GK Shamim, 7 others get life term in arms case
UNB, Dhaka : A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced GK Shamim, a disgraced government contractor who gained infamy during the ‘casino raids’ of late 2019,...
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Counter propaganda against Bangladesh: PM to expats in NY
UNB, New York : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday urged expatriate Bangladeshis to strongly counter the propaganda being carried out from abroad against her...
“A wonderful visit today with the Hindu community in Dhaka,” says UNRC Lewis
UNB, Dhaka : UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Sunday visited Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to highlight the importance of “cultural diversity and...
Karatoya trawler capsize: Death toll rises to 24
UNB, Panchagarh : The death toll from the trawler capsize in the Karatoya River rose to 24 on Sunday with the recovery of nine more...
Chinese national gets 7 years’ jail in gold smuggling case
UNB, Chattogram : A Chattogram court on Sunday sentenced a Chinese national to seven years jail in a case filed with Patenga Police Station over...
Bangladesh reports 2 more Covid deaths, 572 new cases in 24 hrs
Online Desk : Bangladesh reported two more Covid-linked deaths with 572 fresh cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the new numbers, country’s total...
Fear grips border areas as Myanmar fighter jets fire towards Bangladesh
UNB, Cox’s Bazar : Within days of firing mortar shells, fighter jets of Myanmar army have fired bullets towards Bangladesh this time, which have created...
Global Covid cases near 620 million
Online Desk : The overall number of global Covid cases is fast approaching 620 million amid a rise in new infections in parts of the...
Two of family killed in Dinajpur road crash
UNB, Dinajpur : Two members of a family were killed and another was injured after a truck knocked them down in front of M Abdur...
Momen in NY: Bangladesh open to sharing its COVID-19 management experience
UNB, New York : Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has laid emphasis on sustained and significant funds injected for capacity-building of the health sector,...
PM Hasina calls for an immediate end to Russia-Ukraine war at UNGA in NY
UNB, New York : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday demanded an immediate end to Ukraine-Russia war and resulting sanctions for the sake of lives...
Two held with 1.7 lakh USD at Benapole check-post
UNB, Benapole : Two India returnees have been detained at Benapole check-post after 170,000 US dollars was found in their possession, Customs officials said Friday....