PM reiterates call for co-op on regional development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday stressed the need for regional development and cooperation, reaffirming that Bangladesh follows its policy -- “Friendship to all, malice to none”.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Slovakia okays judicial reform after journo murder

Slovak lawmakers on Wednesday approved measures aimed at weeding out corruption in the judiciary, a key priority of the government elected on a wave of protests over the 2018 murder of a journalist probing graft.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM

10 Nigerian troops killed in clashes with jihadists: sources

Ten Nigerian troops were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in northeast Nigerian Borno state, according to two security sources.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Indian farmers to step up protests

India’s farmers yesterday rejected the government’s proposal to amend three controversial laws and said they would step up protests seeking withdrawal of these laws which they said would harm their economic interests while helping big food retailers.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Covid Pandemic: 24 more die, 2,159 infected in a day

Amid rise in Covid-19 infections in Bangladesh, health authorities yesterday reported 2,159 new cases in 24 hours, pushing the country’s total tally to 484,104.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Pennsylvania Polls Result: US SC refuses to overturn Trump’s loss

The US Supreme Court has dealt the latest blow to Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his election loss when it denied his allies’ attempt to block the certification of votes in key state Pennsylvania.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Dhaka Airport: 250kg bomb found at 3rd terminal site

A 250-kilogramme bomb was found buried at the construction site of the third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital yesterday.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Kamal Ibne Yusuf dies from Covid

BNP Vice Chairman and former lawmaker Chowdhury Kamal Ibne Yusuf died from Covid-19 yesterday. He was 80.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

No threat can stop war criminals’ trial: Samad

The Soviet Union and Chile today call for the speedy recognition of the lawful aspiration of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as regards its
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Aug 21 Grenade Attack Cases: HC hearing on appeals may start soon

The High Court is expected to start soon the hearing on the death references and appeals against the verdict of the August 21 grenade attack cases, as the paper books have already been prepared and appeals accepted for hearing.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Forbes List: Hasina 39th most powerful woman in the world

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been ranked 39th on Forbes’ list of the most powerful women.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Australia orders extremism probe amid push to tackle far-right

Australia yesterday ordered an inquiry into combating violent extremism, after a concerted push for the government to ensure it is equipped to face a growing threat from the far-right.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Take action to prevent recurrence of genocide

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the global community to undertake concerted action to address the root causes of genocide and ensure justice to the victims to prevent the recurrence of any future genocide in the world.
9 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Norway accuses Russian hackers of parliament attack

Norway’s domestic spy agency yesterday blamed a Russian hacker group linked to Moscow’s military intelligence for a cyberattack on the Norwegian parliament earlier this year.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Everest ‘grows’ as China, Nepal agree new height

The highest point on Earth got a bit higher yesterday as China and Nepal finally agreed on a precise elevation for Mount Everest after decades of debate.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

BSF shoots 2 Bangladeshis dead

Two Bangladeshis died of bullet wounds after being shot by Indian Border Security Force on Betna border in the district’s Haripur upazila early yesterday
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Covid-19 Pandemic: WHO against mandatory vaccination

The World Health Organization said on Monday that persuading people on the merits of a Covid-19 vaccine would be far more effective than trying to make the jabs mandatory.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Covid fuels fears for trafficking survivors

Parvez Morshed thought he was going to become a tailor in Saudi Arabia, but the Bangladeshi migrant was tricked by a recruiter and ended up working as a builder earning half the promised pay.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Man dies in police custody

A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver died in custody at Dashmina Police Station in Patuakhali.
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Bob Dylan sells rights to all his songs

US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has sold the rights to his entire song catalogue to Universal Music Group (UMG).
8 December 2020, 18:00 PM