Central Desk
Bangladesh votes for humanity, not any country in UNGA: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh didn't vote against any country, but it stood for humanity in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), clearing her country's stance regarding the issue.
40th BCS final results published
The final result of the 40th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination has been published on Wednesday.
4 to die for killing blogger Ananta Bijoy
A Sylhet tribunal on Wednesday awarded death penalty to four people for killing writer and blogger Ananta Bijoy Das of Sylhet in 2015.
CNG filling stations to remain 6hrs closed in Ramadan
CNG filling stations across the country will remain closed from 5:00pm to 11:00pm every day during the month of Ramadan, instead of 6pm-11:00pm, according to a press release of Petrobangla.
Work together for mutual benefits, PM urges BIMSTEC leaders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the BIMSTEC leaders to join hands together as the forum is an appropriate tool that can leverage mutual benefits of member countries addressing post Covid-19 challenges and impacts of political crisis in the West.
Sri Lanka seeks further $1.0b credit line from India
The island nation is struggling to pay for essential imports of food and fuel after a 70% drop in foreign exchange reserves since January 2020 led to a currency devaluation and efforts to seek help from global lenders, reports Reuters.
Russia to clear rules for gas payment in roubles by Thursday
No one will supply gas for free, it is simply impossible, and you can pay for it only in roubles.
No alternative to constructing subways in Dhaka: Quader
Awami League Secretary General and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said there is no alternative to constructing subways in Dhaka city for easing traffic and human congestions.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscar night slap
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote. "I was out of line and I was wrong."
Colombo request to Dhaka for another $250m loan: Momen
The South Asian country of 22 million people is struggling to pay for essential imports after a 70% drop in foreign exchange reserves in two years.
Renowned teachers not keen to become VC: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Tuesday said many renowned academics are not interested in becoming vice-chancellors of universities of the country.
BNP's discomfort soars as prices of essentials come down: Hasan
One crore family cards mean involvement of five crore people with the process, he added.
Ukraine, Russia begin talks in Istanbul
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday as Ukraine resumed evacuations from territory occupied by Russian forces and clung on in the besieged city of Mariupol.
One more death from Covid in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 69 Covid-19 cases and one death linked it in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning
WB okays $358m to help BD road safety
The World Bank (WB) on Tuesday approved $358 million of financing to help Bangladesh improve road safety and reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes in selected high-risk highways and district roads.