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Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
05:06 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayMyanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi attended a court hearing Monday, her first appearance in person since the military seized power on February 1, her defense team said...
Coronavirus: 25 die, 1441 infected
04:33 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayThe death toll from coronavirus has reached 12,401 as 25 more people died from the disease in the last 24 hours. Directorate General of Health Services confirmed the information through a press release on Monday. Besides, 1,441 more tested positive for the virus, raising the number of such cases to 790,521...
Coronavirus: Bahrain suspends entry for travellers from Bangladesh
03:11 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayBahrain will suspend entry of travellers from countries on its 'Red List', which includes Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, from May, 24, BNA reported...
One week lockdown imposed in Chapainawabganj
02:16 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayThe district administration of Chapainawabganj has imposed one week lockdown due to current spread of COVID-19. Deputy Commissioner Md Monjurul Hafiz imposed the lockdown on Monday noon. However, Chapainawabganj reported 59 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours...
Johnson to marry fiancee Symonds in July 2022, report says
12:48 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayBoris Johnson is reportedly to marry his fiancee, Carrie Symonds, in July 2022 after sending save-the-date cards to family and friends, according to the Sun...
Cyclonic storm “Yaas” likely to intensify further
12:30 PM, 24 May 2021 MondayThe deep depression over east-central bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and intensified into a cyclonic storm “Yaas” over the same area and it is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northwesterly direction...
Quader receives second dose of Coronavirus vaccine
11:56 AM, 24 May 2021 MondayAwami League General Secretary and also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has received the second dose of Coronavirus vaccine...
India marks 300,000 Covid-19 deaths as pandemic rages
11:24 AM, 24 May 2021 MondayIndia said Monday it had passed more than 300,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the third country after the United States and Brazil to hit that figure as a huge wave of infections overwhelms the healthcare system...
Tigers restrict Sri Lanka to 224 to win opener
09:43 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayBangladesh got an easy victory over Sri Lanka in their first meeting of the three-match ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital of Dhaka on Sunday. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took four wickets, Mustafizur Rahman three, Mohammad Saifuddin two, and Shakib Al Hasan one that helped the Tigers to restrict the visiting team to 224 runs...
No change in Bangladesh’s stance over Israel: Momen
07:57 PM, 23 May 2021 Sunday“We are yet to recognize them (Israel) … our position towards Israel has not been changed,” he told media while approached to make comments as the words “except Israel” (for travelling) was removed in the new Bangladesh passport...
India reports nearly 9,000 'black fungus' cases
06:25 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayIndia has reported more than 8,800 cases of deadly "black fungus" in a growing epidemic of the disease...
Tigers post 258-run target for Sri Lanka
04:52 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayBangladesh set a 258-run target for Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-match ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital of Dhaka on Sunday...
Covid-19: Fresh deaths 28, cases 1354
04:29 PM, 23 May 2021 SundaySome 28 more people died from coronavirus in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 12,376. During the period, 1,354 more people were diagnosed with the virus, raising the total infection to 7,89,080, the health directorate said in a press release on Sunday...
PM urges people to be alert to reduce disaster risks
03:47 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the people to be cautious and aware to reduce risks of natural calamities. “Now, we can know about cyclones earlier with the help of technology . . . be cautious and aware to reduce risks in any disaster,” she said...
Atletico edge Real to La Liga title
03:38 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayLuis Suarez said he was grateful to Atletico Madrid for "trusting in me" as his winning goal helped them edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion...
Low pressure may turns into cyclonic storm over Bay
02:31 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayA low pressure formed over East Central Bay and adjoining area eventually may turns into a cyclonic storm, a latest met office release said today...
Car drives into crowd in China, killing five: Report
02:10 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayA car drove into a crowd of pedestrians in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, killing five, state media reported on Sunday...
Bangladesh in batting against Sri Lanka
12:47 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayBangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in the first of three-match ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur...
Ongoing restrictions extended till May 30
12:05 PM, 23 May 2021 SundayThe government has extended the ongoing restrictions till May 30 from May 24 to contain the current spread of Coronavirus. All kinds of transports including inter-district buses, launches and trains have been allowed to ply. The cabinet division issued a gazette notification in this regard on Sunday...
Journalist Rozina gets bail
10:54 AM, 23 May 2021 SundayA Dhaka court has granted bail to Rozina Islam, senior reporter of the Daily Prothom Alo, in a case filed under the Official Secrets Act. The virtual court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Baki Billah passed the order on Sunday morning...