Central Desk
Awami League keen on EVM use to manipulate polls in new way: BNP
BNP senior leader Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Wednesday said Awami League (AL) is keen on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the next general election to implement its new manipulation plan.
Zero Covid-19 death reported, 2,241 positive cases
Bangladesh on Wednesday logged zero Covid-19 death while it recorded 2,2 41 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Last World Cup tickets to go on sale next week: FIFA
The remaining tickets for this year's WorldCup in Qatar will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from next week, FIFA said on Wednesday.
Israel heads towards snap election, Lapid poised to be PM
Israel's parliament is expected to dissolve Wednesday, ending Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's year-long tenure and triggering a fifth election in less than four years that could see ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu reclaim power.
Father of Ashulia teacher killing accused on 5-day remand
A Dhaka court today placed Uzzal, father of the schoolboy accused in the case lodged over the murder of Ashulia teacher Utpal Kumar Sarkar, on five-day remand.
Quader: Govt believes in democratic rights of all parties
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the incumbent government believes in the democratic rights of all parties and people of all thoughts.
Japan's 43rd ODA Yen Loan and Grant Aid signed
The first batch of the 43nd Yen Loan amounts to 165.861 billion yen (approximately USD 1.23 Billion) and Grant Aid is to provide additional grant for the costs of ‘the Project for Improvement of Meteorological Radar System in Dhaka and Rangpur’, which is incurred due to the Covid-19 circumstances.
Govt has no plan to rehabilitate flood victims: BNP
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Tuesday alleged that the government has no plan to help and rehabilitate the flood victims in the country’s northeast region.
Death toll from flood reaches 87
Three more people have been killed in different parts of the country in 24 hours till Tuesday morning due to flood, raising the total fatalities to 87.
HC orders to form commission to find conspirators against Padma Bridge
The High Court (HC) today ordered the authorities concerned to form a commission to find out the creators of false stories of corruption in the Padma Bridge construction agreement.
Awami League favours EVM use in next national election: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the ruling party is in favour of the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the upcoming general elections.
Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment results published
The final results for the recruitment of Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI unarmed) after completing all sorts of formalities including written examination, computer test, viva voce and intelligence test were published today. The Police Headquarters confirmed the news.
46 migrants found dead in tractor-trailer in Texas
At least 46 migrants were found dead Monday in and around a tractor-trailer that was abandoned on the side of a road in San Antonio, in central Texas, authorities said.
Children aged 5-12 to receive COVID-19 vaccine soon: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday said children aged between 5 and 12 would be administered vaccines to protect them COVID-19 infection.
16 killed in missile strike on crowded Ukrainian mall
A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk killed at least 16 people, the head of emergency services said early Tuesday, sparking international outrage.