Central Desk
PM asks govt officials to ensure services for people
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the government officials to ensure services for the people, saying Bangladesh became independent to change their fate.
Pakistan President Dissolves National Assembly
President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday dissolved the National Assembly on Prime Minister Imran Khan's advice under Article 58 of the Constitution.
PM Imran asks President to dissolve assemblies
Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an address to the nation on Sunday, said he had advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve assemblies.
Govt to sell milk, egg, meat at ‘low cost’ in Dhaka during Ramadan
The sale of the food items will continue till 28th Ramadan. The government's mobile vehicles will sell milk at Tk 60 per liter, beef at Tk 550 per kg, mutton at Tk 800 per kg, dressed broiler chicken at Tk 200 per kg and four eggs at Tk 30.
Sri Lanka imposes curfew amid protests
Sri Lanka's government imposed a weekend curfew on Saturday even as hundreds of lawyers urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to revoke a state of emergency to ensure that freedom of speech and peaceful assembly are respected under the country's economic crisis.
Russian invasion of Ukraine must be stopped: Pak army chief
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa on Saturday said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must be "stopped immediately", terming it a great tragedy.
Moon sighted, Ramadan begins Sunday
The Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in Bangladesh on Saturday evening, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Sunday
Govt completely failed to control market ahead of Ramadan: Fakhrul
The government has completely failed to solve the problems of people. It has also failed to reduce the prices of all essential commodities, including rice, pulses and oil,
Joy becomes first Bangladeshi to hit century against SA
Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy created a history by becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to hit a century against South Africa.
AL national council is likely in Dec: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the party's next national council might be held in December next.
No Covid-19 deaths, new cases 56 in 24 hours
No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am on Saturday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
BNP's politics established on lies: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Saturday said BNP's politics is established on lies.
Children with autism to get accommodation at all divisions: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday put emphasis on brining all children with special needs, including those suffering from autism, into the mainstream of the society, giving them opportunity to flourish their hidden talents.
World Cup match schedule
Match schedule for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from November 21-December 18 (Times in GMT):
Kyiv silent on airstrike in Russia, 3,000 flee Mariupol
Ukraine's president refused Friday to say whether he had ordered an airstrike on Russian soil, as a bus convoy navigated a tortuous evacuation to help thousands flee the besieged city of Mariupol.