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Hurricane Idalia, downgraded to tropical storm, kills 3 in US
09:18 AM, 31 Aug 2023 ThursdayAt least three people have been killed as Hurricane Idalia slammed into the Florida coastline on Wednesday morning, sowing a path of destruction as it tore northward into Georgia and South Carolina.
Momen to hold talk with Lavrov in Dhaka on Sept 7
08:43 AM, 31 Aug 2023 ThursdayForeign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen would hold a bilateral talk with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Dhaka on September 7.
Macron likely to visit Dhaka after attending G20 summit
08:26 AM, 31 Aug 2023 ThursdayFrench President Emmanuel Macron is likely to visit Bangladesh after attending the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi in September, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Wednesday.
Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs
10:11 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayPakistan defeated Nepal by a whopping 238 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts played a complete match and dominated the visitors in all aspects of the game...
Some countries want sycophant govt in Bangladesh: PM
10:01 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said some big countries want a sycophant government in Bangladesh because of its geographic location. "Due to geographical position, some (big) countries want to establish such a government in Bangladesh...
Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN
09:56 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayA new UN report estimates that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to run online scams...
Certificates of 7 money changers suspended
09:31 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayBangladesh Bank has suspended certificates of seven money changers in Dhaka for buying and selling dollars at a higher price than that fixed by the central bank...
Four including wife get death in expatriate murder
08:51 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayA court in Cumilla has sentenced four people, including a woman, to death for the murder of her expatriate husband in Chandina upazila...
Pakistan hand 343-run target to Nepal as Babar, Iftikhar hit tons
08:15 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayPakistan set a massive target of 343 runs in 50 overs against Nepal on Wednesday in the opening match of Asia Cup 2023 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The Green Shirts won the toss and decided to bat against Nepal in the first match of the series...
Babar Azam hits ton to break Hashim Amla's record
07:41 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayPakistan star batter Babar Azam hit a century in the ongoing opening match of Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal, breaking South Africa Hashim Amla's record...
Seven dengue patients die; 2367 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:13 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdaySeven dengue patients died and 2,367 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 576 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Wednesday. Currently, 8,446 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Niko graft case proceedings against Khaleda to continue
05:55 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayThe High Court on Wednesday scrapped a plea filed by BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia challenging the lower court order that indicted her in Niko graft case, meaning the case proceedings against the former prime minister will continue. An HC division bench comprising Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Aminul Islam passed the order...
BNP leader GK Gaus placed on 2-day remand
05:26 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka has placed BNP Cooperative Affairs Secretary Golam Kibria Gaus on a two-day remand who was arrested on an allegation of plotting to kill former Finance Minister late Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mamunur Rashid passed the order on Wednesday...
Taylor Swift becomes first female artist to hit 100 million monthly Spotify listeners
04:27 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayIt’s not a cruel summer after all, as Taylor Swift has become the first female artist in Spotify history to reach 100 million monthly listeners...
Pakistan bat against Nepal in Asia Cup opener
04:04 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayPakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and opted to bat in the opening match of the Asia Cup against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. The six-nation Asia Cup is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, after India refused to tour Pakistan for political reasons...
UK provides up to £54.5 million for girls education in Bangladesh
03:39 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayBritish High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday said they are investing up to £54.5 million in the country over eight years to improve education outcomes for children, with a particular focus on girls...
What does it mean when you dream about money?
02:41 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayDreams, the creation of the sleeping mind, remain a mystery in human experience. While often forgotten upon waking, they hold significance and influence.
Bangladesh seek winning start in Asia Cup opener
01:48 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayBangladesh are determined to come all guns blazing for a winning start in the Asia Cup when they take on Sri Lanka, one of the hosts of the hybrid model tournament, on Thursday at Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Mild heat wave over Khulna division, 4 other places may continue
01:15 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayMild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Faridpur, Pabna, Sirajganj and Sayedpur and it may continue.
Brahmaputra water overflows in Gaibandha, flooding river basin areas
12:45 PM, 30 Aug 2023 WednesdayThe water level of the Brahmaputra, one of the mighty rivers in the country, crossed its danger mark in Gaibandha on Wednesday morning inundating the river basin areas.