Now Jatiyo Party says its elected MPs will take oath tomorrow

In a typical show of flipflop decision, Jatiyo Party this evening said MPs-elect of the main opposition party will take oath tomorrow
9 January 2024, 13:32 PM

Bangabandhu's Homecoming Day tomorrow

The historic Homecoming Day of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be observed tomorrow across the country
9 January 2024, 13:07 PM

Post-polls violence: Five injured, houses vandalised in Pabna

At least five people were injured and at least 8 houses vandalised in separate incidents of post-polls violence in Bera and Chatmohar upazilas in Pabna today
8 January 2024, 13:34 PM

Tale of a baby bird and a heart of gold

When Leon noticed a baby parakeet had fallen from its nest on a treetop, he knew he had to do something to help
1 January 2024, 13:20 PM

Prof Yunus speaks in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan on 'social business'

Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered speeches on his idea of “Social Business” and “The World of Three Zeros” in Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan..Dr Yunus, the microfinance pioneer, addressed the Qalam Media Group event in Astana, Kazakhstan on December 19, and Central Asian Un
29 December 2023, 17:00 PM

China is world’s 2nd-largest economy but its passport is ranked 63rd. Are things looking up?

When bank executive Zhou Wei heard, he would no longer need to apply for a visa to visit Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand come early 2024, he earmarked them as his next possible holiday destinations
21 December 2023, 08:34 AM

Old potato prices stay firm despite arrival of new crops

Old and new potatoes are being sold at the same price in kitchen markets of several districts across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, according to traders.
13 December 2023, 16:35 PM

Mirpur Test on knife edge

Despite bad weather having spoiled more than half of three days’ action, the penultimate day of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today could still end up providing a dramatic climax.
8 December 2023, 18:00 PM

I will run for president: Putin

New term would keep him in power until at least 2030; some polls show Putin has approval ratings over 80pc
8 December 2023, 14:54 PM

AL candidate show-caused in Panchagarh

Awami League-backed candidate for Panchagarh-1 constituency Naimuzzaman Bhuiyan Mukta was issued a show cause notice this afternoon for violating the electoral code of conduct
5 December 2023, 14:36 PM

Shorna seals Tigresses’ historic first T20I win in South Africa

Bangladesh scripted their first-ever T20I win against South Africa women’s team on their home soil with a 13-run win at Benoni today. Leg-spinner Shorna Akter was the protagonist of the match for the Tigers, bagging five wickets in a tight match to get Bangladesh the win.
3 December 2023, 15:16 PM

One held with 2kg crystal meth worth Tk 10 crore in Teknaf

Rab yesterday arrested a man along with 2kg crystal meth (ice) worth Tk 10 crore in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf
2 December 2023, 18:34 PM

Kissinger should have apologised to people of Bangladesh: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has criticised former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died at the age of 100, for his role in the Liberation War of 1971
30 November 2023, 19:32 PM

What happens at a COP climate summit?

Imagine a massive industry expo with the drama of a dozen simultaneous political conferences, a few flashes of impassioned protest and the occasional crowd crush to glimpse a climate celebrity
29 November 2023, 13:12 PM

4-member EU election monitoring mission arrives today

A four-member European Union election monitoring mission will arrive in Bangladesh today
28 November 2023, 19:36 PM

Will coming months offer any relief from high inflation?

Food inflation at 12.56 percent in October this year is the highest in a decade
23 November 2023, 15:28 PM

Can consider deferring polls date if 'one party' joins: EC Anisur

The Election Commission can consider deferring the date of the national election if "one party" decides to participate in the polls, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said today
23 November 2023, 10:41 AM

BIWTA suspends inland water transport

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of river vessels on all inland and coastal routes from 10:00am today due to cyclonic storm Midhili
17 November 2023, 05:34 AM

Gono Odhikar Parishad calls 48-hour hartal from Sunday

Gono Odhikar Parishad today announced a 48-hour hartal starting from Sunday morning demanding the cancellation of the national polls’ schedule
16 November 2023, 09:08 AM

Islami Andolan rejects polls results

Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) has rejected the polls schedule and announced fresh protest programme across the country for tomorrow to press home its demand for holding the next general election under a "national government"
15 November 2023, 11:16 AM
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