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SC stays bail of ex-DIG Prisons Bazlur in graft case
09:57 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday stayed till May 29 a High Court order granting bail to former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Md Bazlur Rashid in a graft case...
Rana Plaza collapse: Prime accused Rana secures bail
09:38 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdaySohel Rana, the owner of Rana Plaza that collapsed in 2013 and left 1,136 garment workers dead, has secured bail in the High Court in a murder case over the incident...
BNP's involvement with Bangabazar fire being investigated: Quader
09:04 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayAwami League General Secretary and also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said investigations are being carried out on whether the BNP was involved in the devastating fire incident in Dhaka's Bangabazar market or not...
Australian mayor prepares defamation lawsuit over ChatGPT content
08:40 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayA regional Australian mayor said he may sue OpenAI if it does not correct ChatGPT’s false claims that he had served time in prison for bribery, in what would be the first defamation lawsuit against the automated text service...
Saudi, Iran work to restore relations as foreign ministers meet
08:03 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers have met for the first time in seven years, weeks after the two countries came to an agreement, brokered by Chinese officials, to restore diplomatic relations...
Govt sets new prices for sugar
06:14 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Commerce Ministry has reduced the prices of loose and packaged refined sugar to Tk 104 and Tk 109 per kg respectively. A letter in this regard, signed by Mst Shamima Akter, joint controller of the ministry, was sent to the concerned on Thursday...
Taijul puts Bangladesh in charge as Ireland lead crosses 130
06:04 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayIreland 214 and 286 for 8 (Tucker 108, McBrine 71*, Tector 56, Taijul 4-86, Shakib 2-26) lead Bangladesh 369 (Mushfiqur 126, Shakib 87, Mehidy 55, McBrine 6-118) by 131 runs. Lorcan Tucker led Ireland's defiance of Bangladesh in the Dhaka Test, batting out the third day after starting it tottering on 27 for 4...
Where will Messi be playing next season?
05:44 PM, 06 Apr 2023 Thursday"Everything is a possibility" with regards to where Lionel Messi will be playing next season, says Spanish football expert Guillem Balague...
Air pollution affects children physically, mentally, causes diseases
05:20 PM, 30 Jul 2022 SaturdayDay by day, air pollution is increasing in Bangladesh. Specially in Dhaka city, it reached intolerable levels...
Bangabazar fire: 300 sued for attacking police
04:42 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayA case has been filed against some 250-300 unknown people for allegedly attacking police and obstructing them from doing government works during putting out a fire at Dhaka's Bangabazar market. Police filed the case with Bangshal Police Station in the capital on Thursday...
Bangabandhu’s speeches are invaluable asset for generations: PM
03:49 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the speeches of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman are an invaluable asset for the present and future generations...
Man Utd go fourth as Rashford goal sinks Brentford
03:26 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayErik ten Hag says "it's the truth" Manchester United are too reliant on goals from Marcus Rashford after the England striker hit the winner against Brentford at Old Trafford...
Nic Pothas appointed national team assistant coach
02:52 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday named former South African batter Nic Pothas as the assistant coach of the national team.
Bangladesh Biman Corporation (repeal) Act-2023 placed in JS
02:43 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Biman Corporation (repeal) Act-2023 was placed in the parliament with a view to bring amendment and reinstate Bangladesh Biman order-1972 enacted by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sale of Eid advance train tickets begins Friday
02:25 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Railway will start sale of advance tickets ahead of the holy Eid-ul-fitr from Friday to make Eid holidaymakers’ journey smooth. This year all advance tickets for the Eid journey will be sold online in order to avoid overcrowding at rail stations for tickets, and to facilitate passengers to book tickets from home in a hassle-free way.
JS adopts obituary reference on 2 former ministers, 7 ex-MPs
02:03 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe 11th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on the beginning of its 22th special session on Thursday unanimously adopted obituary reference on a number of distinguished personalities including two former ministers and seven ex-parliament members.
Tector and Tucker fight back but Bangladesh retain control
12:53 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayIreland reduced their deficit to 62 runs against Bangladesh, after an impressive first session on the third day of the Dhaka Test. The visitors were 93 for 5 at lunch, having survived 30 overs, losing just one wicket as opposed to the four they lost on the final session of day 2.
JS special session begins
12:36 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayThe first sitting of the 22nd special session of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad began at 11.03am on Thursday with Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair. The day’s proceedings began with recitation from the Holy Quran. A five-member panel of chairmen was nominated by the speaker for the 22nd session of the 11th Parliament.
Apple to open first company-owned retail store in India
12:09 PM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayApple Inc is set to open its first official retail store in India's financial hub of Mumbai, the iPhone maker said on Wednesday.
New Johnny Depp movie will open Cannes Film Festival
10:32 AM, 06 Apr 2023 ThursdayJohnny Depp's first live-action film since the widely watched defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard was selected as the opening movie for next month's Cannes Film Festival in France, organizers said on Wednesday.