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
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 ...
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
Gazipur train collision: Rescue operation continues for 2nd day
Rail movement normal on single line
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order
Girona want 'historic' home win over Barcelona
Barcelona will be favourites when they visit Girona on Saturday but the hosts are ready to seize a historic opportunity to beat them in front of their own fans, Girona manager Michel said on Friday.
UEFA agree to increase squad size for Euro 2024
UEFA have agreed to increase squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, European football's governing body said on Friday.
US election disinformation targets non-citizen voting
Illegal immigration on the US southern border is a top talking point among Republican politicians, but some are taking it a step further by promoting disinformation about non-citizens voting in the presidential election
Arsenal hope for Man City slip-up
Arsenal resume their quest for Premier League glory against Bournemouth this weekend knowing they have no margin for error with Manchester City hot on their heels.
Guardiola backs England for Euro 2024 glory
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed England to win Euro 2024 if they follow his club's route to continental glory.
MOGAS Mourns the Death of Their Beloved Chairman and Founder Vincent Louis Mogas
- MOGAS mourns the death of their beloved chairman and founder Vincent Louis Mogas, who died on May 2, 2024 in Houston, ...
Saifuddins near-perfect comeback
The road back to the national team has been a long and winding one for Saifuddin
Bollywood meets ballots: Reel and real in Indian elections
Critics says a slew of new films points to an emerging genre that aligns with the ruling BJPs ideology.
Campus protests over Gaza war hit Australia
Japan calls Biden migrant comments 'unfortunate'
The US President called Japan, China, India and Russia xenophobic because they did not welcome immigration.
Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation
Ahead of the University of Michigan's commencement on Saturday, the school has trained staff volunteers in how to mitigate disruptions: a change from the usual duties of guiding guests around campus and showing them to their seats
Finance minister shares Bangladeshs vision for clean, green energy transition
Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali yesterday said building greater trust and confidence among countries could be key to leveraging enormous opportunities for cross border energy trade and attracting international finance in energy transition projects in South Asia
Courtois to make first start for Real after ACL tear
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will make his first start of the season in the LaLiga game against relegation-threatened Cadiz on Saturday after making a full recovery from two knee injuries, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
Upazila polls: BNP distributes leaflets to boycott voting in Gazipur
A group of BNP leaders and activists yesteday conducted mass communication and distributed leaflets urging common people to abstain from voting in the upcoming upazila elections
Two people were killed in separate road accidents in Chattogram yesterday
Saifuddin, Tanzid make their cases in first T20I
Bangladesh were keeping an eye on two players who would have key roles in bolstering the World Cup squad. Mohammad Saifuddins three wickets and Tanzid Hasans debut fifty against Zimbabwe during the eight-wicket win in the first T20I in Chattogram on Friday would reassure the team management ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
Lightning fatalities on the rise
Bangladesh has been witnessing a rise in casualties from lightning mainly due to drastic shifts in weather patterns.
Rafah incursion could be a slaughter of civilians
An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians at risk and be a huge blow to the aid operations of the entire enclave, the UN humanitarian office said yesterday, as the World Health Organization announced contingency plans for an incursion.
All secondary edn institutions to stay shut in 25 dists today
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions in Dhaka and 24 other districts will remain closed today due to the ongoing heatwave.
Pro-Palestinian Protests: 2,200 arrested on college campuses across the US
Police have arrested nearly 2,200 people during pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States in recent weeks, sometimes using riot gear, tactical vehicles and flash-bang devices to clear tent encampments and occupied buildings.
The prices of chicken, fish, and onion have gone up in Dhakas kitchen markets, putting the low-income people in a bind.
Press Freedom: Bangladesh drops two notches on global index
Bangladesh has slipped two notches on the World Press Freedom Index 2024, published yesterday by Reporters Without Borders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
3 injured as trains collide in Joydebpur
At least three people, including a loco master, were injured in a collision between a passenger train and a freight train at Joydebpur Junction Railway Station in Gazipur yesterday.
Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street
Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, its the frequently discussed street referred to as Love Road.
For First Time, China Publicizes Alleged 2016 South China Sea Agreement With Philippines
A statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila described a temporary special arrangement supposedly agreed to during a visit to Beijing by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Teen stabbed to death in Sylhet
A teenage boy was stabbed to death by miscreants in Sylhet citys Chalibandar area this afternoon
AL Parliamentary Nomination Board meets tomorrow
A meeting of the ruling Awami League Parliamentary Nomination Board will be held tomorrow at the Prime Minister's official residence Gono Bhaban in Dhaka
Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case
From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law
Bodi accused of shooting at UZ polls candidate
Abdur Rahman Bodi, former lawmaker of Coxs Bazar-4 (Ukhiya-Teknaf), has been accused of shooting at a chairman aspirant in the upcoming Teknaf Upazila Parishad polls
Worker dies of boiler explosion in Sirajganj, owner held for negligence
A worker died and two others sustained burn injuries as a boiler of rice mill exploded at Jamtoil Paschimpara in Kamarkhand upazila of Sirajganj this morning
Jeremiah Manele Becomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Whatever window of opportunity the election presented for a change of course on the geopolitical front has closed. But Manele has an opportunity still to deflate regional tensions.
Shipbreaking workers rally for ration
Shipbreaking workers today demanded a food rationing system due to the rising essential commodity prices
Brothers taste first win in BPL 2024
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Friday decided to relegate only the bottom team instead of bottom two teams from the ongoing BPL.
Shamar Joseph in as co-hosts West Indies announce T20 WC squad
Shamar Joseph, who impressed in his Test debut series against Australia earlier this year, is now poised to mark his T20I debut after being picked in the T20 World Cup squad.
