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Superb Mehidy rises to No.2 in ICC ODI rankings
06:29 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayBangladesh off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz achieved his highest position in ICC ODI players rankings by grabbing second spot...
Govt reports 17 more Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs
04:58 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdaySome 17 more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 12,458. During the period, 1,495 more people were diagnosed with the virus, raising the total infection to 7,93,693, the health directorate said in a press release on Wednesday...
China's Shenzhen to tighten residency rules to curb population boom
04:38 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayChina's tech hub of Shenzhen aims to make it harder for people from out-of-town to settle in a rare tightening of residency rules, as its population balloons and resources and services come under pressure...
Legal action if any Bangladeshi tries to visit Israel: Momen
04:16 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayForeign minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said no Bangladeshi can visit Israel as Bangladesh does not recognize it...
KRK promises to delete Radhe review video following defamation suit
03:54 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayBollywood superstar Salman Khan has filed a defamation complaint in a Mumbai court against actor Kamaal R Khan over the latter’s review of the just-released Hindi film Radhe...
Coronavirus: Maldives imposes strict curbs
03:26 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayThe Maldives will restrict movement from Wednesday to curb a surge in coronavirus infections that is putting pressure on the island's healthcare facilities, officials said...
Cyclone Yaas kills 2 in India’s Odisha as rains lash east coast
02:23 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayHeavy rains and howling winds are lashing eastern India as the COVID-stricken country’s second cyclone in as many weeks makes landfall, killing at least two people in Odisha state and forcing more than 1.2 million people to seek shelter...
WhatsApp sues India govt, says new media rules mean end to privacy
01:54 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayWhatsApp has filed a legal complaint in Delhi against the Indian government seeking to block regulations coming into force on Wednesday that experts say would compel the California-based Facebook unit to break privacy protections...
COVID strain first detected in India found in 53 territories: WHO
01:12 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayThe coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories, a World Health Organization (WHO) report shows...
Edu instts to remain closed till June 12
12:43 PM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayThe government has extended the closure of educational institutions till June 12 to contain current spread of Coronavirus. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said this at a virtual press conference on Wednesday. On 16 March last year, the government closed all educational institutes to prevent the spread of coronavirus...
Maritime ports advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal 3
11:15 AM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayThe very severe cyclonic storm “Yaas” over NorthWest Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northwestwards and lies over Northwest Bay off North Odisha-West Bengal coast and was centered at 6am today...
Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Odisha
10:41 AM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) said ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ Yaas has made landfall close to north of Dhamra port and south of Balasore district in Odisha at 9 am on Wednesday. As the storm is relatively a large sized system, the landfall can take several hours to complete...
China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market
09:56 AM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayChina has overtaken Germany to become the UK's biggest single import market for the first time since records began...
George Floyd sister says Biden broke promise on bill
08:46 AM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayGeorge Floyd's sister has boycotted a meeting with US President Joe Biden, saying he "broke a promise" to enact police reform legislation by the anniversary of her brother's death...
Tigers wrap up maiden series win against Sri Lanka
08:33 AM, 26 May 2021 WednesdayBangladesh wrapped up the three-match ODI series, their maiden series victory over Sri Lanka across three formats, thanks to a blistering century from Mushfiqur Rahim who again stood tall amid the adversities...
Cyclone ‘Yaas’ may hit Odisha-West Bengal coast Wednesday noon
09:47 PM, 25 May 2021 TuesdaySevere cyclonic storm “Yaas” may cross the North Odisha-West Bengal coast by tomorrow (Wednesday) noon with strong wind and heavy rainfall in Bangladesh, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)...
BNP makes evil attempts to take advantage on Rozina issue: Quader
07:24 PM, 25 May 2021 TuesdayAwami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said BNP is making evil attempts to take political advantage capitalizing on journalist Rozina Islam issue after failing in every sphere, including polls and movements...
Bangladesh becomes example for graduation from LDC: UNGA President
07:12 PM, 25 May 2021 TuesdayPresident of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozker today said Bangladesh has become an example for the least developed countries (LDCs) by becoming a developing one...
Mushfiqur Rahim's 125 hauls Bangladesh to 246
06:27 PM, 25 May 2021 TuesdayMushfiqur Rahim's one-man show helped Bangladesh reach a fighting 246 in the second ODI...
Cyclone 'Yaas': Vessel operations halted
06:11 PM, 25 May 2021 TuesdayBangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has suspended operations of all types of water vessels, including passenger ones, due to adverse weather by the influence of severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas'...