Central Desk
Russian forces control 'part' of east Ukraine city Severodonetsk
Russian forces have taken partial control of the east Ukraine city of Severodonetsk, the Ukrainian official in charge of the region said Tuesday, as Moscow's army pushed deeper into the Donbas region
Bangladesh won’t face Sri Lanka-like crisis: Haas
The United States does not see any Sri Lanka-like situation in Bangladesh, noting that Bangladesh is a country which has done “extremely well” in terms of debt management with careful borrowing and strong foreign currency reserve.
Mirza Fakhrul, don't play with fire: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said if BNP wants to create anarchy on the streets in the name of movement, it would be handled with an iron hand.
Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi wins best actress at Cannes
Iranian Zar Amir Ebrahimi, who lives in exile following a smear campaign about her love life, wept with joy as she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Nepal plane crash: 20 bodies recovered from mountains
Rescuers in Nepal have so far recovered 20 bodies from the crash site of a small plane carrying 22 people.
Delhi's Health Minister arrested in money laundering case
India's Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested Delhi's Health Minister Satyendar Jain in an alleged money laundering case.
Dhaka Prokash signs deal with Eminence
The popular multimedia online news portal Dhaka Prokash and Eminence Associates for Social Development have signed an agreement to work together on health, family planning and nutrition sector, environment and climate change issues on Monday (May 30) afternoon at Dhaka Prakash's office in Karwan Bazar.
Dhaka seeks New Delhi's advice on Russian oil purchase: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Monday said he sought suggestion from India on how they are managing their purchase of oil from Russia, noting that the energy issue has become a real problem for Bangladesh, too.
Padma Bridge brightens country's image: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the decision of building the much awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge, which is set to open for traffic on June 25 next, brightened the country's image in the world.
BNP vows to move ahead braving
BNP on Monday vowed to move ahead braving what it said the government’s intensified repression to subdue its opponents ahead of the next election.
BNP leaders' mega falsehood about country's mega projects: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the BNP leaders' mega falsehood about the country's mega projects have raised questions about their mental health.
Bangladesh logs one death from Covid-19
Bangladesh today logged 34 Covid-19 cases and one death linked it in the past 24 hours till Monday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Cabinet orders prompt action against rice hoarders
The cabinet has asked the authorities concerned to take prompt action against any kind of hoarding of rice in a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
No scope to manipulate polls flexing muscle power: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Sunday said there is no scope for any candidate to win in the Cumilla City Corporation (CCC) elections by flexing muscle power.
Vested quarter wants to create unrest on campus: Dipu
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today said a vested quarter is making ill attempts to create unrest on campus ahead of the next general elections.