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Russian foreign minister arrives in Dhaka
07:34 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Dhaka on Thursday evening as the first-ever any Russian foreign minister's Bangladesh visit. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen received his Russian counterpart with a bouquet of flowers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 06:17 pm today...
Father, son killed in Satkhira road accident
06:53 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayA man and his son were killed and his wife was injured as a bus rammed his motorcycle in Assasuni upazila of Satkhira on Thursday afternoon...
'Commonwealth Trade & Investment Forum' to be held in Dhaka on Sept 13-14
06:02 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayThe two-day 'Commonwealth Trade & Investment Forum' will be held in Dhaka on September 13-14 in a bid to boost trade, commerce and investment among the Commonwealth countries, including Bangladesh...
UN calls for age limits for AI tools in schools
05:22 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayThe United Nations called on Thursday for strict rules on the use of AI tools such as viral chatbot ChatGPT in classrooms, including limiting their use to older children...
Cabinet Secretary Mahbub, EC Rasheda admitted to BSMMU
04:53 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayCabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain and Election Commissioner Begum Rasheda Chowdhury have been admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital, Dhaka with physical illness...
Let's build Smart Bangladesh together irrespective of caste, religion: PM
04:02 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked all irrespective of caste, creed and religion to work together to build a developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh by 2041...
Al-Ittihad to make £200m Salah bid
03:45 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdaySaudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad are ready to lodge a £200m bid for Liverpool's Egypt star Mohamed Salah, 31, but fear time is running out before Thursday's transfer deadline. (Telegraph - subscription required)...
Engagement likely in various sectors between Bangladesh, Pakistan: PM
02:45 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there could be engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan in various sectors especially agriculture for mutual benefits.
President seeks urgent global actions to solve Rohingya issue
01:50 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin today sought urgent global actions to find durable solutions to the Rohingya issue as any delay in safe, voluntary and sustainable repatriation of displaced Myanmar nationals may put the entire region at risk.
Maiden train trip from Dhaka to Bhanga takes 2.10 hrs
01:22 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayThe authorities of Bangladesh Railway have successfully completed a trial run of a train on the Padma Bridge from Dhaka to Bhanga on Thursday. It took 2.10 hours to cross around 82 kilometer stretch. The special train left Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka at 10:07 am and reached Bhanga station in Faridpur at 12:17 pm.
India’s rising geopolitical clout will be tested as it hosts the G20 summit
12:32 PM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayAhead of India’s hosting of the G20 summit of leading economies, its prime minister invited 125 mostly developing countries to a virtual meeting in January to signal New Delhi’s intention to be their champion on the world stage.
Test run of special train on Mawa-Bhanga section begins
11:13 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayThe trial run of a special train on Mawa-Bhanga section crossing through the Padma Bridge has begun. The train started its journey from Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka at 10:07 am on Thursday. Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan inaugurated the train journey.
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe nominated for Ballon d'Or
10:48 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayArgentina forward Lionel Messi was among the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced by organisers France Football magazine on Wednesday.
Japan launches X-ray satellite, ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander
10:37 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayA revolutionary satellite that will reveal celestial objects in a new light and the “Moon Sniper” lunar lander lifted off Wednesday night.
Russian FM Lavrov to arrive in Dhaka today
09:25 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will reach Dhaka on Thursday afternoon on a two-day official visit before attending the G-20 Summit in India. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is scheduled to receive him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Russian attack kills 17 in east Ukraine as Blinken visits Kyiv
08:34 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayAt least 17 people were killed and 32 wounded in a Russian attack on a crowded market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka on Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said.
Bangladesh start Asia Cup Super 4 with 7-wicket defeat
08:20 AM, 07 Sep 2023 ThursdayA reckless batting show caused Bangladesh's seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their Asia Cup Super Four opener on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
BNP wants to play ill-game over Dr Yunus: Quader
09:27 PM, 06 Sep 2023 WednesdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today alleged that after failing in all its movements, BNP now wants to play ill-game by making Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus an issue.
14 dengue patients die, 2115 hospitalised in 24hrs
08:00 PM, 06 Sep 2023 WednesdayA total of 14 dengue patients died and 2,115 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am on Wednesday. "During the period, 833 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 1,282 were admitted to different hospitals outside Dhaka," a press release of the DGHS said.
Bangladesh set 194-run target for Pakistan
06:50 PM, 06 Sep 2023 WednesdayBangladesh set a target of 194 runs for Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup Super Four phase on Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.