Central Desk
US to send Ukraine air-defence missiles
The United States is planning to send Ukraine sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles to defend against Russian attacks, a source familiar with the process told AFP on Monday.
Youth detained for removing nuts, bolts from Padma Bridge
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has detained a youth on Sunday for allegedly removing nuts and bolts from a railing of Padma Bridge, a day after its inauguration.
Banks selling dollar at Tk 99
Banks are selling US dollars for import payment at Tk98 to 99 which is the highest exchange rate of dollars ever in the banking channel.
Padma Bridge: Tk 82 lakh toll collected in first 8-hrs
The Padma Bridge authority collected Tk 82 lakh 19 thousand 50 toll in first eight hours of opening of the Padma Bridge for traffic movement.
HC declares Tarique, Zubaida fugitives in graft case
The High Court (HC) on Sunday declared BNP's acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman fugitives in a case lodged for allegedly amassing illegal wealth of Taka 4.81 crore and concealing information about this.
Mayers century leaves Bangladesh in trouble
Kyle Mayers struck his second century as West Indies kept them aloft over Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.
Saudi crown prince, Iraq PM discuss 'regional stability'
Iraq's prime minister met with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the kingdom Sunday as part of Baghdad's efforts to mediate between Riyadh and Tehran.
BNP admits anti-Padma Bridge role as it didn't hail the feat: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said neighboring India, the US and Pakistan extended greetings to the government as Bangladesh opened the biggest self-financed Padma Bridge but the irony is BNP could not hail the feat.
Soyabean oil price decrease by Tk 6 a litre
The prices of soyabean oil has been decreased by Tk 6 a litre in the wake of falling of soyabean oil price in international market. It is learnt that soyabean oil prices have declined by 26 per cent in the international market.
Bangladesh logs two Covid-19 deaths in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged two COVID-19 deaths while it recorded 15.66 percent positivity rate of coronavirus during the period.
PM asks new generation to lead country towards prosperity
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the new generation to be prepared with the knowledge of science, technology and research to lead the country towards prosperity utilising their hidden talents.
Selfie, taking photos standing on Padma Bridge prohibited
The government has prohibited the parking of any vehicle on the Padma Bridge and taking photographs, selfie standing on the bridge. The directive was given in a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday.
Global textile business back in Frankfurt
With a total of 117 participating nations, around 63,000 visitors and 2300 exhibitors, a brilliant re-launch of the international textile fairs at the Frankfurt exhibition center was achieved.
Flood claims 9 lives in 24 hrs; Death toll now 82
Flood claimed nine more lives across the country in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the total fatalities to 82.
Tecno Camon 19 Neo: Know its advantages, disadvantages
The story of Tecno is relatively new. The company was founded back in 2006. Over the last decade, the company has slowly established itself as a strong player in the budget and entry mid-range segment.