UN to honour 8 fallen Bangladeshi peacekeepers

The UN will honour eight fallen peacekeepers from Bangladesh to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers today.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Death of College Girl: ‘Bring Bashundhara MD to book’

Bashundhara Group Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir must be arrested in connection with the case filed over the death of a college girl at a Gulshan flat in the capital, demanded activists and the victim’s family members.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Belgium interior ministry targeted in cyber attack

The Belgian interior ministry has found itself the target of “sophisticated” cyber espionage, a spokesman told RTBF public television on Tuesday.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Daily new cases, deaths drop slightly

The number of new Covid cases and deaths from the deadly virus slightly dropped yesterday.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Bhasan Char and Yaas: No injury, no damage

Even after fears of widespread inundation and extensive damage, Bhasan Char housing and cyclone shelters stood up well against cyclone Yaas, which made its landfall yesterday evening.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshis travelling to Israel will be punished

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday warned that legal action will be taken if any Bangladeshi citizen travels to Israel.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Indian variant now in 53 territories

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will review 3,000-5,000 people above 45 years of age, of which up to 80% will be those who have taken the AstraZeneca vaccine made locally by the Serum Institute of India.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

C’nawabganj Lockdown: Mango traders incur losses

Farmers and traders of Gopalbhog mangoes are incurring huge financial losses because of the ongoing seven-day lockdown in Chapainawabganj.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Two journos, Somoy TV CEO sued under DSA

Two journalists and an official of Somoy TV have been sued under the controversial Digital Security Act over airing a report on corruption allegations against a Noakhali court official, Mohammad Alamgir.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Electric Rail Feasibility Study:No headway in six years

Bangladesh Railway’s initiative to introduce electric train service in the country has not seen any progress over the last six years, thanks to indecision on selecting the route to be converted for electric traction.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Shahinuddin Murder: Police claim ex-MP is the mastermind

Ex-MP MA Awal masterminded the murder of Pallabi trader Shahinuddin. He instructed people to carry out the killing, according to AKM Hafiz Akhter, additional commissioner of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Saudi-Bound Expats: Govt to give them cash support

With the Saudi-bound Bangladeshi workers enduring immense sufferings following a travel advisory by the kingdom, officials at the expatriates’ welfare ministry yesterday said the ministry decided in principle to provide cash support to the migrant workers under financial strain.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

The Indians need a mass famine: Nixon

On May 26, 1971 American President Richard Nixon had a telephone conversation with his Assistant for National Security Affairs Henry Kissinger on the situation in East Pakistan.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Indian couple has mid-air wedding

An Indian couple chartered a passenger jet to stage a mid-air wedding that hijacked coronavirus restrictions by taking more than 160 guests.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Rohingya Repatriation: It looks uncertain

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed concern about the repatriation of Rohingyas following the recent development in Myanmar as it has made the process uncertain.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Phone Call Leak: Home ministry suspends two police officials

The home ministry yesterday suspended two police officials -- one of the rank of superintendent of police and the other of the rank of assistant SP -- following the leak of their alleged phone conversation regarding police and Rab.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Buddha Purnima today

Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the Buddhist community, is being celebrated across the country today amid Covid restrictions.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Bhasan Char and Yaas: Rohingyas confident about protection

Abdul Hamid was a little wary of coming to Bhasan Char with his wife and three children in December last year.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Indonesia arrests four for stealing vaccines meant for prisoners

Four people have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly stealing Covid-19 vaccines marked for prisoners and selling them to the public, authorities said yesterday.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM

Islamophobia a ‘problem’ in UK’s ruling party: probe

The centre-right party has been dogged for years by accusations of anti-Muslim sentiment that have been levelled against members, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
25 May 2021, 18:00 PM