No possibility of terrorist attack on 21st Feb: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandaker Golam Faruq on Sunday said that there is no possibility of terrorist attack on the Language Martyrs Day or International Mother Language Day as DMP has taken all necessary preparations to
National | 19 February 2023, 06:55 pm, Sunday
BNP announces 2-day programme to observe 21st Feb
BNP on Sunday announced a two-day programme to observe the Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day with due respect on February 21.
Politics | 19 February 2023, 09:35 pm, Sunday
Govt to procure 300 electric double-decker buses from India
The government is planning to procure 300 electric double-decker air-conditioned (AC) buses from India for the state-run Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC).
National | 19 February 2023, 08:25 pm, Sunday
Couple saved 296 hours after Turkey quake, but children die
A couple and their son were pulled alive from under a collapsed apartment building more than 12 days after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake ravaged parts of Turkey and Syria, although the child later died at a hospital, Turkish state media reported Saturday, reports AP.
International | 19 February 2023, 06:28 pm, Sunday
China’s balloon incursion ‘must never happen again’: Blinken
The top diplomats from the United States and China met on Saturday in the first high-level contact between their countries since the U.S. shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken sending the message that Beijing’s surveillance program had been “exposed to the world.”
International | 19 February 2023, 05:31 pm, Sunday
Khaleda Zia does not participate in next general election: Anisul
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can take part in politics, but she is barred from contesting in the next general election because of her conviction for corruption, Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday.
Politics | 19 February 2023, 05:26 pm, Sunday
Plane crashes in Philippines, search underway for 4 on board
A small plane with four people on board has crashed in central Philippines where rescuers were searching for survivors on Sunday, an aviation official said, reports AFP.
International | 19 February 2023, 05:20 pm, Sunday
Turkey quake cuts village in two
The small, grey house in southern Turkey that once looked out onto the road might appear untouched by last week's huge earthquake but it is now one floor lower, reports AFP.
International | 19 February 2023, 05:01 pm, Sunday
PM opens Mirpur-Kalshi flyover
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the Mirpur-Kalshi flyover to vehicular movement. The flyover has been constructed to ease commute in Mirpur, Mirpur DOHS, Pallabi, Kalshi, Mahakhali, Banani, Uttara and Dhaka airport.
National | 19 February 2023, 04:59 pm, Sunday
PM vows to build Dhaka as Smart City
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government would build Dhaka as a "Smart City" as she opened the Kalshi Flyover and a six-lane road from ECB square to Kalshi to the traffic at Mirpur here.
National | 19 February 2023, 04:53 pm, Sunday
Bangladesh Business Summit, 2023 to be held in Dhaka in March
Bangladesh Business Summit, 2023 will be held in Dhaka in March, aiming to attract global investment in the country.
Economy | 18 February 2023, 09:26 pm, Saturday
BNP's movement to continue with all-district march on Feb 25
After their latest coordinated programme in all cities and unions, main opposition BNP and like-minded parties will next march in all 64 districts on February 25 (next Saturday) to press home their 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.
Politics | 18 February 2023, 08:55 pm, Saturday
Razakars List to be published in Mar 2024: Mozammel
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq, MP, today said the list of Razakars, who were involved in killing, arson and other criminal activities against humanity during the war of liberation, will be published within March next year.
National | 18 February 2023, 08:44 pm, Saturday
PM to open Kalshi flyover Sunday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the 2.34km Mirpur-Kalshi flyover for vehicular movement at a function at Kalshi intersection adjoining Balur ground in the city at 10am tomorrow (Sunday).
National | 18 February 2023, 07:23 pm, Saturday
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 45,000
More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, and the toll is expected to soar with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing in the country's worst modern disaster, report Reuters.
International | 18 February 2023, 07:18 pm, Saturday
Footballer Atsu's body found under rubble in Turkey quake
Ghanaian professional footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week's massive earthquake, his Turkish agent said on Saturday, reports Reuters.
Sports | 18 February 2023, 06:59 pm, Saturday
North Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile
North Korea fired at least one unspecified ballistic missile Saturday, South Korea's military said, Pyongyang's first test since the start of the year that comes days before Seoul and Washington are due to start joint tabletop exercises, reports AFP.
International | 18 February 2023, 06:43 pm, Saturday
No commodity shortage in Ramadan: Razzaque
Agriculture Minister and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Md Abdur Razzaque today said there will be no shortage of essential commodities in the country during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan.
National | 18 February 2023, 06:25 pm, Saturday
Jibanananda Festival begins in East London Sunday
Jibanananda Festival that celebrates mainly the works of major Bengali poet of 20th Century in Indian sub-continent Jibanananda Das will be held at the Rich Mix Theater in East London for the fourth year on February 19.
Literature | 18 February 2023, 06:23 pm, Saturday
'Bridge of amity' will have to built in country's politics: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said a 'bridge of amity' will have to be built breaking the barrier that is getting higher in the country's divided politics.
Politics | 18 February 2023, 06:19 pm, Saturday