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Israeli strikes kill several Palestinians in occupied West Bank
08:24 AM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayIsraeli forces have killed at least nine Palestinians and wounded 50 others in a nighttime operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, the Palestinian Health Ministry has said. Ten of the injured are in critical condition, the ministry said on Monday...
Four dengue patients die; 436 hospitalized in 24 hrs
05:52 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayFour dengue patients died and 436 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Sunday 8 am to Monday 8 am). With the latest death, a total of 56 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said. Currently, 1,531 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Rajshahi, Sylhet city mayors sworn in
05:07 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayNewly elected mayors of two city corporations, AHM Khairuzzaman Liton of Rajshahi and Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury of Sylhet, took oath of office on Monday...
Govt reduces 12 kg LPG price by Tk 75
04:52 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayBangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has decreased the prices of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 75 to Tk 999 per 12 kg cylinder. The new prices will come into effect from 6 pm today (July 3). BERC Chairman Md Nurul Amin announced the fresh price in a press conference on Monday...
Argentine World Cup winning goalkeeper Martinez calls on PM
03:42 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayGoalkeeper of the FIFA World Cup-2022 winning Argentine team Emiliano Martinez paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's office in Dhaka. During the meeting, the premier appreciated the Argentine footballer for his contribution to winning the Football World Cup-2022 title...
Japan leaning toward softer AI rules than EU
03:26 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayJapan is leaning toward softer rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) than the European Union, said an official close to deliberations, as it looks to the technology to boost economic growth and make it a leader in advanced chips...
Lightning strikes kill 4 in C'nawabganj
02:50 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayFour people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in three upazilas of Chapainawabganj on Monday morning...
PM calls upon people's representatives to work for building 'Smart Bangladesh'
02:05 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon all the public representatives irrespective of political affiliation to work in unison...
Gazipur, Barishal, Khulna city mayors take oath
12:59 PM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayJayeda Khatun, Abul Khayer Abdullah and Talukder Abdul Khaleque have taken oath as the new mayors of Gazipur, Barishal, and Khulna City Corporations respectively. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina administered the oath-taking ceremony at Ganabhaban around 10 am on Monday...
Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in 'fierce fighting'
11:55 AM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayUkraine said on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four areas in the east of the country amid "fierce fighting" but reported its forces moving forward in the south. Deputy Defence Minister Ganna Maliar said that Russian troops were advancing near Avdiivka, Mariinka, Lyman and Svatove...
Govt restricts foreign trips of all its officials
11:26 AM, 03 Jul 2023 MondayThe government has halted the purchase of new vehicles and placed restrictions on foreign travel for government officials. The government has introduced a series of outlines at the start of the new fiscal year, FY24, with the aim of cutting costs and alleviating budgetary pressures, according to a Finance Ministry circular issued on Sunday...
Zero Covid death, 42 cases recorded in 24 hrs
06:08 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayThe Bangladesh government reported zero COVID-19 death and 42 cases in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8 am to Sunday 8 am)...
Hearing on charge framing in two cases against Khaleda deferred
05:57 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayA court in Dhaka on Sunday set July 12 for holding a hearing on charge framing in a case for observing fake birthday on National Mourning Day and July 20 for indictment hearing in another case for stigmatizing the War of Liberation lodged against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia...
Two dengue patients die; 509 hospitalized in 24 hrs
05:43 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayTwo dengue patients died and 509 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8 am to Sunday 8 am)...
John Abraham unveils poster of The Diplomat, announces release date
05:31 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayActor John Abraham is all set for his upcoming high-octane drama ‘The Diplomat’, the release date of which was unveiled on Saturday...
Three siblings drown in Sunamganj haor
04:58 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayThree siblings drowned after a boat capsized in a haor in Sadar upazila of Sunamganj on Sunday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Farzana, 13, Marzana, 8, and Robin, 4, children of Sohel Mia, a resident of Gobindapur village in the upazila...
6 foods that will help you sleep better
03:55 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayInsomnia is a serious health issue and a common sleep disorder in which a person has trouble falling asleep...
Shell still trading Russian gas despite pledge to stop
03:02 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayShell is still trading Russian gas more than a year after pledging to withdraw from the Russian energy market...
Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea, Barca midfielder Fabregas retires
02:24 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayFormer Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has announced his immediate retirement from football...
Missing man found dead in B'baria
02:11 PM, 02 Jul 2023 SundayPolice recovered the body of a man from Titas River in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria on Sunday morning, a day after his going missing...