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Can Shakib and Co down Sri Lanka to get into Super 4?

A win brings the ticket to the Super Four but a loss throws the team out of the Asia Cup, Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh face such a do-or-die scenario while facing Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka.
1 September 2022, 09:49 AM

Khaleda Zia returns home from hospital

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home this evening (August 31, 2022) from Evercare Hospital after staying there for three days for medical tests.
31 August 2022, 14:37 PM

Fire at Dhaka’s Hazaribagh slum under control

A fire that broke out at a slum in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh this evening (August 31, 2022) has been brought under control.
31 August 2022, 12:52 PM

SC refuses to stay HC order on public servants’ arrest

The Supreme Court chamber judge today (August 31, 2022) refused to stay a High Court verdict that cleared the way for law enforcers to arrest government employees in criminal cases without permission from their authorities concerned.
31 August 2022, 12:06 PM

One dies of dengue, 251 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 251 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 31, 2022).
31 August 2022, 12:04 PM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today (August 31, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 August 2022, 11:23 AM

“Stay on track, BCL’s tiny mistakes become big news”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 31, 2022) asked Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists to develop themselves as perfect leaders by letting go of personal interests and greed.
31 August 2022, 11:17 AM

Only 6% private hospitals had licences in 2019

Only six percent of the private hospitals were found to have licences during an assessment conducted in the country in 2019.
31 August 2022, 11:13 AM

Reducing fuel price by Tk 5 has no impact: Tawfiq-e-Elahi

Prime Minister’s Energy Adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury today (August 31, 2022) said it would have been better to continue with the existing price of fuel instead of reducing it by Tk 5.
31 August 2022, 10:28 AM

WASA to bring Dhaka under 100% permanent sewerage network by 2030

Dhaka WASA has taken plans and initiatives to bring the capital city under 100 percent permanent sewerage network by 2030, LGRD Minister Tajul Islam told parliament today (August 30, 2022).
30 August 2022, 15:31 PM

Tk 148.41cr money laundering: Ex-MP Papul’s sister-in-law secures bail

Jesmin Prodhan, sister-in-law of former lawmaker from Lakshmipur-2 constituency Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul, has secured bail in a Tk 148.41 crore money laundering case.
30 August 2022, 14:14 PM

Durga Puja: Police directed to ensure security over idol making, mandaps

Additional Inspector General of Police (crime and operations) M Khurshid Hossain has instructed to take security measures over idol making and puja mandaps ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.
30 August 2022, 13:22 PM

Titumir College student dead after bus hits bike on Hanif Flyover

A college student died and another person was injured after a bus hit a motorcycle on Mayor Hanif Flyover this afternoon.
30 August 2022, 11:52 AM

“Stop harassing students at DU Registrar Building”: Solo protestor demands

A Dhaka University student today (August 30, 2022) started a sit-in in front of the university’s administrative building to press home an eight-point demand, including addressing the mismanagement in official services.
30 August 2022, 09:52 AM

Uttara crash: Crane operator, helper granted bail 

Even though they confessed to their gross negligence in operating the crane that was moving the segment of a viaduct of the Bus Rapid Transit project, its operator Al Amin Hossain Hridoy, and his helper Rakib Hossain received bail today (August 29, 2022).
29 August 2022, 16:51 PM

Govt to file leave to appeal to review HC ruling over arresting officials

State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain today (August 29, 2022) told parliament that the government will go for leave to appeal to review the recent ruling of the High Court.
29 August 2022, 15:24 PM

DU human chain demands justice for student attacked for protesting eve-teasing

A group of Dhaka University students today (August 29, 2022) demanded justice for a student of the university, Emon Hossain, as he was severely injured in an attack by a teen gang for protesting eve-teasing at Uttara on August 21.
29 August 2022, 14:35 PM

"Let’s talk about robotics, AI, not about the length of women’s dress"

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni today (August 29, 2022) said now is not the time to talk about the length of women’s dress.
29 August 2022, 14:25 PM

No Covid-19 death, 243 cases recorded in 24hrs

At least 243 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 28, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 August 2022, 11:48 AM

Fuel prices may be adjusted: Nasrul Hamid

The government may adjust fuel prices, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said.
29 August 2022, 11:08 AM