Cuet students suspend protests
Say authorities assured them of meeting their major demands
Certificate forgery: Computer operator arrested
Detectives have arrested a computer operator on charges of forging marksheets and certificates of Bangladesh Technical Education Board in the capital's Khilgaon
Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I
Opener Tim Robinson hit a maiden half century to lift New Zealand to 178-7 in 20 overs before pacer William O'Rourke claimed 3-27 to keep Pakistan down to 174-8
Spinners help Bengaluru defeat Hyderabad
Hyderabad could only score 171-8 as RCB registered only their second win in nine games and are still languishing at the bottom of the 10-team table.
Pak PM lauds Bangladeshs economic progress
Says we feel ashamed when we look towards them
Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti
He's well, I think he will be available to travel with us next week (to Munich) and he can play against Cadiz, Ancelotti told a news conference.
IMF suggests raising power, gas and fertiliser prices
The International Monetary Fund yesterday recommended reducing government subsidies by hiking prices of power, gas and fertiliser, and spending the saved money on society safety net programmes.
Israel pounds Rafah before offensive
Israel stepped up airstrikes on Rafah after saying it would evacuate civilians from the southern Gazan city and launch an all-out assault despite allies warnings this could cause mass casualties.
High Temperature Days: Barring miracle, record of 76yrs breaks today
At least 23 days of this month were heatwave days, which equals the record set in 2019 for the entire year.
Admin, police wary of MPs meddling in upazila polls
Field-level admin and police officials yesterday said lawmakers and ministers trying to influence upazila polls in their respective localities might pose a serious challenge for the Election Commission.
Heatwave putting strain on kidney, heart hospitals
Amid the blistering heatwave across the country, specialised hospitals in the capital are grappling with an influx of patients with conditions such as heart and chronic kidney diseases.
2 Students death in road crash: Cuet closed amid student protest
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) yesterday closed the institution for an indefinite period in the wake of demonstrations by students over the deaths of two students in a road crash four days ago.
Red Sea Crisis: US downs Houthi anti-ship missile, four drones
US-led coalition forces shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Yemens Houthi rebels, American authorities said yesterday, as the Iran-backed group announced strikes against US and Israeli ships.
India votes in second phase of mammoth polls
After a high-octane campaign, India today goes into the second phase of voting in the marathon seven-phase general election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term on the back of issues such as growth, welfare and Hindu nationalism.
Human Rights: US report undermines certain state institutions
The US Human Rights Report 2023 fails to appreciate, rather undermines a number of valued state institutions, including the judiciary and certain statutory bodies, Bangladeshs foreign ministry said yesterday.
Citizen group calls for fair probe into Preetis death
A group of citizens and rights activists yesterday placed a 10-point demand, including an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into the death of Preeti Urang.
Powers playing their own game, which has consequences: Brazil envoy
When powers are in action, they are doing their game which has consequences, said Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres today
Cargo vessel capsizes in Bay with 12 crew, one missing
A cargo vessel MV Moumoni with 12 crew members capsized in the Bay of Bengal in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali due to inclement weather today
China Launches New 3-member Crew to Its Space Station
This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight missions.
Decline in total fertility pulls down dependency ratio: BKKBN
The decline in the total fertility rate (TFR) has brought down the dependency ratio, a measure of the dependency of the ...
French police break up pro-Palestinian university protest
The police intervened as dozens of students gathered on a central Paris campus of the prestigious Sciences Po university on Wednesday evening, management said
865,000 illegal gas connections snapped in last 2 yrs: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said in the last two years, a total of 865,000 illegal gas connections have been snapped
Dhaka denounces US 2023 human rights report
Criticising the recently released US State Department's 2023 Human Rights Report, the foreign ministry today said it is apparent that the report mostly relies on assumptions and unsubstantiated allegations
Mohammedan prolong Abahanis wait
Rony struck a career-best 141 off 131 deliveries while Mahidul Islam Ankons 50 and Mehedi Hasan Mirazs brisk cameo, a 29-ball 53, helped Mohammedan to 317 for six
Antibiotic resistance a silent epidemic: experts
Experts at a symposium at Chittagong University (CU) today emphasised on collaborative efforts, informed strategies and innovative approaches to combat antibiotic resistance which has become a silent epidemic
Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Bagha Sharif 115th champion of Jabbar er Boli Khela
Bagha Sharif, hailing from Homna of Cumilla, became the champion in the 115th edition of Abdul Jabbar er Boli Khela (wrestling competition) at Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram city this afternoon
Kadin pushes MSME digitalization to boost business
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is pushing for the digitalization of micro, small, and medium ...
