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.
US support sought to build Smart Bangladesh
ERD secretary sits with US delegation on the sidelines of the ADB annual meeting
Bayern slump to loss against Stuttgart as Real await
Bayern, who are in second place on 69 points, two ahead of Stuttgart in third with two games left, face Real in Spain on Wednesday after their 2-2 draw in Munich.
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
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 ...
Top India opposition official held over edited video
The Congress Party official denies doctoring a video featuring India's interior minister.
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.
UNGA President Invokes Gandhi To Call For Protecting Journalists
General Assembly President Dennis Francis has called for reaffirming commitments to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide. Invoking Mahatma Gandhis statement that freedom of the press is a precious privilege... The post UNGA President Invokes Gandhi To Call For Protecting Journalists first appeared on Asian Lite USA .
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 ...
Independent Curriculum for all Indonesian students
In the past five years, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology has been striving to transform the ...
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 ...
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
Pamsimas, clean water provision program during dry season
Some regions on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, are susceptible to drought, so with the onset of the dry season, ...
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
India lifts ban on onion export
Minimum Export Price would be US$ 550 per tonne
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 ...
BMKG records 106 earthquakes in West Java throughout April
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Geophysical Station in Bandung recorded 106 earthquakes in ...
Iran Frees All Crew, Including 17 Indians, Of Seized Vessel
The Israel-linked cargo ship was seized by Iran on April 13, with 17 Indian nationals onboard. Iran has released all crew members of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries, which... The post Iran Frees All Crew, Including 17 Indians, Of Seized Vessel first appeared on India Daily Digital .
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
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
Canada Arrests 3 Accused in Nijjar Murder
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) named the three men, all Indian nationals, and released their photographs, reports Asian Lite News Canadian police on Saturday released photographs of all three... The post Canada Arrests 3 Accused in Nijjar Murder first appeared on India Daily Digital .
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
Starc shows class as Kolkata win in Mumbai
Mitchell Starc picked up four wickets as a disciplined bowling performance helped Kolkata Knight Riders seal a 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
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.
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.
Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ
Bangladesh and the Gambia yesterday expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
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
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.
Women MPs in reserved seats: How empowered are they really?
Fifty-two years ago, a provision was included in the constitution to reserve seats for women in parliament for a greater representation of women in the legislative body.
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.
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
Those BNP leaders taking part in UZ polls are 'misguided': Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today criticised their party leaders for participating in the upcoming Upazila Parishad polls against the party's decisions
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
BJPs Endorsement of Accused Sexual Predator Prajwal Revanna Is Not Surprising
The party has a history of condoning rape and sexual harassment for the sake of power and political expediency.
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.
