Russia-Ukraine war: Inflation in 19 euro-using countries sees record 7.5% rise

Inflation in Europe soared to another record, according to new EU figures released Friday, in a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates.
1 April 2022, 12:21 PM

5 Bangladeshis return from India after treatment in psychiatric facility

Five Bangladeshis who were detained in India returned home through the immigration check-post in Brahmanbaria today.
1 April 2022, 11:18 AM

Tail-up Tigers head into lunch

Bangladesh bowlers have made the most of the opening session’s morning conditions at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on day two of the first Test against hosts South Africa today.
1 April 2022, 08:41 AM

12-year-old killed in Jatrabari road accident

A 12-year-old was killed in a road accident in Dhaka's Jatrabari area this morning.
1 April 2022, 07:12 AM

Domingo admits 'uncertainty' prompted bowling first

Head coach Russell Domingo admitted on Thursday that Bangladesh's decision to bowl in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead was prompted by uncertainty about batting first in potentially difficult conditions.
1 April 2022, 04:01 AM

Children with special needs no burden: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said children with special needs or physically challenged people are not the burden of the society.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Sense of direction better in rural-dwellers: study

People who grew up in the country have a better sense of direction and navigational skills than those raised in cities, a study said Wednesday.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka turned into a slum

Jatiya Party lawmaker Pir Fazlur Rahman yesterday expressed outrage over horrific tailbacks, air and noise pollution in the capital.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Padma Bridge: 3% work remains to be completed in 3 months

Till today, March 31, 2022, the progress of the Padma Bridge work has been 97 percent.
31 March 2022, 15:04 PM

4 muggers remanded over dentist murder

A Dhaka court today placed each of the four muggers on a four-day remand in a case filed over the murder of dentist Ahmed Mahi Bulbul in the capital on March 27.
31 March 2022, 13:50 PM

Action against those polluting Ramchandrapur-Lautola canal: DNCC Mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam has said they will take action against those who pollute the Ramchandrapur-Lautola canal recovered from encroachers recently and excavated to ensure its flow of water.
31 March 2022, 13:36 PM

Channel I clinch Kool-BSJA Media football title

Channel I clinched the title of Kool-BSJA Media Cup football tournament with a 1-0 win over Jamuna Television in a keenly-contested final at Bangladesh Football Federation’s artificial astro-turf on Thursday.
31 March 2022, 12:50 PM

Sri Lanka to arrive in May for two-match Test series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the schedule for the Tigers’ two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka through a press release today. 
31 March 2022, 12:36 PM

SCBA result issue to be settled by its leaders: Law Minister 

Law Minister Anisul Haque today told parliament that problems centring election results of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) will be settled by the senior members and former leaders of the association.
31 March 2022, 12:30 PM

SA finish strong on Day 1

Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne stitched together an unbeaten fifty-run stand to help South Africa end the opening day strongly against Bangladesh in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday. 
31 March 2022, 12:06 PM

Proteas head into lunch unscathed

Bangladesh would be disappointed with how the first session of the first Test went after the Tigers chose to field first against hosts South Africa in Durban.
31 March 2022, 07:26 AM

UNGA vote on Russia: Dhaka stood for humanity

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh abstained from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution reprimanding Russia for invading Ukraine as it was against a particular country.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Who's to blame for Helena’s death?

Helena Khatun, 25, was about to give birth to her third child.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Universal pension: Allowance to be disbursed thru’ e-transfer

Pensioners will receive their monthly allowance on time under the Universal Pension Scheme by way of electronic fund transfer thanks to a clause in the draft National Pension Authority Act-2022.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Ukraine War: Transport, agri production costs may spike

Fuel prices would rise further in the international market if the Russia-Ukraine war prolongs, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM