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Not Kapil or Johnny, but this actor is India’s richest comedian

01:11 PM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

It is often believed that comedians don’t earn as much as other actors in the entertainment industry. However, this notion has been proven wrong by the wealth of some Indian comedians.

Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests

12:48 PM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

The Pakistani military has vowed to punish the “planners and masterminds” of the violence that erupted last month after former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s brief arrest in a corruption case led to widespread unrest.

Death of 2 children: Pest control service MD, Chairman arrested

12:13 PM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Detectives on Thursday arrested the Managing Director and Chairman of the pest control service over the death of two children at Bashundhara residential area in Dhaka. The arrestees are Ashraf and Forhad.

All players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money

11:14 AM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Every player at the Women’s World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA, and the 23 players in the title-winning team will each get $270,000.

Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam

10:53 AM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Ukrainians abandoned inundated homes on Wednesday as floods crested across the south after the destruction of a huge hydroelectric dam on front lines between Russian and Ukrainian forces, with their presidents trading blame for the disaster.

Canada wildfires: Millions advised to mask up due to intense smoke

09:57 AM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Millions of people in North America have been advised to wear N95 masks outdoors due to poor air quality levels sparked by intense wildfires in Canada.

Italy agrees to take Bangladeshi skilled workers

09:16 AM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Italy has agreed to take skilled workers from Bangladesh under bilateral migration and mobility arrangement, particularly for its construction, shipbuilding and hospitality sectors. The Italian side expressed satisfaction that at present over 46 percent of workers under Flussi Decree are coming to Italy from Bangladesh...

None can suppress Bangladesh, PM tells JS

08:14 AM, 08 Jun 2023 Thursday

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament that none can suppress Bangladesh and the country's ongoing development will be continued at indomitable pace.

Real seal initial €103m deal to buy Bellingham

09:55 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Real Madrid have finalised a deal to buy Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for €103m (£88.5m) plus add-ons that could reach about another €30m. The England midfielder will have a medical before sealing the transfer on a six-year contract...

CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht is out

09:29 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Chris Licht, the embattled chief executive and chairman of CNN, whose brief one-year tenure at the network was stained by a series of severe missteps, will depart the company...

Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG

09:15 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain...

Gold price raised by Tk 1750 per bhori

08:59 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 1,750 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market. Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 98,444 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 93,953, 18-carat Tk 80,540, and gold of traditional method Tk 67,126 respectively...

Bangladesh will never bow down to any foreign pressure: PM

08:12 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday firmly said that the people of Bangladesh will never bow down to any foreign pressure. "No matter how much domestic and foreign pressure comes, the Bangalees will never bow down to that pressure," she said...

Zero Covid death, 103 cases recorded in 24 hrs

06:59 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

The Bangladesh government reported zero COVID-19 death and 103 cases in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8 am to Wednesday 8 am)...

Two dengue patients die; 147 hospitalized in 24 hrs

06:34 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Two dengue patients died and 147 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8 am to Wednesday 8 am)...

Secondary schools shut on Thursday for heat wave

05:38 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

The secondary level educational institutions of the country will remain closed on Thursday due to the ongoing heat wave. The Secondary and Higher Education Directorate said this in a notice on Wednesday...

'Death threat' to PM: BNP leader Chand put on 2-day remand

04:53 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Rajshahi district unit BNP convener Abu Sayeed Chand arrested over an alleged death threat to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been placed on a two-day remand...

Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations

04:23 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the start of a diplomatic mission aimed at steadying relations between Washington and the oil-rich kingdom after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from human rights to Iran and regional security to oil prices...

Can grapes increase gut bacteria, reduce cholesterol and protect your heart?

03:47 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

Can eating grapes alter your gut health for good? A new research, conducted by the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has found that when healthy adults had three servings of grapes daily for two weeks, they increased some types of gut bacteria while decreasing others...

9.69% pass DU “Kha” unit admission test

02:40 PM, 07 Jun 2023 Wednesday

The admission test results of “Kha” unit under arts, law and social science faculty of Dhaka University (DU) for 2022-23 session were published on Wednesday with a pass rate of 9.69 percent. DU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman published the results at Abdul Motin Chowdhury virtual classroom at 1pm on Wednesday.