13 Cubans given hefty prison terms over power cut protests
Everton confirm survival from relegation
The win took 15th-placed Everton to 36 points from 35 matches, 11 points ahead of 18th-placed Luton Town
Azam, Afridi help Pakistan draw New Zealand T20I series
Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs
Leverkusen score last-gasp goal to stretch record unbeaten run
Leverkusen have now scored 16 goals in stoppage time in all competitions this season
BNP acts as slave of foreign lords to assume power: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP is working as a slave of its foreign lords for going to power
AC Milan hold Juve to close in on Champions League
Stefano Pioli is close to guaranteeing Milan, in second, a spot in Europe's top club competition in what will almost certainly be his final season at the club
29 companies to get Green Factory Award-2023
The government will present a Green Factory Award-2023 to 29 companies from 12 sectors today recognising their role in enhancing productivity through the use of skilled workforce and eco-friendly technology in safe environments.
Country turned into gas chamber due to unplanned urbanisation: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday alleged that Bangladesh has now become a gas chamber as a result of unplanned urbanization
Rajasthan near play-offsin IPL
Samson steered table-toppers Rajasthan home with one over to spare for their eighth win in nine matches.
Over 200 migrants including 132 Bangladeshis arrested in Malaysia
A total of 206 foreign individuals, including 132 Bangladeshis, were arrested by the Immigration Department in Malaysia for allegedly violating the terms of their pass
2 garment workers raped, male colleague beaten up
Two readymade garment workers were allegedly raped while their male colleague was beaten up and held captive by a group of locals in Gazipurs Kaliakoir upazila on Thursday night.
Runner Automobiles trims losses
Runner Automobiles, one of the largest listed automobile companies, has continued to suffer from losses due to a decline in revenue and increase in financing costs.
Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert
As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the extreme heat and its potential impact on their childrens health.
Improving summer power supply: Tk 1,500cr disbursed in subsidies
The Finance Division has disbursed Tk 1,500 crore from the current fiscal years subsidy allocation for the ministry of power, energy and mineral resources to increase power production for uninterrupted electricity supply during the summer months.
Asphalt melting due to heat, bargain bitumen
Amid the persisting heatwave, road surface in several districts has melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen not strong enough to withstand extreme heat.
Ethiopian, Air China set to start flying from Dhaka in May
Ethiopian Airlines and Air China are set to start flight operations to and from Dhaka next month while FitsAir, Sri Lankas low-cost airline, has already started direct flights since Friday.
How drugs find their way inside prisons
In a midnight raid on February 8, Jashore police arrested Ashraful Murad Rubel, a guard at the districts central jail, for his involvement in drug trade.
Narayanganj Seven Murder: Justice eludes victims families
Even after a decade into the sensational seven-murder in Narayanganj, the families of the victims continue to wait for justice, as the case trial drags on.
Corrupt official let off with just a temporary pay cut
The government has reduced the salary of an assistant commissioner (land) of Bogura sadar upazila for 12 months after he was found guilty of forgery.
Israels War on Gaza: US campus protests spread overseas
The protest in the US universities against Israels war on Gaza has spread to European and Australian universities as clashes between students and police officers have been reported all over the United States.
Bangladesh envoy to UK wins 'Diplomat of the Year 2024'
Bangladesh's envoy to the UK, Saida Muna Tasneem, has received the 'Diplomat of the Year Award 2024' from globally eminent Diplomat Magazine
Kane double steers Bayern 2-1 past Frankfurt ahead of Real clash
The Bavarians, who saw Bayer Leverkusen end their 11-year-Bundesliga reign by securing the league crown two weeks ago, have only the Champions League trophy to fight for with departing coach Thomas Tuchel eager to leave on a high note.
Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal men behind the attack: CTTC
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Division (CTTC) arrested three men, including two leaders of Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal, in connection with the arson attack on a bus in the capitals Demra area last October, resulting in the death of a bus helper
Al wants one-party rule: GM Quader
Awami League is trying to introduce one-party rule in the country, said Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader
Will resist anyone trying to influence upazila polls
Election commissioners say in Barishal, Lalmonirhat
Colleges under NU to resume classes from tomorrow
Academic activities at all colleges under National University will resume from tomorrow a week after those were shut due to the scorching heat in the country
5 get 'Amra Notun Changemakers Award'
To celebrate the enterprising spirit of the young people, five projects, initiated and run by young changemakers, were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award today
Heat stress jeopardises dairy industry
There are around 2.5 crore cows and 13 lakh to 14 lakh farmers in the country. Of the farmers, 3.5 lakh own large farms, according to the Dairy Farm Owners Association in Bangladesh.
