BNP lobbying to foreigners sensing defeat in polls: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP leaders are going to foreign diplomats instead of the countrymen as they know that the party has no hope in next polls.
Politics | 14 March 2023, 07:51 pm, Tuesday
Tigers clean sweep England 3-0 in T20
Bangladesh delivered a breathtaking performance crushing England, winning the third T20 by 16 runs and sealing their first ever clean sweep over the English side in any format at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Sports | 14 March 2023, 07:47 pm, Tuesday
Form committee to monitor gas lines in capital: HC
The High Court on Tuesday ordered authorities concerned to form a committee with experts of concerned departments to monitor regularly all the sewerage and gas lines in the capital.
Law and Human Rights | 14 March 2023, 07:19 pm, Tuesday
Russia says West readying for 'years of confrontation' in Asia
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West on Tuesday of fomenting "years of confrontation" in the Asia-Pacific region after the AUKUS alliance agreed a nuclear-powered submarines deal, reports AFP.
International | 14 March 2023, 07:16 pm, Tuesday
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three days and the first since South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in five years, reports AFP.
International | 14 March 2023, 07:12 pm, Tuesday
BNP engaged in conspiracy to destroy peaceful environment of elections: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP is involved in conspiracy to destroy the fair and peaceful environment of elections.
Politics | 14 March 2023, 07:07 pm, Tuesday
Police asked to monitor markets strictly in Ramadan
Field level police officers have been instructed to monitor strictly markets during the upcoming Ramadan.
National | 14 March 2023, 06:54 pm, Tuesday
No talks with PM as she doesn’t keep her commitments: Fakhrul
BNP is unwilling to hold any talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as it has claimed she does not live up to her commitments.
Politics | 14 March 2023, 06:50 pm, Tuesday
PM seeks more supports from ADB for education, skills development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought more cooperation from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the development of Bangladesh mainly in education, skills development and infrastructures.
National | 14 March 2023, 06:43 pm, Tuesday
Naatu Naatu,' Gaga and Riri: Oscars night in music
The viral dance song "Naatu Naatu" made Oscars history Sunday as the first song from an Indian film to win the Academy Award for best original song -- besting heavyweights Lady Gaga and Rihanna to snag the prize, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 13 March 2023, 09:44 pm, Monday
Prices of essentials going up due to looting by govt-backed syndicates: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday alleged that the prices of daily essentials are going up due to plundering by government-backed business syndicates, reports UNB.
Politics | 13 March 2023, 09:41 pm, Monday
With whom we will hold dialogue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday clarified her stance that no dialogue will be held before the next general election, saying, “With whom we will hold the dialogue.”
National | 13 March 2023, 09:35 pm, Monday
'There is no such pressure that can pressurize Sheikh Hasina'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she will never bow down to any foreign pressure as the people are her strength, reiterating to hold the next general election in a free and fair manner.
National | 13 March 2023, 09:26 pm, Monday
GM Quader for keeping commodity prices affordable during Ramadan
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday called upon the government to take necessary measures to keep the prices of daily essentials within the reach of common people during the holy month of Ramadan.
Politics | 13 March 2023, 09:17 pm, Monday
Army man killed as Kuki-Chin separatists open fire in Bandarban
A senior army warrant officer was killed and two other soldiers suffered injuries when members of the armed separatist group Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) opened fire on a patrol team in Rowangchhari upazila of Bandarban district on Sunday.
National | 13 March 2023, 09:13 pm, Monday
Fire breaks out at capital's Tejkunipara Slum
A massive fire broke out at Tejkunipara Slum in the city's Tejgaon area Monday night.
National | 13 March 2023, 08:56 pm, Monday
Awami League to lose security money if election held under neutral govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said most of the Awami League candidates will lose their security money if the next national election is held under a non-party neutral government.
Politics | 13 March 2023, 07:07 pm, Monday
Govt orders DCs to strictly monitor markets during Ramadan
The government has asked deputy commissioners to monitor markets strictly during the upcoming Ramadan and to take legal measures if necessary, Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain said today.
National | 13 March 2023, 07:03 pm, Monday
Govt sets Ramadan office time from 9 am to 3:30 pm
The government of Bangladesh has set the office timing for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan – from 9 am to 3:30 pm – for all government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions.
National | 13 March 2023, 05:11 pm, Monday
Bangladesh sets example in women empowerment: Speaker
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury today said due to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's relentless efforts to protect public life during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh's economy is still booming.
National | 13 March 2023, 04:45 pm, Monday