Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning.
National | 20 January 2023, 10:35 am, Friday
US announces $2.5 bn in new weaponry, munitions for Ukraine
The United States announced a massive new package of arms and munitions for Ukraine on Thursday as the country prepares for a new stage of war against Russia.
International | 20 January 2023, 10:10 am, Friday
We must force this govt to resign: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that they are determined to make their movement successful by fighting against imprisonment and oppression.
Politics | 19 January 2023, 09:49 pm, Thursday
Report of Human Rights Watch on Armed Police Battalion is baseless: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said the recent report provided by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Armed Police Battalion (APBn) is baseless.
National | 19 January 2023, 09:21 pm, Thursday
78 die from cold amidst freezing winter in Afghanistan
At least 78 people have died of cold in Afghanistan during the country's worst winter in more than a decade, reports Reuters.
International | 19 January 2023, 09:04 pm, Thursday
Myanmar military bombs village killing seven
At least seven civilians were killed when Myanmar's armed forces launched air strikes at a village in the country's central Sagaing region, according to a witness and BBC Burmese.
International | 19 January 2023, 08:56 pm, Thursday
Bangladesh on right track to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2035: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Thursday laid emphasis on stronger partnership and collaborations, noting that Bangladesh is moving towards the right direction to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2035.
Economy | 19 January 2023, 07:44 pm, Thursday
Foreign manpower at mid-level in RMG sector not required anymore: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi today said that there is enough manpower at mid-level in the RMG sector from the country and thus foreign manpower at the mid-level in the RMG sector is not required anymore.
National | 19 January 2023, 07:30 pm, Thursday
Dhaka court asks to publish gazette to summon Tarique, Zubaida
A Dhaka court on Thursday ordered the authorities to publish a gazette asking BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida to appear before the court in a graft case.
Law and Human Rights | 19 January 2023, 07:24 pm, Thursday
Second phase Biswa Ijtema begins Friday
The second phase of Biswa Ijtema begins on the banks of the Turag River at Tongi on Friday.
Religion | 19 January 2023, 07:13 pm, Thursday
Sanctions should be imposed on BNP: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that sanctions should be impsed on BNP for making falsehood and hatching conspiracy, not Awami League.
Politics | 19 January 2023, 07:05 pm, Thursday
Govt to buy 1.10cr litres of soybean oil
The government will procure 1.10 crore litres of soybean oil for the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) from local source.
National | 19 January 2023, 06:11 pm, Thursday
Raise own funds for development: PM urges public universities
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the public universities to raise their own funds through the alumni associations for their own development and welfare programmes.
National | 19 January 2023, 04:53 pm, Thursday
NATO allies set to provide 'heavier weapons' to Ukraine
ATO countries are set to announce new "heavier weapons" for Ukraine, the alliance's chief said on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his backers to speed up their decision-making, reports AFP.
International | 19 January 2023, 10:26 am, Thursday
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to leave office next month, sets October election
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic led her to become an international icon but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters in Napier that Feb. 7 will be her last day as prime minister.
International | 19 January 2023, 10:17 am, Thursday
BNP leaders Salam, Annie freed from jail
BNP leaders Abdus Salam and Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie were freed from jail on bail on Wednesday evening.
Politics | 18 January 2023, 09:20 pm, Wednesday
Patrons of militancy must be resisted: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the wild clutch of the patrons of militancy is becoming visible in the country and they must be resisted at any cost.
Politics | 18 January 2023, 09:16 pm, Wednesday
Bangladesh is not taking IMF loan on condition: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that Bangladesh is not taking loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on any condition.
National | 18 January 2023, 09:05 pm, Wednesday
Tigresses beat United States by 5 wickets in U-19 T20 WC
The Bangladesh Women's Under-19 team registered their third straight victory and moved to the Super Six of ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup as the group A champions, edging the United States of America (USA) past by 5 wickets at Benoni in South Africa today.
Sports | 18 January 2023, 08:55 pm, Wednesday
Errors in textbooks will be corrected: Dipu Moni
If there are errors in textbooks, they will be corrected, Education Minister Dipu Moni has said.
Education | 18 January 2023, 06:39 pm, Wednesday