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US ambassador holds meeting with Obaidul Quader
12:32 PM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayUS Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas is holding a meeting with Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader at the party’s central office in the capital’s Bangabandhu Avenue on Thursday. The meeting started at 11:15am.
Taylor Swift gives Eras Tour truck drivers $100,000 bonuses
11:48 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayTaylor Swift is going out in “Style.” On the eve of wrapping up the US leg of her wildly successful Eras Tour, Swift on Monday thanked a slew of crew members who have done serious heavy lifting on the road with her - among them, the tour’s truck drivers - with a hefty bonus.
MIND diet linked with better focus in school-aged children
11:14 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayA recent study suggested that a diet created to assist prevent cognitive decline in adults may also help increase attention in preadolescents. Future nutritional programmes aiming at enhancing children's cognition may benefit from the findings.
Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando
10:26 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayLionel Messi made it five goals in three appearances for Inter Miami as he scored twice in a 3-1 win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round-of-32 on Wednesday.
Brazil police raids leave 45 people dead
09:03 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayPolice raids targeting drug gangs in three Brazilian states have left at least 45 people dead. In the latest operation in Rio de Janeiro, police said they returned fire in a shoot-out in the Complexo da Penha area, killing at least 10.
DU undergraduate programme classes begin on Aug 16
08:33 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayDhaka University's 1st year undergraduate programme classes will begin on August 16, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
Justin and Sophie Trudeau separate after 18 years of marriage
08:21 AM, 03 Aug 2023 ThursdayCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie said on Wednesday they were separating in an unexpected announcement that appeared to mark the end of the couple's 18-year high-profile marriage.
PM seeks vote for 'Boat' in Rangpur rally to continue development
05:43 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday sought vote for her party's electoral symbol 'Boat' in the next general election to give them another chance to serve the people...
Govt raises 12 kg LPG price by Tk 141
05:02 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayBangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has increased the prices of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 141 to Tk 1,140 per 12 kg cylinder...
Tarique gets 9, Zubaida 3 years jail in graft case
04:13 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayA court in Dhaka has sentenced BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman to nine, and three years in jail respectively in a graft case. Judge Md Asaduzzaman of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court handed down the verdict on Wednesday...
32 including 26 BUET students held in Tanguar Haor get bail
03:46 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayA court in Sunamganj has granted bail to 32 students, including 26 ones of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, who were arrested while touring Tanguar Haor in the district...
Light to moderate rain likely over country
03:19 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayLight to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in most places over the country...
PM arrives in Rangpur on daylong visit
02:35 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Rangpur on Wednesday afternoon on a daylong visit to attend a number of programs, including a grand rally. On her arrival at Rangpur cantonment helipad by a helicopter at 01:13 PM, the premier was escorted to the Circuit House where she is scheduled to hold a meeting...
Road accident kills 3 in Rajshahi
01:53 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayThree people were killed and at least five others injured in a road accident in Rajshahi on Wednesday morning. The deceased were identified as Zahangir Alam, 28, a resident of Mohanpur village and Abul Hossain, 75, of Sakoa village in Mohanpur upazila and Azibar Rahman, 40, of Ziapara village in Bagmara upazila...
India finds 'violations' at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths
12:44 PM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayIndia has found violations related to manufacturing and laboratory practices at drugmaker Riemann Labs, whose cough syrup was linked to the deaths of children in Cameroon, a government health official told Reuters on Wednesday...
Mane leaves Bayern to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
11:56 AM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayFormer Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has left Bayern Munich to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr...
Trump charged with bid to overturn 2020 election
11:27 AM, 02 Aug 2023 WednesdayFormer US President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens...
US blacklists two Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour accusations
09:43 PM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayThe United States has sanctioned two Chinese firms over their labour practices, accusing the companies of targeting members of persecuted groups in China, including the Uighur Muslim minority...
Expatriates send $197.30cr remittance in July
09:21 PM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayThe expatriate Bangladeshis sent remittances of around $197.30 crore (equivalent to about Tk 21,407 crore) in July, the first month of the current fiscal year 2023-24. The amount is about $22.60 crore less than that of June when the country saw $219.90 crore in remittance, Bangladesh Bank said in its updated report on Tuesday...
Saudi window closing after Europe not helpful - Klopp
08:30 PM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is "not helpful" that the transfer window is open nearly three weeks longer in Saudi Arabia than in Europe...