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Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 11,500: Gaza-based govt

09:04 AM, 16 Nov 2023 Thursday

The 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 Thursday

India'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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

BNP 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 Wednesday

Babar 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 Wednesday

Twenty 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 Wednesday

Bishwa 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Virat 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 Wednesday

Awami 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 Wednesday

A 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 Wednesday

Canadian 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 Wednesday

Popular 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 Wednesday

India 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 Wednesday

Former 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Bollywood 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 Wednesday

US 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 Wednesday

A 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 Wednesday

Rapid 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.