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China lauds Hasina's remarks against US sanctions

Spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry says PM's remarks reflect large part of int'l community's mindset
14 June 2023, 12:55 PM

Dengue fever: 1 dies, 201 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 201 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning.
14 June 2023, 12:43 PM

Rickshaw-puller killed as lorry hits three-wheeler

A rickshaw-puller was killed after a lorry hit his three-wheeler in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area early today.
14 June 2023, 08:53 AM

Summit gets govt nod to set up country's 3rd floating LNG terminal

Summit Group is set to establish the country’s third floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Moheshkhali of Cox's Bazar to regasify more imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
14 June 2023, 08:29 AM

BAPA gets new leadership

Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA) elected their new acting president and general secretary in its 152nd meeting early Wednesday.
14 June 2023, 07:30 AM

Niko graft case: HC to hear Khaleda’s plea over indictment on July 16

The High Court today fixed July 16 for hearing a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, challenging a lower court order that framed charges against her and seven others in Niko corruption case.
13 June 2023, 09:54 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers in all divisions, including Dhaka, in the 24 hours starting from 9:00am today.
13 June 2023, 09:02 AM

Khaleda undergoes medical tests at Evercare Hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia underwent various medical examinations under close supervision of her medical board at Evercare Hospital in the city's Bashundhara area today.
13 June 2023, 08:19 AM

Hasina sends mangoes for Mamata

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sent 1,200 kgs of mangoes as a gift for India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
12 June 2023, 11:41 AM

Embezzling Tk 2,265cr: ACC approves charge sheet against ex-Basic Bank chairman, 146 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved the charge sheet against former chairman of Basic Bank Abdul Hye Bacchu and 146 others in connection with 59 cases filed over embezzlement of Tk 2,265 crore.
12 June 2023, 10:23 AM

Rain likely as monsoon sets over Bangladesh

The monsoon is fairly active and rain is likely to occur across the country, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its weather forecast today.
12 June 2023, 08:41 AM

2 Bangladeshi women among top 100 Asian scientists

Two Bangladeshi scientists have made it to the 2023 list of the 100 "best and brightest" Asian scientists for their contribution to research.
11 June 2023, 10:20 AM

Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka and other divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9:00am today.
11 June 2023, 10:10 AM

Take Bangladesh forward keeping heads high, PM tells students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the students to groom themselves properly to take the country forward, further raising their heads with dignity on the world stage, not bowing to anyone.
11 June 2023, 08:24 AM

FAO DG lauds PM Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security

Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Qu Dongyu has lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in ensuring food security in Bangladesh.
9 June 2023, 08:34 AM

More rain likely throughout country; 100mm rainfall recorded in Hatia

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted more rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
9 June 2023, 07:43 AM

'No parents should lose their children this way'

Mobarak Hossain, the father of two children who died after a pest control company used pesticide at their Bashundhara residence on Friday, said at a press conference today
8 June 2023, 10:33 AM

‘Mediterranean Food Safari’ at Sheraton Dhaka

Sheraton Dhaka along with Brac Bank Ltd and VISA are hosting Mediterranean Food Safari to showcase the diverse flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine for the food lovers in Dhaka.
8 June 2023, 08:55 AM

World Environment Day Observed in IUBAT

The World Environment Day was observed with vibrant mode in IUBAT on June 5.
8 June 2023, 08:42 AM

2 die of dengue, 147 new cases reported

At least two dengue patients died while 147 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning.
7 June 2023, 11:31 AM