Central Desk
Russia halts gas supplies to Finland
Russia on Saturday stopped providing natural gas to neighbouring Finland, which has angered Moscow by applying for NATO membership, after the Nordic country refused to pay supplier Gazprom in rubles.
Bangabandhu's grandson Radwan Mujib turns 42
Bangabandhu's grandson Radwan Mujib Siddiq, credited with connecting young change makers trough Young Bangla platform, turns 42 today.
Bangladesh logs one death from Covid-19
Bangladesh today logged 16 Covid-19 cases while one death was recorded during the same period.
BNP wants to grab power through terrorism: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday described BNP as an internationally recognized terrorist political party and said that this party wants to grab state power through terrorism.
Russia says Mariupol battle at end as Ukrainian defenders surrender
Russia has declared victory in its months-long operation to capture the strategic port of Mariupol after Ukraine ordered the last of its troops holed up in the city's Azovstal steelworks to lay down their arms.
Macron names new foreign, defence ministers in cabinet shake-up
French President Emmanuel Macron named new foreign and defence ministers on Friday as part of a government re-shuffle intended to create fresh momentum ahead of parliamentary elections next month,
BNP is taking preparations for next polls: Nanak
Awami League Presidium member Advocate Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Friday said BNP has started internal preparations to take part in the upcoming national elections.
No legal basis of 'Gono commission': Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday warned that action will be taken against those who would try to create trouble in the name of 'Gono Commission' in the country.
Sylhet hit by worst floods in years
Sylhet, hit by the worst flooding in a decade and a half. The overall flood situation has not improved, despite eight days having passed since flash floods hit this region.
EC begins nation-wide drive to update voter list
The Election Commission of Bangladesh on Friday embarked on a countrywide drive to enlist eligible voters in the electoral roll ahead of the 12th parliamentary polls.
Bangladesh logs 50 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh logged zero Covid-19 death and 50 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Ukraine slams Russian campaign in Donbas 'hell', US readies $40 bn in aid
The renewed Russian offensive in Ukraine's Donbas has turned the eastern region into "hell", President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as the United States approved a gargantuan $40-billion aid package for the country.
Gaffar Chowdhury's body likely to arrive in Dhaka May 26: Foreign Minister
The body of prominent writer and columnist Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury - best known for writing the lyrics of "Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano" - is likely to arrive in Dhaka Monday.
BNP misinterpreting PM's comment over Padma Bridge: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said BNP leaders are making ill efforts to create confusion in people's mindset by misinterpreting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments over the successful construction of Padma Bridge.
Sakku expelled for life from BNP
BNP has expelled Cumilla city Mayor Monirul Haque Sakku for life as he is contesting the upcoming city polls defying the party’s decision to boycott all polls under the incumbent government.