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Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead in South Africa
10:29 AM, 06 Jul 2023 ThursdayA suspected nitrate oxide gas leak in South Africa has led to the deaths of 16 people, local officials say.
4 killed as truck, ambulance collide in Gopalganj
10:14 AM, 06 Jul 2023 ThursdayFour people were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with an ambulance in the Sadar upazila of Gopalganj on Thursday morning. The accident took place on Dhaka-Khulna highway at Arambagh area around 7:30am.
Kuwaiti & Bangladesh PMs express satisfaction over bilateral ties
09:39 AM, 06 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah have expressed their satisfaction over the bilateral relationships, which is growing in depth and dimensions over time.
Govt’s measures preventing brain drain: PM tells JS
09:05 AM, 06 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the Parliament that massive employment opportunities and suitable academic atmosphere ensured by the present government is preventing brain drain from the country.
Rashid, Mujeeb spin Afghanistan to win against Tigers
08:09 AM, 06 Jul 2023 ThursdayAfghanistan spinners caught Bangladesh in spin-web to script a 17-run win through DLS method in the three-match ODI series opener on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Bangladesh drop Jahanara, Fargana for T20Is against India
05:51 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayBangladesh have left out two big names in Jahanara Alam and Fargana Hoque from the women's T20I side ahead of their three-match series against India this month. Jahanara, who played just one game in their previous series against Sri Lanka in May, was one of five changes in the team.
Film producer Rahmat Ullah indicted in extortion case
05:42 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges against film producer Rahmat Ullah in a case lodged for alleged attempt to extort money from actor Shakib Khan and making threat on his life.
Twitter CEO backs widely criticized tweet-reading rate limits
05:01 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayTwitter CEO Linda Yaccarino on Tuesday tweeted a defense of the temporary cap announced July 1 on the number of tweets users can read in a day, and the company said advertising has been stable in the days since the step that drew heavy criticism from users and marketing professionals.
Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms
04:34 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe Netherlands said Tuesday it will ban mobile phones from classrooms in a bid to stop tech disrupting lessons.
PM lauds armed forces for standing by people at home and abroad
04:26 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said members of the armed forces always stand by the people at home and abroad alongside discharging their professional duties.
Deputy Attorney General Kamal Uddin passes away
03:38 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdaySupreme Court lawyer and Deputy Attorney General Kamal Uddin Ahmed has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Chattogram early Wednesday.
Short-term flood likely in Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari
03:15 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts are likely to be inundated as the Teesta may cross its danger mark (DM) at Dalia point in Nilphamari in the next 24 due to onrush of water from the upstream.
Is your anxiety making you controlling? Here are the signs
02:57 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayAnxiety is the chronic sense of fear and worries that can show physical signs. Some of the signs of anxiety include excessive sweating, feeling a sense of dread and not being able to relax.
Metro rail operating hours extended by 30 minutes
02:22 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe operating hours of Dhaka metro rail are being extended by half an hour to 8:30 pm from July 8 for the convenience of passengers.
Afghanistan win toss, send Bangladesh into bat
01:52 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayAfghanistan won the toss and sent Bangladesh into bat in the first match of three-match ODI series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Severe floods kill 15 in southwest China
12:54 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayTorrential downpours and flooding have killed at least 15 people and four others remain missing in Chongqing, southwest China, state-run news agency Xinhua reported Wednesday, citing local authorities.
World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3
12:25 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayMonday, July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: Source
11:56 AM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayReal Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa America, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday.
Israeli forces start withdrawal from Jenin after 2-day operation
11:34 AM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayIsraeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, a defence source says. This ends a major two-day operation during which 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have been killed.
JS passes amended RPO
09:26 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayThe Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Tuesday passed Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2023 expecting the amended law to ensure free, fair and acceptable national elections. Law Minister Anisul Huq moved the Bill in the House with Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.