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Seven dengue patients die; 1623 hospitalized in 24 hrs
09:19 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdaySeven dengue patients died and 1623 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Friday 8 am to Saturday 8 am). With the latest death, a total of 100 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said. Currently, 4,947 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Arsenal sign Rice from West Ham for £105m
08:56 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayArsenal have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for £100m plus £5m in add-ons...
Godda plant supply power to the Bangladesh electricity grid
08:00 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayAdani Group Chairman Gautam Adani called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on Saturday following the full load commencement of power supply to Bangladesh from the group’s Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Power Plant in Godda, India...
EU wants free, fair election based on existing legal framework: Quader
07:28 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said the European Union (EU) wants to see a fair and free election based on the constitution...
Bus-trolley collision kills 3 in Barishal
06:37 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayThree people were killed and seven others injured as a bus and a trolley collided in Barishal Airport Police Station area in Barishal on Saturday afternoon...
US embassy holds ‘Super Friday’ for student visa applicants
06:10 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayThe US embassy worked overtime on Friday, holding a “Super Friday” specifically to interview student visa applicants...
Seven Bangladeshis killed in Saudi fire
05:37 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayNine people, including seven Bangladeshi nationals, have been killed in a fire in Saudi Arabia. The deceased were identified as Arif Md Shahadat, Barek Sarder, Md Shakil Pramanik, Saiful Islam, Ruman Pramanik, Md Firuz Sarder Ali and Md Rob Hossain. Of them, three hailed from Natore...
South Korea landslides, floods kill more than 20
04:23 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayTwenty-two people have died, 14 were missing and thousands evacuated in South Korea as of Saturday, according to ministry data, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam...
Bangladesh eying third successive T20 series victory
04:04 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayBangladesh are eying third successive series victory inT20 format when they take on Afghanistan in the second and final match tomorrow (Sunday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium...
Shwapno offers discounts on potatoes, onions, green chilli
03:39 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayThe country’s leading retail chain Brand 'Shwapno' has come up with a market price of relief for the price-driven buyers...
IU student torture: Antora among 5 expelled for 1 year
02:21 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayThe authorities of Islamic University, Kushtia have expelled five female students including suspended BCL Vice President Sanjida Chowdhury Antora for one year over the torture of a fellow student at a dormitory. The decision was taken at a meeting of disciplinary committee held at the university’s Vice Chancellor office on Saturday.
South Korea landslides, floods kill 7
01:15 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdaySeven people have died, three were missing, seven injured and thousands evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, officials said, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.
Journalist leader MA Quddus dies
12:23 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayJournalist leader and eminent cartoonist MA Quddus died of cardiac arrest on Saturday morning at his city's Shaheenbagh residence. He was 48.
Which drink is best for hydration?
12:08 PM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayWhen you’re thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated?
EU Election Exploratory Mission holds meeting with BNP
11:42 AM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayThe six-member Election Exploratory Mission from European Union (EU) held a meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday morning. The meeting began at 9am at the BNP chairperson’s political office in Gulshan and ended around 10:30am.
4 killed as truck hits another truck in Bogura
10:43 AM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayFour people were killed when a truck hit another truck in Bogura early Saturday. The accident occurred on Naogaon-Bogura regional highway at Muroil Bus Stand area in Adamdighi upazila around 3:30am. The deceased were identified as truck owner Mostaq, 45, its driver Dadan Miah, 40, his helper Saiful Islam, 23 and Rakibul Islam, 40.
US heatwave: Over 113 million people under heat advisories
09:20 AM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayA blistering US heatwave is set to intensify, with warnings issued across the south-west up to Washington State.
Wagner head Prigozhin rejected offer to join Russia’s army: Putin
09:02 AM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayWagner mercenary group head Yevgeniy Prigozhin has rejected an offer to his fighters to serve as a unit in Russia's army, President Vladimir Putin says.
Tigers seal thrilling 2-wicket victory despite Janat’s hat-trick
08:15 AM, 15 Jul 2023 SaturdayBangladesh overcame a brilliant hat-trick of Karim Janat to seal a dramatic two-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the two-match T20 International series opener at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Armed groups step up murders, rapes in Mali: HRW
05:45 PM, 14 Jul 2023 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to attend a business conference on Saturday on building 'Smart Bangladesh', a vision of the Awami League (AL) government to transform the country into smart from digital one by 2041. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)...