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4.20 lakh high school teachers to get training on new curriculum
09:19 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayAs many as 4.20 lakh secondary level teachers of high schools, madrasahs and technical education centres across the country will get training in two phases to enhance their competence and skills on new education curriculum.
Hamas threatens to kill captives if Israel strikes civilians
08:28 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayThe Islamist Hamas movement threatened to execute an Israeli captive every time Israel bombs a Palestinian home without warning, as Israel called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, raising fears it planned a ground assault.
New Zealand thump the Netherlands to stay perfect at World Cup
08:11 AM, 10 Oct 2023 TuesdayNew Zealand roared to a second successive win at the World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad on Monday, with left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner capturing five wickets after impressing with the bat earlier.
Israel defence minister orders ‘complete siege’ on Gaza
05:29 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayIsraeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Monday ordered a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip as the military pounded the Palestinian territory with air strikes.
Shah Rukh’s security raised to Y+ category after death threats
05:03 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayThe Maharashtra government of India has increased the security of Shah Rukh Khan to the Y+ category after he allegedly received death threats.
Ways to know yourself better: Therapist shares tips
04:39 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondaySelf-awareness is a journey of its own. It’s a lifelong journey of finding out about us and knowing ourselves better.
Claudia Goldin wins 2023 Nobel economics prize
04:06 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayAmerican economic historian Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for "having advanced our understanding of women's labour market outcomes", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.
BNP leaders Habib, Shahjahan among 15 jailed for 4 years
02:55 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayA Dhaka court has sentenced BNP chairperson’s advisor Habibur Rahman Habib, former lawmaker of Noakhali-4 constituency Md Shahjahan and 13 others to four years in jail in a sabotage case.
Over 123,000 people displaced in the Gaza Strip: UN
02:33 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayThe United Nations on Monday said 123,538 people in Gaza have been internally displaced, mostly "due to fear, protection concerns and the destruction of their homes".
Khaleda’s life at risk; needs urgent liver transplant: Medical board
01:14 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s death risk is very high, said her medical board on Monday. “Khaleda Zia is not getting the treatment she needs at the moment for liver cirrhosis. She needs to be taken abroad for an urgent liver transplant,” said Professor FM Siddique.
India crack ODI code with test match approach against Australia
12:16 PM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayWhen T20 cricket is increasingly influencing batting approach in one-day internationals, India moved the other way on Sunday and adopted a test match approach to accomplish a nervy chase in their low-scoring World Cup opener against Australia.
PM reiterates commitment to hold free, fair election
11:45 AM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her commitment to hold next polls in a free and fair manner as visiting State Secretary for International Development Cooperation of Sweden Foreign Ministry Diana Janse called on her at her office in Dhaka.
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100
11:30 AM, 09 Oct 2023 MondayHamas' assault on Israel drove oil prices higher on Monday as markets priced in fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, a day after Israel pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history.
AL picks Sazu for B'baria-2, Pinku for Lakshmipur-3 by-polls
10:05 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayAwami League has nominated Prof Md Shahjahan Alam Sazu and Golam Faruk Pinku for the by-elections to Brahmanbaria-2, and Lakshmipur-3 constituencies respectively. The decision was taken in the meeting of AL's nomination board at Prime Minister...
BNP makes mockery over democracy, election: Quader
09:35 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayAwami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said since its birth, BNP has been showing mockery to the country's people over democracy and elections...
Israeli death toll in Hamas attack reaches 600
08:58 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayThe death toll of Hamas' unprecedented surprise attack on Israel reached 600, Israel's state-owned Kan TV news reported on Sunday, the second day of the deadly war. Kan quoted government officials as saying that the death toll reached at least 600, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Israel's history...
313 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks: Gaza Health Ministry
08:24 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayThe Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in response to a Hamas offensive killed at least 313 Palestinians, the territory's Health Ministry said on Sunday. In a written statement, the ministry said 1,990 Palestinians were also wounded in the ongoing conflict...
Seven dengue patients die; 2742 hospitalized in 24 hrs
08:05 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundaySeven dengue patients died and 2,742 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 1,086 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Sunday. Currently, 8,800 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Jadeja, Bumrah's might stops Australia from reaching 200
06:59 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayCombined effort from the Indian bowlers helped the side bowl out Australia for 199 after the hosts opted to bowl first in their ODI World Cup campaign opener in Chennai. Ravindra Jadeja scalped three wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked two each...
Five get life for murder in Chandpur
06:13 PM, 08 Oct 2023 SundayA court in Chandpur has sentenced five people to life-term imprisonment for the murder of a man...