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UN chief urges ceasefire as Gaza becomes ‘graveyard for children’
09:30 AM, 07 Nov 2023 TuesdayUnited Nations chief Antonio Guterres has strengthened his calls for a ceasefire as Palestinian authorities reported that more than 10,000 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
I felt like I was at war as I wanted to win: Shakib
09:01 AM, 07 Nov 2023 TuesdayBangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan insisted that he had no reservation to ensure his side's victory as he took the decision to inflict a 'timed out' dismissal on Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews without thinking it as 'right or wrong.'
PM for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
08:26 AM, 07 Nov 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the global leaders for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza stopping illegal occupation. "I call upon all parties to ensure humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. I urge world leaders to end this dreadful war, collective punishment, and illegal occupation," she said.
Shakib, Shanto snap Bangladesh’s losing streak in World Cup
08:13 AM, 07 Nov 2023 TuesdayCaptain Shakib Al Hasan led the side with a stellar allround performance as Bangladesh snapped its six-match losing streak in the ICC Cricket World Cup with a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday.
Bus torched in Khilkhet on second day of blockade
10:10 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayMiscreants torched a bus of 'Akash Paribahan' in Khilkhet area of Dhaka on Monday night on the second day of the 48-hour nationwide blockade of road, rail, and waterways enforced by BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The incident took place around 8:30 pm, said Rakibul Hasan, duty officer...
More than 10,000 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
09:44 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayMore than 10,000 people have been killed in 31 days of relentless Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials, with no signs of a ceasefire in the besieged enclave. In a statement on Monday, Gaza’s Ministry of Health said the death toll has risen to at least 10,022 Palestinians...
Daffodil University closed after student-local clashes
09:18 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayThe Daffodil International University (DIU) authorities have announced it closed for 11 days from November 6 to 16 after clashes between students and locals...
Shamsuzzaman Dudu remanded over attack on CJ's residence
08:28 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayA court in Dhaka has granted police three days to interrogate BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu in a case over the attack on the residence of Chief Justice...
Nine dengue patients die; 1794 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:39 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayNine dengue patients died and 1,794 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 1,417 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Monday. Currently, 6,662 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Asalanka ton powers Sri Lanka to 279
07:22 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayCharith Asalanka's second ODI hundred saw off regular strikes from Bangladesh to take Sri Lanka to 279 in the World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday (November 6). In an eventful innings played in the midst of severe pollution in Delhi, Angelo Mathews became the first player to be 'timed out' in international cricket...
Fall of those who do politics over arson is obvious: Quader
06:35 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said the fall of those who do politics over terrorism and arson, is inevitable...
BNP announces another 48-hour blockade
05:23 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayBNP has announced another 48-hour blockade of road, rail, and waterways across the country for Wednesday and Thursday. The party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement in a virtual press conference on Monday afternoon...
LDP calls 48-hour blockade across country
05:10 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayLiberal Democratic Party (LDP) has called upon the parties that have been in a simultaneous movement with BNP to observe a 48-hour nationwide blockade of road, rail, and waterways for Wednesday and Thursday. The party President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed made the call in a statement on Monday...
BNP leader Alal sent to jail in police weapon snatching case
04:19 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayA court in Dhaka on Monday sent BNP joint secretary general Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal to jail in a case lodged over the snatching of a police weapon and vandalizing the Liberation War Museum of Bangladesh Police...
Israel arrests Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi in occupied West Bank raids
03:47 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayIsraeli forces have arrested Ahed Tamimi, a prominent 22-year-old Palestinian activist, for “inciting terrorism”...
Sara Pizza starts its journey
02:31 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondaySara Pizza, a new brand in the pizza industry, has started its journey. The country’s leading food processor PRAN Group has brought the pizza brand to the fast-food lovers of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh win toss, opt to field against Sri Lanka
02:13 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayBangladesh won the toss and chose to field against Sri Lanka in their eighth game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday.
India-Canada diplomatic thaw remains remote despite visa easing
01:49 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayMending frayed diplomatic relations between India and Canada will be a long process after each side adopted maximalist positions, despite New Delhi's surprise move to ease some visa curbs on Canadians, officials and experts say.
Jamaat stages demo blocking rail line in Tejgaon
01:12 PM, 06 Nov 2023 MondayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami staged a demonstration blocking the railway line at Tejgaon area in Dhaka on Monday morning on the second day of the 48-hour countrywide blockade called by them.
Sri Lanka sacks board, appoints interim committee
11:53 AM, 06 Nov 2023 MondaySri Lanka has dismissed the board of its cricket governing body and replaced it with an interim committee, the ministry of sport said on Monday, after a disappointing World Cup campaign.