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Seven dengue patients die; 1787 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:44 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdaySeven dengue patients died and 1,787 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
Election in due time, no dialogue with killers: PM
07:28 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday reaffirmed that the next national election will be held in due time and no one can stop it. She denounced the recent terror acts carried out by BNP-Jamaat clique in the name of movement and said that no dialogue will be held with the killers...
Bangladesh bowled out for 204 against Pakistan
07:12 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayShaheen Afridi (3/23), Mohammad Wasim Jr (3/31) and Haris Rauf (2/36) produced a riveting bowling display to bowl Bangladesh out for a low score of 204 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Tuesday (October 31)...
ECNEC approves 37 projects worth Tk 52,612cr
06:57 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved a Taka 10,797.09 crore project for transforming the Chattogram-Dohazari meter gauge railway track into dual gauge in a bid to ensure safe, fast and uninterrupted rail communication in that region...
Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy arrested
05:59 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe detectives have arrested Lieutenant General (retd) Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy in a case filed for alleged breach of trust by pretending to be someone else. He was apprehended from Savar, on the outskirts of capital Dhaka. Additional Commissioner and Chief of Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police...
Bangladesh-EU partnership reaches new height during Brussels visit: PM
05:22 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called her visit to Brussels very fruitful saying Bangladesh's partnership with the European Union (EU) reached new height during the visit...
National Film Awards: Best actor Chanchal, actresses Joya, Shimu
04:49 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday announced the winners of the National Film Awards 2022 to recognize the contributions of artistes to the country's film industry. Chanchal Chowdhury received the award for best actor in the lead role (male) for the film "Hawa"...
Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup
04:11 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdaySaudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men's World Cup after Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament...
DCs asked to ensure selling of potatoes at govt fixed prices at cold storages
03:28 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Ministry of Commerce has directed the deputy commissioners of the districts concerned to ensure the presence of designated officials while selling potatoes at government fixed prices (per kg 26-27) at the cold-storage level across the country...
People-pleasing: Why it is more than just being nice
02:54 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayWhen we are brought up in homes where we have been neglected, we grow up with trauma and the fear of abandonment rooted in us.
Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan
02:10 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayBangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Arrest warrant issued against Mirza Abbas
01:43 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayA Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas in a case filed for amassing illegal wealth beyond known sources. Judge Monjurul Imam of Dhaka Special Judge Court-6 issued the arrest warrant against him after cancelling his bail in the case.
2 killed in BNP-police clash in Kishoreganj
12:17 PM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayAn activist of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed and several others injured in a clash between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and police at Chhaysuti Union in Kuliarchar upazila of Kishoreganj on Tuesday morning.
CEC to meet Chief Justice on Wednesday
11:31 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal will hold a meeting with Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan on Wednesday afternoon.
Israel rejects Gaza ceasefire, as ground troops free one hostage
10:28 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu categorically ruled out a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas Monday, as ground forces pushed into Gaza and freed one hostage.
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
10:01 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayCanada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the "everything app" - like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one.
BNP’s 3-day countrywide blockade begins
09:34 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe three-day countrywide blockade, called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has begun. The blockade began early Tuesday and will end on Thursday. BNP’s like-minded parties and alliances have expressed their solidarities with the three-day blockade program.
Afghanistan ambush Sri Lanka to continue memorable WC campaign
08:25 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayA spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi's men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup.
Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
08:14 AM, 31 Oct 2023 TuesdayInter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or for a record eighth time, fending off competition from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after leading Argentina to the World Cup last year.
8 dengue patients die, 1708 hospitalised in 24 hrs
06:03 PM, 30 Oct 2023 MondayEight dengue patients died while 1,708 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours. “During the period, 374 dengue patients were hospitalized in Dhaka city and 1,334 patients were admitted to hospitals outside it,” a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Monday.