Pursuing Rapprochement Between China, Japan, and South Korea
Restarting the trilateral could be a remedy for the growing geopolitical rift and help ensure stability in the Asia-Pacific.
TikToks Rocky Road in Central Asia
TikTok has faced pressure across Central Asia, with government often citing the protection of children to justify restriction.
India dismisses US human rights report as 'deeply biased'
New Delhi said on Thursday it does not attach any value to a US State Department report critical of human rights in India, and called it deeply biased
'India closely observes all developments in neighbourhood which impact security'
Says Indian external affairs ministry
Ruling party leader killed in Mymensingh road crash
A former Krishak League leader was killed and another person was injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Mymensinghs Trishal upazila this morning
Central bank restricts journalists access to its offices, drawing criticism
In a rare move, the Bangladesh Bank has restricted the entry of journalists to its offices for the first time in its history, prompting a group of journalists to protest.
BNP blames govts destructive policy for environmental degradation
.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today accused the Awami League government of pursuing a destructive development policy in the name of development, causing environmental degradation across the country
Writ filed against Palak for interfering in upazila polls
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court bringing allegations against State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak of illegally interfering in the process of holding Singra Upazila parishad election in Natore
WWF to help accelerate clean water access: ministry
The Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Ministry has described the 10th World Water Forum (WWF) as a milestone for ...
Malaria cases down, but still second highest in Asia: govt
Indonesia's malaria case count is still the second highest in Asia after India despite a decline in cases by around ...
He will remain imprisoned because he was convicted in Los Angeles in 2022 of another rape and sentenced to 16 years in prison; Weinstein was acquitted in Los Angeles on charges involving one of the women who testified in New York
Yesterday, the new judges were elevated from the HC Division to the Appellate Division, raising the number of apex court judges to eight
'US Indo-Pacific Strategy not a military alliance against any country'
Says Maxwell Martin, political officer at the US Embassy in Dhaka
Jabbarer Boli Khela kicks off in Ctg amid scorching heat
The 115th edition of Jabbarer Boli Khela (wrestling competition) kicked off at the historic Laldighi ground in Chattogram this afternoon amid a heatwave
President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi
In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.
BNN-Banten office destroys 21 kg of meth smuggled from Malaysia
The Banten office of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) destroyed 21 kg of methamphetamine seized from two drug ...
AI can help advance higher education: ministry
The Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Ministry said here on Thursday that technological developments such as ...
BNPB closes visits to Pumpente, Laingpatuhe villages near Mount Ruang
Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated that tourist visits to Pumpente and ...
Secondary schools, colleges to open from Sunday amid heatwave
The government today decided to reopen secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions and asked the authorities concerned to resume regular classes and activities in those institutes from Sunday amid the ongoing heatwave
Search on for missing MV Papua Jaya 2 crew: SAR
Rescuers from Timika, the capital of Mimika district, Central Papua, continued their search effort on Thursday to ...
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad faces anti-graft probe
Malaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being probed in a graft investigation involving his two sons, the head of the country's anti-corruption body said Thursday
SE Asia malaria cases up in some countries: Indonesia's health expert
Health expert Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama from the University of Indonesia (UI) said that while the total number of ...
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs credible defence
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian aggression, calling on the continent to adopt a credible defence strategy less dependent on the United States
I dont watch a lot of cricket: Mustafizur
Ive always been less inclined to watch matches, I prefer playing, Mustafizur said in a video shared by CSK on the social media platforms today.
Bangladeshi scientist Zahid Hasan appointed visiting professor at MIT
Renowned Bangladeshi scientist M. Zahid Hasan has been appointed Visiting Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Hasan announced today via his social media account that he will begin teaching classes at MIT in May, focusing on quantum matter and quantum topology. His new role at MIT follows a distinguished career at Princeton University, where he is a Professor of Physics and has led groundbreaking research in the field of quantum physics.
VP stresses need to utilize demographic bonus potential well
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has asked all parties to ensure that the potential demographic bonus one of the ...
Fielder's foot on the rope, still Mushfiqur out caught
The incident happened at the 33.4 over mark of the Prime Bank innings when Mushfiqurs lofted shot against off spinner Nayeem Hasan was caught at deep mid-wicket by Abu Haider Rony, who mounted a terrific effort rolling to the ground while taking the catch.
West Sumatra should take disaster mitigation seriously: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Muhadjir Effendy urged the West Sumatra provincial ...
OIKN promotes climate-resilient Nusantara at APVN
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) introduced IKN Nusantara as a climate-resilient city at the recent 2024 ...
