Myanmar, Thailand quake death toll rises to 1,654
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,600 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.
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Bangladesh citizens in quake-hit Myanmar, Thailand safe: officials
Bangladesh citizens now staying in Thailand and Myanmar have so far remained safe after a massive earthquake struck the two Southeast Asian countries on Friday, killing around 150 people.
UK economy slightly stronger than expected in 2024
Britain鈥檚 economy grew slightly more than initially forecast last year, official data showed Friday, in a hint of good news for the government after it slashed its growth outlook for 2025.
Massive quake kills 144 in Myanmar, Thailand
A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise.
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Myanmar: USGS
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw and with tremors felt in China and Thailand.
ICT probe into Chankharpool atrocities ends
The International Crimes Tribunal鈥檚 investigation agency has completed its probe into crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising at the Chankharpool area in the capital...
Israeli strike kills Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Hamas said an Israeli air strike killed one of its official spokesmen in Gaza on Thursday, the latest high-ranking operative targeted since Israel resumed its bombardment...
Macron hosts Europe鈥檚 鈥榗oalition of willing鈥� to protect Ukraine
French president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday was hosting European leaders including Ukraine鈥檚 Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia...
Govt should increase education spending to improve quality
THE education sector continues to remain neglected in the percentage of both the total budget outlay and the gross domestic product although the allocation has begun to increase in recent years in terms of amount. A paper on the education budget that Campaign for Popular Education presented at a press conference in Dhaka on March 24, says that the allocation for...
Bangladesh drawn against Myanmar, Bahrain in AFC Women鈥檚 Asian Cup Qualifiers
Bangladesh were drawn against Myanmar, Bahrain, and Turkmenistan in Group C of the forthcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers as the draw was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
Shab-e-Qadr to be observed Thursday night
Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, will be observed across the country Thursday night....
HC issues rule on Shafik Rehman鈥檚 鈥楯ai Jai Din鈥� declaration
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the declaration of Shafiq Rehman as the publisher and printer of the daily newspaper 鈥楯ai Jai Din鈥� should not be declared illegal...
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for strikes endangering truce efforts
Ukraine accused Russia of launching 117 drones overnight while Russia accused Ukraine of firing drones at a 鈥榞as storage facility鈥� in annexed Crimean peninsula and a power installation in Bryansk region...
S Alam, wife sued over Tk聽1,596cr illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday filed two separate cases against S Alam Group chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam,聽 also known as S Alam, and his wife Farzana Parveen on charges of abusing power and amassing illegal wealth worth Tk聽1,596 crore.
No Ukraine deal after US-Russia Saudi talks
No deal emerged from Washington鈥檚 talks with both Kyiv and Moscow in Saudi Arabia Tuesday on any ceasefire after three years of fighting, with Russia demanding that the US 鈥榦rder鈥� Kyiv to enter a new deal on the Black Sea...
Moazzem Hossain and Bangladesh freedom struggle
ARE you familiar with Lieutenant Commander Moazzem Hossain? Has his name ever appeared in our school history textbooks? Do any national liberation monuments feature his likeness in their sculptures?..
Freedom is a verb
A STUDENT-LED procession against violence and discrimination was making its way through the bazaar when it was suddenly ambushed by a violent mob. Chaos erupted as the crowd scattered in all directions. Anik Chakma, a 17-year-old higher secondary student, ran for his life, but there was nowhere to escape 鈥� they were surrounded. He tried to hide in a nearby...
Govt should step up food aid to stop people sliding to poverty
AN INCREASE in the number poor households, to 26.43 per cent in 2024 from 24.73 per cent in 2022, against the backdrop of persistent inflationary pressure, which has added to food insecurity, natural disasters and other artificial factors, shows that the poor and low-income people are left to struggle, warranting early government steps. Whilst this has been the case with...
Dhaka becomes 3rd most polluted city with AQI score of 184
Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 184 at about 9:00am on Tuesday morning...
US, Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire wrap up as fresh fighting rages
A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a wave of fresh attacks....
UKRAINE CEASEFIRE PLAN:聽US, Russia in Saudi talks
American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, a day after US-Ukraine talks there and as president Donald Trump pushes to quickly end the war.
Metro rail service disruption causes suffering
Metro rail services on Monday were suspended for half an hour on the Uttara-Motijheel route as a train faced glitches in its braking system, causing suffering to commuters.聽
Myanmar clinic airstrike kills 11 including doctor
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a remote village medical clinic killed 11 people including a doctor and his wife, locals said...
Pahela Baishakh procession to be more inclusive, title not confirmed yet
A preparation meeting of Pahela Baishakh celebration, the first day of Bangla year 1432 was held on Monday at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building at Dhaka University.
Spain edge Netherlands on penalties, set up France Nations League semi-final
Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
Ex-state minister for ICT Palak placed on four-day remand in Jatrabari killing case
A court in Dhaka on Monday placed former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak on a four-day remand in a case lodged with the city鈥檚 Jatrabari Police Station over the murder of Obaidul Islam during the July-August mass uprising...
Rain, thundershowers likely over three divisions: BMD
Rain and thundershowers, accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary gusty winds, are expected to occur at one or two places over the Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions in the coming hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department鈥檚聽 latest weather bulletin on Monday...
Dhaka becomes 6th most polluted city with AQI score of 176
Dhaka ranked sixth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 176 at about 8:30am on Monday...
India was aware of anti-Hasina wave in Bangladesh, says Jaishankar
India was aware of an anti-Sheikh Hasina wave building up in Bangladesh ahead of the violent overthrow of the former prime minister鈥檚 government on August 5,聽 2024, external affairs minister S Jaishankar informed the Consultative Committee on...