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Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp and ‘Jeanne du Barry’
12:24 PM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayThe Cannes red carpet springs to life again Tuesday as the 76th Cannes Film Festival gets underway with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp.
Ukraine war: Kyiv comes under heavy missile and drone attack
12:10 PM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayThe Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been subjected to a heavy air attack by Russia, the eighth time this month, leaving three people injured.
Many Rohingya Muslims killed after cyclone hit Myanmar
10:11 AM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayA large number of Rohingya Muslims were killed in Myanmar when Cyclone Mocha struck at the weekend, residents, a relief group and a media outlet said on Tuesday, with substantial damage reported and many areas inaccessible.
AL expels Jahangir Alam permanently
09:20 AM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayThe ruling Awami League (AL) has permanently expelled former general secretary of the party's Gazipur city unit Mohammad Jahangir Alam.
Noted actor Farooque’s body reaches Dhaka from Singapore
08:51 AM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayThe body of legendary actor and parliamentary member Akbar Hossain Pathan, popularly known as Farooque, has reached Dhaka from Singapore. A special US-Bangla Airlines flight carrying the body landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 8am on Tuesday.
6 killed in New Zealand hostel fire
08:24 AM, 16 May 2023 TuesdayA fire at a hostel in New Zealand killed at least six people on Tuesday and officials said they believe the toll could rise with 11 people still missing. The blaze broke out on the top floor of Loafers Lodge in the Wellington neighbourhood of Newtown just after midnight, police said. The cause of the fire is not known.
Bangladesh’s socio-economic dev gets global appreciation: PM
06:15 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a press conference at her official Ganabhaban residence on Monday highlighted different important issues about her recent tri-nation visit.
Private sector engagement can help human trafficking survivors to build new life
05:53 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayPrivate sector engagement in counter trafficking initiatives can help survivors of human trafficking to build new life mobilizing CSR funds and loan schemes that will ensure TIP survivors’ protection and reintegration in the family and society.
Prospect of exporting Tk 200-cr mango from Rajshahi region
05:27 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayThere are bright prospects of exporting mangoes worth around Taka 200 crore from the region, including its vast Barind tract, during the current season as both acreage and yearly yield of the delicious fruit have been rising gradually for the last couple of years.
5 tips to give your living room a unique touch
04:58 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayYour living room is the heart of your home, where you entertain guests, relax after a long day, and spend quality time with your family.
Khaleda’s appearance in 11 cases on June 15
04:20 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayA court in Dhaka on Monday set June 15 for the appearance of BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia before it in 11 cases filed against her.
Work sincerely as country’s development isn’t hampered: PM
03:40 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked new Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) cadre officers to work with patriotism and sincerity as country's development spree conducted by the government for the last 14 years isn't hampered in anyway.
Militant snatching case: Probe report to submit on June 14
02:30 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayA court in Dhaka on Monday fixed June 14 for submitting report in a case filed against the miscreants who attacked police to snatch away two death-row convicts from the court premises in the capital last year.
President arrives in Pabna on 4-day visit
02:02 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday arrived in his hometown Pabna on a four-day official visit. The Head of State reached Pabna Zila Stadium at about 12 noon by a helicopter. It is his maiden visit to Pabna after assuming office as the 22nd President on April 24.
Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning win for reform
01:17 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayThai voters have delivered a stunning verdict in favour of an opposition party that is calling for radical reform of the country's institutions.
Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading
01:05 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayTurkey headed for a runoff vote after President Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday's election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the NATO-member country.
Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in Myanmar, 700 injured
12:25 PM, 15 May 2023 MondayRescuers early Monday evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters (12 feet) deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications.
Legendary actor Farooque no more
11:25 AM, 15 May 2023 MondayLegendary actor and parliamentary member Akbar Hossain Pathan, popularly known as Farooque, has passed away. The actor breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on Monday morning. “My father died around 8:30am today. Please pray for my father,” said his son Rowshan Hossain Pathan Shorot.
Man City two wins from title with victory at Everton
10:00 PM, 14 May 2023 SundayManchester City require two victories to retain the Premier League title after despatching relegation-threatened Everton at Goodison Park...
Quader for resisting BNP's ill-tactics with united efforts
09:53 PM, 14 May 2023 SundayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday called for resisting the evil tactics of BNP with the participation of all people in the country...