Dhaka, Sunday


14 September 2025


Hamas dismisses Biden comments on Palestinian state

Hamas dismisses Biden comments on Palestinian state

A senior Hamas official dismissed on Saturday comments by US President Joe Biden about the possibility of Israel agreeing to the establishment of a Palestinian state

01:32 21 January 2024

Shakib likely to miss a large part of BPL for eyesight problem

Shakib likely to miss a large part of BPL for eyesight problem

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is likely to miss a large part of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) due to his eyesight problem

01:23 21 January 2024

Saoirse Ronan explores ’ugliness’ of addiction with Sundance film ’The Outrun’

Saoirse Ronan explores ’ugliness’ of addiction with Sundance film ’The Outrun’

"The Outrun," a memoir about recovery, has sold well over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone, becoming a lifeline to countless readers battling with alcoholism

01:14 21 January 2024

Denial of Palestinian statehood ’unacceptable’, says UN chief

Denial of Palestinian statehood ’unacceptable’, says UN chief

The right of the Palestinian people to build their own state "must be recognised by all", UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Uganda on Saturday

01:07 21 January 2024

Netanyahu tells Biden opposed to Palestinian sovereignty in Gaza

Netanyahu tells Biden opposed to Palestinian sovereignty in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday he told US President Joe Biden that he rejected Palestinian sovereignty in the Gaza Strip, in a call the day before

01:01 21 January 2024

NASA loses contact with its mini-helicopter on Mars

NASA loses contact with its mini-helicopter on Mars

NASA has lost contact with its tiny helicopter Ingenuity during the hard-working craft`s 72nd flight, the space agency said

00:57 21 January 2024

Africa in debt spiral as restructuring efforts drag on

Africa in debt spiral as restructuring efforts drag on

While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis

00:46 21 January 2024

Ensure seamless services for RMG sector: BGMEA President

Ensure seamless services for RMG sector: BGMEA President

Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ensure seamless services for the RMG sector

00:42 21 January 2024

Bangladesh has ability to overcome existing economic challenges: DCCI President

Bangladesh has ability to overcome existing economic challenges: DCCI President

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Ashraf Ahmed today said that Bangladesh has the ability to overcome the existing economic challenges

00:39 21 January 2024

PM to inaugurate month-long DITF-2023 today

PM to inaugurate month-long DITF-2023 today

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2024 will begin today at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal New Town, on the outskirts of the capital city

00:31 21 January 2024

Survey in on to expand Metro Rail to Tongi: Quader

Survey in on to expand Metro Rail to Tongi: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said that a survey is underway for the extension of metro rail from the city`s Uttara to Tongi

00:20 21 January 2024

Dhaka calls for peace, support to Palestine, Rohingya Repatriation

Dhaka calls for peace, support to Palestine, Rohingya Repatriation

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud while leading the Bangladesh delegation in the 19th NAM Summit, called for peaceful settlement of disputes and promotion of culture of peace speaking at the 19th NAM Summit in Kampala, Uganda on Saturday 20 January.

17:12 20 January 2024

US space company upbeat on next Moon mission despite lander’s demise

US space company upbeat on next Moon mission despite lander’s demise

The head of the American space company whose lunar lander failed this week in its mission to reach the Moon expressed optimism Friday that the next attempt would achieve its goal

12:38 20 January 2024

US military destroys three Houthi anti-ship missiles – CENTCOM

US military destroys three Houthi anti-ship missiles – CENTCOM

The United States wiped out three anti-ship missiles belonging to the Ansar Allah movement as it delivered more strikes on the Houthi-controlled area in Yemen on Friday, the US Defense Department`s Central Command (CENTCOM) reported

12:34 20 January 2024

US senator who ran for president endorses Donald Trump

US senator who ran for president endorses Donald Trump

A US senator who sought this year`s Republican presidential nomination endorsed Donald Trump on Friday in a boost to the former leader`s bid to secure his party`s backing to retake the White House

12:30 20 January 2024

13 dead in China school fire: State media

13 dead in China school fire: State media

Thirteen people have died in a school dormitory fire in central China`s Henan province, the official Xinhua news agency reported Saturday.

12:22 20 January 2024

Dipu, Zadran lead Chattogram to win against Sylhet

Dipu, Zadran lead Chattogram to win against Sylhet

Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Afghanistan recruit Najibullah Zadran led Chattogram Challengers to a facile seven-wicket victory against Sylhet Strikers in their first game of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

01:29 20 January 2024

Ukraine schools roll out shooting training for students

Ukraine schools roll out shooting training for students

Schools in western Ukraine are rolling out rifle and pistol shooting practice using interactive software, a regional official said Thursday, signalling how Russia`s nearly two-year invasion has impacted school life

01:23 20 January 2024

Japan’s little Moon toy: the camera probe ready to roll

Japan’s little Moon toy: the camera probe ready to roll

On board Japan`s "Moon Sniper" spacecraft is a little robot with a big mission: to pop open like a Transformer toy, wiggle across the lunar surface and beam images back to Earth

01:18 20 January 2024

Pedro Pascal and Kristen Stewart lead stars to Sundance fest

Pedro Pascal and Kristen Stewart lead stars to Sundance fest

Movie stars and indie darlings from Pedro Pascal and Kristen Stewart to Richard Linklater and Steven Soderbergh were headed to the mountains of Utah on Thursday for the 40th edition of the Sundance film festival

01:13 20 January 2024

UK health chief sounds alarm over falling measles vaccinations

UK health chief sounds alarm over falling measles vaccinations

The UK`s public health protection agency on Friday sounded a "national call to action" for more measles jabs for children because of falling vaccination rates and fears a current outbreak could spread

01:09 20 January 2024

Nearly 20,000 babies born into Gaza war ’hell’: UN

Nearly 20,000 babies born into Gaza war ’hell’: UN

The United Nations said Friday that thousands of babies had been born in conditions "beyond belief" in Gaza since the war there erupted more than three months ago

01:03 20 January 2024

UN Chief Guterres congratulates Sheikh Hasina

UN Chief Guterres congratulates Sheikh Hasina

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and pledged to work with her government for the welfare of Bangladeshi people

00:56 20 January 2024

Hasan Mahmud reaches Uganda to join NAM, G77 South summits

Hasan Mahmud reaches Uganda to join NAM, G77 South summits

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Friday reached Uganda to represent Bangladesh in the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and G77 Third South Summit

00:41 20 January 2024