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Will seek alternative to Hathurusingha, asserts Faruk
07:04 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayFaruk Ahmed, who previously served as the Chief Selector of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has returned to the board, this time as its president. Despite his long absence, his views on the current head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, have not softened.
Chattogram region brace for heavy falls, heightening landslide risks
06:47 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayChattogram and its neighbouring districts are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to continue until midnight on Thursday (August 21).
Troops rush to Feni's aid as floodwaters rise, choppers kept standby
06:29 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Army has joined forces with the Border Guard Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Coast Guard to rescue those stranded in the floodwaters of Feni. Six army boats have been deployed in the flood-affected Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas...
Bangladesh now inspiration for Pakistanis, red-green flags in high demand
06:08 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayIn a surprising turn of events, Bangladesh has emerged as a symbol of inspiration for many Pakistanis.
HSC results reparation: Education boards explore options
05:49 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayFollowing the cancellation of the postponed HSC and equivalent examinations due to student protests, education boards are exploring different methods to prepare and publish the results.
Bangladesh dominates early in Rawalpindi test
05:09 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh bowlers made a strong statement in the opening overs of the Rawalpindi Test, validating captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto's decision to bowl first on the damp pitch.
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
05:01 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayAfter just over two years of marriage, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have filed for divorce...
Flood wreaks havoc in 8 districts along eastern border, may spread further
04:49 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayEight districts across Bangladesh have been inundated due to heavy rainfall and upstream flooding, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
Will do whatever required for Teesta deal: Rizwana
04:32 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayWater resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has assured that the interim government will take the necessary steps to address the Teesta River Agreement.
Israeli strike kills Fatah official in Lebanon
04:26 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayAn Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed a Fatah official on Wednesday, a senior member of the Palestinian group and a security source said...
Firing from RAB helicopter: Hasina, Justice Khairul face murder charge
03:56 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayA case has been filed with a Dhaka court against five people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, over the murder of a man in a firing from a helicopter in Mirpur during the recent student movement...
Macron extends full support to Yunus-led interim govt
03:40 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayPresident Emmanuel Macron has pledged France's full support to Bangladesh's interim government under Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus.
Shakil, Farzana held at Dhaka airport
03:06 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayShakil Ahmed, former head of news at Ekattor Television, and its principal correspondent, Farzana Rupa, were apprehended at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as they attempted to flee the country.
China reassures Bangladesh of non-interference
02:59 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, has iterated China's commitment to non-interference in the country's internal affairs.
BSEC bans S Alam-linked 26 Individuals, 56 cos
02:45 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has imposed a ban on 26 individuals and 56 companies associated with the S Alam Group, restricting them from buying, selling, or transferring shares.
Pentagon reaffirms US commitment to shared values with Bangladesh
01:30 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe United States has iterated its commitment to supporting shared values and interests with Bangladesh, particularly in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Boeing grounds 777X after part failure
01:14 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayBoeing has suspended flight testing of its new 777X wide-body jet after identifying the failure of a part connecting the engine to the body of the aircraft, the latest in a long line of quality control issues for the troubled US aerospace giant.
India opens Dambur Dam, unleashing floodwaters into Bangladesh
01:02 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayThe recent opening of the gates at India's Dambur hydroelectric project in Tripura has sent a torrent of upstream water flooding into Bangladesh, inundating the bordering districts of Cumilla, Brahmanbaria, and Feni.
Feni, Brahmanbaria submerged: Millions stranded
12:51 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayRelentless rains and surging waters from India have unleashed severe floods in bordering districts of Brahmanbaria and Feni, submerging vast areas and leaving millions trapped in rising waters.
Faruk takes the helm at BCB
12:33 PM, 21 Aug 2024 WednesdayFormer Bangladesh national team captain Faruk Ahmed has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).