Teesta flood caused a loss of Tk 200 crore

Untimely floods have caused a loss of Tk 200 crore to agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and infrastructure.
1 November 2021, 14:11 PM

One dead, 20 injured as a truck hits 15 vehicles in Munshiganj

A woman was killed and 20 others were injured when a truck hit 15 vehicles after the driver lost control of the wheels in Munshiganj today.
1 November 2021, 13:15 PM

No country safe from climate change, need joint efforts: PM in Glasgow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Commonwealth members to work together as no country is safe from the impact of climate change.
1 November 2021, 13:07 PM

Fire at Narsingdi factory under control

A fire that broke out at a factory of Pran-RFL group in Narsingdi's Palash upazila was brought under control this evening.
1 November 2021, 12:55 PM

Why failure to refund e-commerce customers shouldn’t be declared illegal: HC

The High Court today issued a rule asking the authorities to show cause as to why their failure and inaction to refund the money of e-commerce customers should not be declared illegal.
1 November 2021, 11:47 AM

146 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 146 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, of whom 22 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 November 2021, 11:34 AM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, lowest in over a year and half

Two people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 November 2021, 11:24 AM

Macron says Australian PM Morrison lied to him over submarine contract

French President Emmanuel Macron said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him over the cancellation of a submarine building contract in September and indicated more efforts were required to rebuild trust between the two allies.
1 November 2021, 10:40 AM

Cutting CO2 Emission by a Fifth: Bangladesh needs $176b by 2030

Bangladesh can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 21.85 percent by 2030 if provided with $175.9 billion as the country joins in the efforts to keep alive a target of capping global warming at 1.5C above pre-industrial levels and avert a climate disaster.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Most Vulnerable Nations: PM for increased climate funding

Prime Minister and Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for increased financing for the survival of the most vulnerable countries from the adverse impact of climate change.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

BCL Factional Clash at CMC: Injured student fighting for life

Mahadi J Aqib, one of those injured during Saturday’s Chhatra League infighting on the Chittagong Medical College campus, is fighting for his life at the Chittagong Medical College Hospital.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

War imminent: Yahya

US Senator Edward M Kennedy urged the Nixon administration today to support efforts to bring the Bangladesh situation before the United Nations General Assembly in the interests of reaching a political solution.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

He fought against communalism

All media persons should practise true and objective journalism taking lessons from the life of veteran journalist Bazlur Rahman, Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said yesterday.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Aguero taken to hospital in Alaves draw

Sergio Aguero was taken to hospital after suffering from breathing problems during Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Alaves on Saturday.
31 October 2021, 05:42 AM

PM leaves Dhaka to attend COP26, Bangladesh Investment Summit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka this morning for the United Kingdom and France on a two-week visit to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and other events.
31 October 2021, 05:35 AM

Afghanistan rocked as Asghar announces retirement

Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said he will retire after Sunday's game with Namibia despite the T20 World Cup only having reached the midway point.
31 October 2021, 05:24 AM

Babar Azam in 'severe distress' over ill mother

Pakistan captain Babar Azam's mother was on a ventilator when he played the T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals India, his father revealed on Saturday.
31 October 2021, 05:18 AM

Australia set for international border reopening for vaccinated public

Quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia will resume from Monday, Australia's tourism minister said on Sunday, as the country readies itself for a partial reopening of its international borders for the first time since March 2020. 
31 October 2021, 04:49 AM

Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Japanese voters went to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to endorse the conservative government of Fumio Kishida or weaken the new prime minister and possibly return the world's third-largest economy to a period of political uncertainty.
31 October 2021, 04:24 AM

‘What if I dove only into acting...’

Asaduzzaman Noor, renowned actor -- be it on stage or on screen, host, and a successful politician enters the 76th year of his life.
31 October 2021, 03:01 AM