Bangladesh now a most ideal place for investment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called Bangladesh as the most ideal place for investment in the world, seeking larger foreign and local investment for mutual benefit...

Haji Selim gets bail in graft case

The Appellate Division of Supreme Court has granted bail to Awami League lawmaker Haji Mohammad Selim in a case lodged over amassing illegal wealth...

PM opens operation of Japanese Economic Zone

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday inaugurated the operation of the Japanese Economic Zone in Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) at Araihazar in Narayanganj district on the outskirts of the capital. The prime minister virtually opened the economic zone from her official Ganabhaban residence...

PM stresses collective efforts to ensure access to insulin for poor

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said collective responsibilities of all are required to ensure access to insulin and other life-saving drugs at an affordable price for the poor...

Russia claims Kyiv hit its air bases, fires more missiles

Ukrainian drones struck two air bases deep inside Russian territory, the Kremlin said Monday, shortly before Russian forces unleashed a massive missile barrage in Ukraine that struck homes and buildings and killed civilians...

Neymar scores, Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 at World Cup

It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pelé’s all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals...

Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals...

Arrest warrant issued against Rizvi, Ishraque in separate cases

Two Dhaka courts on Monday issued arrest warrant against BNP senior joint secretary general Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed and former mayoral candidate of Dhaka South City Corporation, Ishraque Hossain in two separate cases...

Dec 1 should be announced as Freedom Fighters Day: Mozammel

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has said Freedom Fighters Day should be observed on December 1 to honor the contributions of freedom fighters...

Don’t be misled by rumour: PM urges countrymen

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the countrymen not to pay heed to any propaganda over foreign reserve and bank liquidity as Bangladesh is economically stable despite many developed countries face global crisis for the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war...

Russian oil cap begins, trying to pressure Putin on Ukraine

Western countries on Monday began imposing a $60-per-barrel price cap and ban on some types of Russian oil, part of new measures aimed at stepping up pressure against Moscow over its war on Ukraine...

Apple and Amazon resume advertising on Twitter, reports say

Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc are planning to resume advertising on Twitter, according to media reports on Saturday...

Govt expands ‘Krishoker App’ coverage area to 272 upazilas

The government has expanded the coverage area of 'Krishoker App' to 272 upazilas as the digital system gradually appeared popular among farmers since it was introduced in 2019 in 16 upazilas for procuring food grains including rice...

England subdue Senegal to book France clash in World Cup quarters

England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham's masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday...

Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into WC quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday...

Moderate earthquake felt in Dhaka, other areas

A moderate earthquake jolted Dhaka and some other districts of the country on Monday morning. The earthquake was felt at 9.02 am. No casualties were reported so far...

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Brazil's Neymar fit to face South Korea, says coach Tite

Brazil forward Neymar is set to play for the five-times champions in their World Cup last-16 match against South Korea on Monday after recovering from an ankle injury, coach Tite said...

Iran prosecutor general signals ‘morality police’ suspended

Iran has suspended its morality police, the Iranian prosecutor general said as protests in the country continue into the third month...

Miracle from Mehidy as Bangladesh go 1-0 up

Mehidy Hasan proved to be the hero of Dhaka after helping Bangladesh to a thrilling one-wicket win over India in the first ODI. With 51 needed for the final pair to get, Mehidy farmed the strike beautifully with Mustafizur at the other end, and ended up with an unbeaten 38 to help Bangladesh go 1-0 up...