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Film producer Rahmat Ullah indicted in extortion case
05:42 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges against film producer Rahmat Ullah in a case lodged for alleged attempt to extort money from actor Shakib Khan and making threat on his life.
Twitter CEO backs widely criticized tweet-reading rate limits
05:01 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayTwitter CEO Linda Yaccarino on Tuesday tweeted a defense of the temporary cap announced July 1 on the number of tweets users can read in a day, and the company said advertising has been stable in the days since the step that drew heavy criticism from users and marketing professionals.
Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms
04:34 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe Netherlands said Tuesday it will ban mobile phones from classrooms in a bid to stop tech disrupting lessons.
PM lauds armed forces for standing by people at home and abroad
04:26 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said members of the armed forces always stand by the people at home and abroad alongside discharging their professional duties.
Deputy Attorney General Kamal Uddin passes away
03:38 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdaySupreme Court lawyer and Deputy Attorney General Kamal Uddin Ahmed has passed away. He breathed his last at his residence in Chattogram early Wednesday.
Short-term flood likely in Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari
03:15 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe low-lying areas of Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari districts are likely to be inundated as the Teesta may cross its danger mark (DM) at Dalia point in Nilphamari in the next 24 due to onrush of water from the upstream.
Is your anxiety making you controlling? Here are the signs
02:57 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayAnxiety is the chronic sense of fear and worries that can show physical signs. Some of the signs of anxiety include excessive sweating, feeling a sense of dread and not being able to relax.
Metro rail operating hours extended by 30 minutes
02:22 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayThe operating hours of Dhaka metro rail are being extended by half an hour to 8:30 pm from July 8 for the convenience of passengers.
Afghanistan win toss, send Bangladesh into bat
01:52 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayAfghanistan won the toss and sent Bangladesh into bat in the first match of three-match ODI series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Severe floods kill 15 in southwest China
12:54 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayTorrential downpours and flooding have killed at least 15 people and four others remain missing in Chongqing, southwest China, state-run news agency Xinhua reported Wednesday, citing local authorities.
World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3
12:25 PM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayMonday, July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: Source
11:56 AM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayReal Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti will take over as head coach of Brazil's national team for the 2024 Copa America, a source at the Brazilian Football Federation told AFP on Tuesday.
Israeli forces start withdrawal from Jenin after 2-day operation
11:34 AM, 05 Jul 2023 WednesdayIsraeli forces have started withdrawing from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, a defence source says. This ends a major two-day operation during which 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier have been killed.
JS passes amended RPO
09:26 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayThe Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Tuesday passed Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2023 expecting the amended law to ensure free, fair and acceptable national elections. Law Minister Anisul Huq moved the Bill in the House with Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.
Momen urges ICC to settle Rohingya persecution case soon
08:48 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayForeign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to settle the Rohingya persecution case soon as "Justice delayed is justice denied".
Tamim to play first ODI despite not being 100 percent fit
07:24 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayBangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal decided to play the three-match ODI series opening game against Afghanistan on Wednesday despite not being 100 percent fit, according to his own admission.
Green chilli price comes down to Tk 200 per KG in Khulna
06:36 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayThe price of green chillies, which were sold at Tk 500 to Tk 700 in Khulna markets during last two days, have decreased to Tk 200 to Tk 280 per kg as imported green chillies started arriving in the country through Benapole and Bhomra land ports from last Sunday.
5 dengue patients die, 678 hospitalised in 24 hrs
06:00 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayFive dengue patients died and 678 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours till 8 am on Tuesday. During the period, a total of 429 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city and 249 were admitted to different hospitals outside it.
President asks PGR to ensure security for VVIPs
05:11 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to ensure maximum security for the very very important persons (VVIPs) without disrupting their public attachment and not isolating them from the people.
Rampal power plant unit-2 test synchronize successfully
04:42 PM, 04 Jul 2023 TuesdayThe second 660 MW Unit of the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) at Rampal of Bagerhat was successfully test synchronized with the National Grid last week, a press release said on Tuesday.