Central Desk
Bangldesh logs 22 new Covid cases
Bangladesh logged zero Covid-19 death and 22 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Bangladesh shot out for 465, lead 68 runs
Bangladesh took a 68-run lead against Sri Lanka after being shot out for 465 in their first innings on day four of the first cricket Test at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here today.
Gold price rise by Tk 1750, per bhori Tk 78,265
Bangladesh Jewllers’ Association (Bajus) has increased gold price by Tk 1,750 per bhori with effect from Wednesday.
Biden to host leaders of Finland, Sweden to discuss NATO bids
US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House on Thursday to discuss their historic bids to join NATO in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports AFP.
Mirza Fakhrul: Rice price rising due to wrong policy despite new crop
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the rice price is going up even during the full Boro harvesting season due to the government’s wrong policy and a foul play of the ruling party.
Democracy returned with Sheikh Hasina's homecoming: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said the homecoming of Sheikh Hasina on May 17 in 1981 was not only the return of Bangabandhu's daughter but also the return of democracy and the spirit of the liberation.
Bangladesh logs 32 new Covid cases
Bangladesh logged zero Covid-19 death and 32 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Thursday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Padma Bridge toll rate: 100 for motorbike, 2400 for bus
The government on Tuesday finalised the toll rate for different types of vehicles for crossing the Padma Multipurpose Bridge. The Bridges Division under Road Transport and Bridges Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Tuesday.
Only AL govt could keep prices under control preventing street fighting: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said that had Awami League not been in power now there would have been fighting on the street for the essential commodities.
Mirza Abbas hopitalised with abdominal pain
BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas was admitted to Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in the capital’s Shyamoli area on Tuesday morning with abdominal pain.
BAN vs SL Test: Tamim Iqbal's Ton Helps Bangladesh Post 318/3 At Stumps
Bangladesh took the stranglehold of the first Test against Sri Lanka after batters, led by opener Tamim Iqbal showed an unwavering resolve amid scorching heat at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here today.
Dollar climbs to tk 102 in open market
The value of the US dollar touched tk 102 in the open market on Tuesday. Money exchanges up to a maximum of Tk 102 against per dollar were sold in different parts of the capital on Tuesday.
PK Halder's extradition may take time: Doraiswami
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Tuesday said that legal process has to be completed before extradition of PK Halder from India to Bangladesh.
Shakib advice key in Nayeem's grand comeback to Test cricket
Offspinner Nayeem Hasan feels that little advice from Shakib Al Hasan helped him to thrive in a wicket, considered as much better for batting.
Govt working to ensure fair, competitive environment in market: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Monday said Directorate of the National Consumer Right Protection is working to ensure fair and competitive environment in the market.