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Iran sentences renowned director to 8 years in prison and flogging

01:10 PM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

A court in Iran has sentenced acclaimed movie director Mohammad Rasoulof to eight years in prison and flogging for national security crimes, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

PM to visit Tungipara on Friday

12:45 PM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit her ancestral house at Tungipara in Gopalganj on Friday morning.

Pilot killed as Air Force training aircraft crashes into Karnaphuli

12:17 PM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

A training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the Karnaphuli river at Patenga Container Terminal in Chattogram on Thursday morning. The two pilots in the plane managed to eject and later they were rescued.

Israel says Hamas naval commander killed in Gaza strike

11:47 AM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

The Israeli military said Wednesday a recent air strike had killed the commander of Hamas's naval unit in Gaza City, accusing of "attacks" against troops during the seven-month war.

First Hajj flight leaves for Saudi Arabia with 413 pilgrims

10:43 AM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

The first hajj flight, carrying 413 pilgrims, left Dhaka for Saudi Arabia early Thursday. The second flight of Bangladesh Biman Airlines left the airport with 417 pilgrims at 7:20 after Religious Affairs Minister Faridul Haque Khan inaugurated the flight at 5:30am.

Joselu earns Madrid incredible Bayern comeback to reach Champions League final

08:59 AM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.

Brazil flooding death toll surpasses 100

08:43 AM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged southern Brazil for days surpassed 100 on Wednesday, authorities said, as the search for dozens of missing people was interrupted by fresh storms.

Biden to halt some arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah

08:24 AM, 09 May 2024 Thursday

President Joe Biden has warned Israel that the US will stop supplying some weapons if it launches a major ground operation in the Gaza city of Rafah. "If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah," he said during an interview with CNN.

BB introduces crawling peg, sets Tk 117 per USD as mid-point

09:59 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system for buying and selling of foreign currencies and allowed banks to buy and sell US dollars freely at around Taka 117...

46th BCS preliminary test results likely on Thursday

09:41 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

The results of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination will likely be published on Thursday...

Ship with 1,900 tons of humanitarian aid for Gaza to depart from Turkey

08:48 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

A ship carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza has been scheduled to set sail from southern Turkey...

Conflicting situation in Middle East may affect Bangladesh economy: PM

08:04 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said in parliament that the conflicting situation in the Middle East may affect the economy of Bangladesh. "It can be presumed that...

'Kacchi Bhai' restaurant owner arrested

07:30 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Sohel Siraj, the owner of 'Kacchi Bhai' restaurant, has been arrested on arrival in the country from Malaysia over the deadly fire in Dhaka's Bailey Road area that left 46 people dead. The Immigration Police detained him after landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tuesday night...

Voting ends in 1st phase upazila polls

05:58 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Voting in the first phase of the sixth upazila parishad elections has ended amid sporadic violence...

PM seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar

05:25 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon the United Kingdom (UK) to help repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland Myanmar. "Use your good office to repatriate Rohingyas to their country," she said...

BNP leader Khairul Kabir Khokan freed from jail

04:39 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Khairul Kabir Khokan, joint secretary general of BNP and its Narsingdi district unit president, has been released from prison after six months...

realme C65 launched: No.1 quality to remain lag-free for 4yrs

03:44 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Youth-favourite smartphone brand realme has introduced realme C65 with No.1 quality, prestigious TUV SUD 48-month Fluency Certification, and segment-first 48-watt charging system...

Man Utd to sack Ten Hag at end of season - Wednesday's gossip

03:36 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Manchester United will sack manager Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. (Football Insider)...

Fry Bucket opens three more outlets in Dhaka

02:38 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Popular Fast food chain brand ‘Fry Bucket’ has launched three more outlets in the capital recently. Animesh Saha, Executive Director of Fry Bucket, inaugurated the outlets at Mirpur-2, Begum Rokeya Sarani of Shewrapara and Shahid Baki Road of Khilgaon.

PM opens Hajj programme-2024

01:19 PM, 08 May 2024 Wednesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the Hajj programme-2024 (Hijri 1445) at Ashkona Hajj Camp in the capital. She also exchanged greetings with the Hajj pilgrims (Hajji) after opening the Hajj programme as the chief guest.