Today’s Newspaper
DEMU trains lie abandoned at Kamalapur
The Diesel Electric Multiple Unit trains, introduced with much publicity during the tenure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, are now lying abandoned at Kamalapur...
Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder...
Senegal keeper Mendy out of World Cup
A knee injury sustained during Monday’s loss to Norway has ruled out Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy from Friday’s World Cup match against Iraq, his national...
Australia, UNICEF ink $11.4m deal for Rohingyas
Australia has committed US$11.4 million (AUD16 million) in multi-year funding to UNICEF to sustain life-saving support for Rohingya children and host communities in Bangladesh amid...
Court places actor Zaher Alvi on 2 day remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed television actor Zaher Alvi on a two-day remand in a case filed over allegations that he provoked his wife,...
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach WC knockouts
Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup (WC)...
Elizabeth as ‘Miss Frizzle’ in ‘Magic School Bus’ film
‘The Magic School Bus’ gained immense popularity around the world, initially as a book and then as a cartoon series. This American educational series aired...
‘Govt targets job-led economy’
The government’s aims to transform Bangladesh into a more investment-friendly and employment-oriented economy, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said. “To achieve this goal, the Small...
Jubo League leader dies in Chattogram jail a day after arrest
A leader of Jubo League died at Chattogram central jail on Wednesday, a day after his arrest, prison authorities said. The deceased was identified as...
Dengue: 2 die, 157 hospitalised in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded two more deaths from dengue and 157 new cases in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue...