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15 killed in Indonesia landslide, dozens missing
09:12 AM, 07 Mar 2023 TuesdayAt least 15 people have been killed, with dozens missing after torrential rains and landslides hit Indonesia’s Natuna region on the edge of the South China Sea. Pictures and video from the national disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) showed landslides cascading through forested areas and dumping mud and debris on houses.
Nation observes historic March 7
08:50 AM, 07 Mar 2023 TuesdayThe nation observed the historic March 7 on Tuesday commemorating the landmark speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was touted as an indirect declaration of the country's independence in 1971...
Holy Shab-e-Barat tonight
08:35 AM, 07 Mar 2023 TuesdayThe holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country on Tuesday night with due religious fervour and devotion. Muslims consider Shab-e-Barat as one of the three most sacred nights and believe that on this night Almighty Allah decides the fate of all human beings fixing their 'rizq' (livelihood) for the next year.
Shakib stars as Bangladesh avoid ODI series sweep
08:18 AM, 07 Mar 2023 TuesdayShakib Al Hasan produced a stunning allround performance as Bangladesh secured a 50-run victory over England in the third and final match to avoid an ODI series sweep at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday.
Charge sheet submitted against ex-DUCSU VP Nur in DSA case
05:51 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayDB Cyber and Special Crime Division has pressed a charge sheet against former Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), Nurul Haque Nur in a case filed under the Digital Security Act, 2018.
Bangladesh reports zero Covid-19 death, 6 positive cases
05:44 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayBangladesh on Monday recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 6 coronavirus positive cases.
PM seeks dev partners’ 5 key supports for LDCs
05:32 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought five key supports from development partners to make smart, innovative and knowledge-based society in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to promote a peaceful, just and inclusive global society.
Amitabh Bachchan injured while filming action scene
05:01 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayAmitabh Bachchan, one of India’s most famous actors, has said he was injured on set, resulting in “painful” movement and breathing.
Shakib Al Hasan’s 75 helps Bangladesh post 246 all out
04:04 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayShakib Al Hasan's late onslaught picked up Bangladesh as they ended up on 246 in 48.5 overs, in the third ODI in Chattogram. Shakib slammed 75, pulling out the home side from a couple of trouble spots before falling in the penultimate over.
PM seeks Bangladesh-Qatar business forum for economic partnership
03:37 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called for forming a joint trade and investment committee by Bangladesh-Qatar governments.
Suspected suicide attack kills 9 police officers in Pakistan
02:52 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayAt least nine police officers were killed and 11 others injured in a suspected suicide blast in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Monday, authorities said, the latest in a string of recent attacks against security personnel in the South Asian nation.
Turkey earthquake: Survivors living in fear on streets
01:42 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondaySongul Yucesoy carefully washes her dishes, soaping the plates and cutlery before rinsing off the bubbles and laying them out to dry. An unremarkable scene, except she's outdoors, sitting in the shadow of her ruined house.
Afghan universities reopen, but women still barred
01:18 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayMale students trickled back to their classes Monday after Afghan universities reopened following a winter break, but women remain barred by Taliban authorities.
Qatar to stand beside Bangladesh to meet growing energy demand
12:49 PM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayQatar would stand beside Bangladesh to meet its increasing demand of energy as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday had a meeting with the Emir of the country Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries in Doha in the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).
Bangladesh opt to bat against England in 3rd ODI
11:53 AM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayBangladesh won the toss and chose to bat against visiting England in the final game of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday.
3 students killed as bus runs over motorcycle in Sirajganj
11:36 AM, 06 Mar 2023 MondayThree college students were killed when a bus ran over a motorcycle in Sirajganj early Monday. The accident took place on Hatikumrul-Bonpara highway at Mannan Nagar area in Tarash upazila around 6:30am.
China sets modest economic targets in bid to bounce back from Covid
10:01 PM, 05 Mar 2023 SundayChina has set a target of 5% GDP growth in 2023, its outgoing premier has said in a speech to the ruling party’s rubber-stamp parliament – a goal that is at the lower end of analysts’ expectations and follows a 2022 figure that came in far below target...
31500 students under Dhaka Board seek HSC results review
09:23 PM, 05 Mar 2023 SundaySome 31,574 students under the Dhaka Education Board have submitted applications seeking reevaluation of their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam results...
Pakistan police attempt to arrest ex-PM Imran Khan
08:11 PM, 05 Mar 2023 SundayOfficers have arrived at the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a bid to arrest him in a case related to the purchase and sale of gifts...
Zero Covid death, 9 cases recorded in 24 hrs
06:41 PM, 05 Mar 2023 SundayThe Bangladesh government reported zero COVID-19 death and nine cases in the last 24 hours...