US intel believes Putin likely didn't kill Navalny: report
US intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn't order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Three held for stock market manipulation
The detective branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Friday arrested three individuals allegedly involved in manipulating stock prices and spreading rumours online to destabilise the share market
Fraser-McGurk's explosive 84 helps Delhi down Mumbai in IPL
Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 84 off 27 deliveries to fire Delhi Capitals to 257-4 and a 10-run win over Mumbai Indians in another IPL high-scorer on Saturday.
Bus catches fire after collision with motorbike in Banani
A bus caught fire in the capital's Banani area today following a collision with a motorcycle
Unrealistic valuations to sweet deals: Shark Tank Bangladesh episode 1
The much anticipated first episode of 'Shark Tank Bangladesh' saw three startups secure over 1 crore taka in investments and introduced viewers to some innovative ideas. But it also had its share of eyebrow-raising moments.
Future wars may be fought over water, not fuel: deputy minister
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Environment and ForestryAlue Dohong has said that water could potentially ...
Govt to enact law to protect endowed properties: land minister
The government is working to formulate a law for protecting endowed properties of Hindu community, Land Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda said today
Kings march on as Mohammedan stutter
Bashundhara Kings extended their lead at the top of the Bangladesh Premier League with a 2-0 win over Sheikh Jamal DC as second-placed Mohammedan Sporting Club were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh Police FC on Saturday.
Land certificates can bring added economic value: minister
Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has said that land certification can ...
Technical training contributed to skills development: ILO
Bangladesh has formulated a National Skills Development Policy and established a unified national qualifications framework to enhance recognition of skills qualifications and facilitate up-skilling of the workforce, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on April 24.
1 killed, 5 others hurt during post-match clash
A man was stabbed to death while at least five others were injured in Brahmanbaria during a clash between two sides over bursting firecrackers after the final match of a local football tournament
Zimbabwe arrive tomorrow for five T20Is
The visitors, led by all-rounder Sikandar Raza, will catch the Chattogram-bound flight at 9.30pm as Chattograms Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium will stage the first three matches on May 3, 5 and 7.
West Ham deal huge blow to Liverpool title hopes
The single point leaves Liverpool third in the table on 75 points, one behind defending champions Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
48-hour transport strike in Ctg called from tomorrow
Transports owners and workers today called 48-hour strike across Chattogram from tomorrow morning to press home their four-point demand, including compensation for buses burnt by the students of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet)
City Bank chairman acquitted of charges filed by ex-wife
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka has recently acquitted Aziz Al Kaiser, chairman of City Bank, of all the three cases filed by his ex-wife
Youth sent to jail over raping girl in Jashore
A young man was sent to jail in a case filed for allegedly raping a 17-year-old hearing-impaired girl in a village in Jashore's Sadar upazila.
Mother, 2 children die from electrocution in Barishal
A woman and her two children died from electrocution in Bakerganj upazila of Barishal this afternoon
Scientists say our focus should not be on just heat, but a combination of heat and humidity
Kadin optimistic of Jakarta's continued economic betterment
The Jakarta Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Kadin) is upbeat that Jakarta would keep getting better economically ...
BFF changes women's league schedule after heavy criticism
Bangladesh Football federation president Kazi Salahuddin has instructed his office to organise the UCB Womens Football League matches in the evening following heavy criticism over the leagues scheduling.
MPR Chairman urges General Elections Law reform
People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Bambang Soesatyo emphasized the need for improvements to the General ...
SAR steps up collaboration with airports on handling air accidents
The Jakarta Search and Rescue (SAR) Office, in a statement issued here on Saturday, said that it is committed to ...
Mamata suffers minor injuries after falling inside helicopter
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today sustained minor injuries after she fell while boarding her helicopter in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district
Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
Child protection NGO calls on government to block violent games
The Indonesian Institute of Child Protection (LPAI) Chairman Seto Mulyadi called on the government to give children ...
Wakatobi: Ministry to hold Spice Route exhibit at SeaBRnet meeting
The Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry will hold a Jalur Rempah or Spice Route cultural exhibition ...
International Dance Day celebrated in Bali with thousands of dancers
Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga, here on Saturday, celebrated International ...
Minister commends Bima City's Rimpu Mantika as premier festival
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, congratulated the Rimpu Mantika Festival in Bima City, West ...
