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Rain accompanied by gusty wind likely
12:50 PM, 20 May 2023 SaturdayRain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over the country, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours commencing 9am on Saturday.
Over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2022: CDC
12:29 PM, 20 May 2023 SaturdayMore than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2022, edging out 2021 to become the most deadly year on record, according to a new CDC report.
Singer Noble arrested in fraud case
11:33 AM, 20 May 2023 SaturdaySinger Mainul Ahsan Noble has been arrested in a fraud case filed with Motijheel Police Station in Dhaka. A top officer of Dhaka Metropolitan DB Police, seeking anonymity, confirmed the matter to Jago News on Saturday.
65-day ban on fishing in the Bay begins
10:19 AM, 20 May 2023 SaturdayA 65-day ban on all forms of fishing, including Hilsa, in the Bay of Bengal began at 12am on Saturday to ensure smooth breeding of fish. The ban will remain in effect until July 23.
Obama among 500 Americans banned from going to Russia
09:18 AM, 20 May 2023 SaturdayIn response to a new round of U.S. sanctions, Russia announced Friday that it was banning 500 Americans from entering the country, including former President Barack Obama and comedian Stephen Colbert.
Iran executes 3 men over recent protests, draws protests
08:45 AM, 20 May 2023 SaturdayIran on Friday executed three men it said were implicated in the deaths of three members of its security forces during last year’s anti-government demonstrations, drawing protests at home and abroad.
G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort
05:52 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayLeaders of the world richest democracies agreed on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia and pledged financial support for Ukraine as its president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, prepared to join them in the Japanese city of Hiroshima...
More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up
05:12 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayMore than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human consumption, a study published on Thursday found...
Excessive use of smartphone can lead to headache; expert tips for relief
04:42 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayWith phone addiction taking over our life, most of find ourselves scrolling, checking emails, making social media updates or watching videos all day long...
OpenAI launches a free ChatGPT app for iOS
04:12 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayOpenAI is making it even easier for many to access ChatGPT...
Madaripur Jamaat Ameer arrested
03:36 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayPolice have arrested Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Madaripur district unit Ameer in a case...
PM urges Islamic scholars to stand boldly against militancy & terrorism
03:03 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called upon the Hajj pilgrims and Alem-Ulema (Islamic scholars) to move forward to contribute to building a modern and knowledge-based developed nation...
Kohli equals IPL century record as RCB beat Sunrisers
02:49 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayVirat Kohli hit a spellbinding century off just 62 balls to keep alive Royal Challengers Bangalore's hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League's knockout stages...
Official death toll in Myanmar cyclone rises to 54
02:27 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayAt least 54 people were killed and more than 185,000 buildings damaged by Cyclone Mocha which swept into the country’s northwest last weekend, according to state television MRTV...
PM opens Hajj Programme-2023
01:00 PM, 19 May 2023 FridayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated the Hajj Programme-2023 (1444 Hijri) at the Hajji Camp in Dhaka's Ashkona area. Opening the Hajj Programme, the Premier sought doa from the Hajj pilgrims for the people of Bangladesh so that none could play ducks and drakes with the fate of the people of the country...
Mourinho's Roma into Europa League final
11:58 AM, 19 May 2023 FridayJose Mourinho's Roma reached the Europa League final by holding Bayer Leverkusen to a goalless draw in the second leg of their semi-final tie...
7.7 quake off New Caledonia triggers tsunami warning in South Pacific
11:31 AM, 19 May 2023 FridayPeople across the South Pacific were told to avoid coastal areas due to the risk of tsunami waves following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday southeast of the Loyalty Islands...
India considers policy change after cough syrup deaths
09:46 PM, 18 May 2023 ThursdayIndia is considering a change to its pharmaceutical industry policy after cough syrups made in the country were linked to the deaths of children overseas, according to a document from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which noted that "important things" about the industry had been "overlooked"...
Seven Bangladeshis named in Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list
09:07 PM, 18 May 2023 ThursdaySeven Bangladeshis under the age of 30 have taken place in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2023 list for their contributions in three areas- consumer technology; media, marketing and advertising; and social impact...
Imran Khan says he won't join Pakistan corruption probe
08:42 PM, 18 May 2023 ThursdayPakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing corruption charges, said on Thursday he would not join an investigation by the powerful anti-graft agency while he was out on bail...