At least 40 houses damaged in nor’wester in Kurigram
UNB, Kurigram : A nor’wester wrought havoc in large parts of Kurigram on Friday afternoon, damaging at least 40 houses. The impact of the storm...
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President refuses to flee, urges Ukraine to ‘stand firm’
AP, Ukraine : Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine’s capital early Saturday as explosions reverberated through the city and the president urged the country to “stand...
Global Covid cases near 433 million
Online Desk : The overall number of Covid cases is now rapidly approaching 433 million as Omicron infections keep rising across the globe.According to Johns...
US, Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly
AP, BRUSSELS : The United States and European allies said Friday they were stepping up sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by adding measures directly...
Schoolgirl gang-raped in Bagerhat
UNB, Bagerhat : A 9th-grader has allegedly been gang-raped by four youths at a village of Kachua Upazila in Bagerhat District on Thursday night. The...
Protests held at DU over BSMRUST student attack
UNB, DU Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad staged a candle-lit procession protesting ruling party student front Bangladesh Chhatra League’s attack on the students of Bangabandhu Sheikh...
Bangladeshi student killed in Azerbaijan
UNB, Rajshahi : A Bangladesh student was killed by assailants in Azerbaijan around 10am (local time) on Wednesday. The victim was identified as Riya Ferdousi,...
EU to sanction Russian banks, energy, others
UNB, BRUSSELS : European Union leaders are putting on a united front after a six-hour meeting during which they agreed on a second package of...
Global covid cases top 431 million
Online Desk : The overall number of Covid cases has surged past 431 million as Omicron infections keep rising across the globe. According to Johns...
Ukraine crisis: UN chief releases $20 million for humanitarian support
UNB, Dhaka : United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has announced the allocation of 20 million US dollars as humanitarian support to Ukraine, with the...
Modi urges Putin to halt military offensive in Ukraine
UNB, New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to immediately halt military action against Ukraine, underscoring the need...
Smoke on board cruise ship sparks panic mid-sea
UNB, Chattogram : Panic gripped some 800 passengers of a Saint Martin Island-bound luxury cruise ship on Friday midnight after thick smoke filled areas of the...