Seven die in Mexico shootout as gunmen ambush soldiers
At least five suspected criminals and two soldiers were killed in a shootout after gunmen ambushed a military unit in southwest Mexico, authorities reported on Saturday.
International | 19 March 2023, 06:58 pm, Sunday
Trump expects 'arrest' on Tuesday in hush money case, calls for protests
Former US President Donald Trump said he expects to be "arrested" Tuesday over an alleged hush-money payment to a porn star in 2016 and he urged his supporters to protest, as prosecutors gave signs of moving closer to an indictment, report's AFP.
International | 19 March 2023, 06:56 pm, Sunday
Putin visits Mariupol in first trip to fallen city
ian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol, state media reported Sunday, his first to the city since it was captured after a lengthy siege at the start of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
International | 19 March 2023, 05:58 pm, Sunday
Govt have enough stock, no scope of price hike during Ramadan: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday said that the government has enough stock of daily commodities and there is no scope of hike in their prices during the holy month of Ramadan.
Economy | 19 March 2023, 05:43 pm, Sunday
No govt plot over election will work this time: Fakhrul
Accusing the government of setting the old trap again to hold a stage-managed national election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said no plot will work this time as people have woken up to establish their voting rights.
Politics | 19 March 2023, 05:29 pm, Sunday
Niko graft case: Court frames charges against Khaleda Zia
A Dhaka court on Sunday framed charges against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others in Niko graft case.
Law and Human Rights | 19 March 2023, 05:20 pm, Sunday
India can use ports in Ctg, Sylhet for better connectivity: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said that India can use ports in Chattogram and Sylhet if they want.
National | 19 March 2023, 05:30 pm, Sunday
20 dead as bus falls into ditch in Madaripur
At least 20 people are dead and 25 injured as a bus fell into a roadside ditch in Madaripur’s Shibchar upazila this morning (March 19, 2023), police said.
National | 19 March 2023, 01:12 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh beat Ireland by 183 runs
A stellar allround show of Shakib Al Hasan and a fearless batting of debutant Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh seal their largest ever victory when they annihilated Ireland by 183 runs in the three-match ODI series opener today at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Sports | 18 March 2023, 10:01 pm, Saturday
If BNP comes to power, country will become sanctuary for communal forces: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said that if the state power goes to BNP, the country will become a safe haven for communal forces.
Politics | 18 March 2023, 09:54 pm, Saturday
Benazir says he does not know Arav Khan
Former IGP Benazir Ahmed has said he does not know Sohag Molla aka Rabiul Islam, a murder suspect, who with the alias Arav Khan has triggered a controversy by opening a jewellery shop in Dubai.
National | 18 March 2023, 09:41 pm, Saturday
BNP's threat to oust govt turns into joke: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the threat of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other BNP leaders to topple the government has become a joke to the people.
Politics | 18 March 2023, 08:06 pm, Saturday
All-pervasive corruption by AL destroys economy: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the country’s resources have been depleted due to all-pervasive corruption by the current government as Awami League’s main principle is to indulge in graft and siphoning off money abroad.
Politics | 18 March 2023, 09:22 pm, Saturday
Shakib, Hridoy lift Bangladesh to its ODI highest 338-8
Bangladesh racked up a respectable 338-8 in the three-match ODI series opener against Ireland, thanks to two 90 plus knock from Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Towhid Hridoy at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Sports | 18 March 2023, 07:54 pm, Saturday
Actress Mahiya Mahi gets bail
A Gazipur court on Saturday granted bail to actress Mahiya Mahi, hours after she was arrested from Dhaka airport and sent to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
National | 18 March 2023, 07:52 pm, Saturday
Hasina, Modi inaugurate ‘Indo-Bangla Friendship Pipeline’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narenda Modi today inaugurated the first ever cross-border energy pipeline between Bangladesh and India.
National | 18 March 2023, 07:41 pm, Saturday
Sustainable public procurement policy soon
Since responsible consumption and production is one of the core Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Bangladesh government is actively considering to ensuring Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) through adopting a policy as a priority task for achieving SDGs.
National | 18 March 2023, 06:27 pm, Saturday
Ireland won the toss, ask Bangladesh to bat first
Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and asked Bangladesh to bat first in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.
Sports | 18 March 2023, 03:52 pm, Saturday
Actress Mahiya Mahi sent to jail
Gazipur court on Saturday sent actress Mahiya Mahi to jail, hours after she was arrested from Dhaka airport in connection with a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
Entertainment | 18 March 2023, 03:41 pm, Saturday
Actress Mahiya Mahi arrested
Mahiya Mahi has been arresteed in a Digital Security Act case on Saturday noon.
Entertainment | 18 March 2023, 12:53 pm, Saturday