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HC rule seeks Tk 5cr compensation for Ayaan’s family

02:16 PM, 15 Jan 2024 Monday

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the authorities concerned of the government to explain why they should not be directed to pay Tk 5 crore compensation to the family of five-year-old Ayaan who died following a circumcision procedure conducted at United Medical College Hospital in the capital’s Badda.

Arrest warrant issued against Evaly’s Rassel, Shamima

12:52 PM, 15 Jan 2024 Monday

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against Evaly Managing Director Mohammad Rassel and his wife Shamima Nasrin, also Chairman of the e-commerce company in a cheque fraud case.

Child’s death: DGHS orders closure of United Medical College Hospital

12:00 PM, 15 Jan 2024 Monday

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has ordered the closure of United Medical College Hospital in the capital’s Badda for operating illegally, without any licence.

PM pays homage to Armed Forces martyrs at Shikha Anirban

11:20 AM, 15 Jan 2024 Monday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has paid rich tributes to the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. She paid homage by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment on Monday morning.

Back UK creative sector or gamble on AI, Getty Images boss tells Sunak

09:56 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Rishi Sunak needs to decide whether he wants to back the UK’s creative industries or gamble everything on an artificial intelligence boom, the chief executive of Getty Images has said...

Dhaka terms OHCHR claim on polls as extremely prejudiced, premeditated

09:33 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Bangladesh government on Sunday termed the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) claim that the 'poll was marred by violence and repression of opposition candidates'...

Khandaker Mosharraf to be taken to Singapore again

09:07 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain will be taken to Singapore again for better treatment...

Maldives calls for withdrawal of Indian troops by March 15

08:33 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

The Maldives has called for India to withdraw troops from its territory by March 15, an official said on Sunday, in a step that will further strain ties between South Asian neighbours...

Finance Minister promises to tackle economic challenges

07:39 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

New Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has pledged to tackle economic challenges surrounding the country's economy...

Appellate Division stays HC verdict acquitting Shahed in arms case

06:55 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

The chamber judge of the Appellate Division of Supreme Court has stayed a High Court verdict that acquitted Regent Group and Regent Hospital Chairman Mohammad Shahed whom the lower court awarded life-term imprisonment in an arms case...

PM for taking projects considering people's benefit

05:56 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the local administration in Gopalganj to take development projects considering the benefits of the country and the people. "Bear some things in mind whenever you go to take any development schemes...

Namibia condemns Germany for defending Israel in ICJ genocide case

04:59 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Namibia has criticised Germany’s “shocking decision” to support Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) brought by South Africa, as Israel’s war on Gaza entered its 100th day...

HC for appointing 285 physically challenged candidates as school teachers

04:39 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

The High Court (HC) in a judgment on Sunday asked the government to appoint 285 physically challenged candidates, who have already passed the written tests, to the posts of primary school teachers under the quota system...

De Bruyne inspires Man City to dramatic win at Newcastle

03:48 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne sparked a late comeback 3-2 victory for his side at Newcastle United on Saturday in his first Premier League action since the opening day of the season...

Alesha Mart Chairman arrested

02:46 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Police arrested the chairman of scam-hit e-commerce platform Alesha Mart Manjurul Alam Sikder from Banani in Dhaka on Sunday morning.

Govt not feeling any external pressure: Hasan

02:19 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said the new government is not feeling any external pressure as all countries irrespective of east and west have already showed their interest to work with Dhaka.

Foods to lower uric acid levels

01:48 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Clearly, uric acid is a chemical compound produced by the body when breaking down purine-containing substances.

7,902 people killed in road accidents in 2023

01:32 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

At least 7,902 people were killed and 10,372 others injured in 6,261 road accidents throughout Bangladesh in 2023, according to the latest report of the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS).

2 killed as truck collides with motorbike

12:23 PM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

Two people were killed as a truck collided head-on with a motorbike in Tangail on Sunday morning. The accident took place on Sheikh Hasina Bridge at Kedarpur area under Mokna union in Nagarpur upazila.

New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern weds longtime partner

11:37 AM, 14 Jan 2024 Sunday

New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony on Saturday, finally tying the knot after cancelling ceremonies during strict COVID-19 controls she imposed on the country.