Central Desk
Exercise austerity amid global price hike of goods: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged the people to take austerity measures amid the high inflation and price hike of goods across the world due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Moscow bans more Americans from entry
Moscow on Monday expanded the list of US citizens banned from entering Russia to include Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in retaliation for Washington's similar measures against Russians following the Kremlin's offensive in Ukraine.
Historic 6-Point Day today
The historic Six-Point Day, marking the demand for autonomy for the then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, is being observed today across the country in a befitting manner.
Govt will form new wage board for garment workers: Shajahan Khan
Former Shipping Minister and Lawmaker Shajahan Khan said on Monday the government will form a new wage board for the garment sector in response to the apparel workers' continued unrest in the previous four consecutive days.
Rise in gas price angers consumer rights groups
Consumer rights groups have expressed disappointments with the energy regulator's latest move to raise the average gas price by 22.78 per cent amid economic hardships.
Salman Khan's security tightened after death threat letter
Indian authorities on Monday tightened the security for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan after the two allegedly received death threats.
BNP demands neutral investigation into Sitakunda fire
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday demanded that the government forms a neutral investigation commission to identify those responsible for the deadly fire at BM container depot in Sitakunda.
FTA, EPA Seminar held at Lakeshore Hotel
A seminar titled "The survey on FTA/EPA between Japan and Bangladesh" organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) held at a city hotel on Sunday.
Home Minister vows justice to the culprits of Sitakund container depot fire
Home Minister Asaduzzman Kamal on Monday vowed to hold trial of those found responsible for the deadly fire and explosions at BM Container Depot at Sitakund in Chattogram.
21 killed in Nigeria church attack
Gunmen who attacked a Catholic church on Sunday with explosives in southwest Nigeria killed 21 people and wounded others, a local government official said
BNP lies about Padma Bridge foundation stone: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has accused BNP leaders of resorting to Goebbels style lies in their imaginary claim that Begum Khaleda Zia laid the foundation of Padma Bridge.
UK to give Ukraine long-range missile systems
Britain said Monday it will mirror the United States and send long-range missile systems to Ukraine, defying warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin against supplying Kyiv with the advanced weapons.
PM to physicians: Stay beside people with a vow to provide services
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the country’s physicians to stay beside people with a vow of providing services as it’s not just a profession.
43 new Covid cases logged in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 43 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
41 killed in Chattogram depot fire, not 49: CMCH
The administration on Monday (June 6) claimed the number of deceased in the devastating fire triggered by an explosion in Sitakunda depot is 41 instead of 49.