Shot 9 times at New Zealand mosque, survivor walks for peace
AP, WELLINGTON : The lingering injuries from being shot nine times did not stop Temel Atacocugu from completing a two-week walk and bike ride for...
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COVID-19 cases more than double in China’s growing outbreak
AP, BEIJING : China’s new COVID-19 cases Tuesday more than doubled from the previous day as the country faces by far its biggest outbreak since...
Hoseni Dalan blast case: Two sentenced to jail, six acquitted
UNB, Dhaka : A Dhaka special anti-terrorism court on Tuesday sentenced two men to seven and 10 years in jail, respectively, in the 2015 Hoseni...
Global Covid cases near 460 million
Online Desk : The overall number of Covid cases is rapidly approaching 460 million as the pandemic enters into its third year. According to Johns...
2 killed in Barishal road crash
UNB, Barishal : Two people were killed in a head-on collision between a three-wheeler and a motorcycle in Barishal’s Hijla upazila on Monday. The deceased...
UN chief warns war is hurting poor countries
AP, UNITED NATIONS : The United Nations chief warned Monday that Russia’s war on Ukraine is holding “a sword of Damocles” over the global economy,...
Pregnant woman pictured being evacuated from bombed maternity ward has died
AP, Ukraine : A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth, The...
Why Babul Akter should not be granted bail: HC
UNB, Dhaka : The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain why former Chattogram Superintendent of Police (SP) Babul Akter,...
Saudi FM due Tuesday; meetings with PM, FM Wednesday
UNB, Dhaka : Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud will arrive in Dhaka on a brief visit Tuesday afternoon. Foreign Minister AK...
Consider maximum cut in import VAT on edible oil: Cabinet directs NBR
UNB. Dhaka : The Cabinet on Monday directed the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take immediate steps to curtail the VAT on edible oil...
Online train ticket sale to remain suspended from Mar 21-25
UNB, Dhaka : The sale of online tickets of Bangladesh Railway will remain suspended from March 21 to March 25 for facilitating the handover of...
Zelenskyy vows to keep negotiating with Russia
AP, Ukraine : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will continue negotiating with Russia and is waiting for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy...