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Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 11,500: Gaza-based govt
09:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayThe government media office in Gaza on Wednesday announced that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 11,500, including 4,710 children and 3,160 women.
Kohli’s record ton, Shami’s magnificent seven power India to final
08:17 AM, 16 Nov 2023 ThursdayIndia's Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match on Wednesday to march into the World Cup final.
South Africa says time to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
10:04 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe world has seen enough of the tragedy in Gaza and it is time for countries to use their influence over Israel to put a stop to “this real crime against humanity”, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has said...
BNP rejects schedule of national election
09:50 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBNP has turned down the schedule of the next general elections announced on Wednesday and demanded the polls under a caretaker government...
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain from all formats
08:53 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBabar Azam Wednesday announced stepping down as the skipper of the national side from all formats, ending his years-long stint in the leading position, following a humiliating World Cup campaign...
24 dengue patients die; 1623 hospitalized in 24 hrs
08:22 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayTwenty four dengue patients died and 1,623 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours...
Bishwa Ijtema to begin on Feb 2
07:44 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj, will be held in two phases in February 2024...
Next national elections on Jan 7
07:11 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe voting of the next general elections will be held on January 7. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced the schedule of the 12th parliamentary elections at Nirbachan Bhaban at Agargaon in capital Dhaka on Wednesday evening. As per the schedule, November 30 is the last date for nomination submission...
Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer tons power India to 397/4
07:01 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayVirat Kohli scored his record-breaking 50th ODI hundred and Shreyas Iyer scored his second successive one - off just 67 balls - to take India a giant leap towards burying New Zealand under a mountain of runs and reaching the final of the World Cup...
There is no scope of dialogue now: Quader
06:46 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayAwami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said now there is no scope for holding dialogue over the forthcoming parliamentary elections. "(US Ambassador in Dhaka) Peter Haas met me with a letter from US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Donald Lu...
Helena Jahangir gets bail in fraud case
05:06 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka on Wednesday granted bail to businesswoman Helena Jahangir who was sentenced to two years in jail for forgery...
Trudeau tells Israel to end ‘killing of babies’
04:26 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for Israel to stop “killing babies,” earning a furious response from Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu...
Fry Bucket opens its fourth outlet in Dhaka
03:43 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayPopular fast food chain brand ‘Fry Bucket’ has launched another outlet at Moghbazar in capital Dhaka recently (November 4). Animesh Saha, executive director of Fry Bucket, inaugurated the outlet at Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani there...
India win toss, opt to bat first against New Zealand
02:16 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayIndia won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in the first semifinal match of ICC Cricket World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Why Pakistani ex-cricketer Abdul Razzaq apologized to Aishwarya
02:01 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayFormer Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has publicly apologized to Aishwarya Rai for mentioning her name during a TV show. In a video clip, Abdul Razzaq said: "I had a slip of tongue and mistakenly took Aishwarya Rai's name. I apologise to her personally. I did not intend to hurt anyone's sentiment. I did not intend to take her name as example."
Europe’s problems are far bigger than a shallow recession
01:24 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayThe euro zone appears to be in the middle of another recession but worries about whether definitive growth figures due early next year will have a plus or minus sign in front are missing the bigger picture.
Kareena reveals why she lasted this long in Bollywood
01:01 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayBollywood actor Kareena Kapoor has revealed why she 'lasted this long' in the Hindi film industry. In an interview with The Dirty Magazine, Kareena said that unlike other actors she can't “keep saying something or the other”.
Haas concerned over violent speech against embassy officials
12:35 PM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayUS ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has expressed concern over violent speech against his embassy officials. Peter Haas expressed his concern at a meeting with Road Transport and Bridges Minister and also Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader at Secretariat at 11am on Wednesday.
181 BGB platoons deployed across the country
11:39 AM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayA total of 181 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country on the first day of the 48-hour countrywide blockade called by the BNP and other opposition parties.
Barishal JCD President Rezaul Karim arrested
10:59 AM, 15 Nov 2023 WednesdayRapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two people including Barishal city unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Rezaul Karim on charge of planning an arson attack on launch after the announcement of national election schedule.