, Saturday
BNP wants to destroy sanctity of Ramadan: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said BNP wants to destroy the sanctity of Ramadan by announcing movement in the holy month of fasting.
Politics | 25 March 2023, 07:11 pm, Saturday
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark have said they have signed a letter of intent to create a unified Nordic air defence aimed at countering the rising threat from Russia, reports Al Jazeera.
International | 25 March 2023, 06:49 pm, Saturday
Momen for taking robust action to ensure safe drinking water
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has underlined the need for taking more robust action than ever to ensure safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for all in the healthcare facilities.
National | 25 March 2023, 06:46 pm, Saturday
PM asks AL men to give iftar to poor instead of holding party
Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed her party men not to arrange iftar mahfils but to distribute iftar items among the poor people.
National | 25 March 2023, 06:36 pm, Saturday
Fakhrul dismisses EC's letter to BNP as part of govt's latest polls strategy
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the Election Commission's (EC’s) letter inviting BNP to talks is nothing but the latest strategy of the government to hold another election depriving people of their voting rights.
Politics | 25 March 2023, 06:15 pm, Saturday
US imposes additional sanctions to address Myanmar military regime’s atrocities
The United States continues to promote accountability for the Myanmar military regime’s assault on the democratic aspirations of the people of Myanmar designating two individuals and six entities.
International | 25 March 2023, 09:46 pm, Saturday
Researchers, scholars urged to present facts of Bangladesh genocide before global community
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam on Saturday called upon genocide scholars, researchers, civil society organisations, human rights activists, print and electronic media to present before the global community the facts and figure of Bangladesh genocide.
National | 25 March 2023, 05:10 pm, Saturday
No information on whether Arav Khan is detained in Dubai: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun today said they have no information on whether Dubai police arrested Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, the absconding accused in a police murder case.
National | 25 March 2023, 05:11 pm, Saturday
India's Rahul Gandhi blames removal from parliament on Modi
Top Indian opposition figure Rahul Gandhi said Saturday his disqualification from parliament was retribution for his demanding a probe into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's relationship with a controversial tycoon., reports AFP.
International | 25 March 2023, 05:03 pm, Saturday
Recognise 25th March as International Genocide Day: PM to world
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today called upon the world community including the United Nations to recognise March 25 of 1971 as the International Genocide Day.
National | 25 March 2023, 04:59 pm, Saturday
Movement will continue in Ramadan too: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP's general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that party's agitation program will continue throughout the country during Ramzan to demand elections under the caretaker government and to reduce the prices of daily commodities.
Politics | 24 March 2023, 09:11 pm, Friday
US Embassy expects investigation of alleged assault on journo Zulkarnain's brother
The US Embassy in Dhaka expects an investigation thoroughly into a reported attack on Mahinur Ahmed Khan, brother of UK-based journalist Zulkarnain Saer Khan Sami
National | 24 March 2023, 08:58 pm, Friday
PM calls for building equality-based society
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all, including global people, to build a society based on equality and free from all kinds of discrimination and sectarianism.
National | 24 March 2023, 06:59 pm, Friday
I was blamed even though I did nothing wrong: Shakib Khan
Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan said that the rape allegation brought against him by producer Rahmat Ullah was nothing but a trap made to humiliate him.
Entertainment | 24 March 2023, 06:55 pm, Friday
North Korea claims 'radioactive tsunami' weapon test
North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats, report's AP.
International | 24 March 2023, 06:51 pm, Friday
Russian film seeks new home in exile
From Paris to Berlin, Los Angeles to Istanbul, Russian filmmakers who fled after the invasion of Ukraine are slowly rebuilding their industry in exile, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 24 March 2023, 06:45 pm, Friday