Central Desk
BNP itself doesn't know what they want: Hanif
Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday said BNP is opposing the law on formation of the Election Commission (EC) in order to embarrass the government.
VC Farid Uddin apologizes to JU student-teacher
Vice-Chancellor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Prof Farid Uddin Ahmed has apologized to the students and teachers of Jahangirnagar University (JU) for his offensive remarks on JU female students.
15 die of Covid-19, fresh cases 14,828 in 24 hours
A total of 15 people died from Covid-19 and 14,828 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 on Monday, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Anushka seeks privacy after daughter’s picture goes viral
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma on Monday requested people to avoid clicking or publishing pictures of her daughter Vamika after the baby's face was revealed during the ongoing India-South Africa cricket series.PTI.
Shakib 2nd cricketer to 5k runs, 400 wickets in T20
Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has added another feather to his illustrious career by becoming the only second cricketer in this planet to score 5000 runs and claim 400 wickets simultaneously in T20 cricket.
Navratilova blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt ban
Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng Shuai.
Burkina Faso President detained by military
The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers.
BB asks banks to run with 50pc employees
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Monday asked banks to run their operation with 50 per cent of their employees and introduce alternate duty roster immediately in order to tackle the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tamim back to T20 format
Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal has been in discussion again after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon made it clear that the left-hand opener was reluctant to play T20 format.
Govt, private offices to run with half manpower from tomorrow
Public and private organizations have been instructed to run with half the employees from tomorrow Monday till February 6 due to Covid-19 pandemic. The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.
Fall of govt just a matter of time: Rumeen Farhana
BNP leader Rumeen Farhana (MP) on Sunday said Parliament that the fall of the present government is just a matter of time as different international reports have sounded the farewell bell to it.
HC asks mobile operators to ensure quality network system
The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed the country's mobile telecom operators to ensure crystal clear voice call quality, fast internet service and stable network.
Illegal occupants to be evicted without notice: mayor Atiq
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam on Sunday said that no valid notice would be issued in the name of illegal occupants. They will be evicted without notice.
Sri Lanka inflation hits 14 per as food crisis worsens
Sri Lanka consumer prices shot up a record 14 percent in December, surpassing a previous high of 11.1 from a month earlier, official figures showed on Saturday as food and fuel shortages worsen.
EC formation bill placed in parliament
The election commission bill titled "Appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners Bill-2022" was placed on Sunday in the Jatiya Sangsad as the next commission should be formed under the new law.