Christopher Nolan wins top directors award for ’Oppenheimer’
"Oppenheimer" was named the best film of the year by Hollywood`s directors on Saturday, boosting expectations that Christopher Nolan`s long wait for success at the Oscars could soon be over00:33 12 February 2024
Myanmar enforces mandatory military service law amid escalated turmoil
Myanmar junta overnight ordered compulsory military services for all young men and women for at least two years as fierce fights between government troops and resistance forces are taking place on multiple fronts across the country, the state media of the country and international media outlets reported on Sunday00:27 12 February 2024
Thousands in Morocco protest ties with ’genocidal’ Israel
Thousands of Moroccans on Sunday again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country`s ties with Israel, which they denounced for "genocide" in Gaza00:21 12 February 2024
Prices of essentials will remain under control during Ramadan: Titu
State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu Sunday said prices of essentials will remain under control during the holy month of Ramadan00:12 12 February 2024
Cabinet approves draft law enabling village courts to fine Tk 3 lakh
The Cabinet on Sunday gave final approval to the draft of `Village Court (amendment) Act, 2024` enhancing the authority of village courts to fine Taka 3 lakh, raising the amount from existing Taka 75 thousand00:05 12 February 2024
Rajshahi-Murshidabad river trade route opens today
The much-awaited river trade route between Rajshahi and Murshidabad in India is going to be opened today with the main thrust of strengthening trade and economic ties between the two countries00:01 12 February 2024
Holy Shab-e-Barat on Feb 25
The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country on the night of February 25 (Sunday) as the new noon of the holy month of Shaban of Hijri 1445 was sighted in the sky of Bangladesh this evening23:51 11 February 2024
BB issues new guidelines on bank director appointment
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued new guidelines tightening the rules of appointing bank directors to ensure good governance in the banking sector23:36 11 February 2024
Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe
Stocks on Sunday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities17:49 11 February 2024
PM for expansion of export market, diversification of productions
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday laid emphasis on the expansion of export market and diversification of productions17:47 11 February 2024
Iran FM says Israel offensive on Lebanon would ’spell end’ of Netanyahu
Iran`s top diplomat warned on Saturday that a full-blown attack on Lebanon would "spell the end" of Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu during a Beirut trip, as cross-border tensions surge over the Gaza war12:56 11 February 2024
Netanyahu pledges ’safe passage’ for Rafah civilians
Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview airing Sunday that the Israeli military will provide "safe passage for the civilian population" ahead of an expected assault on the overcrowded southern Gaza city of Rafah, rejecting fears of a "catastrophe"12:43 11 February 2024
Hamas warns Israel Rafah push may cause casualties in ’tens of thousands’
Gaza`s Hamas rulers warned on Saturday that Israel`s planned army operation in overcrowded Rafah could cause "tens of thousands" of casualties in the city, the last refuge for displaced Palestinians12:38 11 February 2024
Jeff Bezos sells off $2bn in Amazon shares
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold off about $2 billion in shares of the online distribution giant, according to recent stock market filings12:35 11 February 2024
OIL-Brent oil futures above $82 per barrel at ICE: Market data
Brent oil futures with delivery in April 2024 climbed above $82 per barrel at the London-based ICE for the first time since January 31, according to trading data12:26 11 February 2024
Spain cinema faces #MeToo moment at Goya awards
Spain`s glittering Goya film awards ceremony, which takes place Saturday, looks set to be overshadowed by allegations of sexual assault directed at an independent Spanish filmmaker01:46 11 February 2024
Another unexploded mortar shell recovered in Bandarban’s Ghumdhum
Another unexploded mortar shell was recovered by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) from Tamru frontier in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban on Saturday morning01:36 11 February 2024
Saudi warns of ’catastrophe’ if Israel moves on Rafah
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that Israel`s planned army operation in overcrowded Rafah would cause a "humanitarian catastrophe" and called for the United Nations Security Council to intervene01:32 11 February 2024
Yemen’s Huthis say 17 fighters killed in US strikes
A total of 17 Huthi fighters were killed in US strikes, the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group said through its official media Saturday, following public funerals in the capital Sanaa01:28 11 February 2024
Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv sparks ’river of fire’, kills 7
An overnight Russian drone attack on a petrol station in Ukraine`s second city Kharkiv killed seven people, including three children, local authorities said Saturday01:23 11 February 2024
Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show ’maturity’ after indecisive poll
Pakistan`s army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military`s favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule01:14 11 February 2024
Bangladesh-India river trade route in Rajshahi opens Monday
Rajshahi-Murshidabad river route is going to open on Monday aiming at strengthening trade and commerce between Bangladesh and India, the two neighbouring countries01:07 11 February 2024
Walton is the largest, most successful private hi-tech park in Bangladesh: Palak
State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, has branded Walton, a prominent local tech giant, as the premier and most prosperous high-tech park in Bangladesh.
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Open contest in 12th JS polls saved democracy: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday said the ruling Awami League had allowed its leaders to contest the last general elections beyond party nomination to save the democracy00:21 11 February 2024
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