Central Desk
Bangladesh reach 210-7 at lunch
Bangladesh are in danger of being forced to follow-on after reaching 210-7 at lunch on day three of the second and final cricket Test against South Africa at Port Elizabeth today.
No Covid death in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported no COVID-19 death and 42 positive cases in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) sources said.
Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM after parliament ousts Khan
Imran Khan was dismissed Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote, paving the way for an unlikely opposition alliance that faces the same issues that bedevilled the cricket star-turned-politician.
PM asks police to earn people's confidence, trust
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked police to achieve people's confidence through humanitarian works as she inaugurated the "Service Desk" at each police station and police housing scheme for homeless people.
People reject BNP for its destructive politics: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the country's people have rejected the BNP due to its negative and destructive politics.
Teacher Hriday Mandal granted bail
A Munshiganj court on Sunday granted bail to Hriday Chandra Mandal, a school teacher who is now behind bars in a case filed over hurting religious sentiments.
Boris Johnson Pays Surprise Visit to Ukraine
In an Surprise move, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Saturday. This was made known by an aide to Volodymyr Zelensky.
BNP won’t join next polls on foreigners’ advice: Mosharraf
BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Saturday said their party’s participation in the next general election will depend on people’s decision, not on the advice of foreigners.
Comparing BD's economy with Sri Lanka part of a conspiracy: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader has said comparing Bangladesh's economy with Sri Lanka is part of a conspiracy and intentional propaganda.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged after dating for a year
A year after rekindling their romance, singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck are now engaged!
Moscow shutting down Amnesty, Human Rights Watch in Russia
Russia said Friday it was shutting down the local offices of Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International that have been working in the country for the past 30 years.
Immediately release teacher Hriday Mondal: Amnesty International
Amnesty International has urged the Bangladeshi authorities to "immediately and unconditionally" release Hriday Chandra Mondal, a schoolteacher who was arrested on charges of “hurting religious sentiment” after he discussed in the classroom the distinction between religion and science.
Govt starts new game of subduing opposition: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the government has started a 'new game' of subduing its political opponents ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
Pakistan lawmakers clash as PM no-confidence debate begins
Pakistan lawmakers clashed angrily in the national assembly Saturday ahead of a no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Imran Khan that will likely see him booted from office.
South Africa to 384-7 at lunch
South Africa found hero in Keshav Maharaj again as he stood tall with willow to help the side reach 384-7 at lunch on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh at Port Elizabeth today.