Rajshahi streets get a colourful facelift
UNB, Dhaka : Known for its clean and green environs, Rajshahi city has now been beautified with aesthetic street lights. Pedestrians are enjoying the eye-catching...
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Global Covid cases top 485 million
Online Desk : The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 485 million as the pandemic enters into its third year. According to Johns...
PM calls for rebuilding a resilient Bay of Bengal region for common benefits
UNB, Dhaka : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for collective efforts of the seven Bay of Bengal countries at tapping the full potentials...
CNG pumps to remain closed for 6 hours during Ramadan
UNB, Dhaka : CNG pumps across the country will remain closed for a good six hours — from 5pm to 11pm — daily during Ramadan....
Ambassador Haas announces $152 mn assistance after Cox’s Bazar visit
UNB, Dhaka : Following his first visit to Cox’s Bazar, U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas has announced the United States is providing $152 million...
BIMSTEC Charter signed in Colombo to push forward cooperation
UNB, Colombo : Leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) on Wednesday signed the BIMSTEC Charter at the...
Palestinian gunman kills 5 in 3rd attack in Israel in a week
AP, JERUSALEM : A gunman on a motorcycle opened fire in a city in central Israel late Tuesday, methodically gunning down victims as he killed...
Electricity demand may reach 15,500 MW during Ramadan: BPDB
UNB, Dhaka : Officials of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) forecast that the demand for electricity may reach 15,500 MW per day during the...
Rain hits “Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100” musical event
UNB, Dhaka : A sudden rain hit “Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100” musical event, which is being held to celebrate the birth centenary of the Father...
Renowned teachers not keen to become VCs: Dipu
UNB, Sangsad Bhaban : Many renowned academics are not interested in becoming vice-chancellors of universities of the country, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Tuesday....
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports one death, 69 new cases
Online Desk : Bangladesh logged 69 fresh Covid cases with one death in 24 hours till Tuesday morning. The fresh numbers took the country’s total...
8 held over clash at Benapole port, trade resumes
UNB, Benapole : Trade at Benapole land port resumed on Tuesday morning after around 24 hours of suspension following a clashe between two groups over...