Central Desk
Sitakunda container depot fire: Death toll climbs to 49
The death toll in depot explosion at Sitakunda in Chattogram rose to 49, said fire service officials on Sunday.
Sitakunda fire exposes fragile state system: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the deadly fire at BM Container Depot in Sitakunda has exposed a very fragile state system in Bangladesh.
No JSC, JDC exams this year: Dipu Moni
Like the previous year, Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations will not be held this year, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Sunday.
4 with 3 Atomic Energy Commission scientists killed in Savar accident
Three scientific officers of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission were killed in a road accident on the Dhaka-Aricha highway of Savar on Sunday morning.
England beat New Zealand in 1st Test
Joe Root scored an unbeaten century as England capped a dramatic fightback to win the first Test against New Zealand by five wickets at Lord's on Sunday.
PM emphasises nature-based solution for sustainable development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to go for nature-based solution to achieve sustainable development keeping the environment protected.
BNP's dialogue is ridiculous: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said BNP is holding dialogues with some obscure parties and their allies, meaning they are conducting dialogues within themselves.
Gas price for double burners fixed at Tk 1,080
Household gas price has been raised by 22.78 percent for the retail consumers in the country with effect back from June 1.
No legal bar to invite Khaleda to Padma Bridge inauguration: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said there is no legal bar on inviting BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to the Padma Bridge inauguration ceremony.
Quader questions legality of Tariq's position in BNP
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday questioned how convicted fugitive Tariq Rahman became the acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) being a foreign national.
PM condoles death in Chattogram depot fire
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the loss of lives and injuries in the BM Container depot fire at Sitakunda in Chattogram.
Death toll in Ctg depot fire, explosions rise to 43
The death toll in the devastating fire that caused explosions at BM Container Depot in Shitolpur area at Sitakunda upazila of the district has gone up to 43, an official said.
New Zealand collapse leaves England needing 277 to win 1st Test
Stuart Broad sparked a sensational New Zealand collapse after Daryl Mitchell made a hundred to leave England needing 277 to win the first Test at Lord's on Saturday.
Shakira, Pique announce their separation
Colombian singer Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique are separating, the couple confirmed in a statement via their PR agency on Saturday.
Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck to release album together in July
English rock guitarist Jeff Beck has announced that he'll be releasing a new album with Johnny Depp next month, reports 'Variety'.