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HSC, equivalent exams suspended in 2 Feni upazilas
11:58 AM, 02 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled for Tuesday in Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas of Feni have been postponed due to heavy rains and flash flood.
Trump has immunity for official acts, US Supreme Court rules
10:20 AM, 02 Jul 2024 TuesdayThe United States Supreme Court has for the first time recognised that former presidents have immunity from prosecution for certain actions taken in office, as it threw out a judicial decision rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to shield himself from criminal charges involving his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss.
Chinese delegation express interests in investing in EPZs and BEPZA EZ
09:32 AM, 02 Jul 2024 TuesdayA Chinese delegation from the Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road Industry and Commerce Association expressed their interest in investing in EPZs and BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ).
Costa penalty heroics rescue Ronaldo as Portugal edge past Slovenia at Euros
09:05 AM, 02 Jul 2024 TuesdayPortugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday.
39 killed in Kenya anti-tax protests: Rights body
08:46 AM, 02 Jul 2024 TuesdayA total of 39 people have been killed in anti-government demonstrations in Kenya, the national rights watchdog said Monday, as activists geared up for a new round of protests this week.
Indian navy chief calls on army chief
06:12 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayVisiting Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters in Dhaka.
AIIB to provide $400m to Bangladesh as budget support; deal signed
05:06 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $400 million to Bangladesh as budget support for implementing the 'Climate Resilient Inclusive Development Program- Subprogram1'.
Meta’s pay or consent model in crosshairs for breaching EU tech rules
04:32 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayMeta Platforms was charged by EU antitrust regulators on Monday for failing to comply with landmark tech rules as they took aim at the U.S. company's newly introduced pay or consent advertising model, already the target of privacy regulators and activists' ire.
Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
04:09 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayThe family of United States President Joe Biden has told him to stay in the race for a second term in office despite a disastrous debate performance, as some family members criticised how his staff had prepared him for last week’s face-off against challenger Donald Trump.
Lithonia, Greece, Malawi envoys present credentials to President
03:18 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday separately received credentials of envoys from three countries to Bangladesh at Bangabhaban.
Gas blast in Turkey kills 5, injures dozens
02:52 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayA gas blast at a restaurant in western Turkey has killed five people and injured more than 50 others, interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said Sunday.
Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards
01:55 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayWill Smith brought flames and faith to the stage at the BET Awards on Sunday. Smith returned to his music roots with the debut of his new song, “You Can Make It.” Featuring Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir, Smith rapped about perseverance in the gospel-infused song.
Ecuador clinch Copa quarter-final berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica
01:21 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayEcuador ground out a nerve-jangling 0-0 draw with Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday as Venezuela sealed top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win over Jamaica.
All divisions may experience raining until Tuesday morning
12:56 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayBangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Monday predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours from 9 am.
England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals
12:33 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayEngland escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and reach the quarter-finals, while Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany.
France’s far right leads in first round of elections, exit polls show
12:05 PM, 01 Jul 2024 MondayFrance’s far-right National Rally (RN) party has made huge gains to win the first round of the country’s snap parliamentary elections, according to exit polls, as political deal making began among rival parties to keep the RN from power and protesters gathered in major cities.
Exams in DU suspended for indefinite period
10:12 PM, 30 Jun 2024 SundayThe Office of the Controller of Examinations of Dhaka University (DU) has suspended all examinations in the Arts Building and Curzon Hall centers for an indefinite period...
Gold price reduced by Tk 1073 per bhori
09:46 PM, 30 Jun 2024 SundayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to reduce the price of gold by Tk 1,073 per bhori following a decrease in the price of pure gold in the local market. Gold of 22-carat was cut by Tk 1,073 to Tk 1,17,288 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat by Tk 1,027 to Tk 1,11,951, 18-carat by Tk 875 to Tk 95,960...
NBR official Faisal transferred to Bogura
09:13 PM, 30 Jun 2024 SundayQuazi Abu Mahmud Faisal, first secretary (Taxes) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has been transferred to Inspector Range-1, Tax Zone, Bogura. Besides, Md Moniruzzaman, additional commissioner of Inspector Range-1, Tax Zone, Bogura, has been made the first secretary (taxes) of the NBR...
Asked if he is a "perfectionist" like his dad Aamir Khan, Junaid said...
08:28 PM, 30 Jun 2024 SundayAamir Khan's son Junaid Khan recently made his big Bollywood debut with Netflix original, Maharaj...