Central Desk
Keep environment in mind in development projects: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take high care of environment and ecology while taking up any development project.
Biden vows 'time to turn this pain into action' after school shooting
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for Americans to stand up against the country's powerful pro-gun lobby after a gunman shot dead 18 young children at an elementary school in Texas.
19 children, 2 teachers dead after school shooting in Texas
A teenage gunman killed at least 19 young children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas on Tuesday, prompting a furious President Joe Biden to denounce the US gun lobby and vow to end the nation's cycle of mass shootings.
BNP leaders' heart burn as Padma Bridge is built: Quader
Road Transport Minister and Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the hearts of the BNP leaders are getting burnt as the long-cherished Padma Multiple Bridge is set to be inaugurated on June 25 next.
Bangladesh to import 10 lakh tonnes of wheat from India
Bangladesh to import up to 10 lakh tonnes of wheat from India under government to government contract and necessary steps already have been taken by the concerned food ministry.
Sri Lanka reach 210-4 at lunch
Shakib Al Hasan and Ebadot Hossain claimed two wickets apiece as Bangladesh reduced Sri Lanka to 210-4 at lunch on day three of the second cricket test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
30 new Covid cases detected 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 30 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
Awami League will come to power through next general election: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said the Awami League would again come to power after winning in the next national elections.
Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's 123rd birth anniversary Wednesday
National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's 123rd birth anniversary will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Wednesday) in a befitting manner.
NBR raises regulatory duty on 135 products to curb imports
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed regulatory of 20 percent instead of the existing 0 and 3 percent at import stage on some 135 products under the HS code including fruits, flower, furniture and cosmetics to reduce import of those products and thus saving foreign currency.
Not fully confident over EVM yet: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday said the commission is not yet fully confident over the use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in the next parliamentary elections.
BNP initiates formal dialogue with political parties
BNP’s planned dialogue with the opposition political parties began today (Tuesday) to work out the outline for launching a united movement to 'restore' democracy and people’s voting rights.
Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China
Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States met in Tokyo on Tuesday, looking to put China on notice as it expands its military and economic influence in the region.
Sri Lanka trail by 222 after day 2
Sri Lanka are trailing by 222 runs at the end of day two of Dhaka Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh logs 34 new Covid cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 34 coronavirus positive cases during the period.