Central Desk
Quader to return home from Singapore
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader is set to return home today from Singapore following his regular health check-up.
Dhaka, Oslo keen to enhance economic partnership
Dhaka and Oslo are keen to broaden economic partnership through trade, investment and maritime sector cooperation while Bangladesh and Norway are celebrating 50 years of the bilateral relations.
Denmark Crown Princess in Dhaka on a 3-day visit
Denmark Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth arrived here on Monday on a three-day visit. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen received The Crown Princess.
168 killed in violence in Sudan’s Darfur: Aid group
At least 168 people have been killed in Clashes between rival groups in Sudan's Darfur on Sunday, an aid group said, in the latest bout of deadly violence to hit the restive region.
US diplomats could return to Ukraine during this week
US diplomats could return to Ukraine during this week, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a US official, reports TASS.
Top US officials visit Kyiv as Mariupol 'on the brink'
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Ukraine's capital Sunday, Kyiv said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded two months ago as hundreds remain trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol.
France's Macron wins new presidential term after far-right battle
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election on Sunday in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.
Twitter bans ads that defy climate change science
Twitter on Friday banned ads that deny the reality of climate change. Twitter's announcement on Earth Day came as it tries to fend off an unwanted takeover bid by billionaire Elon Musk, who has said he thinks people should be able to say pretty much whatever they want on the platform.
US won't take any side in upcoming poll: Amb. Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has said the US will not take any side in the upcoming polls in Bangladesh and reiterated US commitment across the world to help countries strengthen democracy. He made the remarks while addressing a seminar on Sunday.
Bangladesh must stay alert against Covid-19 infections: Health Minister
As neighbouring India is seeing an increase in Covid-19 infections, it may affect Bangladesh too, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Sunday.
Turkish envoy meets Fakhrul, talks about next polls
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan on Sunday met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and discussed various issues, including the next national election here.
Denmark crown princess due Dhaka on Monday
Denmark Crown Princess Mary will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow (Monday) on a three-day tour to visit Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar and climate vulnerable community in Sundarbans area.
Bangladesh logs no Covid death with 24 new cases
Bangladesh reported zero Covid-19 death and 24 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Shakib return in Tigers for 1st Test squad against Sri Lanka
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the first Test squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka, keeping Shakib Al Hasan in the squad.
Govt doing its best to control of essential commodities prices:PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said her government is doing its best to control the prices of daily essentials in the country amid the high global inflation rate.