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165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN
12:02 PM, 14 Jul 2023 FridayThe Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said Thursday, calling for a pause in debt repayments for developing countries...
Two children drown in Sirajganj
11:21 AM, 14 Jul 2023 FridayTwo children drowned in a waterbody in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj on Thursday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Abu Siam, 7, son of Abu Shamim, and Abu Huraira, 8, son of Abul Hashem, residents of Alokdia village in the village...
Bus runs over student, street child in Dhaka
09:39 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayA student and a street child were run over by a bus of 'Victor Paribahan' in Rampura area of Dhaka on Thursday afternoon...
US sees Bangladesh's strong commitment to hold free, fair, peaceful polls
09:05 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayUS Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya on Thursday said she has witnessed Dhaka's strong commitment to hold free, fair and peaceful elections...
Five dengue patients die; 1239 hospitalized in 24 hrs
07:52 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayFive dengue patients died and 1239 were hospitalized in the last 24 hours (from Wednesday 8 am to Thursday 8 am)...
Henderson considers Saudi move - Thursday's gossip
07:34 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayLiverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 33, is considering joining Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, although they have not yet made a bid. (Telegraph - subscription)...
Teesta crosses danger mark as major rivers rising in B'putra basin
06:23 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayThe Teesta crossed the danger mark at Dalia point in Nilphamari on Thursday as major rivers are in a rising trend amid the possibility of heavy monsoon rains and the onrush of water from upstream in the Brahmaputra basin during the next 48 hours...
US delegation wants free, fair and violence-free polls: Kamal
05:32 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayHome Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said the visiting US delegation wants to see the country's next general elections free, fair and violence-free...
Google launches ChatGPT rival Bard in EU, Brazil
05:06 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayGoogle launched its AI chatbot Bard in the European Union, Brazil and a dozen other countries on Thursday and unveiled new features as it expands access to its answer to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT...
Six get life for murder in Joypurhat
04:07 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayA court in Joypurhat has sentenced six people, including two brothers, to life-term imprisonment for the murder of a man...
PM stresses master plan for better sewage management up to union levels
03:38 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned to devise a master plan to reach pure drinking water and set up a better sewage management system up to union levels across the country...
Bangladesh seek redemption in T20 series against Afghanistan
02:27 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayBangladesh are keen to keep improving in the shortest format of cricket when they take on Afghanistan in the two-match T20 International series opener at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
PM reiterates commitment to hold free, fair, neutral election
01:51 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated her commitment to hold free, fair and neutral election in the country. "We always fought for the free, fair and neutral election in the country, and we've already hold free, fair and neutral election," she said.
PM opens South Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant
12:16 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the South Asia's largest single sewage treatment plant (STP) in the city's Khilgaon area. The premier formally launched operation of the Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, first of its kind in the country, at a function at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Naomi Osaka gives birth to daughter, WTA announces
12:04 PM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayFormer world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has given birth to a daughter, the WTA announced.
IMF approves much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan
11:42 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayThe International Monetary Fund approved a $3 billion bailout program for Pakistan on Wednesday to help the cash-starved nation address its short-term, acute balance of payments crisis and avert a potential default, reports Voice of America.
US Under Secretary Uzra meets PM Hasina
11:05 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayUS Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence in Dhaka on Thursday morning. During the meeting, various issues including upcoming national elections, human rights, refugee situation were discussed between the two sides.
Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel
10:33 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayA senior Russian general has been killed in a missile strike in Ukraine, Russian sources have said. Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov is said to have died in a strike on a hotel housing Russian military commanders in Berdyansk, on Ukraine's occupied southern coast.
Emily Blunt reveals she is taking a break from acting
10:11 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayEmily Blunt has revealed she is taking a break from acting this year to spend more time with her family.
India restricts imports of plain gold jewellery
09:16 AM, 13 Jul 2023 ThursdayIndia on Wednesday restricted imports on plain gold jewellery, as the world's second-largest consumer of the precious metal tries to plug loopholes in its trade policy.