Reader's Digest UK folds after 86 years
The UK edition of Reader's Digest, a beloved monthly magazine known for its curated articles and features, has come to an end after 86 years in circulation
Dengue: 3 die, 9 get hospitalised in a day
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 27 this year
Top four WFL clubs to get BFF voting rights
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), on Friday, decided to award voting rights to top four finishers of ongoing Womens Football League in the upcoming BFF elections, which is expected to take place in either October or November this year.
Acute water crisis in the hills
Amid the ongoing heatwave, there is an acute water crisis in the villages along the Chimbuk-Nilgiri road in Bandarban
Bhutans Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability
Bhutan has long artificially capped tourism to prevent adverse impacts on the environment. With the economy suffering, is it time for a change?
Gang-rape: Fugitive death-row convict arrested near Dhaka airport
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have arrested a fugitive convict who was sentenced to death in a case filed over rape of a college student in Natore in 2012
North Sumatra police hunt drug courier after 117kg meth seizure
The North Sumatra police are continuing to search for a drug courier who transported 117 kilograms of crystal ...
Shakib, Mosaddek end ton drought of five years
Shakib Al Hasan raised both hands in the air, but his celebration was a little muted for someone who struck his first ton in five years, during a Dhaka Premier League match for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club against Gazi Group Cricketers at BKSP Ground 4 on Friday.
$5 billion ADF replenishment agreed to support most vulnerable in Asia and Pacific
Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to a replenishment of $5 billion for ADBs Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8
Gazipur train collision: Probe committee formed, 3 suspended
A three-member enquiry committee was formed as a commuter train hit a stationary oil tanker train at Joydebpur Outer Signal (Kazibari) area on Dhaka-Tangail rail route today
Treat people displaced by Mt Ruang eruptions well: Widodo to officials
President Joko Widodo has directed government officials to treat all residents displaced by Mount Ruang's eruptions ...
UK sanctions Israeli groups, individuals for violence in West Bank
Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on two extremist groups and four individuals in Israel who it blamed for violence in the West Bank, its latest package of measures against Israeli settlers
Indonesia replaces imported COVID vaccines with safer domestic ones
The Indonesian government has replaced imported COVID-19 vaccines with domestically produced ones that have lower ...
Saikat named in umpires list for T20 World Cup 2024
Sharfuddoula had earlier become the first Bangladeshi umpire to be included in the ICC Elite Panel of umpires on March 28.
Govt picks Morocco as hub for African market
The Directorate General of National Export Development (PEN) of the Trade Ministry has selected Morocco as a hub for ...
Rab busts fake currency gang in Brahmanbaria, 3 arrested
Rapid Action Battalion members have busted a gang involved in the printing and circulation of counterfeit Bangladeshi notes in Brahmanbaria
Mustafizur thanks Dhoni for everything
Thanks for everything Mahi [Dhoni] bhai, Mustafizur wrote on Facebook in the caption of a photo where he was receiving a signed CSK jersey from Dhoni.
Govt to permanently relocate 301 families living near Mount Ruang
The government has decided to permanently relocate 301 families living near Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi to a new ...
Jokowi chairs meeting on relocation of Mt Ruang eruption survivors
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) chaired a limited meeting with several cabinet members here on Friday to ...
Kalpurush: Chanchal brings yet another thriller to screen
Director Salzar Rahman used to direct music videos and ad-films. Sharing about the plot of Kalpurush he said, I had visited a medicine shop in Old Dhaka a long time ago. The story of this series came to mind for various reasons from there. Then I wrote the series during the time of Covid-19 quarantine period.
BRIN warns of rising heat impact on Indonesia's food crop production
Head of the Food Crop Research Center of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Yudhistira Nugraha, warned ...
Govt preparing 301 instant homes for Mt. Ruang victims
The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) will allocate 301 Simple Healthy Instant Housing (RISHA) units ...
Indian, Hong Kong satirists win press cartoon award
Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja and Hong Kong's Zunzi were awarded the biennial Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award on Friday, which is international press freedom day
Indonesia, Japan discuss new regulations for migrant workers
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah met with Japanese Deputy Minister of State for Health, Labor, and WelfareMiyazaki ...
Australia replace India at top of Test rankings
The ICC updated their annual team rankings on Friday and Pat Cummins' side rose to the top in five-day cricket
The Battle to Restore Public Trust in Malaysian Media
A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.
Tanzid debuts as Tigersbowlfirstin T20I opener against Zimbabwe
Opener Tanzid Tamim was handed his T20I debut as Bangladesh opted to field first in the opener of the five-match series against Zimbabwe at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday.
The Inevitability of Indian Spies in Australia
Indias emerging great power status comes with great power behavior.
Met office issues 48-hour heat alert
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a countrywide heat alert for 48 hours starting this evening
World Water Forum: Navy to station seven ships in Bali on May 13
The Indonesian Navy is planning to put on standby seven ships and two helicopters in Bali Province on May 13, five days ...
President-elect Prabowo urged not to bring oxic people in cabinet
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan advised President-elect Prabowo ...
Independent journalism key to empowering journalists
Speakers tell discussion on World Press Freedom Day
Ministry finalizes human rights development road map draft
The Law and Human Rights Ministry said here on Friday that it has finalized the draft of the human rights development ...
PM receives eye treatment at NIO as general patient
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received treatment at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar this morning
No overwhelmed health facilities amid increasing dengue cases: Govt
The Health Ministry clarified that health service facilities were not overwhelmed amid a three-fold spike in cases of ...
Starlink launch in Indonesia set for next two weeks: Minister
SpaceX's satellite constellation, Starlink, will launch its broadband services in Indonesia in the next two weeks, ...