Bus catches fire in Dhaka's Banani
On information, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control around 4:15pm
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 34,388
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 34,388 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Hamas militants
Indonesia plans to study weather forecast management at 10th WWF
Indonesia would be able to explore, learn, and develop weather forecast management to tackle extreme climates at the ...
7 injured in clash at Jashore Central Jail
Seven people, including two jail guards, were injured in a clash between two rival groups of inmates at Jashore Central Jail this morning
Chief heat officer doesnt get salary from DNCC: mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said Chief Heat Officer Bushra Afreen does not get salary from the DNCC
MotoGP Indonesia: Organizer offers 50-percent off early bird tickets
Tickets for MotoGP Indonesia 2024 at Mandalika International Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, are being ...
India to export 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh, 5 other countries
India today said it has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh and five other countries
FM presses for comprehensive cooperation to protect Indonesians abroad
Indonesia's endeavors to protect its citizens abroad should encompass comprehensive and holistic cooperation among ...
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed's 88th birth anniversary today
Today is the 88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of BRAC
Passenger of Jamuna Express injured by stone thrown at moving train
A passenger of Jamuna Express train was injured after being hit by a stone thrown by unidentified miscreants at the moving train near Jamalpur Railway Station last night
Ministry clarifies warung madura reports, ensures MSMEs protection
The government ensures the protection of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the expansive presence of ...
India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout
Second phase of Lok Sabha polls sees enthusiastic voter turnout from Jammu to Kerala, Maharashtra to Tripura The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, encompassing 88 seats in 13... The post India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout first appeared on India Daily Digital .
Heat wave turns very severe in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna
Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned very severe in three districts
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to reclaim PML-N presidency
Mr. Nawaz, 74, will be elected president of the ruling party on May 11 in a meeting of the party leadership.
Some 1,119 Indonesians repatriated from emergency situations in 2023
The Foreign Ministry stated that 1,119 Indonesian citizens had been repatriated from emergency situations in foreign ...
3 killed as truck hits rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway
Three people were killed and two others injured when a truck hit an engine-driven rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway in Bagerhat district this morning
Arteta receives Wenger's advice on fine margins in title run-in
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has been seeking counsel from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season, Arteta said ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Mount Ruang's eruption-affected residents to be relocated: Governor
Residents of Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands (Sitaro) District, who were severely affected by the Mount Ruang eruption, ...
Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: IOC chief
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) even if they fail to qualify, its head Thomas Bach said.
South East Asia must not become safe haven for human traffickers: FM
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi affirmed that Indonesia must join multilateral efforts to prevent South East Asia from ...
Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ordered to pay two of its passengers 200,000 rupees (S$3,300) plus other costs after they filed a complaint concerning recliner seats on a flight from Hyderabad to Australia
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
Phil Foden issued a warning to Manchester City's title rivals after the champions'frightening attack inspired a vital 4-0 demolition of Brighton.
Two ivory traders arrested in Aceh's Pidie District
The Aceh police arrested two ivory traders at Kota Mini market in Mutiara Timur, Pidie District after local cops ...
England's Bairstow makes case for T20 WC inclusion with IPL ton
Jonny Bairstow sent England selectors a timely reminder of his big-hitting abilities before they pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in June by scoring an explosive unbeaten century in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
US announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced the United States will provide key air defense munitions and artillery rounds to Ukraine as part of a $6 billion military aid package that is its largest ever for Kyiv
Pasteurised milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is safe from the bird flu because pasteurisation effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows
Emergency slide falls off Delta plane after takeoff
The emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Airlines jet after taking off from New York en route to Los Angeles on Friday, Delta said
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal
.The Palestinian group Hamas said early Saturday it had received and was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages..Today, the Hamas movement received the official Zionist occupation response to
'You can never imagine Argentina without Messi'
Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios wants Lionel Messi to be an eternal part of the national team and cannot bear the thought of playing for his country without the inspirational forward.
Syrian woman gets life term in Turkiye jail for 2022 blast
Turkeys state-run news agency has reported that a court sentenced a Syrian woman to life in prison for a deadly explosion on a busy shopping district in Istanbul in 2022
Women's football league starting with concerns over competitiveness
Following a 16-month hiatus, the UCB Womens Football League is set to get underway today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium with hopes of a competitive tournament, a prospect that seems challenging nonetheless.
Guler helps Real beat Sociedad and edge closer to title
Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.
Liverpool reach agreement for Slot to become new manager: reports
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.
