Central Desk
South Africa bowled out 154 by Taskin storm
Unable to keep pace with Taskin Ahmed, the South African cricket team has been bowled out for 154 in 36 overs during their third and final one day international of the three match series at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday.
PM gives away National Film Awards 2020
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday distributed the National Film Awards 2020 to the 32 winners in 27 categories. The award giving ceremony was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC).
Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe
The future of Europe hanging in the balance, President Joe Biden will huddle with key allies in Brussels and Warsaw this week as the leaders try to prevent Russia’s war on Ukraine from spiraling into an even greater catastrophe.
South Africa bat against Bangladesh
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first in the series deciding third ODI against Bangladesh at SuperSport Park in Centurion today.
134 fresh cases, one death from Covid-19 in 24hrs
Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 134 Covid-19 cases while one death was recorded during the same period, said a press release from Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Govt allocates TK 1000cr for film industry's dev: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government has allocated Tk 1000 crore for setting up cinema halls or cineplex at district and upazila levels having modern facilities to furtherflourish film industry of the country.
Gain people's trust, don’t use EVM: noted citizens ask EC
Noted personalities on Tuesday asked the new Election Commission headed by Kazi Habibul Awal to gain public trust through their impartial works and not use Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the election.
CEC Habibul Awal assures of level playing field in elections
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Tuesday assured of ensuring a level playing field in elections.
Sri Lanka deploys troops as fuel shortage sparks protests
Sri Lanka ordered troops to petrol stations Tuesday as sporadic protests erupted among the thousands of motorists queueing up daily for scarce fuel.
BNP has no interest in EC talks: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said their party has no interest in the dialogue that the new Election Commission (EC) has initiated ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
BNP wants assurance of power, not election: Hasan
Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP wants the assurance of going to state power, not the elections.
Putin's 'back against the wall' in Ukraine invasion: Biden
The U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “back is against the wall” when it comes to the invasion of Ukraine and that he could resort to using more severe tactics in the country.
3.5 million people have fled Ukraine
The number of Ukrainians fleeing abroad is now 3,556,924, the United Nations' Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday, with more than 2 million crossing the border into Poland.
ICT verdict against Satkhira Jamaat amir on March 24
Verdict against Satkhira district Jamaat Amir and former MP Abdul Khaleq Mandal alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman will be pronounced on Thursday in a case of crimes against humanity.
Govt committed to ensure rights, fair wages for labourers: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has said the government of Bangladesh is committed to ensure rights, fair wages and appropriate work environment for the labourers and it is working relentlessly to this end.