Central Desk
US to impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov
The United States said Friday it would impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, following similar announcements by Britain and the European Union in the wake of Moscow's attack on Ukraine.
Mass vaccination campaign underway
The day-long countrywide mass vaccination campaign is underway as the special drive to inoculate one crore people began at 8am on Saturday morning.
Ukraine war: At least 1 lakh people likely displaced by violence
We're seeing these reports and we've seen for instance yesterday that there were about 5,000 refugee arrivals in Moldova already, but the other movements are being reported in Poland, Romania, Slovakia and the Russian Federation."
Kyiv under threat as Russia presses invasion
Russian troops bore down on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv Friday, with explosions and gunfire sounding in the city as the invasion of a democratic country fueled fears of wider war in Europe and triggered worldwide efforts to make Moscow stop.
11 deaths from Covid, 1,406 fresh cases 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 1,406 Covid-19 cases and 11 more deaths linked it in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Hunting small targets helps me do well: Liton
Bangladesh opener Liton Das said hunting small targets rather than thinking for something big helped him do well in the second ODI against Afghanistan on Friday in Chattogram.
Bangladesh move to top, England second of ICC ODI Super League
Bangladesh climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Super League after their 88-run win against Afghanistan in the second ODI at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here today.
Liton-Mushfiqur partnership ensure series win against Afghanistan
Another record partnership - this time 202 for the third wicket between Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim- helped Bangladesh win the second ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan on Friday in Chattogram.
Ukraine soldiers battle Russian troops in capital Kyiv
Ukrainian forces fought off Russian troops in the streets of the capital Kyiv on Friday as President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting civilians and called for more international sanctions.
Russia invasion will leave Putin a 'pariah: Biden
Russia's Vladimir Putin will become "a pariah on the international stage" following his country's invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said Thursday, revealing he had "no plans" to talk with his counterpart.
Putin ready to send delegation to Minsk for Ukraine talks: Kremlin
The Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Belarus's capital Minsk for talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces approach Kyiv on the second day of Moscow's invasion.
Search Committee places 10 names to President
The Search Committee, assigned to recommend the list of Chief Election Commission (CEC) and other four commissioners, on Thursday submitted a list of 10 names to President M Abdul Hamid from where five people will be picked for the Election Commission (EC).
Russia says destroys over 70 military targets, including 11 airfields, in Ukraine
Russia said Thursday that its military had destroyed more than 70 military targets including 11 airfields in Ukraine.
10 deaths from Covid, 1,516 fresh cases 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 1,516 Covid-19 cases and 10 more deaths linked it in 24 hours till Thursday morning, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in its routine daily statement.
Russia invades Ukraine, dozens killed
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, killing dozens and forcing hundreds to flee for their lives in the pro-Western neighbour.