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How BJP ducked CAA and retained Assam
Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party created history in the north eastern Indian state of Assam by becoming the first non-Congress party to win two successive terms in the state assembly elections there.
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Pakistan’s sinking economy
The Pakistan government was reported ready to carry out recommendations of the United States, the World Bank, the international Monetary Fund and other international donors for a 100 percent devaluation of its currency, from 4.6 rupees to the dollar to more nearly 9, 10 or 11.
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Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight
The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr, will be observed across the country tonight.
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Battling Covid, and government denial, in rural India
People in India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh are fighting not just a raging pandemic but also a prickly Hindu nationalist local government that many say is in denial.
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A bend in the Buriganga choked by grabbers
As far back as 2009, the High Court made a landmark judgement on saving the four rivers surrounding Dhaka by setting boundary pillars, evicting
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Blasts targeting Afghan school in Kabul kill 40, injures dozens
Multiple blasts at a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least 40 people and wounded dozens more, mostly female students, officials said, in an attack Afghan President Ashraf Ghani blamed on the insurgent Taliban.
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Khaleda’s treatment abroad: Law minister to send opinion to home ministry tomorrow
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said he has finalised his opinion on the files regarding BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's treatment abroad, but refused to disclose the opinion.
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BGB to be deployed on Paturia-Daulatdia, Shimulia-Banglabazar routes tomorrow morning
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will be deployed on Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia- Banglabazar routes in Manikganj and Munshiganj from tomorrow morning to control the rush of holidaymakers risking Covid-19 infections.
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Mobile financial service providers charge Tk 1.5 extra to transact every Tk 1,000, experts say at TRNB’s webinar
Mobile financial service providers are taking an additional Tk 1.5 from the clients by charging Tk 20 instead of Tk 18.50 as cash-out fee for every Tk 1,000, telecom experts said today.
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Suhrawardy Udyan project to make March 7 speech venue a wonder to behold: Quader
The government has rolled out a project to make Suhrawardy Udyan -- where Bangabandhu had delivered his landmark March 7 speech and Pakistani occupation forces surrendered on December 16 -- a wonder to behold, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today.
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2nd wave of Covid-19 'nail in coffin' for aviation sector: top airlines officials
Speakers, including aviation experts and top officials of the country’s three airlines, today said the second wave of Covid-19 has hit the aviation sector at a time when it was trying to turn around, braving the losses caused by the first wave of the virus last year.
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Border with India to remain closed for 14 more days
The government has decided to extend the closure of border with India for 14 more days as the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen in India.
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Despite suspension, 3 ferries leave Paturia Ferry Terminal with passengers
Three ferries today left the Paturia Ferry Terminal for Daulatdia Terminal amid pressure from a huge numbers of passengers.
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Israel boosts security forces ahead of tense night in Jerusalem
Israel said it was beefing up security forces on Saturday in anticipation of more confrontations with Palestinian protesters, a day after fierce clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Barca, Atleti draw to give Real title advantage
The La Liga title race was blown wide open after Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a 0-0 draw at Camp Nou on Saturday.
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200 long-distance buses apprehended in Sirajganj
Police in Sirajganj apprehended about 200 long-distance buses, carrying passengers from Dhaka to different districts of north Bengal, in violation of the ban on inter-district public transport.
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President, PM greet countrymen on the occasion of holy Shab-e-Qadr
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the countrymen and the Muslim Ummah across the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr, to be observed on the night of May 9 (Sunday).
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Bayern win Bundesliga title after Leipzig lose
Bayern Munich secured a record-extending ninth consecutive Bundesliga title on Saturday without kicking a ball, after RB Leipzig's 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund kept the Bavarians seven points clear with two games left for their rivals.
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2 Bangladeshi returnees in Jashore quarantine detected with Indian Covid-19 variant
The Indian variant of Covid-19 was found in samples taken from two Bangladeshis, who returned from India and are now in institutional quarantine in Jashore.
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45 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours; positivity rate now 8.74%
Forty-five people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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China urges U.N. states not to attend Xinjiang event next week
China has urged United Nations member states not to attend an event planned next week by Germany, the United States and Britain on the repression of Uyghur Muslims and other minorities in Xinjiang, according to a note seen by Reuters on Friday.
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Madrasa superintendent arrested for attempting to rape child in Khagrachhari
Police arrested a madrasa superintendent on charge of attempting to rape a student in Khagrachhari’s Manikchhari early today.
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Joining of 137 teachers, staffers suspended at RU
The authority of Rajshahi University, in an office order today, suspended the joining of 137 teachers, officers and employees, who were recruited by the former vice-chancellor of the university on ad-hoc basis on Thursday, defying govt embargo.
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Indian variant of Covid-19 found in Bangladesh
The highly contagious Indian variant of Covid-19 has been found in Bangladesh.
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EU sceptical on vaccine waiver, but ready to discuss proposal
The European Union is sceptical about the usefulness of waiving patent rights to COVID-19 vaccines as a way to fight the pandemic, but is ready to discuss a concrete proposal, the chairman of EU leaders Charles Michel said on Saturday.
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Neymar extends PSG contract until 2025
Brazil forward Neymar has signed a new contract with Paris St Germain that will keep him in the French capital until 2025, the Ligue 1 club said on Saturday.
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Daily deaths top 4,000 in India
Daily Covid-19 deaths surged past 4,000 for the first time in India yesterday, as Europe passed the ball back to Washington in a debate over Covid vaccine patents, pushing the US for a concrete proposal and a commitment to export much-needed jabs.
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Scottish independence party predicted to fall short of majority
The Scottish National Party yesterday appeared likely to fall short of its goal of an absolute majority in the devolved parliament as it pushes for a new independence referendum, a plan condemned as reckless by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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Khaleda now Covid-19 negative
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia tested negative for Covid-19 last night and her condition improved slightly.
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Six hurt as oil carrying lorry explodes in Dinajpur
At least six people were injured as an oil carrying lorry exploded when it was being repaired by the road in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur today.
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