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EU launches probe into Elon Musk’s X over Israel-Hamas war content
04:59 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayThe European Union has launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X social media platform over the spread of disinformation and violent content about the Israel-Hamas conflict...
Israel using white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon, endangering civilians: HRW
04:04 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayIsrael has used white phosphorus in its continuing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, putting civilians at serious risk, Human Rights Watch has said, following an analysis of video of the conflict...
Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country
03:17 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayLight to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over the eight divisions across the country, said a met office forecast for the next twenty-four hours...
New Zealand win toss, send Bangladesh to bat
02:52 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayNew Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bat first in the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Chennai, India on Friday. The match starts at 2:30 pm (Bangladesh Time). Mahmudullah is back in the Bangladesh XI, replacing Mahedi Hasan...
Bello stunner helps Venezuela hold Brazil, Argentina beat Paraguay
02:28 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayA stunning overhead kick by Eduard Bello helped Venezuela hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Argentina moved top of the CONMEBOL standings after beating Paraguay 1-0 to maintain their 100% record...
More than 423,000 people displaced in Gaza: UN
12:11 PM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayMore than 423,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said, following heavy Israeli bombardments in retaliation for Hamas's attacks. As of late Thursday, the number of displaced in Gaza rose by 84,444 people to reach 423,378...
South Africa trounce woeful Australia at World Cup
11:33 AM, 13 Oct 2023 FridayAustralia suffered their heaviest World Cup defeat as they were trounced by South Africa in Lucknow. They were set 312 to win but a miserable batting display saw them bowled out for 177 in 40.5 overs to lose by 134 runs...
Bangladesh face off New Zealand to hit back in to winning way in WC
09:56 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayWith an aim to bounce back into the winning way, Bangladesh will take on an inform New Zealand in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup tomorrow (Friday) at M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai...
Gaza death toll rises to 1,417
09:37 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayThe number of Palestinians killed in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza keeps increasing...
PM for developing 'Brand Bangladesh' for leather goods
08:41 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the businessmen in leather footwear and leather goods industries to put concentration on developing 'Brand Bangladesh', revealing that the 'Leather Development Authority' would be formed for the sector. "Let our products be marketed under our own name...
Hina Khan reacts to Israel-Palestine war: Extremely sad we lost innocent lives
08:06 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayIndian actress Hina Khan was recently caught in the eye of the storm after she faced backlash for her opinion on the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine...
MDB signs participatory agreement with BB
07:43 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayMidland Bank Limited signed a Participation Agreement with the Financial Sector Support and Strategic Planning Department (FSSSPD) of the Bangladesh Bank for availing refinance facility in US Dollars...
De Kock, Markram propel South Africa to 311/7 vs Australia
06:54 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayFiery century from Quinton de Kock helped South Africa reach 311/7 in 50 overs against Australia in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday...
13 dengue patients die; 2327 hospitalized in 24 hrs
06:45 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayThirteen dengue patients died and 2,327 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours. With the latest death, a total of 1,135 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said on Thursday. Currently, 8,617 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
No electricity, water, fuel for Gaza until Israeli prisoners return home: Energy minister
06:20 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayIsraeli Energy Minister Israel Katz on Thursday said electricity, water and fuel will not be provided to Gaza until the Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip return to their homes...
Ex-Cumilla CJM gets bail after conviction for contempt of court
05:00 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayThe High Court on Thursday granted 30-day conditional bail to former Cumilla Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Sohel Rana a few hours after sentencing him to 30 days of imprisonment on the charges of contempt of court. As the ex-CJM sought bail within three hours of the punishment order...
Eight get life in Lakshmipur AL leader murder
04:20 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayA court in Lakshmipur has sentenced eight people to life-term imprisonment for the murder of a local Awami League leader in the district...
Barca target Arsenal's Jorginho - Thursday's gossip
03:44 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayBarcelona are weighing up a move for 31-year-old Arsenal and Italy midfielder Jorginho. (Mirror)...
X removes hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts since attack: CEO
02:37 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdayThe X social media platform has removed hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts and taken action to remove or label tens of thousands of pieces of content since the Islamist group's attack on Israel, its chief executive Linda officer Yaccarino said on Thursday.
Why do people give up right before the finish line?
01:53 PM, 12 Oct 2023 ThursdaySometimes dreams are ultimately set aside, believed to be illusions. They remain elusive. The stories of unfinished books, rejected manuscripts, businesses that couldn’t take off, and PhDs that could never be written are in abundance.