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DNCC demolishes Sadeeq Agro

06:33 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has demolished Sadeeq Agro farm built illegally occupying the land of a canal in Mohammadpur of Dhaka. DNCC demolished the farm during an eviction drive there for the third day on Saturday...

Iran heads to presidential run-off amid record low turnout

05:00 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

The snap presidential election in Iran is heading into a run-off next week after reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian and hardliner Saeed Jalili emerged at the top but failed to secure a majority in a vote with a record low turnout...

New York Times first US paper urging Biden to drop out of presidential race

04:19 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

The New York Times’s editorial board has called on Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump...

Vinicius Jr helps Brazil to 4-1 win against Paraguay

04:15 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil kick-started their Copa America campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay...

WB approves $650m to help Bangladesh develop Bay Terminal

03:33 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved $650 million to help Bangladesh invest in infrastructure critical for developing the Bay Terminal deep seaport, which will significantly improve Bangladesh's global trade competitiveness and reduce import and export costs...

‘Remal’ damages crops worth Tk 180.24cr in Khulna agri-zone

02:42 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Cyclone 'Remal' has damaged crops on 45,590 hectares of land worth Taka 180.24 crore of 74,037 farmers in Khulna agricultural zone, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khulna.

1 killed, 15 injured as bus overturns in Ctg

02:01 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

One person was killed and 15 others were injured when a bus overturned in Chattogram on Saturday morning.

30 killed in Kenya anti-government protests: HRW

12:42 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

At least 30 people died in protests in Kenya this week sparked by a government drive to substantially raise taxes in the East African country, Human Rights Watch monitor said Saturday.

Biman warns ticketing agents of strict action for rule breaches

12:05 PM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its approved travel agents stating that strict measures will be taken against those who breach the rules set by the national flag carrier.

7 killed as 2 vehicles collide in India’s Maharashtra

11:36 AM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Seven persons were killed and three others seriously injured after two cars collided on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway, also known as Samruddhi Expressway, in Jalna district of Indian state of Maharashtra, police said on Saturday.

Nawazuddin advises against marriage, months after reuniting with wife

11:08 AM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his wife Aaliyah have been through some marital troubles before reuniting with each other in March.

Warren Buffett finally reveals what will happen to his money after he dies

09:52 AM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Buffett, 93, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, told the Wall Street Journal he has again re-worked his will - and that he does not plan to continue donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after he dies.

Biden vows to fight on in first speech after Trump debate

09:13 AM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

US President Joe Biden has hit back at criticism over his age, telling supporters in a fiery speech that he will win re-election in November after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about his candidacy.

Messi to miss Argentina-Peru Copa clash

08:42 AM, 29 Jun 2024 Saturday

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's final Copa America group game against Peru after complaining of muscle tightness, team officials said on Friday.

Three suspected members of Ansar Al Islam arrested

05:55 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested three suspected members of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam in Cox's Bazar...

IMF lauds Bangladesh's efforts to take forward forex reserves

05:18 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Bangladesh for the recent introduction of the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system which is helping foreign exchange reserves going forward. "The transition to a crawling peg with the band exchange rate arrangement is a welcome step...

Nike tumbles as upstarts grab market share

04:35 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

Nike has said it expects a surprise 10% drop in quarterly revenue, as it faces growing competition from newer rivals such as On and Hoka...

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru

03:34 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor has passed...

Three killed in Ctg market fire

02:42 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

Three people were killed in a fire that broke out at Riazuddin Bazar, one of the largest wholesale markets in Chattogram city, early Friday. Two of the deceased were identified as Md Ridwan, 45, and Md Shahed, 18, hailed from Satkania upazila in the district. The fire originated at a shop on the first floor of Mohammadia Plaza around 1.35 am. and spread fast, Abdul Malek, deputy assistant director at Fire Service...

Light to moderate rain likely over country

12:59 PM, 28 Jun 2024 Friday

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over five divisions and at many places over other three divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country...