Govt expands ‘Krishoker App’ coverage area to 272 upazilas

The government has expanded the coverage area of 'Krishoker App' to 272 upazilas as the digital system gradually appeared popular among farmers since it was introduced in 2019 in 16 upazilas for procuring food grains including rice...

England subdue Senegal to book France clash in World Cup quarters

England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham's masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday...

Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into WC quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday...

Moderate earthquake felt in Dhaka, other areas

A moderate earthquake jolted Dhaka and some other districts of the country on Monday morning. The earthquake was felt at 9.02 am. No casualties were reported so far...

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Brazil's Neymar fit to face South Korea, says coach Tite

Brazil forward Neymar is set to play for the five-times champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Tite said...

Iran prosecutor general signals ‘morality police’ suspended

Iran has suspended its morality police, the Iranian prosecutor general said as protests in the country continue into the third month...

Miracle from Mehidy as Bangladesh go 1-0 up

Mehidy Hasan proved to be the hero of Dhaka after helping Bangladesh to a thrilling one-wicket win over India in the first ODI. With 51 needed for the final pair to get, Mehidy farmed the strike beautifully with Mustafizur at the other end, and ended up with an unbeaten 38 to help Bangladesh go 1-0 up...

Police arrest 1356 in special drives across country

Police arrested 1,356 people in special drives across the country in the last 24 hours...

Tuku, Nayan on 4-day remand in police attack case

A Dhaka court on Sunday placed seven BNP men including Jubo Dal President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and Vice-President Nurul Islam Nayan on four-day remand each in a case lodged for allegedly attacking policemen in capital Dhaka...

US won’t let Rohingya become forgotten crisis: US Asst Sec

Visiting United States (US) Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes on Sunday said that her country along with UN agencies would not let the Rohingya issue become a “forgotten crisis”...

Govt raises 12 kg LPG price by Tk 46

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has increased the prices of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 46 to Tk 1,297 per 12 kg cylinder. BERC Chairman Abdul Jalil made the announcement in a virtual press conference on Sunday. The new prices will come into effect from 6 pm on December 7...

Prof Mazharul becomes first Bangladeshi to win Pelto Award

Professor AKM Mazharul Islam, Executive Director, Institute of Applied Anthropology and a Professor of Anthropology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet has won this year’s prestigious Pelto Award for his outstanding contribution in applied anthropology...

Vote for ‘boat’ to save country: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday once again sought vote for her party’s election symbol ‘boat’ to save the country and its people from the fury of the killers and war criminals. “We want your blessings and cooperation so that the war criminals and killers can’t play ducks and drakes...

PM opens 29 development schemes at Chattogram rally

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Sunday opened 29 development projects and laid foundation stones of six others, all aimed to benefit directly Chattogram district. She inaugurated the development schemes and laid the foundation stones...

Three dengue patients die; 410 hospitalized in 24 hrs

Three dengue patients died and 410 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours until Sunday morning...

Adivi Sesh’s mystery thriller collects Rs 20 crore worldwide

Actor Adivi Sesh’s latest Telugu offering, HIT: The Second Case has kickstarted on a good note at the theatres...

Zero Covid death, 15 cases recorded in 24 hrs

The Bangladesh government reported zero COVID-19 death and 15 cases in the last 24 hours...

Shakib skittles India out with a five-fer

Shakib Al Hasan provided a masterclass in slow bowling as India were bowled out for a mere 186 after being put in to bat in the first ODI at Dhaka. On a pitch that was on the slower side, Shakib ended up with figures of 5 for 36, that included the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in his very first over...

Study suggests playing piano boosts brain processing power

A new study published by researchers at the University of Bath demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain's ability to process sights and sounds, and shows how it can also help to lift a blue mood...