No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 0.99%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 June 2022, 11:02 AM

Taka falls further, $1 now Tk 91.95

The local currency of Bangladesh fell by Tk 2.05 in the last two days in its value to Tk 91.95 against the US dollar.
6 June 2022, 09:56 AM

Those responsible for BM Depot fire will be punished: Home Minister

If anyone is found responsible for the fire at BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, they will have to face punishment, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said.
6 June 2022, 09:39 AM

Rice to be imported privately for market stability: Food Minister

The government has decided to allow private firms to import duty free rice to keep the rice market stable.
6 June 2022, 09:23 AM

4 containers with chemicals identified at Ctg depot

There are four containers that still contain inflammable chemicals inside the BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda, the army said today.
6 June 2022, 08:50 AM

“Will give DNA sample, at least then my brother’s body can be identified”

Akhter Hossain (17) worked as a driver at BM Container Depot in Chattogram’s Sitakunda but since the devastating fire his family cannot find him.
6 June 2022, 07:18 AM

Spain held by Czechs as Gavi becomes youngest scorer

Gavi became Spain's youngest scorer ever and Inigo Martinez headed home a late equaliser as Spain drew 2-2 with the Czech Republic in the Nations League in Prague on Sunday.
5 June 2022, 21:37 PM

Ronaldo brace leads Portugal to big win over Switzerland

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.
5 June 2022, 20:47 PM

Messi scores 5 after 10 years as Argentina thrash Estonia

Lionel Messi led his side from the front in phenomenal fashion and scored five as Argentina thrashed Estonia 5-0 in Switzerland on Sunday.
5 June 2022, 19:58 PM

Rafique, Pilot, Bashar unforgettable in Tigers’ first Test ‘victory’

Bangladesh are set to embark on a month-long tour in the West Indies this month to test their skills in all three formats against the home side, once an undisputed powerhouse of the game.
5 June 2022, 19:06 PM

Bale and Co end Ukraine's World Cup dream and 64-year wait

Wales ended their 64-year wait for a place in the World Cup finals as they beat Ukraine 1-0 on Sunday to end the war-torn nation's hopes of reaching Qatar.
5 June 2022, 18:16 PM

Root could break Tendulkar's run record, says former Aussie captain

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has backed Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's leading run scorer even though the England batter is still nearly 6,000 short of the Indian great's haul.
5 June 2022, 15:14 PM

Manik returns to coach Mohammedan after 11 years 

Shafiqul Islam Manik has been appointed as the interim head coach of Mohammedan Sporting Club today after their Australian coach Sean Lane resigned from the post on May 29 citing the interference of the club management.
5 June 2022, 14:48 PM

No legal bar to invite Khaleda to Padma Bridge inauguration: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today (June 5, 2022) said there is no legal bar to invite BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during the Padma Bridge’s inauguration ceremony.
5 June 2022, 14:00 PM

Tamim becomes Robi’s brand ambassador

Bangladesh’s ODI captain Tamim Iqbal has joined the leading digital service provider, Robi, as its brand ambassadors for the next two years. This was disclosed at a press conference held at the Robi Corporate Office on Sunday.
5 June 2022, 13:55 PM

“Please return my brother, dead or alive”

Md Rasel has been looking for his elder brother at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, holding a photo of him in hand.
5 June 2022, 12:40 PM

UP polls: EC orders to file case against AL chairman candidate

Election Commission today decided to file a case against Awami League (AL) chairman candidate for Banshkhali's Chambal Union Parishad as he said that he would “keep his men at polling booths to press the EVM buttons if voters fail to do so”. 
5 June 2022, 11:28 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.79%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 June 2022, 11:23 AM

Gas price will go up by 22.78% from this month

Bangladesh’s energy regulator has decided to increase gas price by 22.78 percent for all users, on average.
5 June 2022, 09:48 AM

“Negligence” in Ctg depot operation, State Minister for Shipping says

There has been negligence from those who run the BM Container Depot, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today said about the fire incident at Sitakunda in Chattogram.
5 June 2022, 09:44 AM