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Positive contact reduces belief in conspiracy theories
11:22 AM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayNew UEA research suggests that positive interactions with members of other groups can reduce the amount of baseless conspiracy theories about those organisations.
PM to open, lay foundation of 32 projects in Rangpur Wednesday
10:50 AM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate 27 development schemes and lay foundation stones of five others including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novotheatre in the district on Wednesday.
16 killed in crane accident in India
09:20 AM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdaySixteen workers were crushed to death late last night when a crane collapsed on them at a construction site in Thane's Shahapur in Maharashtra of India, police said. The crane fell on a group of workers who were engaged in the construction of the Samruddhi Expressway, killing them instantly. Three injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are being treated for their injuries.
Netrokona-4 by-polls: AL candidate elected MP unopposed
08:56 AM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayAwami League-backed candidate Sajjadul Hasan has been elected uncontested in the by-election to Netrokona-4 constituency.
Month of mourning begins
08:25 AM, 01 Aug 2023 TuesdayThe month of mourning has begun on Tuesday commemorating the brutal assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members on August 15, 1975. The August 15 carnage is the ugliest chapter of the nation's history as the self-confessed killers not only assassinate the nation's founding father alone, but also killed 16 other members of his family, friends and relatives.
Foreign observers sure about EC’s capacity to hold next poll: Hasan
05:51 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayInformation and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said it seems that foreign observers are sure of Election Commission's capacity in holding a free and fair national election as per the country's constitution.
Probe report in BB reserve heist case on September 20
04:25 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayA Dhaka court has set September 20 for submitting probe report in the case lodged over the Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016.
Don’t be afraid of seeing movement: PM
04:00 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reiterated her firm conviction that no one would be allowed to play ducks and drakes with the fate of the countrymen, saying there is no reason to be worried about movement.
Daredevil known for high-rise stunts dies after falling from 68th floor
03:35 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayA French daredevil known for scaling skyscrapers around the world has died after falling from the 68th floor of a building in Hong Kong.
PM confers “Bangabandhu Public Administration Award”
02:26 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday distributed "Bangabandhu Public Administration Award-2023" to 28 officials of the administration and two government departments.
Nuclear fuel for RNPP arrives in September: ROSATOM DG
02:16 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayNuclear fuel for the Rooppur nuclear power plant (RNPP) will arrive in the country in September, ROSATOM Director General (DG) Alexey Likhachev on Monday said as he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban.
Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says
01:54 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondaySaudi Arabia is preparing to host a summit to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan for peace in his country amid the ongoing Russian invasion, according to a senior official in Kyiv.
4 shot dead inside moving train in India
12:31 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayA Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable shot dead three passengers and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) on board a Mumbai-bound train between the Vapi and Palghar stations in Indian state of Maharashtra early Monday.
BNP to hold rally at Suhrawardy Udyan today
12:06 PM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold a rally at the Suhrawardy Udyan on Monday afternoon protesting the alleged attacks on party leaders and activists during Saturday’s sit-in programmes in different parts of the capital.
6 killed in Palestinian faction clashes in Lebanon
11:20 AM, 31 Jul 2023 MondayAt least six people were killed in two days of clashes in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, where the mainstream faction Fatah fought against rival groups that support Islamists, security sources said.
AL's Mohiuddin Bachchu wins Ctg-10 by-polls
09:51 PM, 30 Jul 2023 SundayAwami League candidate Md Mohiuddin Bachchu has won the by-elections to Chattogram-10 constituency. Returning officer and Chattogram regional election officer Md Hasanuzzaman announced the results on Sunday evening. Mohiuddin Bachchu bagged 52,923 votes and Jatiya Party candidate Md Shamsul Alam got 1,572...
CU senate approves Tk 405.35 crore budgets
09:16 PM, 30 Jul 2023 SundayThe Senate of Chittagong University (CU) has approved a proposed budget involving Tk 405.35 crore for the 2023-24 fiscal...
Former police inspector sued for amassing illegal wealth
08:58 PM, 30 Jul 2023 SundayThe Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former police inspector Md Mizanur Rahman for allegedly amassing around Tk 73,18,242 wealth illegally and concealing asset information...
Eight dengue patients die; 2731 hospitalized in 24 hrs
08:17 PM, 30 Jul 2023 SundayEight dengue patients died and 2,731 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Saturday 8 am to Sunday 8 am). With the latest death, a total of 247 people died of dengue to date this year, a Directorate General of Health Services press release said. Currently, 9,418 people diagnosed with the mosquito-borne disease are taking treatment...
Benzina becomes first to wear hijab at World Cup
07:46 PM, 30 Jul 2023 SundayMorocco defender Nouhaila Benzina has made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup...