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PM reiterates commitment to hold free, fair, neutral election
01:51 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her commitment to hold free, fair and neutral election in the country. "We always fought for the free, fair and neutral election in the country, and we've already hold free, fair and neutral election," she said.
PM opens South Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant
12:16 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the South Asia's largest single sewage treatment plant (STP) in the city's Khilgaon area. The premier formally launched operation of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, first of its kind in the country, at a function at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Naomi Osaka gives birth to daughter, WTA announces
12:04 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayFormer world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has given birth to a daughter, the WTA announced.
IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan
11:42 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayThe International Monetary Fund approved a $3 billion bailout program for Pakistan on Wednesday to help the cash-starved nation address its short-term, acute balance of payments crisis and avert a potential default, reports Voice of America.
US Under Secretary Uzra meets PM Hasina
11:05 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayUS Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence in Dhaka on Thursday morning. During the meeting, various issues including upcoming national elections, human rights, refugee situation were discussed between the two sides.
Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel
10:33 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayA senior Russian general has been killed in a missile strike in Ukraine, Russian sources have said. Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov is said to have died in a strike on a hotel housing Russian military commanders in Berdyansk, on Ukraine's occupied southern coast.
Emily Blunt reveals she is taking a break from acting
10:11 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayEmily Blunt has revealed she is taking a break from acting this year to spend more time with her family.
India restricts imports of plain gold jewellery
09:16 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayIndia on Wednesday restricted imports on plain gold jewellery, as the world's second-largest consumer of the precious metal tries to plug loopholes in its trade policy.
Elon Musk announces a new AI company
08:48 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayElon Musk on Wednesday announced the formation of a new company focused on artificial intelligence, after months of teasing plans to build a rival to ChatGPT.
NATO allies offer security assurances for Ukraine on path to membership
09:56 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe United States and global allies unveiled new security assurances for Ukraine at a NATO summit on Wednesday, designed to bolster the country's defences against Russia over the long haul while Kyiv strives for membership of the alliance...
AL's one-point demand is to hold election as per constitution: Quader
08:46 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayAwami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday reiterated that the next parliamentary elections would be held under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in line with the country's constitution. "One dream of BNP has died and now it is dreaming of another...
India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff
08:14 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayAn Indian CEO is being criticised after he said that his firm had replaced 90% of its support staff with an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot...
Fakhrul announces one-point movement to topple govt
07:34 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has formally announced a one-point movement to oust the current government to hold the next general election under a neutral caretaker government. He made the announcement at a rally in front of the party's Nayapaltan central office in Dhaka on Wednesday...
Five dengue patients die; 1246 hospitalized in 24 hrs
06:45 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayFive dengue patients died and 1246 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8 am to Wednesday 8 am)...
Zero Covid death, 36 cases recorded in 24 hrs
05:45 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe Bangladesh government reported zero COVID-19 death and 36 cases in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8 am to Wednesday 8 am)...
Two killed as covered van rams motorcycle in N'ganj
05:21 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayTwo motorcyclists were killed in a road accident in Bandar upazila of Narayanganj on Wednesday afternoon...
Pogba has £128m Saudi offer - Wednesday's gossip
04:28 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayJuventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba, 30, will be offered £128m over three years to join a club in Saudi Arabia. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)...
Bangladesh has no intention to engage in war with anyone: PM
03:56 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday reiterated that Bangladesh has no intention to engage in war with anyone, saying her government has taken initiatives for the overall development of the armed forces only to secure the country's independence and sovereignty...
Tasty Treat factories achieve A+ grade from BFSA
03:16 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayPRAN-RFL Group’s fast food retail brand ‘Tasty Treat’s three factories have achieved A+ grading from Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA)...
Nasimon-motorcycle collision kills 2 in Kushtia
02:51 PM, 12 Jul 2023 WednesdayTwo motorcyclists were killed in a head-on collision between their motorcycle and a shallow engine-run Nasimon in Kushtia on Wednesday.