2 siblings die in lightning strike in Bogura
Two siblings were killed when a thunderbolt struck them while catching fish in the River Jamuna in Sariakandi upazila of Bogura district on Sunday.
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NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah 鈥榗omes under attack鈥� in Gazipur
A group of unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked National Citizen Party chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah鈥檚 car in the Chandana Chaurasta area in Gazipur city while returning to Dhaka city from Gazipur on Sunday evening...
Mbappe maintains Madrid Liga dream in Celta thriller
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Prolonged Rohingya crisis may destabilise region: Touhid
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday warned that the prolonged Rohingya crisis is an escalating threat to both Bangladesh and regional stability, urging stronger international action for a durable lasting solution to the crisis.
Online applications for dual citizenship certificate begins May 16
The government has decided to introduce online application for dual citizenships certificate by annulling the existing offline provision from May 16 next.
HC halts DSCC鈥檚 cattle market plan at Aftabnagar for Eid
The High Court on Sunday stayed for three months the Dhaka South City Corporation鈥檚 decision to set up a temporary cattle market in the Eastern Housing residential area at Aftabnagar of Badda in the capital Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, a Muslim religious festival to be celebrated early June...
ACC probes alleged corruption of APS, POs of 2 advisers
The Anti-Corruption Commission has started an inquiry into corruption allegations against a former assistant private secretary to the youth and sports adviser and a former and a serving personal officers to the health adviser.
Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history
Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.
Reports on warrants against Hasina, others in plot scam case sought
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Sunday instructed the police to submit the progress reports on execution of arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and 16 others in Purbachal plot scam case by May 18.
Liton named new T20 captain, Mahedi vice-captain
Liton Das has been named the new T20 captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team while Mahedi Hasan has been given the vice-captaincy as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad for the forthcoming series against the UAE and Pakistan on Saturday.
ACC sues Bengal Group chairman Morshed Alam for embezzlement of Tk 3 crore
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed a case against Bengal Group chairman and former lawmaker Morshed Alam, along with two others, on charges of embezzling nearly Tk 3 crore through the manipulation of a land purchase deal.
Barrister Abdur Razzaq passes away
Barrister Abdur Razzaq, a senior Supreme Court lawyer and former assistant secretary general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 75...
CA press wing debunks Indian media report
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser鈥檚 press wing on Sunday debunked a recent report of Indian television channel Aaj Tak Bangla on Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
China launches Green Channel for medical visas for Bangladeshis
The embassy of China in Bangladesh has launched a 鈥楪reen Channel鈥� to ease medical treatment visas for Bangladeshis intending to visit China...
Hajj agencies asked to complete visa process by Monday noon: ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12:00pm on Monday...
Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely across Bangladesh: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday...
Dhaka鈥檚 air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups with AQI score of 110
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th in the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 110 at about 9:20am on Sunday morning...
SC suspends proceedings for half day in honour of senior advocate MI Farooqui
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh suspended its proceedings for half day on Sunday as a mark of respect following the demise of senior Supreme Court lawyer MI Farooqui...
MoFA urges all not to engage with its Facebook posts as page hacked
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday requested everyone not to trust, share, or engage with any posts or messages from its Facebook page, hacked on Saturday, until its full recovery...
Barca battle back at Valladolid to preserve Liga title charge
Barcelona survived a scare as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday to extend their La Liga lead and move one step closer to the title.
Khaleda Zia to return home Tuesday instead of Monday
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will return to Dhaka from London on Tuesday, instead of the previously announced Monday.
Maulana Bhasani most charismatic leader of Bengal: discussion
A discussion was held in Tangail on Saturday to pay homage to Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani...
BSA hosts Russian classical night
The Rising Stars Concert, featuring three emerging Russian musicians, was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Friday night...
Eight Secrets of Healthy Living Without Medicines launched
Cardiologist and alternative physician Dr Mujibur Rahman鈥檚 book titled Eight Secrets of Healthy Living Without Medicines was unveiled at a seminar at the RC Majumder Arts Auditorium of Dhaka University on Friday...
Eastern Plaza businesses hold general meeting
The first general meeting of Eastern Plaza Business Cooperative Society Ltd was held on the food court at Eastern Plaza on Saturday in presence of all the businessmen of Eastern Plaza...
BNP gears up to welcome Khaleda Zia back home
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is preparing an elaborate and coordinated reception to welcome back home its chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is set to return to Dhaka tomorrow after a nearly four-month stay聽 in London for receiving advanced medical treatment...
35 Rohingyas held while trying to flee Bhasan Char
The Rapid Action Battalion on Saturday detained 35 Rohingyas at Khazurtala embankment area in Chattogram while they were attempting to flee from Bhasan Char...
Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown
Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Subrata Bain鈥檚 associate arrested over Juba Dal activist murder
The Rapid Action Battalion early Saturday arrested a close associate of listed crime suspect Subrata Bain in connection with the murder of a Juba Dal activist in the capital鈥檚 Hatirjheel area on April 19...
Prachyanat stages Dickhauuter at Goethe-Institut
Theatre troupe Prachyanat on Saturday staged a scenic reading of Dickhauuter written by German contemporary playwright Tina M眉ller at the auditorium of Goethe-Institut Bangladesh at Dhanmondi in the capital Dhaka...