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Polls to be held as per existing rules, Momen tells US Congressmen
08:25 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayForeign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday told visiting US congressmen Ed Case and Richard McCormick that Bangladesh's upcoming general election would be held as per the existing rules. The foreign minister told reporters after a meeting held at the State Guest House Padma in the capital.
11 dengue patients die, 2905 hospitalised in 24hrs
07:25 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayEleven dengue patients died and 2,905 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday. "During the period, 1042 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 1,863 were admitted to different hospitals outside Dhaka," a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
Eggs to be imported if necessary to control price hike: Tipu
06:18 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday said the government would import eggs if the price of the low-cost source of protein keeps an upward trend. Tipu said the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock is responsible for determining the price of eggs in the market.
BNP does politics capitalising on communalism: Quader
05:58 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayAwami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said BNP has been doing politics capitalising on communalism as the party believes in the politics of Pakistani ideology and extremism.
HC orders to send notice to Tarique Rahman’s corrected address
05:40 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayThe High Court (HC) on Sunday ordered sending the notice of a rule that banned publication of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's speech in all media to his amended address.
RUET gets new VC after 1-yr vacancy
04:23 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayProfessor Jahangir Alam was given appointment as Vice-chancellor (VC) of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) after over one-year vacancy in the vital post.
How elderly citizens in India are finding love
04:04 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayMadhav Damle runs a home for senior citizens in Wai, a town in India's western state of Maharashtra. Years ago, his job made him face an uncomfortable truth - many of the residents were experiencing loneliness and stress, and had poor relations with their families and friends.
Teesta may cross danger mark in next 24 hours
03:30 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayThe Teesta may cross its danger mark (DM) in the next 24 hours at Dalia point in Nilphamari and Kawnia point in Rangpur following continuous sharp rise in water levels amid monsoon rains and onrushing water from upstream.
PM seeks Islamic scholars' support to eliminate militancy
02:54 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged all particularly the Alem-ulamas (Islamic scholars) to help the government stamp out militancy and terrorism from the country. "We want Islamic scholars' cooperation to prevent superstition, militancy and terrorism...
Gadar 2 box office day 2: Sunny Deol's film earns ₹43cr
02:37 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayGadar 2, starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, has taken the box office by storm. As per Sacnilk.com, the action-packed film earned ₹43 crore at the domestic box office on the second day of its release...
Rain may continue for 3 more days: met office
02:19 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayBangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday predicted continuation of ongoing rain activity for three more days. "There is a chance of reducing rainfall after 72 hours commencing 9 am today," meteorologist Sahanaz Sultana told BSS...
Palestinian officials welcome first Saudi Arabia ambassador
01:07 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayPalestinian officials welcomed their first Saudi Arabian ambassador, even as the kingdom mulls over establishing formal diplomatic relations with Israel...
Six sustain burn injuries in Ashulia fire
12:34 PM, 13 Aug 2023 SundaySix people suffered burn injuries in a fire that originated from a gas cylinder in Ashulia of Savar on the outskirts of capital Dhaka on Saturday night. The deceased were identified as Md Sadikul, 28, Md Hashem Ali, 40, Sabina Begum, 40, Md Nazrul Islam, 45, Md Mohshin, 27, and Kamala Begum, 50...
Daily Mail in talks with investors over potential bid for Telegraph
11:28 AM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayThe Daily Mail and General Trust has registered its interest with British bank Lloyds for a potential bid for The Telegraph, a spokesperson told Reuters on Saturday...
Six injured in N'ganj explosion
10:36 AM, 13 Aug 2023 SundaySix people were injured in an explosion in a house in Fatulla of Narayanganj on Saturday night...
Ronaldo wins first title at Al-Nassr
09:29 AM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayCristiano Ronaldo guided 10-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win over fellow Saudi side Al-Hilal on Saturday...
Maui wildfires deadliest in a century after death toll hits 89
09:08 AM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayThe death toll from the Maui wildfires is now at 89, officials said on Saturday, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. The scale of the damage came into sharper focus on Saturday, as search teams with cadaver dogs sifted through the ruins of Lahaina, four days after a fast-moving blaze leveled the historic resort town...
Bellingham scores on competitive debut as Real win
08:29 AM, 13 Aug 2023 SundayEngland midfielder Jude Bellingham scored on his competitive Real Madrid debut as they began their La Liga season with victory at Athletic Bilbao...
BNP’s claim having international support untrue: PM
10:01 PM, 12 Aug 2023 SaturdayPrime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said there is no international support in favour of BNP as the party has already been branded as a forum of looters. She said this in her introductory speech at the Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC) meeting...
Medical question paper leak: 12 including 7 doctors held
09:37 PM, 12 Aug 2023 SaturdayPolice have arrested 12 people, including seven doctors, in connection with a question paper leak in the admission tests for the country's government and private medical colleges...