Central Desk
Sheikh Hasina's name to remain etched in people's hearts: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the name of Prime Sheikh Hasina will remain inscribed forever in the hearts of the country's people as she has built the long- cherished Padma Bridge with Bangladesh's own funding.
Shah Rukh Khan completes 30 years in Bollywood
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday shared a new look from his upcoming big-ticket movie Pathaan to mark 30 years in the Hindi film industry.
1.21 crore sacrificial animals ready for Eid-ul-Azha: Minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim on Saturday said over 1.21 crore sacrificial animals are ready across the country for Qurbani (sacrifice) during Eid-ul-Azha.
Sheikh Hasina releases postage stamps to mark Padma Bridge opening
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday released commemorative postage stamp, souvenir sheets and opening day cover to mark the historic moment of the grand opening of the country's largest bridge- Padma Bridge - over the mighty river Padma.
US passes first major gun bill in decades
US lawmakers broke a decades-long stalemate on firearms control Friday, passing the first major safety regulations in almost 30 years, less than 24 hours after the Supreme Court bolstered the right to bear arms.
Trump: 'God made decision' to end right to abortion
Former US president Donald Trump on Friday said "God made the decision" after the Supreme Court ended the right to abortion in a ruling on one of America's most divisive issues
Turkey's banned musicians sing the blues in run-up to 2023 vote
A tattooed pop star banned for her slinky dresses and support for women's rights. Kurdish artists blacklisted and concerts cancelled out of concern for alcohol-fuelled frolicking between boys and girls.
World Bank congratulates Bangladesh on completion of Padma Bridge
World Bank country director for Bangladesh Mercy Miyang Tembon has congratulated the nation and its people on completion of Padma Bridge.
Padma Bridge is a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh: Joy
Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh.
Padma Bridge as a symbol of pride, honour and ability: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called the Padma Bridge as a "symbol of pride, honour and ability" of Bangladesh as the much-hyped bridge now stands on the mighty Padma river confronting all the conspiracies.
West Indies keep Bangladesh at bay in second Test
Visiting West Indies put them ahead of Bangladesh on day one of the second and final Test, thanks to a brilliant performance of their bowlers and openers at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Putin defends Russia's stance on global food crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday Moscow's military action in Ukraine was not responsible for the global food crisis, instead blaming the West for preventing the export of Russian grain.
PM first pays toll of Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday initiated the process of giving toll to cross the much-awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge, soon after opening it to the traffic.
Dream comes true: PM opens Padma Bridge
Bangladesh wrote another golden chapter of history on Saturday when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the Padma Bridge turning the nation’s dream into a reality.
PM Hasina arrives at venue to open Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at the venue at around 10:03 am on Saturday (June 25).