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Met office forecasts much-awaited rain in parts of country
01:16 PM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayBangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at different parts of the country, which is certain to bring respite from the severe heatwave, that was sweeping over the country for more than past 48 hours.
2 UPDF members shot dead in Rangamati
12:38 PM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayTwo members of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF-Prasit) were shot dead by Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS-Santu Larma) group in Rangamati on Saturday morning. The incident took place at Monpoti area at Langadu union in Langadu upazila at 9am.
8 killed, more than 20 injured as bus catches fire in India
12:01 PM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayAt least eight people were killed and more than 20 sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling in caught fire near Tauru at Nuh district in Haryana of India in the early hours of Saturday.
OpenAI disbands team devoted to artificial intelligence risks
11:19 AM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayOpenAI on Friday confirmed that it has disbanded a team devoted to mitigating the long-term dangers of super-smart artificial intelligence.
Man City eye Premier League history as Arsenal dare to dream
10:20 AM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayManchester City stand on the brink of a historic fourth successive Premier League title, but Arsenal lie in wait hoping for a last-gasp slip from the leaders on Sunday.
Israel’s army says three hostages’ bodies recovered
09:44 AM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayIsraeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say. The bodies were those of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter, it said.
Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
09:00 AM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayA Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim has died in Saudi Arabia, according to hajj management portal of the religious affairs ministry. Md Asaduzzman, 57, breathed his last in Madinah on Wednesday. His passport number is ‘A13561034’.
Gunmen kill 4, including 3 Spanish tourists, in Afghanistan
08:20 AM, 18 May 2024 SaturdayGunmen have killed an Afghan citizen and three foreign tourists in central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province, the Ministry of Interior Affairs says.
Make plans, policies considering local people, reality: PM to economists
05:50 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called upon the country's economists to formulate their plans, policies and programs considering the local people and reality...
French police shoot suspect dead in synagogue incident
05:19 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayFrench police have shot dead a man armed with a knife and iron bar who tried to set fire to a synagogue in the Normandy city of Rouen, officials said...
Israel's Eurovision team accuse rivals of 'hatred'
04:47 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayThe Israeli delegation at last week's Eurovision Song Contest faced "an unprecedented display of hatred" from other countries and their entrants, the national broadcaster has claimed...
Thiago and Matip to leave Liverpool at end of season
04:24 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayMidfielder Thiago Alcantara and defender Joel Matip will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the club have confirmed...
Three workers die falling off 10-storey building in Dhaka
04:04 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayThree workers died after falling from a 10-storey building in Basabo area of the capital Dhaka on Friday morning.
China unveils 'historic' steps to stabilise crisis-hit property sector
03:23 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayChina on Friday announced "historic" steps to stabilise the crisis-hit property sector, allowing local governments to buy "some" apartments, relaxing mortgage rules and pledging to deliver unfinished homes...
AL to take country towards prosperity defying conspiracies: PM
02:40 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayPrime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Friday vowed her party will take the country towards prosperity confronting all the conspiracies to give the people a beautiful and improved life. "Conspiracies hatch every time (during elections) and we overcome that...
South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive
01:10 PM, 17 May 2024 FridaySouth Africa has asked the international court of justice (ICJ) to urgently order Israel to end its assault on Rafah, halt its military campaign across Gaza, and allow international investigators and journalists into the territory...
Five killed as bus plunges into ditch in Cumilla
12:30 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayFive people were killed and at least 15 others injured as a bus plunged into a roadside ditch in Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla early Friday. Among the deceased, two were identified as Mohammad Hossain, 30, son of Motiur Rahman, a resident of Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar and Badrul Hasan Riyad, 26...
Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes
12:02 PM, 17 May 2024 FridayCristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second...
Sheikh Hasina's homecoming day being observed
11:25 AM, 17 May 2024 FridayThe 44th homecoming day of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being observed on Friday. On May 17, 1981, she returned to the country after a long exile. Boarding on an aircraft of the Indian Airlines, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina reached the then Kurmitola Airport, Dhaka...
imo and JAAGO join hands to empower marginalized children's education
09:57 PM, 16 May 2024 ThursdayInstant communication platform imo and Bangladesh-based non-profit organization JAAGO Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate better education for the marginalized children of the country...