‘Can you imagine that PM called me five times during game?’

Courtesy of a magnificent century from Liton Das, who stitched a brilliant 202-run partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh registered a convincing 88-run win over Afghanistan in the second one-dayer and clinched the three-match ODI series with a game in hand in Chattogram today.
25 February 2022, 16:29 PM

Migrant worker found dead in Jamalpur river

Police recovered body of a migrant worker from the Jhenai river in Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur today, three days after he went missing.
25 February 2022, 13:51 PM

Bodies of 2 guards found in Bogura factory sewer

Police today recovered bodies of two men from the sewer of a factory in BSCIC industrial area in Bogura.
25 February 2022, 12:57 PM

Muktijoddha strike late to beat Swadhinata

For the first time in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra grabbed all three points when they came from behind to beat newcomers Swadhinata Krira Sangha at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj today.
25 February 2022, 12:36 PM

Tigers’ sporting gesture gives Rahmat a reprieve 

Bangladesh players’ sporting gesture helped Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah survive a run-out in their second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
25 February 2022, 11:54 AM

13 years of BDR mutiny: Uncertainty in trial over lengthy legal process

The BDR mutiny took place thirteen years ago. The accused in the carnage case are still awaiting trial because of the lengthy legal process and the Covid-19 pandemic. The family of the victims suffer in silence.
25 February 2022, 11:49 AM

Protest at DU over rape of BSMRSTU student

Leaders and activists of the Socialist Students’ Front today demanded a proper investigation and ensure justice for the rape of a student of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University.
25 February 2022, 11:36 AM

Moscow wants Ukrainians to be independent: Lavrov

Russia wants the Ukrainian people to be independent and have the possibility to freely define their destiny, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.
25 February 2022, 11:08 AM

UEFA moves Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris

UEFA has moved this year's Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, European soccer's governing body said in a statement on Friday.
25 February 2022, 11:02 AM

Russia's missiles pound Kyiv as Ukraine pleads for help

Missiles pounded Kyiv on Friday and families cowered in bomb shelters as Russian forces pressed their advance and authorities said they were girding for an assault aimed at overthrowing the government.
25 February 2022, 10:55 AM

Ready for talks with Russia on neutral status: Ukraine presidential adviser

Ukraine wants peace and is ready for talks with Russia, including on neutral status regarding NATO, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak told Reuters on Friday.
25 February 2022, 10:34 AM

Man arrested for raping teenager in Jashore

Police arrested a man in a case filed for raping a 14-year-old in Jashore’s Manirampur upazila early today.
25 February 2022, 10:25 AM

Bangladesh go top of Super League table with series-sealing victory

Powered by Liton Das’ century and Mushfiqur Rahim’s valiant 86, Bangladesh secured a thumping 88-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI in Chattogram today to go to the top of the ICC ODI Super League table. With 10 wins from 14 matches, Bangladesh now sit top of the Super League table above England. 
25 February 2022, 09:57 AM

Unidentified Woman’s body recovered from Dhaka's Hatirjheel lake

Police recovered the body of an unidentified woman from Dhaka's Hatirjheel lake this afternoon.
25 February 2022, 09:07 AM

70-year-old woman’s body recovered, son detained in Manikganj

Police today recovered the body of a 70-year-old woman from her house at Bandutia in the municipality area of Manikganj.
25 February 2022, 09:03 AM

13 Years of BDR mutiny: Justice tangled up in lengthy procedures

Thirteen years have passed after the BDR munity, but the victims’ families and the accused in the carnage case are still waiting for justice due to the lengthy legal process and the Covid-19 pandemic.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Breaking the shackles

During 1948’s language movement, I was a student of Barishal BM College. The wave of the movement also reached there and made me aware of the state language issue.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Leaving all behind to survive’

As Tania Khatun went to sleep around 4:00am, shortly after putting her child to bed, she was jolted awake by the horrifying sounds of explosions reverberating through the city of Kyiv.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Ukraine Invasion Reactions

The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. … The world will hold Russia accountable.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Attack on Ukraine: Biden meets with G7 allies to put severe measures against Russia

US President Joe Biden met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies on Thursday morning to map out more severe measures against Russia after President Vladimir Putin launched what Biden called "a premeditated war" against Ukraine.
24 February 2022, 15:33 PM