Central Desk
92,000 liters of soybean oil seized in Puthia, Rajshahi
A total of 92,000 liters of soybean oil was seized from four warehouses at Baneshwar Bazar in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi.
Rajapaksa and his family Flee To Naval Base, Surrounded By Protesters
Sri Lanka's former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have taken shelter at a naval base in Trincomalee in the north-east part of the island nation, as lethal protests continue amid the country's worst ever economic crisis, reports NDTV.
We will hold free, fair and credible elections: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the next general elections would be held in line with the provisions of the Constitution, issuing a fresh warning to the BNP that there is no scope of bargaining to this end.
Bangladesh logs no Covid death, 26 new cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 26 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
Country's GDP growth reaches 7.25pc, per capita income $2,824
Planning Minister MA Mannan on Tuesday said according to a provisional estimate for the fiscal 2021-22 (FY22), real GDP growth has hit 7.25 per cent and per capita income has increased to US$2,824 (Taka 2,41,470).
PM urges US companies to boost investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh needs enhanced investment from its friendly countries, especially from the USA, as it aspires to become a developed and prosperous country by 2041.
Washington Post wins Pulitzer for public service, Reuters for feature photography
The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for its coverage of the siege of the US Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, while Reuters won in the category of feature photography for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.
Enough petrol in reserve, no chance of fuel crisis in country: EMRD
There is no chance of a fuel crisis in Bangladesh as the country has enough petroleum in reserve, the Energy and Mineral Resource Division said Monday.
Two Mexican journalists killed, officials probe motive
Two journalists were murdered Monday in Mexico's violent eastern state of Veracruz, according to authorities, who said they were investigating whether the crime was related to the women's work.
Outgoing Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa evacuated by troops
Heavily armed troops evacuated outgoing Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his official residence in Colombo on Tuesday after thousands of protesters breached the main gate.
5 Detox Drinks For The Summer
The summer heat takes away all your energy in a brisk walk itself, so sipping on something regularly will escalate your metabolism to another new level.
Sri Lanka Clashes: Ruling Party MP Killed, 130 people injured
Sri Lanka’s ruling party MP died on Monday after sporadic clashes between pro and anti-government protesters erupted in different parts of the country.
Sri Lanka MP, Former Minister's Houses Set On Fire By Protesters
The houses of a Sri Lankan legislator and a former minister were set on fire this evening in the biggest clashes in weeks of anti-government protests in the island nation.
Nusrat Jahan criticized for her facebook post
Nusrat Jahan, one of the most popular actress of Tallywood, has once again come under fire.
Asani: 5 coastal districts on alert
All necessary preparations have been taken in five coastal districts to face any possible situation that might arise due to cyclonic storm ‘Asani’.