Toll rises over 1,900 for quake-hit Turkey, Syria
The combined death toll has risen to over 1,900 for Turkey and Syria after the region's strongest quake in nearly a century on Monday, reports AFP.
International | 06 February 2023, 08:22 pm, Monday
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,300 people.
International | 06 February 2023, 06:13 pm, Monday
No triple cropping land can be destroyed: PM directs officials
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the authorities concerned not to destroy any land where three crops are planted and harvested a year.
National | 06 February 2023, 05:56 pm, Monday
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine.
International | 06 February 2023, 05:49 pm, Monday
7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves at least 640 dead in Turkey, Syria
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing at least 641 people.
International | 06 February 2023, 03:27 pm, Monday
Hero Alam throws challenge to Obaidul Quader
Popular YouTuber Hero Alom Hero Alam has challenged to Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader to contest with him in the next general election.
Politics | 05 February 2023, 09:37 pm, Sunday
We want free, fair elections: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Sunday said their party wants neutral and credible polls to ensure accountability and good governance in the country.
Politics | 05 February 2023, 09:10 pm, Sunday
Malaysia keen to recruit security guards from Bangladesh
Malaysian Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on Sunday expressed his keen interest to recruit security guards from Bangladesh.
National | 05 February 2023, 09:01 pm, Sunday
Adani’s power to come to Bangladesh in first week of March: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said that the electricity under the agreement with India’s Adani’s power will come into Bangladesh in the first week of March.
National | 05 February 2023, 09:11 pm, Sunday
BNP’s movement sinking in the tide of govt’s dev: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the target of BNP’s movement is failing for lack of people’s involvement, while its movement is sinking in the tide of the government’s development.
Politics | 05 February 2023, 08:45 pm, Sunday
Per capita income in FY22 reaches $2,793
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the country in the last fiscal year (FY22) reached a healthy 7.10 percent braving the shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Economy | 05 February 2023, 08:41 pm, Sunday
Democracy index progress proves BNP's criticism baseless: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said continuous progress of the country in the world democracy index has proved the criticisms of BNP and their collaborators as false and baseless.
Politics | 05 February 2023, 08:38 pm, Sunday
PM urges people to pay taxes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday called upon the countrymen to pay their taxes, stressing the need for increasing revenue income and expanding the tax net in view of the ongoing global economic crisis.
National | 05 February 2023, 03:01 pm, Sunday
Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?
As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize?
Entertainment | 05 February 2023, 02:53 pm, Sunday
Road accidents leave 3, including 2 siblings, dead in Bogura
At least three people, including two siblings, were dead and 20 were injured in separate road accidents in Mokamtala and Kalibala areas of Bogura district Saturday night.
National | 05 February 2023, 02:50 pm, Sunday
Messi hits winner as PSG come from behind to beat Toulouse
Lionel Messi scored a superb second-half winner as a Paris Saint-Germain side missing the injured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday and consolidate their lead at the top of Ligue 1, reports AFP.
Sports | 05 February 2023, 02:27 pm, Sunday
Ukraine says latest Russian assault on Bakhmut beaten back
Ukraine fought off a fresh Russian assault on the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut, its leaders said Saturday, as it endured a fresh wave of shelling in the disputed Donetsk region, reports AFP.
International | 05 February 2023, 02:25 pm, Sunday
‘Change Maker for Modernity’- Sam Alim, Awarded from Bangladesh
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National | 05 February 2023, 02:23 pm, Sunday
Dhaka air world’s most polluted this morning
Dhaka ranked worst in the AQI index with a score of 239 at 08:55 am today. The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.
National | 05 February 2023, 02:21 pm, Sunday
Actual costs need to be paid to get gas, electricity: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said consumers should pay the actual costs to avail gas and electricity supply.
National | 05 February 2023, 02:18 pm, Sunday