Writ filed with HC seeking directives on govt to stop cutting of trees
A rights organisation today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive upon the government to stop cutting of trees across the country, including Dhaka, to protect the environment
Bangladesh pitted with England, Windies and S Africa
Hosts Bangladesh have been pitted in Group B alongside former champions England as well as South Africa, West Indies and another team which is yet to be finalised, in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
All educational institutions reopen after heatwave-induced closures
After several closures due to the heatwave sweeping the country, all primary and secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions across the country resumed classes today
PM opens Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Bhaban and Sena Prangan Bhaban
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today opened the newly constructed Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Bhaban and Sena Prangan (Army Central Auditorium) Bhaban in Dhaka cantonment
Fire in Sundarbans: Water crisis likely to increase due to low tide in rivers
Coast guard, forest dept, police, local admin join fire service to douse the fire
Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD
Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Palli Biddyut Samity staffers go on indefinite strike
Officials and employees of Palli Biddyut Samity (PBS) went on an indefinite strike throughout the country today to press home their 16-point demand, including elimination of wage and benefit discrimination
World Water Forum: RI to highlight forests' role in water supply
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) will highlight the critical role forests play in supplying ...
One Indian soldier killed in 'ambush by militants' in Jammu and Kashmir
One soldier was killed and four injured as an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district was ambushed on Saturday, three weeks before polling in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency
Gavaskar hits back at Kohli's rants
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has slammed star batter Virat Kohli for his tirade on former cricketers and analysts over their criticism of the star batters low strike rate.
SC functions suspended for the day to show respect to AJ Mohammad Ali
Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan today partially suspended the judicial functions of the Supreme Court's Appellate and High Court divisions for today, as a mark of respect to senior lawyer AJ Mohammad Ali, who passed away on Thursday
Indonesia urges OIC to narrow development gap among members
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) needs to make joint efforts to narrow the development gap among its ...
Nothing surprises me about Messi
Messi's five assists, which all came in the second half, are a new record for an MLS game and he now has 10 goals and 12 assists in eight league appearances so far this season.
On-fire Ronaldo scores third hattrick in seven games
Ronaldo was once again the star performer for his side and was as clinical as ever in front of the goal. The 39-year-old was too hot to handle for the Al-Wehda players who completed the 66th hat-trick of his illustrious career.
Girona players have made history, says Sanchez after reaching Champions League
The club, in La Liga for only the fourth season in their history, beat Barcelona 4-2 at their tiny Montilivi stadium to secure a top four finish.
Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in the United States. His allies have a plan
Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls anti-white feeling in the US will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and corporate programs created to battle racism and boost diversity in American life
Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title
Coming back from 1-3 down in the decider and saving three match points in total, Swiatek claimed a 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (9/7) victory to secure the Madrid Open trophy for the first time.
Student protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza spread
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries
Radicalised 16-year-old shot dead by police in Australia
There are indications he had been radicalised online. But I want to reassure the community at this stage it appears he acted solely and alone, Premier Roger Cook said.
Chinas Chilling Cognitive Warfare Plans
War is entering a new, and very frightening, domain.
Five assists for Messi, hat-trick for Suarez as Miami hit six
Without Messi, Miami had fallen to a 4-0 defeat to the Red Bulls in New York in March, but they more than avenged that loss with their merciless second half demolition job.
Fitness, performance worries put T20 WC squad in limbo
While the Bangladesh team spent the gap day between the first and second Twenty20 Internationals against Zimbabwe at the team hotel, fast bowling coach Andre Adams and batting coach David Hemp spent a busy day yesterday, gearing up Soumya Sarkar for his return to action post-injury.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | The third runner
The Independent candidate, known for his anti-vaccine stand and conspiracy theories, wants to break Americas two-party system
From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?
Five key factors in Real Madrid's title triumph
Carlo Ancelotti's side romped clear of last season's winners and shock challengers Girona to clinch their record-extending 36th La Liga trophy
Bellingham crowns superb debut season at Real Madrid
It's Bellingham's league has become a common phrase among football fans and pundits in Spain and that is proof of his stunning start with the Spanish giants.
Bangladesh, Egypt for strengthening bilateral ties
Bangladesh and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation by organising regular foreign office consultations.
Woman found dead in Dhaka's Badda
Police recovered the body of a woman from a tinshed house in Badda's Satarkul area yesterday
Haaland nets four as Man City rout Wolves 5-1
Hours after Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola's men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of Arsenal at the top with a game in hand
Doctored Video: Indian police arrest Congress social media chief
Indian police said yesterday they had arrested the social media chief of the countrys main opposition party over accusations he doctored a widely shared video during an ongoing national election.
Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots
The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
Heavy rain, thunderstorm forecast for entire week
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts heavy rainfall with thunderstorms across the country this week, starting on Tuesday and lasting through Saturday.
Full support for media to save environment
The government will ensure full support and protection for journalists who strive to do authentic environmental journalism, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat said yesterday.
India lifts ban on onion export amid polls in key region
India yesterday removed the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of $550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost the income of a large section of farmers and comes amidst Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions, including the state of Maharashtra.
Walton to make mobile phone circuit boards
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to give approval to Walton Digi-Tech Industries to locally manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) specifically for handsets.
Dhaka-Jashore Rail Line: Opens in July but will take a while to get full benefits
Bangladesh Railway is going to open Dhaka-Jashore rail line in July, but it may not able be to reap full benefit of the expensive project soon mainly due to shortages of manpower and carriages.
Man buys 8 flats in Dhaka using fakeNIDs
With the help of an outsourced employee at the Election Commissions national identity (NID) wing, Joynal Abedin alias Idrish managed to have six NID cards bearing his name.
Du Plessis, Kohli keep RCB in IPL play-off race
Chasing a modest 148 for victory, Du Plessis, who hit 64, and Kohli, who made 42, laid the foundations with a stand of 92 in 35 balls
Akij Biri Factory: Worker protest lay-off in Lalmonirhat
Workers of Akij Biri factory in Lalmonirhat's Kaliganj upazila stopped working since morning, protesting lay-off
Chairman candidate attacked by 'rivals
Upazila chairman candidate Shahana Ferdousi Sima was beaten up allegedly by the supporters of one of her rivals in Lalmonirhat early today
Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win
Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures they will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday.
Traders blame low supply for high price; not enough catch in rivers even after 2-month ban
Kings down Abahani in thriller to edge closer to title
Bashundhara Kings moved ever so closer to a fifth consecutive Bangladesh Premier League title with a thrilling 2-1 win against Abahani at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.
Mt Ruang eruption: 5,255 evacuated from Tagulandang Island
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has confirmed that 5,255 Tagulandang Island residents affected by the ...
US support sought to build Smart Bangladesh
ERD secretary sits with US delegation on the sidelines of the ADB annual meeting
People lost interest in BNPs movement: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Quader today said BNP considers democratic rules, relegations and elections as pitfall as the party doesn't believe in democracy
Mubarak Ali Foundation launches case centre at IBA, DU
IBA Mubarak Ali Case Centre (IBA MACC), a study centre, has been launched at Dhaka University to create and highlight Bangladeshi business case studies for students locally and globally
Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum handed over to National Museum
The Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam Memorial Museum has officially become a branch of the Bangladesh National Museum from today
Mt Ruang eruption: Govt expediting preparation of relocation land
Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) is striving to accelerate the preparation ...
Conclude ex-Robi CEOs case in 3 months: HC
Mahtab Uddin Ahmed lodged a lawsuit seeking Tk 227 crore compensation for his 'wrongful dismissal'
Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments
The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students' phones: police had parked at least seven jail buses south of the campus
BNP expels 61 more leaders for contesting upazila polls
The BNP has expelled 61 more of its grassroots leaders for participating in the second phase of the upcoming upazila elections by violating the party's decision
Mt Ruang eruption: BNPB deploys helicopter to evacuate the sick
The National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) has pressed a helicopter into service to transport people who have ...
Ipswich promoted to Premier League for first time in 22 years
Ipswich needed a point to confirm promotion going into the final day of the season as Kieran McKenna's side became the first club since Southampton in 2012 to gain back-to-back promotions from third-tier League one to the Premier League.
Rail link on Dhaka-Mymensingh route restored
The line was declared normal after rescue operation ended around 5:20pm today
Arsenal keep pressure on Man City with win over Bournemouth
Victory put Arsenal on 83 points from 36 games with champions City on 79 from 34 ahead of their home clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers later on Saturday.
Follow govt direction on relocation: VP to Mt Ruang survivors
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has asked residents affected by the recent eruptions of Mount Ruang in Siau Tagulandang ...
Opener Tanzid making better decisions now: Hemp
Bangladesh batting coach David Hemp praised opener Tanzid Tamim, pointing out the 23-year-olds mentality to stay ahead of the game after the left-handed batter scored a match-winning half-century in the Tigers eight-wicket win in the first of the five-match series against Zimbabwe in Chattogram on Friday.
