Bangladesh reports 20 more Covid cases, zero death
UNB, Dhaka : Bangladesh reported 20 more Covid cases in 24 hours till Thursday morning. With the new numbers, the caseload rose to 2,036,469, according...
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Raising retail power tariff: 3 more distribution companies submit proposals
UNB, Dhaka : Three more state-owned distribution companies submitted their respective proposals to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Thursday to raise power tariff...
Banks have enough money, reserve is strong: PM Hasina tells Jashore rally
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday dismissed the talks that there is no money in the country’s banks. “Some people talk about reserve but there...
6 hurt in three-wheeler crash on Mayor Hanif Flyover
UNB, Dhaka : Six people, including a girl child, were seriously injured as two CNG-run auto-rickshaws crashed into each other on the capital’s Mayor Hanif...
Reformist leader Anwar named prime minister of Malaysia
AP, Malaysia : Malaysia’s king on Thursday named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister, ending days of uncertainty after divisive general...
Ansar-al-Islam member put on 7-day remand for link to escape of 2 militants
UNB, Dhaka : A Dhaka court on Thursday placed a militant, who was arrested for his suspected involvement in the snatching of two convicted militants...
Govt’s cooperation needed for holding fair election: CEC
UNB, Dhaka : The government’s willingness and overall cooperation are needed to hold a successful and fair election, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul...
FIFA World Cup 2022: Young Spain rout experienced Costa Rica 7-0
AP, Qatar : Spain’s young squad got off to a high-scoring start at the World Cup, routing an experienced Costa Rica 7-0 at the Al...
Japan stun Germany 2 goals in 8 minutes
Online Desk : Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan a stunning 2-1 upset over four-times champions...
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
AP, WASHINGTON : The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional...
Traffic alert: Dhaka commuters urged to avoid Airport-Uttara route from tomorrow till Sunday morning
UNB, Dhaka : Dhaka Bus Rapid Transit Company Ltd authorities have requested commuters in the capital not to use the route from Khilkhet through airport...