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BNP-Jamaat's politics is to burn people: PM
06:12 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayAwami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said that the politics of Awami League is just for the welfare of the people but BNP-Jamaat's politics is to burn people. "Their (BNP-Jamaat's) politics is to burn people. Do the people want them? Tell me. No, people don't want them," she said...
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - military
05:40 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayAn Indonesian navy vessel in Aceh drove away a boat carrying Rohingya from Myanmar, a military spokesperson said, as growing numbers of would-be refugees from the strife-torn country face hostility from locals...
Polls to Naogaon-2 postponed after death of candidate
04:59 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayThe election to Naogaon-2 constituency (Patnitala and Dhamoirhat) has been postponed after the death of an independent candidate. As a result, the 12th parliamentary polls will be held in 299 seats on January 7. The returning officer concerned took the decision and a new schedule for the constituency will be announced later...
Relentless rain washes out second T20I after 11 overs
03:53 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayMount Maunganui had a solid Friday turnout to start off the year-end weekend, but rain had the final say in the second T20I between New Zealand and Bangladesh after only 11 overs of action. It was an even contest with New Zealand at 72 for 2 in 11 overs, with Bangladesh crawling back after Tim Seifert's early assault...
Pakistan continue losing streak in Test against Australia
03:00 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayAussie skipper Pat Cummins took 10 wickets in the Melbourne Test, leading his side to yet another series victory against Pakistan on Friday...
Great enthusiasm, ecstasy in Barishal over PM’s visit
02:41 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayA festive mood with enthusiasm of people has engulfed the Barishal centering arrival of the Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as she was visiting here after a recess of five-year...
Bangladesh bowl first in 2nd T20, aiming to seal series
01:10 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayBangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto once again won the all important toss and without any hesitation sent New Zealand to bat first in the second T20 game as his side aims to seal the three-match series at Bay Oval in Maunt Maunganui on Friday...
Thousands flee central Gaza as Israeli troops advance
12:59 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayAn estimated 150,000 Palestinians are being forced to flee areas of central Gaza, the UN has said, as Israeli forces advance on refugee camps there. Witnesses and Hamas's armed wing reported that tanks had reached the eastern outskirts of Bureij camp...
Arsenal miss chance to go top as West Ham win at Emirates
12:20 PM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayWest Ham stunned Arsenal to record a third successive Premier League victory, denting the Gunners' title challenge in the process...
Naogaon-2 independent candidate dies
11:38 AM, 29 Dec 2023 FridayAminul Haque, an independent candidate of Naogaon-2 constituency (Patnitala and Dhamoirhat) in the 12th general elections, has passed away. He breathed his last in a hospital in the capital Dhaka early Friday...
Final results of 17th teachers’ registration exam published
09:43 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayThe final results of both the college and school levels of the 17th teachers’ registration examination have been published. The Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority published the results on Thursday night where a total of 23,985 candidates passed, an NTRCA notice said...
China's Xiaomi unveils first electric car
08:55 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi took the wraps off its first electric vehicle on Thursday and promptly announced it was aiming to become one of the world's top five automakers...
Two dengue patients die; 110 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:33 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayTwo dengue patients died and 110 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
Hajj registration deadline extended by 18 days
07:00 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayThe deadline for Hajj registration under government and private management has been extended by 18 days to January 18...
Rangpur Foundry Limited (RFL) okays 23% dividend
06:08 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayRangpur Foundry Ltd (RFL) has approved 23% dividend for shareholders for the year 2022-2023 at the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on Thursday through a digital platform...
BNP leaders Altaf, Hafiz get 21 months in jail
04:30 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayA court in Dhaka has sentenced BNP Vice-Chairmen Air Vice Marshal (retd) Altaf Hossain Chowdhury and Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and BNM Standing Committee Member Major (retd) Md Hanif to 21-month in jail in a case of police obstruction...
AMCL (PRAN) approves 32% dividend
03:56 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayAgricultural Marketing Company Ltd (AMCL PRAN) has approved 32% dividend for its shareholders for the year 2022-2023 at the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held a digital platform on Thursday...
Journalist torturers won't be spared: PM
03:40 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the culprits involved in the inhuman torture of journalists on October 28 would not be spared. "The country had witnessed a lot of movements and struggles. But, journalists were not targeted at any time...
NY Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works
02:53 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayThe New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Wednesday, accusing them of using millions of the newspaper's articles without permission to help train chatbots to provide information to readers.
BNP extends mass contact programme by 2 days
02:36 PM, 28 Dec 2023 ThursdayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has extended its mass contact and leaflet distribution programme by an additional two days in favour of the boycott and non-cooperation movement during the national election. The party will observe the programme on Friday and Saturday across the country.