Fire breaks out at Sundarbans Chandpai range
A fire broke out in in Chandpai range of East Sundarbans of Bagarhat this afternoon
Schools, colleges open tomorrow
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions across the country will resume classes starting tomorrow
Ministry-BSSN cooperate to maintain cybersecurity of World Water Forum
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) and the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) are cooperating ...
Steps to be taken to restore Kaptai Lake: minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman today said necessary measures will be taken to bring back the lost beauty of Kaptai Lake in Rangamati
Pakistans Imran Khan says ready to hold talks but not for striking deal
Imran Khan ready for talks, not deals, with those who stole PTIs mandate in Pakistans election
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Fixtures
A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will be used for the showcase event.
Dr Atiur Rahman to receive honorary doctorate from SOAS University of London
Renowned economist and Professor Emeritus of Dhaka University Dr Atiur Rahman, will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
Ministry fast tracking construction of Semarang-Demak Toll Road
The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) and Toll Road Business Entity (BUJT) are striving to accelerate ...
MPR Speaker underlines negative impact of ICT advancement
Advances in the development of information and communication technology (ICT) have also had negative impacts on the ...
In cricket, Dhoni is like my father: Pathirana
After my father, in my cricket life, he [Dhoni] plays my fathers role, said Pathirana.
2 students drown in Uttara lake
Two schoolboys drowned in a lake in Diabari area of Dhakas Uttara sector-18 this afternoon
Halal certification mandatory policy should not be postponed: Minister
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan emphasized that the policy necessitating products to have halal certificates by October ...
Bangladesh Bank has to provide info that people have right to know: Arafat
Bangladesh Bank will have to provide all information that public has a right to know, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad Ali Arafat, said today
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: All squads so far
Teams will be allowed to make changes to their 15-man squad till May 24, the day the squads will be finalised.
Schedule of trains bound for western districts, Mymensingh disrupted
Schedule of trains bound for the country's western destinations has almost collapsed today following yesterday's collision, causing immense sufferings to the passengers
Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks: media
A Hamas delegation arrived Saturday in Egypt for the latest round of talks on a proposed truce and hostage release in Gaza, Egyptian state-linked media Al-Qahera News reported
Floods in Luwu District killed 14 people
Floods, with waters reaching up to three meters in height, accompanied by landslides in Luwu District, South Sulawesi, ...
National guideline on heat-related illnesses to be launched tomorrow
A national guideline on heat-related illnesses will be launched tomorrow to protect children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, from health risks
Press council: An institution still finding its feet after four decades
Established over four decades ago, the Bangladesh Press Council -- beset by a lack of manpower, and currently without a board -- is yet to become a body that wields meaningful authority in the country's journalism landscape
BPODT targets inclusion of Trail of The Kings in UTMB Calendar
The Lake Toba Authority Implementing Agency (BPODT) targeted the Trail of The Kings - Zero Edition, an epic ...
Govt prepares mobile equipment to serve World Water Forum delegates
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has prepared special arrangements in the form of providing mobile devices to ...
Spurs need changes in summer, says Postecoglou
We're pivoting to a whole different direction, expecting the same people are going to be on that, said Postecoglou.
OIKN inks grant agreement on Nusantara smart city with US
The Nusantara City Capital Authority (OIKN) signed a grant agreement with the United States in order to realize ...
Dhaka-Jashore rail line to be inaugurated within 2 months: minister
Inaugurates two commuter trains on the Dhaka-Bhanga and Bhanga-Rajbari routes
BMKG records 106 earthquakes in West Java throughout April
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Geophysical Station in Bandung recorded 106 earthquakes in ...
Dhaka, some other parts of country may witness rain today: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in parts of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
BNPB reminds Mt. Ruang's eruption evacuees to not believe in hoaxes
Chief of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Suharyanto reminded evacuees affected by Mount Ruang's ...
Hamas only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire: U.S.s Blinken
The ultimate decision-makers are the folks who are actually in Gaza itself with whom none of us have direct contact, said the U.S. official
2 construction workers killed as truck collides lorry in Gazipur
Two construction workers were killed and 14 others injured as a truck collided with a lorry in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur early today
Ministry denies information Tagulandang would sink due to eruption
The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has denied information stating that Tagulandang ...
RMG workers block Banani-Airport road for 2 hours protesting factory closure
Several hundred garment workers blocked Banani-Airport Road for over two hours this morning protesting the closure of their factory without any prior notice
