
No sign of sabotage found in Dhaka blasts: Home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said that no evidence of sabotage has so far been found in the Dhaka blast as investigating agencies yet to find any sign of sabotage regarding the explosion.
National | 09 March 2023, 07:14 pm, Thursday
BNP demands cancellation of power deal with Adani Group
Terming anti-state the government’s power deal with the Indian Adani Group, BNP on Thursday demanded immediate cancellation of the agreement.
Politics | 09 March 2023, 06:46 pm, Thursday
Tk 11cr looted from Dutch-Bangla Bank vehicle
Over Tk 11 crore was looted from a vehicle of Dutch-Bangla Bank when it was on the way to refill ATMs in Savar this morning.
Economy | 09 March 2023, 06:40 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh beat England by six wickets
Bangladesh defeated England by six wickets in the first T-20 of the three-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogramon on Thursday.
Sports | 09 March 2023, 06:38 pm, Thursday
PM hands over National Film Award-2021
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today distributed National Film Award-2021 among the winners in 27 categories.
Entertainment | 09 March 2023, 06:33 pm, Thursday
Gulistan blast: Building owner among 3 shown arrested
Three people, including the owner of the 7-storey building at Gulistan where a deadly explosion on Tuesday left 21 people dead, were shown arrested in a case over the blast.
National | 09 March 2023, 06:24 pm, Thursday
No foreign pressure over national election: Law Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said that there is no foreign pressure on the government about the upcoming national election.
National | 09 March 2023, 06:21 pm, Thursday
UN chief, Ukrainian president call for extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visiting United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which expires on March 18, reports XINHUA.
International | 09 March 2023, 02:42 pm, Thursday
Damaged buildings won’t be demolished now: RAJUK
The damaged buildings in Dhaka's Siddique Bazar area which had an explosion on Tuesday that left 19 dead will not be demolished now as it will take time to verify everything and make a decision.
National | 09 March 2023, 02:40 pm, Thursday
French singer Marcel Amont dies at 93
French singer Marcel Amont, a music-hall star known for hits such as "Bleu, blanc, blond", died on Wednesday at the age of 93, his family said, reports AFP.
Entertainment | 09 March 2023, 02:38 pm, Thursday
Neymar ankle surgery to be led by British specialist
Brazil star Neymar's upcoming surgery on his injured ankle in Qatar will be led by a renowned British specialist, the Aspetar hospital said Wednesday, reports AFP.
Sports | 09 March 2023, 02:47 pm, Thursday
Strikes target Ukraine's Kharkiv, Odesa regions
Strikes targeted Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region and the southern Odesa region, local officials said Thursday, reports AFP.
International | 09 March 2023, 02:47 pm, Thursday
Petition for extending suspension of Khaleda’s jail term in hand: Law Minister
The Law Ministry on Thursday received a petition seeking another extended suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail term sent by the Home Ministry.
Politics | 09 March 2023, 02:30 pm, Thursday
Gulistan blast: Another body recovered from debris, death toll now 21
Two days after a deadly explosion in a 5-storey building in Gulistan's Siddique Bazar area, another body has been recovered from the debris today -- raising the death toll to 21.
National | 09 March 2023, 02:27 pm, Thursday
Forty global figures urge end to 'harassment' of Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus
Forty global figures including Ban Ki-moon, Hillary Clinton and Bono published Wednesday (March 8, 2023) a joint letter calling on Bangladesh government to stop "unfair" attacks and harassment of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, reports AFP.
National | 08 March 2023, 09:43 pm, Wednesday
Awami League govt faces mass uprising as in Sri Lanka: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Wednesday said there will be a mass uprising in Bangladesh like Sri Lanka as the people are fed up with the Awami League government’s failure to run the state on all fronts.
Politics | 08 March 2023, 09:28 pm, Wednesday
PM joins ‘Joy Bangla’ concert
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday witnessed the Joy Bangla Concert 2023 held at the Army Stadium in the capital.
Entertainment | 08 March 2023, 09:17 pm, Wednesday
How to raise happy, confident, strong girls
Anita (9) hardly finds the scope to play after school, as her parents don’t allow her to leave their home alone on the pretext of security concerns. She can only visit relatives during holidays. Such restrictions are negatively impacting her mental and emotional health.
Lifestyle | 08 March 2023, 09:15 pm, Wednesday
Blast in Sidddique Bazar not from gas leakage: Titas
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company authorities have said that the blast at Sidddique Bazar in the city has no relation with gas leakage.
National | 08 March 2023, 09:01 pm, Wednesday
Four dead in Syria drone strike
A drone strike killed four people in government-held eastern Syria on Wednesday in an area controlled by Iran-backed factions, a war monitor said, reports AFP.
International | 08 March 2023, 07:07 pm, Wednesday