Dhaka, Feb 11 – The bodies of at least 15 Rohingyas were retrieved while 63 others rescued alive after a-Malaysia-bound trawler carrying them capsized near the Saint Martin’s island in the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday.
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Bangladesh HC declares all sorts of gambling illegal
The High Court on Monday declared illegal all sorts of gambling in exchange of money across the country and directed the government to take steps against gambling organisers and gamblers.
Young Tigers await grand reception at Suhrawardy Udyan
The government has decided to accord a grand reception to junior Tigers at Suhrawardy Udyan for clinching the ICC U-19 World Cup trophy, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday.
Winning Under-19 Cricket Team ‘great gift’ for nation: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday described the clinching of the ICC Under-19 World Cup trophy by Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team as the ‘great gift’ for the nation in the Mujib Borsho (Mujib Year).
Coronavirus death toll crosses 900
Mainland China virus cases rise again after earlier decline Beijing, AP/UNB, Feb 10 – Mainland China has reported another rise in cases of the new virus after a sharp decline the previous day, while the number of deaths grow by…
U-19 World Cup Young Tigers put Bangladesh on top of the world
Dhaka — Junior Tigers made history beating the four-time champions India by three wickets in a dramatic final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup on Sunday at Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was Bangladesh’s first-ever final in an ICC event (outside…
WB to support 1,200 women-owned businesses in Bangladesh
The World Bank Group together with WE Connect International on Sunday launched a project to help 1,200 women-owned businesses connect with potential large local and multinational corporate buyers.
Drives against corruption, drugs, terrorism to continue: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday reiterated that the ongoing drives against corruption, drugs and terrorism will continue to protect the society from these menaces.
Coronavirus death toll 811, surpasses SARS
Beijing, Feb 09 – Mainland China’s death toll from the new virus outbreak has risen to 811, surpassing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS pandemic, as authorities enforce ever-stricter measures to curb the further spread.
PM Hasina back home from Italy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived here on Saturday morning wrapping up her four-day bilateral visit to Italy.
Golden jubilee celebration depriving people a farce: Kamal
Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday said the celebration of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence by the current government depriving people of their ownership of the country will be nothing but a farce.
Bangladeshi jailed in UK for killing wife, daughters
A Bangladesh national has been sentenced to life term imprisonment by a London court for killing his wife and their two daughters on December 31, 2006.
Coronavirus kills Chinese whistleblower doctor – Li Wenliang
A Chinese doctor who tried to issue the first warning about the deadly coronavirus outbreak has died, the hospital treating him has said. Li Wenliang contracted the virus while working at Wuhan Central Hospital.
Junior Tigers give country first taste of ICC World Final
Dhaka — Bangladesh marched into the final of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup with a thumping six-wicket victory over New Zealand at Potchefstroom on Thursday. The Young Tigers’ opponents in the final on Sunday will be the old nemesis,…
Fix your problems before govt starts taking action: Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday asked bank officials to fix their own problems before any tougher action starts coming from the higher level of the government.
Cold-related diseases affect 4,534 people in 24 hrs
Various cold-related diseases affected 4,534 people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Thursday.
Trump acquitted by Senate 52-48 in impeachment trial
President Donald Trump has been cleared in his impeachment trial, ending a congressional bid to oust him from office that bitterly divided the US. The Senate, run by the president’s fellow Republicans, voted to acquit him 52-48 on charges of…
106 drug traders killed in Rab’s anti-narcotic drives: Asad
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Wednesday said 106 drug traders have so far been killed in anti-narcotics drives conducted by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
Padma Bridge work may suffer if coronavirus persists: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said Padma Bridge’s construction work will be hampered if the coronavirus situation does not improve within two months.
Zia, Ershad, Khaleda weren’t serious about BD’s uplift: PM
Dhaka, Feb 05 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Ziaur Rahman, HM Ershad and Khaleda Zia were not serious about the development of country as they were not born on Bangladesh soil.
Waterlogging in ‘Beel Kochua’ makes Boro farming uncertain
Boro cultivation on 750 acres of land in ‘Beel Kochua’ located at Bakra in Jhikorgacha upazila has become uncertain due to waterlogging caused by the construction of illegal fish enclosures by some influential people.
Low voter turnout ‘ominous sign’ for nation: Dr Kamal
Stating that the low presence of voters in the recent city polls is an ‘ominous sign’ for the nation, Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday said the two mayors-elect of Dhaka south and north city corporations are not…
Coronavirus: China admits ‘shortcomings and deficiencies’
China’s top leadership has admitted “shortcomings and deficiencies” in the country’s response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
171 more Bangladeshis in China to be brought back
The government will bring back 171 more Bangladeshis upon clearance from the Chinese authorities, said Cabinet Secretary Khandaker Anwarul Islam.
5-day ultimatum to publish names of expelled DU students
Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday gave the authorities a five-day ultimatum for publishing names of 63 students who were expelled for cheating in admission tests.
PM opens Ekushey Book Fair 2020
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2020, a yearly event of booklovers and publishers.
PM for more translations of Bangla literature
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday stressed the need for more translations of Bangla literature as her government wants to spread it across the world.
BNP rejects election results; calls hartal in Dhaka for Sunday
Dhaka, Jan 01- Rejecting the results of the elections to the two Dhaka city corporations, BNP has called a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Dhaka for Sunday protesting ‘massive vote frauds.’
AL mayor candidates in Dhaka North, South head for victory
Dhaka, Feb 01 – The Awami League mayoral candidates extended their lead in both Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the counting of votes in the elections to the two city cities on Saturday.
PM to inaugurate Ekushey Book Fair Sunday
Dhaka, Feb 1 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair, a yearly event of booklovers and publishers, on Sunday.