Stakeholders must have a say

The government must accept logical suggestions from stakeholders while formulating Personal Data Protection Act and OTT Platform Regulations, said Law Minister Anisul Huq.
29 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh ready to send more peacekeepers

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is ready to send more members to the UN peacekeeping missions as it is committed to playing a stronger role in establishing world peace.
29 May 2022, 18:00 PM

All Whites Bangladesh celebrate Real Madrid's UCL success

When the 2021-22 Champions League campaign began, no Real Madrid fan could have imagined that their team would be playing the final this year. And why would they?
29 May 2022, 17:38 PM

Booters focus on counter attacking against Indonesia

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera focused on defending and going on quick counterattacks in training in Bandung, Indonesia on Sunday, the second day of training ahead of the team’s FIFA friendly against the hosts.
29 May 2022, 14:35 PM

Djokovic cruises into possible Nadal quarterfinal 

Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarterfinal meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.
29 May 2022, 13:54 PM

Taka depreciates again: USD 1 now Tk 89

The Bangladesh Bank today depreciated taka by 1.25 per cent to Tk 89 per US dollar hours after banks suggested depreciating the local currency by Tk 2.
29 May 2022, 12:28 PM

7 Rohingyas, making their way from India, detained in Cox’s Bazar camp

Seven members of two Rohingya families, who made their way from India's Jammu and Kashmir, have been detained by Armed Police Battalion (APBn) at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar.
29 May 2022, 12:07 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours

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).
29 May 2022, 11:14 AM

Abinta Kabir Foundation School celebrates 5th anniversary

Abinta Kabir Foundation School is going to complete its fifth year on July 6, 2022.
29 May 2022, 10:36 AM

Fire at Habiganj's Shahjibazar Power Plant under control

The fire at Shahjibazar 330 MW Power Plant in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj is now under control.
29 May 2022, 09:35 AM

Bangladesh gymnast Ali seals a silver in Singapore Open

Bangladesh gymnast Ali Kader Haque has won a silver medal in the Vaulting Table event at the 17th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships yesterday.
29 May 2022, 09:29 AM

DU student drowns in Zahurul Huq Hall pond

A Dhaka University student drowned in the pond of Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall this afternoon.
29 May 2022, 09:16 AM

Elephant, rescued from swamp, dies while undergoing treatment

An Asian elephant, which was rescued from a muddy swamp in Rangunia a month ago, died while undergoing treatment in Dulahazara Safari Park in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar.
29 May 2022, 09:10 AM

"Brand Bangladesh as a powerful, peace-promoting country"

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked Bangladeshi peacekeepers to discharge duties accordingly as establishing peace is a noble task, urging them to brand Bangladesh as a "powerful, peace-promoting country".
29 May 2022, 08:49 AM

Bangladesh's hard-fought win against rookies Indonesia

Bangladesh registered a hard-fought 3-2 victory against hosts and debutants Indonesia in a 5th-8th place classification match in Jakarta today to set up a clash against Pakistan.
29 May 2022, 08:06 AM

2 Bangladeshi photographers exhibiting works in Bahrain

A weeklong photo exhibition featuring Bangladeshi artists is underway in Seef Mall of Bahrain. 
29 May 2022, 07:43 AM

Marcelo confirms Real exit after UCL win

Veteran Brazilian full-back Marcelo has confirmed he is leaving Real Madrid following their Champions League final triumph.
29 May 2022, 06:52 AM

'Can't do much more' to win Ballon d'Or, says Benzema

Karim Benzema admitted he had done all he could with Real Madrid this season to make himself favourite for the Ballon d'Or after helping the Spanish giants beat Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday's Champions League final in Paris.
29 May 2022, 06:24 AM

Sean Lane quits Mohammedan over club's interference

Long-serving coach Sean Lane left Mohammedan along with assistant coach James McAloon over the club’s interference into planning, recruitment and team selection, a press release from Lane’s PR agency said today.
29 May 2022, 05:42 AM

Eggs: Latest on the price hike menu

Consumers in Bangladesh are already facing a difficult time meeting their demand due to the increase in the prices of essential commodities. And now they are forced to spend more money to buy eggs, the low-cost sources of protein.
29 May 2022, 03:00 AM