'We will break their hands and throw them into the Yamuna'
An Awami League leader has warned that agents of candidates other than their own will not be allowed to enter any polling centres in the Sarishabari Upazila Parishad election in Jamalpur.
'We will break their hands and throw them into the Jamuna'
An Awami League leader has warned that agents of candidates other than their own will not be allowed to enter any polling centres in the Sarishabari Upazila Parishad election in Jamalpur.
New national OSH program expected to support PSN development: Minister
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah, on Thursday, expressed optimism that the National Occupational Safety and Health ...
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 34,305
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 34,305 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants
Not everyone happy with IPL's 'impact player' rule
Introduced last season, the rule allows teams to bring in a substitute at any time for a player in the starting 11.
Cuet closed as protest continues over students' death
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) authorities today announced the closure of the institution after failing to pacify the ongoing student protest over the death of two students in a road accident
Cuet closes as protest continues over students' death
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) authorities today announced the closure of the institution after failing to pacify the ongoing student protest over the death of two students in a road accident
OIKN drafts roadmap on education development
The Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) is drafting a roadmap for educational development in the nation's new ...
KSP listens to West Nusa Tenggara locals' views on government programs
Chief of the Presidential Staff (KSP) Moeldoko held a virtual discussion with West Nusa Tenggara locals in the series ...
Manpower Minister launches National OSH Program
Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah launched the National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program for the ...
Mount Semeru erupts four times, spews nearly one km volcanic ash
Mount Semeru in East Java erupted four times and spewed volcanic ash between 800 and one thousand meters above its peak ...
Govt strives to build children's resilience against climate change
The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, here on Thursday, stated that it continually strives to ...
Ministry highlights need to consider children in climate action
The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs highlighted the need to consider children while ...
Tipu murder: Prosecution ends arguments, Apr 29 set for indictment decision
The prosecution today completed placing arguments and proposed for framing charges against 33 people, including nine members of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies, in a case filed over the killings of party leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in March 2022
Tipu murder: Prosecution ends arguments, judge sets Apr 29 for indictment decision
The prosecution today completed placing arguments and proposed for framing charges against 33 people, including nine members of the ruling Awami League and its associate bodies, in a case filed over the killings of party leader Jahidul Islam Tipu and college student Samia Afran Jamal Prity in March 2022
Pakistan stalwart Bismah Maroof announces shock international retirement
Having made her international debut in 2006, Maroof represented Pakistan in 276 international matches, aggregating 6,262 international runs, including 33 half-centuries to go with 80 wickets.
Coach told me two matches would suffice,chiefselector saidbetterto play three: Shakib
Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put an end to speculations about his availability in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at home, reassuring that he will indeed play the series.
Satellite images aid landslide prevention: BRIN
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said that remote sensing technology could be used for landslide ...
Criticism part of life at Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes told reporters that the intense demands of playing at a club like United meant winning was the only thing that mattered.
Indonesia can handle soaring prices of shallots sans imports: Minister
The Indonesian Government will not resort to imports to control the current hike in prices of shallots, Minister of ...
Tourism Ministry speeds up implementation of halal certification rule
Tourism and Creative Economy (Parekraf) Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno stated thathis ministry will accelerate ...
The cricket pitches shipped from Australia to the US
How some of the pitches being used at the men's T20 World Cup have been grown in Australia and transported to co-hosts the USA.
Mt. Ruang eruption: People urged to keep away from 4-km danger radius
The Mount Ruang Volcano Observation Post (PGA) in North Sulawesi has urged local residents to keep away from the danger ...
Floods affect 350 houses in Indonesia-Malaysia border in W Kalimantan
Around 350 houses are inundated by floods triggered by heavy rains that lashed an Indonesia-Malaysia border region ...
Jokowi lauds Prabowo-Gibran's initiatives to maintain national unity
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) commended the initiatives of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect ...
OnApril 18th, ANGEL held its Global Leading Water Purification Technology strategic elevation and new Space ...
Advanced Hydrogen Producing Equipment Wins Top Prize and $1 Million in TERA-Award Competition
The results of the third TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition, hosted by Towngas, have been announced ...
PPN minister invites global cooperation to fund digital transformation
Minister of National Development Planning/Head of the National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) Suharso ...
StorHub Group Names Raju Ruparelia as CEO to Lead its Next Chapter of Growth
StorHub Group (StorHub or he Company) today announced thatRaju Rupareliahas joined as the CEO of ...
Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city
Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
Indonesia discusses steps to reduce emissions at Hannover Messe
Indonesia discussed strategic steps to reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector at the Forging Smart and ...
Heat stroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year
Hamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
Hamas willing to agree to a truce with Israel, but unlikely to disarm, amid ongoing conflict
