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PM to leave New Delhi for home this afternoon

News —10 June, 2024 13:16

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave here for home this afternoon after attending the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister of…

PM to leave New Delhi for home this afternoon

My job now is animal rights, not music: Moby

Moby is touring Europe for the first time in more than a decade…

My job now is animal rights, not music: Moby
Israel’s horror show in Gaza: Hamas calls Nuseirat raid a ‘complex war crime’

Hamas has accused Israel of committing a “complex war…

Israel’s horror show in Gaza: Hamas calls Nuseirat raid a ‘complex war crime’

Before Eid, banks open on June 14, 15 and 16 at industrial areas: BB

Before Eid, banks open on June 14, 15 and 16 at industrial areas: BB

The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on June 17 (Monday). Before Eid, Friday-Saturday weekly and Sunday are closed for Eid, on June 14, 15, and 16 are three consecutive…

3 feared dead in Sylhet landslide

3 feared dead in Sylhet landslide

Three members of a family feared dead as a large chunk of mud collapsed on a house in Chamelibag residential area in Sylhet city on Monday morning. Members of the fire service and…

Could one win change the course of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup campaign?

Could one win change the course of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup campaign?

They had struggled everywhere—from home to abroad. They had consistently failed to display their character against all sorts of opponents, both experienced and inexperienced.…

In exclusive talks Hasina and Modi vow to deepen Dhaka-New Delhi relations: FM Hasan

In exclusive talks Hasina and Modi vow to deepen Dhaka-New Delhi relations: FM Hasan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have vowed to further deepen the existing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries. "The two…

High bacterial counts in Dhaka street food, yet low illness rate: Study

High bacterial counts in Dhaka street food, yet low illness rate: Study

A recent study has revealed alarming levels of harmful bacteria in popular street foods sold across Dhaka, although most people consuming these street foods are not falling ill. The…

Saudi prohibits 'political slogans' during Hajj in apparent Gaza reference

Saudi prohibits 'political slogans' during Hajj in apparent Gaza reference

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has called on the more than 1.2 million Hajj pilgrims from around the world to abstain from political slogans at the holy sites, in an apparent reference…

New Modi cabinet sworn in: 72 ministers, 11 allies, representing 24 states

New Modi cabinet sworn in: 72 ministers, 11 allies, representing 24 states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath ton Sunday along with 72 ministers of the new coalition government. Thirty of them are Cabinet Ministers, five independent charge, and 36 Ministers…

Bangladeshi man shot dead by India’s BSF in Cumilla

Bangladeshi man shot dead by India’s BSF in Cumilla

A Bangladeshi man has been shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the border in Cumilla’s Burichang Upazila. The incident occurred around 8 am on Sunday…

Record number of aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022: UN

Record number of aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022: UN

The total global volume of fish, shrimp, clams and other aquatic animals that are harvested by farming has topped the amount fished in the wild from the world's waters for the first…




Allies representation in Modi 3.0: a look at probable ministers

Allies representation in Modi 3.0: a look at probable ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in for his third consecutive term today, although the entire council of ministers will not be taking oath. According to sources, around…

Israeli hostage rescue killed 274 Palestinians

Israeli hostage rescue killed 274 Palestinians

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says an Israeli raid on a refugee camp - which led to the rescue of four hostages - killed 274 people including children and other civilians.…

45 Bangladeshi nationals return home from Myanmar

45 Bangladeshi nationals return home from Myanmar

Forty-five Bangladeshi nationals who were imprisoned in Myanmar's Rakhine and whose citizenship were verified, returned home on Sunday by Myanmar Naval Ship UMS Chin Dwin. At the same…

State seeks stay on HC’s decision to reinstate freedom fighter quota

State seeks stay on HC’s decision to reinstate freedom fighter quota

The state has moved to suspend a recent High Court (HC) decision that reinstated the quota for freedom fighters in certain grades for direct recruitment in government jobs.Assistant…

Hasina meets veteran BJP leader Advani during official visit to India

Hasina meets veteran BJP leader Advani during official visit to India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently on a three-day official visit to India, has paid a courtesy call on Bharat Ratna and veteran BJP leader LK Advani at the latter's residence…