Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday left Dhaka for New Delhi on a two-day state visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. A flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines carrying the prime minister and her entourage members departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 02:03 pm. The flight is
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Australia cruise to victory over Bangladesh in rain-shortened T20 WC match
Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs under the DL method in their first Super Eights match of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Antigua. Rishad Hossain shone with the ball for Bangladesh on a slightly slower pitch, but Australia managed to secure victory after Bangladesh failed to mount a strong challenge. The
BNP blames govt policies for rising utility prices and rural power outages
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the prices of utility services and all commodities have risen due to the anti-people policies of the government. Speaking at a demonstration, he criticised the government for public suffering in rural areas caused by severe power outages. "Due to the
Quader warns Fakhrul against provoking war against Myanmar
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader addressed the recent tensions along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, clarifying that no direct attacks on Bangladesh have been observed. He noted that Myanmar is facing internal conflicts involving several ethnic groups and that the recent incidents are likely caused by
Award-winning poet, novelist Asim Saha dies
Ekushey Award-winning poet and novelist Asim Saha died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital here. He was 75. “Asim Saha breathed his last at around 2:15 pm today . . . He was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of the BSMMU
11 dead, 64 missing from 2 shipwrecks in Mediterranean Sea
Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy's southern coast Monday, United Nations' agencies said in a statement. In a separate shipwreck, rescue workers evacuated dozens of suspected migrants but found 10 bodies trapped below the deck of a wooden boat
PM to leave Dhaka for Delhi June 21
Nation celebrate Eid-ul-Azha amid festive spirit
Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today with prayers and festivities, with large congregations taking place in various regions. Nearly three lakh Muslims gathered to perform Eid prayers at the Gor-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur, the country's largest Eidgah ground. The main congregation, led by Maulana Samsul Haque Qasemi, took place at
PM honours freedom fighters, martyrs’ families with Eid gifts
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended heartfelt greetings to all freedom fighters of the country, recognising their sacrifices for the nation. Continuing her tradition of honouring war heroes, the Prime Minister sent flowers, fruits, and sweets to war-wounded freedom fighters and families of martyrs residing at
