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Govt asks to ensure uninterrupted power during Sehri, Iftar
09:15 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe government has directed the power distribution companies to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehri and Iftar of the upcoming Ramadan. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister M Tofazzel Hossain Miah said this in a review meeting on the measures taken ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan...
India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage
08:24 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe Indian government opposes recognising same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the Supreme Court on Sunday, urging the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples...
Writ seeks reduction in Hajj costs
07:44 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayA writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking its direction to reduce Hajj costs...
Tigers thrash England to clinch maiden T20 series
06:38 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayMehidy Hasan Miraz came up with a stellar allround show as Bangladesh scripted a memorable series victory over mighty England, securing a four-wicket win in the second T20 match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka on Sunday. Bangladesh won the three-match series opener by six wickets...
CU proctor, 15 others step down
06:16 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayChittagong University (CU) Proctor Dr Robiul Hasan Bhuiyan and 15 other officials of the institution have stepped down showing personal reasons...
ECNEC approves Tk 4,323cr RIVER project to reduce risks of flood-prone areas
05:41 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday approved a Taka 4,323.47 crore Resilient Infrastructure for Adaptation and Vulnerability Reduction Project (RIVER) in a bid to reduce flood risks of the sudden flood-prone communities and people living along the river banks...
Oscar nominations 2023: See the full list
05:07 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe Academy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, March 12...
Mbappe secures late victory for PSG at Brest
04:40 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayParis St-Germain left it late to beat relegation-threatened Brest and extend their advantage at the top of Ligue 1...
Haaland penalty earns Man City win at Palace
04:28 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayManchester City maintained the pressure on leaders Arsenal as the Premier League champions reduced the gap at the top to two points with a hard-fought victory over struggling Crystal Palace...
Medical entry test results published, pass rate 35.34%
04:16 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe results of the admission tests for the country's government and private medical colleges for the academic session 2022-23 have been published. The results showed the average pass percentage rate is 35.34 or 49,194 examinees passed the exams...
Tipu seeks global investment in Bangladesh special economic zones
03:40 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday urged the global investors to come up with investment in the country's special economic zones saying that investors are well protected in Bangladesh.
Miraz's career-best bowling skittle England for 117
03:01 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayMehidy Hasan Miraz claimed his career-best 4-12 in T20 format as Bangladesh raised a prospect of wrapping up the three-match series with a game at hands, bundling England out for just 117 in 20 overs in the second match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today...
DBBL cash snatching: Tk 2.53 crore more recovered, 8 held
02:48 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayDhaka Metropolitan DB Police has arrested eight people in connection with snatching of Tk 11.25 crore of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL). They have also recovered Tk 2,53,99,000 in cash from their possession. With this, a total of Tk 6,43,49,000 has been recovered so far.
2 killed as truck, pickup van collide in Gazipur
01:02 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayTwo people were killed and another was injured after a truck collided with a pickup van on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at Salna in Gazipur in the early hours of Sunday.
Turkey earthquake: Istanbul residents fear homes will collapse
12:23 PM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayThe crack in Mesut Muttaliboglu's bedroom wall is so wide, he can fit a car key into it. He turns it sideways, and with a flick of his wrist, a large chunk of plaster flies off the wall and crashes to the ground.
Ukraine, Russia say hundreds of enemy troops killed in battle for Bakhmut
10:57 AM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayUkraine and Russia claimed on Saturday that hundreds of enemy troops were killed over the previous 24 hours in the fight for Bakhmut, with Kyiv fending off unabating attacks and a small river that bisects the town now marking the new front line.
5 migrants die as boat sinks in the Aegean, Turkish coastguard says
10:37 AM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayFive migrants died when a dinghy sank off the coast of southwest Turkey on Saturday, the coastguard said, adding that it had rescued 11 people, while Greece said five more migrants from the same wreck were found on a nearby island.
Students-traders clash: RU suspends classes, exams for 2 days
09:17 AM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayRajshahi University (RU) authority has suspended all classes and examinations for Sunday and Monday after a clash ensued between the students and local traders at Binodpur Bazar area adjacent to the university campus. The classes and examinations will resume from Tuesday.
PM to brief media on Monday
08:11 AM, 12 Mar 2023 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference on Monday to brief the media about her recent official visits to Qatar. "The press conference will be held at the Prime Minister's official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka at 4:30pm on Monday," PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim told BSS.
Tigers vow to wrap up T20 series against England
09:59 PM, 11 Mar 2023 SaturdayBangladesh are determined to wrap up the three-match T20 International series against England with a match to go when they take on the World Champions in this format in the second game at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday...