The bell tolls for him

Azizur Rahman, the director of iconic film “Chhutir Ghonta”, passed away in a hospital in Canada’s Toronto on Monday.
15 March 2022, 18:00 PM

UPDF member shot dead in Bandarban

A member of United People’s Democratic Front (Democratic) was reportedly shot dead in the Punorbashopara area of Bandarban’s Tonkaboti union this afternoon.
15 March 2022, 16:09 PM

At least 1,600 killed by security forces in Myanmar: UN report

At least 1,600 people have been killed by security forces and their affiliates and more than 12,500 people have been detained in Myanmar, said a new UN report released today.
15 March 2022, 14:32 PM

Case filed against 9 over rape of woman in Cox’s Bazar; no arrest yet

A case was filed today against four named persons and five unidentified people for abducting and raping a woman in Cox's Bazar.
15 March 2022, 12:38 PM

Chose not to nominate BJP lawmakers’ family members: Modi on recent polls victory

Fresh from resounding victory in recent assembly elections in four of the five states, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said a conscious decision was taken by him to not nominate the siblings of BJP lawmakers for the polls as dynastic politics is “dangerous for democracy.”
15 March 2022, 11:20 AM

Faisal, Maraz earn maiden call-ups

Defender Isa Faisal and midfielder Maraz Hossain Opi earned maiden call-ups as the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) announced a 23-member squad for Bangladesh's FIFA friendly matches against hosts Maldives and Mongolia this month.
15 March 2022, 08:41 AM

‘He can make the difference’

When Cristiano Ronaldo promises something, more often than not, he delivers.
15 March 2022, 07:38 AM

Naim hits DPL’s first ton

Abahani Limited opener Mohammad Naim hit the first ton of this Dhaka Premier League (DPL) season during the opening day’s fixture against Rupganj Tigers at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
15 March 2022, 07:22 AM

Australia set daunting target for Pakistan

Australia declared their second innings on 97-2 on Tuesday to set a daunting 506-run target for Pakistan to win the second Test in Karachi.
15 March 2022, 06:02 AM

Leaders Man City drop points to open door for Liverpool

Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday as the Premier League title race took yet another dramatic twist.
15 March 2022, 05:53 AM

Benzema breaks French record but limps off ahead of Clasico

Karim Benzema became the highest French goalscorer in history on Monday after his double gave Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Mallorca, sending them 10 points clear at the top of La Liga.
15 March 2022, 05:44 AM

Watch what you eat and drink

The majority of the ready-to-consume snacks and beverages like fizzy drinks, chips and fried chicken contain substances harmful for health and are responsible for non-communicable diseases, found local researchers.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Evidence Act Amendment: Cabinet okays it in principle

The Cabinet Division has approved the proposed Evidence (Amendment) Act 2022 in principle, keeping the provision that makes digital evidence admissible in court.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Foreign ministry employee sued over amassing Tk 15cr

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed a case against foreign ministry Administrative Officer Jakir Hossain over illegally amassing about Tk 15.39 crore.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

DGDA clears Napa syrup

The drug administration authorities did not find anything harmful in the Napa Syrup samples that could cause the deaths of the two siblings in Brahmanbaria.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Saudi Arabia keen on investing $10b in 15 Bangladesh projects

Saudi Arabia has shown interest in investing more than $10 billion in 15 large- and small-scale projects in Bangladesh.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

No online railway ticketing for 5 days

Bangladesh Railway’s online ticketing will remain suspended for five days from the early hours of March 21 to facilitate smooth handover of the ticketing job to a new vendor.
14 March 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Shabash Bangladesh’: Tigers laud Tigresses

Bangladesh Men’s cricket team players took to social media to congratulate their female compatriots on their maiden ODI World Cup win today.
14 March 2022, 10:11 AM

‘Cancelling seats over attempted suicide’: RU hall withdraws notice

Authorities of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Hall at Rajshahi University have withdrawn a circular regarding cancellation of seat allotment at the residential hall if a student attempts to commit suicide.
14 March 2022, 09:50 AM

Mitu murder: Why Babul shouldn’t get bail, HC asks state

The High Court today refused to grant bail to former superintendent of police Babul Akter in a case filed over murder of his wife Mahmuda Khanam Mitu in 2016.
14 March 2022, 07:45 AM