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PM pays tribute to August 21 grenade attack victims
01:08 PM, 21 Aug 2023 MondayPrime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid tribute to the victims of August 21 grenade attack by placing wreaths at a makeshift memorial built in front of Awami League’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital.
Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards: HRW report
12:40 PM, 21 Aug 2023 MondaySaudi border guards are accused of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border in a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Regent group’s Shahed jailed for 3 years in graft case
12:14 PM, 21 Aug 2023 MondayA Dhaka court has sentenced Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed alias Shahed Karim to three years in jail in a case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for amassing illegal wealth. Judge Prodip Kumar Roy of Dhaka Special Judge Court-7 on Monday passed the order fining him Tk 1 lakh.
The wounds Aug 21 grenade attack victims still bear
11:49 AM, 21 Aug 2023 MondayAFM Bahauddin Nasim, then founder president of Awami Swechchhasebok League, is still enduring the pain caused by splinter injuries in different parts of his body 19 years back in a gruesome grenade attack carried out on August 21 in 2004.
19th anniversary of August 21 grenade attack today
11:32 AM, 21 Aug 2023 MondayThe 19th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an anti-terrorism rally of the then opposition party Awami League in the capital on August 21 in 2004 is being observed on Monday paying tributes to martyrs.
Onion prices rise in Bangladesh after India's imposing duty
10:06 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayOnion prices have started rising in Bangladesh markets after India imposed a 40% export duty on the kitchen item to improve its domestic availability. The prices of onion increased by Tk 10 per kilogram in Dhaka in a day on Sunday. It was seen imported onion being sold at Tk 65 to Tk 70 which was Tk 55 to Tk 60 on Saturday...
Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon
09:43 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayRussia's unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control, officials say...
PM to hold bilateral meetings on BRICS summit's sidelines: Momen
08:30 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a number of bilateral meetings with heads of government or states on the sidelines while attending the BRICS Summit in South Africa, said foreign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen...
Spain’s Bonmati wins Golden Ball for player of the Women’s World Cup
07:57 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundaySpanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year’s Women’s World Cup after her side beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday, while her teammate Salma Paralluelo was named best young player of the tournament...
10 dengue patients die; 2134 hospitalized in 24 hrs
06:53 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayTen dengue patients died and 2,134 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 476 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Sunday. Currently, 7,582 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Spain beat England to win first Women's World Cup
06:14 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundaySpain won the Women's World Cup for the first time after beating England 1-0 in the final on Sunday. Captain Olga Carmona scored in the 29th minute, drilling in from the left of the area after England lost possession in midfield and Spain countered quickly to take advantage in the clash at Stadium Australia...
Govt, UNDP sign documents for 2 projects
05:58 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayThe government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially signed the documents for two projects...
43rd BCS written test results published
05:10 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayThe results of the written examinations of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) have been published. The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) published the results on its website on Sunday which showed 9,841 candidates passed the tests...
Alvarez gives slick Man City win against Newcastle
04:25 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayDefending champions Manchester City reminded their title rivals they remain the team to beat by seeing off a determined Newcastle United side that have been touted as possible pretenders to their crown...
Khaleda's appearance in 11 cases on September 13
04:06 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayA court in Dhaka on Sunday set September 13 for the appearance of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia before it in 11 cases filed against her...
Cambridge International releases results for June 2023 series
03:38 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayCambridge International has released the results of four examinations of June series including 'IGCSE' and 'O' Level for Bangladeshi students...
5 common communication mistakes that are killing your relationship
02:43 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayHealthy relationships rely on effective communication. It is the lifeblood that keeps connection and understanding alive.
Agargaon-Motijheel route of metro rail to be opened on Oct 20
01:40 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel route of the metro rail on October 20, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Sunday noon. On this occasion, a rally will be held at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital at 3pm on that day, the minister said.
PM wants Bangladesh to continue advance towards development
12:55 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said her government wanted Bangladesh to continue journey towards development and prosperity. The prime minister said Bangladesh is marching towards prosperity confronting all the odds as the country has been being run by a democratic government with a stable condition since 2009.
3 to die for killing 2 in Faridpur
12:37 PM, 20 Aug 2023 SundayA Dhaka court has sentenced three people to death and two others to life-term imprisonment for killing a man and his nephew in Faridpur. Judge Jesmin Ara of Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-4 passed the order on Sunday. The court also acquitted six people and sentenced four others to different jail terms.