Central Desk
Bangladeshi shot dead 'by BSF' along Kushtia border
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) shot a Bangladeshi man dead at Daulatpur border in Kushtia last night. reports UNB.
Ukrainian refugees near 1.5 mn as Russian assault enters 11th day
The number of Ukrainian refugees was expected to reach 1.5 million on Sunday as Russia continued its attack 11 days after invading Ukraine and Kyiv pressed for further Western action, including more sanctions and weapons.
28 Bangladeshi sailors evacuate to Romania: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday confirmed that 28 stranded sailors of the Bangladeshi ship named 'Banglar Samriddhi' have been safely evacuated to Romania from war torn Ukraine.
Russia declares partial ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia declared a partial ceasefire today to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Russia's defence ministry said.
Afghanistan beat Tigers by 8 wickets
Visiting Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the second and final T20I of the two-match series at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla national cricket stadium on Saturday.
Awami League turned Bangladesh into 'hell': Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the Awami League government has turned Bangladesh into a 'hell'.
Metro rail to have elevators, escalators, stairs on both sides of each station
The country's first elevated electric metro rail from Uttara to Kamalapur in the capital will have elevators, escalators and stairs on both sides of each station for providing better facilities to passengers.
13 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 368 in 24hrs
Bangladesh on Saturday reported 368 Covid-19 cases while the coronavirus claimed overnight 13 lives.
Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook, Twitter
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter
Afghanistan restrict Bangladesh to 115-9
Afghanistan restricted Bangladesh to 115 runs for nine wickets in the second T20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in Dhaka today.
Zelensky condemns NATO for ruling out Ukraine no-fly zone
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lashed NATO on Friday for ruling out a no-fly zone over his country saying the Western military alliance knew further Russian aggression was likely.
Putin signs law introducing jail for ‘fake news’ on army
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed into law a bill introducing jail terms of up to 15 years for fake news about the Russian army, as Moscow pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine.
BNP slams govt for its stance over Ukraine attack
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today alleged that the Bangladesh government’s stance regarding Russia's attack on Ukraine is against the UN Charter and the country’s Constitution.
Australia cricket legend, Shane Warne dies of ‘suspected heart attack
Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, has died, aged 52.
Kohli raises fan fever in 100th Test
Cheering fans in Virat Kohli shirts and face paints jostled to get inside India's Mohali stadium on Friday for the superstar cricketer and national hero's 100th Test match.