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PM seeks UAE investment in Bangladesh's special economic zones
04:55 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) investors to invest in Bangladesh's special economic zones. "UAE investors may come up with investments in Bangladesh...
Green growth framework can help Bangladesh achieve sustainable development
04:18 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayTo achieve its vision of Upper Middle-Income Country by 2031, Bangladesh will need green growth, which can be achieved through institutional strengthening, regulatory reforms, climate responsive public and private finance and enabling policy framework, said a new World Bank report launched on Thursday...
Tk 29 lakh looted from IFIC Bank in Bogura
03:44 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayMiscreants have looted around Tk 29 lakh from IFIC Bank in Sadar upazila of Bogura. The incident occurred at a sub-branch of the bank in Matidali area early Thursday. Confirming the matter, Sadar Police Station officer in-charge Saihan Oliullah said the bank had no security guard...
MP Anar murder: Jhenaidah AL General Secretary shown arrested
02:34 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayDhaka Metropolitan DB Police have shown arrested the General Secretary of Jhenaidah district unit of Awami League (AL) in a case filed over the murder of Jhenaidah-4 constituency’s member of the parliament Anwarul Azim Anar.
Beetroot juice to Broccoli, foods that improve Haemoglobin level
02:06 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayHaemoglobin is a protein found in the red blood cells. It is responsible for carrying oxygen from the respiratory organs to the other parts of the body, where it releases the oxygen and absorbs the carbon dioxide.
Rain likely over parts of country
01:15 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayBangladesh Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind and moderately heavy to heavy falls at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am.
Sacrificial animal sale begins in city’s 20 cattle markets
12:30 PM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayThe sale of sacrificial animals started in city's 20 cattle markets including two permanent haats as just five days have left for Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslim Ummah, officials said.
Russian missile strike kills 9 in Zelensky’s hometown
11:24 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayAt least nine people have been killed and 29 injured in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine's southern city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials say.
Firing incident, a serious threat to our lives: Salman Khan
09:34 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayBollywood actor Salman Khan has expressed serious concern regarding the firing incident that occurred at his Bandra residence on April 14, allegedly by members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
New Zealand facing exit after Rutherford rescues Windies
09:11 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdaySherfane Rutherford rescued the West Indies with the bat and their bowlers contained New Zealand to complete a 13-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Wednesday.
Pulisic, Turner rescue US in 1-1 draw with Brazil
09:11 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayThe United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday.
Buenos Aires rocked by clashes over Milei reforms
08:50 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayRiot police in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters outside Congress, where lawmakers have been debating budget-slashing reforms.
DR Congo boat disaster kills 80
08:34 AM, 13 Jun 2024 ThursdayAt least 80 people have died after a boat sank in Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's president has said. The disaster happened on Wednesday on the Kwa River, 70km (44 miles) from the town of Mushie in the province of Maï-Ndombe near the border with neighbouring Congo-Brazzaville.
Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, says UN
05:44 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayA United Nations inquiry into the first few months of the war in Gaza has found both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes and grave violations of international law, in the body’s first in-depth investigation into the October 7 attacks and the ensuing conflict.
Vision Emporium awards winners of ‘Dream Vacation’ campaign
04:33 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayVision Emporium, the electronics chain shop of the country's leading business conglomerate RFL, has awarded the winners of its flagship campaign 'Dream Vacation'.
Elon Musk unexpectedly drops case against OpenAI
04:16 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayElon Musk has unexpectedly asked a California court to withdraw a legal case against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman, which accused them of abandoning the firm's founding mission of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity's benefit.
41 people killed in fire in Kuwait
02:35 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayAt least 41 people were killed in a fire that engulfed a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in Kuwait’s southern Ahmadi Governorate, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Fahad Youssef Saud Al-Sabah said on Wednesday.
Sales of sacrificial animals to start in Dhaka on Thursday
02:20 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdaySales of sacrificial animals at 22 cattle markets including two permanent haats in the capital will start on Thursday, five days before the second largest religious festival of the Muslim community, said officials concerned.
World should act urgently on water, climate, cryosphere: Saber
01:15 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has emphasised the urgent need to transition from mere words and pledges to tangible actions and delivery on water, climate change, and cryosphere preservation.
Charges framed against Dr Yunus in money embezzlement case
12:29 PM, 12 Jun 2024 WednesdayA Dhaka court has framed charges against Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed for allegedly embezzling Tk 25 crore from the company and laundering abroad.