The game is on, Quader tells rally prior to AL 'victory procession'

Thousands of activists of different units of Awami league and its associate bodies are taking part in the "victory procession" in Dhaka this afternoon, celebrating the country's 52nd Victory Day.
17 December 2022, 10:29 AM

Will restore suspended Twitter accounts of journalists: Musk

Elon Musk said late Friday he would reinstate the Twitter accounts of several journalists that were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family.
17 December 2022, 08:13 AM

Pentagon received hundreds of UFO reports in 2022

The Pentagon said on Friday that it has received hundreds of reports of unidentified flying objects, or UFOs, since establishing an office dedicated to the phenomenon in July..But the new reports do not point to evidence of alien life, officials said.."I have not seen anything in tho
17 December 2022, 03:12 AM

4 people 'critical' after crush at London concert venue

Four people were critically injured and four others were hospitalised following a crush at a concert venue in south London, police said today..Police and other emergency services were called to the O2 Academy in Brixton at 21:35 pm (2135 GMT) on Thursday following reports "that a large num
16 December 2022, 08:47 AM

Twitter bans journalists covering Elon Musk and the platform

Twitter on Thursday suspended the accounts of several journalists who have been covering the company and Elon Musk's takeover of the company.
16 December 2022, 07:36 AM

Record 533 journalists imprisoned worldwide in 2022: RSF

The number of journalists imprisoned around the world hit a new record of 533 in 2022, up from 488 last year, according to a Reporters Without Borders (RSF) report published today.
14 December 2022, 07:58 AM

Biden signs same-sex marriage protections into law

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage, with a large crowd of guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone..Biden -- who as vice president took a public stand in favor of same-sex unions well b
14 December 2022, 03:18 AM

China sends bombers into Taiwan defence zone

China sent a record 18 nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's air defence zone, Taipei said today, just days after Beijing banned more Taiwanese imports in the latest sign of deteriorating ties.
13 December 2022, 11:38 AM

World must 'rethink nuclear safety': Ukraine energy minister

The world must "rethink nuclear safety" after Russia's seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko told AFP ahead of a Tuesday conference in Paris.
13 December 2022, 06:02 AM

Yemen war killed or maimed over 11,000 children: UN

More than 11,000 children are known to have been killed or maimed in Yemen's civil war since it escalated nearly eight years ago, the United Nations said Monday.."The true toll of this conflict is likely to be far higher," said the children's agency UNICEF about the casualties of the world
12 December 2022, 03:03 AM

Casino Kingpin Samrat gets bail extension

A Dhaka court yesterday extended the bail of expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat till January 30, 2023, in a case filed over laundering Tk 222 crore.
11 December 2022, 18:00 PM

High-level US envoys to visit China in effort to repair ties

The US government is sending its first high-level delegation to China since a pledge made last month by Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden to repair frayed relations.
11 December 2022, 07:16 AM

Pele urges Neymar to 'keep inspiring us' after Brazil World Cup exit

Pele urged Neymar to "keep inspiring us" on Saturday after the Brazil forward dropped a retirement hint following his team's shock World Cup defeat to Croatia.
10 December 2022, 15:34 PM

Rushdie releases excerpt from new novel

The author Salman Rushdie released excerpts of a new novel on Monday, four months after he was severely injured in a stabbing attack in the state of New York.
6 December 2022, 07:05 AM

Match Highlights: Brazil vs South Korea — as it happened

Match highlights: Formidable Brazil steamrolled South Korea 4-1 to advance to the Quarter Finals.
5 December 2022, 18:18 PM

A vested quarter out to mislead people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said a vested quarter continues to mislead people by spreading rumours but there is nothing to worry about.
5 December 2022, 09:38 AM

Gaibandha-5: Re-election likely by January 15

The Election Commission is likely to hold a fresh election in Gaibandha-5 constituency by January 15.
5 December 2022, 09:12 AM

ILO seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role

After fierce criticism of the Qatar World Cup, the head of the UN labour agency on Sunday pressed FIFA's president for a greater role scrutinizing future World Cup hosts..International Labour Organisation director general Gilbert Houngbo told AFP before meeting with Gianni Infantino that Q
5 December 2022, 05:31 AM

Match Highlights: Argentina vs Australia — as it happened

Bangladesh's favourite Argentina beats Australia 2-1 to advance to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022. 
3 December 2022, 17:51 PM

Rajshahi rally: Bogura BNP men allege police obstruction

Bogura BNP leaders and activists today alleged that they faced obstructions from police on the way to Rajshahi to attend the party's divisional rally tomorrow..Around 300 motorbikes carrying party leaders and activists were stopped by law enforcers on Bogura-Naogaon Highway in Dupchanchia
2 December 2022, 08:20 AM
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