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UP chairman gunned down in Khulna

News —7 July, 2024 10:59

A union parishad (UP) chairman, who is also an Awami League (AL) leader, was gunned down by unknown miscreants on his way to home from a political programme…

UP chairman gunned down in Khulna

Zimbabwe stuns world champion India by 13 runs in opener of T20 series

Sikandar Raza picked 3-25 as Zimbabwe beat India by 13 runs…

Zimbabwe stuns world champion India by 13 runs in opener of T20 series
Those involved in jailing Khaleda Zia will face justice: Khosru

BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has threatened…

Those involved in jailing Khaleda Zia will face justice: Khosru

Benazir's Rupganj property worth Tk 10cr seized

Benazir's Rupganj property worth Tk 10cr seized

The government has taken control over the duplex luxurious house of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed located in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.  A team comprising…

Music to her ears— Singer Bannya’s land grabbing spree

Music to her ears— Singer Bannya’s land grabbing spree

  'Surer Dhara', a music school founded in 1992 by renowned Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, began its journey in a rented house in Dhaka’s Lalmatia neighborhood. …

Hasina aims to conquer the moon

Hasina aims to conquer the moon

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked children of the country to take preparations from now on for conquering the moon.  "We will go to the moon one day. So, you have…

Hasina moves to China with $20 billion loan proposal

Hasina moves to China with $20 billion loan proposal

Bangladesh plans to request $20 billion in new loans during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's July 8-10 visit to China, a move Beijing believes could significantly enhance their bilateral…

Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit: Biden

Only the 'Lord Almighty' could convince me to quit: Biden

US President Joe Biden has said only the "Lord Almighty" could convince him to end his bid for re-election, as he sat for a rare primetime interview in an effort to calm Democratic…

Struggling to curb rice prices, Burma junta orders sellers to register warehouses

Struggling to curb rice prices, Burma junta orders sellers to register warehouses

The junta’s Commerce Ministry has warned business owners who store rice and paddy for vending purposes to register their warehouses or face legal action. The ministry warned…

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has urged European nations to impose sanctions on Israeli officials violating international human rights laws as he warned…

Jamuna keeps swelling, flowing 58cm above danger level in Sirajganj

Jamuna keeps swelling, flowing 58cm above danger level in Sirajganj

The Jamuna river's water level has recorded a steep 40-centimetre rise in just 24 hours, leaving it to flow and currently, the water is flowing 58cm above the danger level. As a result,…

Hamas delegation holds talks in Beirut with Hezbollah

Hamas delegation holds talks in Beirut with Hezbollah

Hezbollah and Hamas leaders discussed the latest developments in ceasefire negotiations with Israel at a meeting in Beirut on Friday Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s secretary-general,…

Ganatantra Mancha extends support to teacher-student movements

Ganatantra Mancha extends support to teacher-student movements

Ganatantra Mancha, an alliance of several opposition parties, on Friday extended its full support to the ongoing public university teachers’ movement against the new universal…

Israel spy chief leaves Doha after Gaza truce talks

Israel spy chief leaves Doha after Gaza truce talks

Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea left Doha Friday after talks with Qatari mediators on a truce and hostage release deal for Gaza, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP. "An Israeli delegation headed by David Barnea has left Doha for Israel following meetings with Qatari mediators on a Hamas response for a Gaza ceasefire," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.

Keir Starmer is officially the new UK prime minister

Keir Starmer is officially the new UK prime minister

Labour leader Keir Starmer officially became prime minister of the United Kingdom on Friday.  Starmer received the blessing of King Charles III to form a government in a ceremony…

Floods in Kurigram deteriorate

Floods in Kurigram deteriorate

Over sixty thousands people have been marooned in the northern district of Kurigram as the flood situation has worsened due to swelling of rivers.  Academic activities at 37 government…

Light to moderately heavy rain likely across country

Light to moderately heavy rain likely across country

Light to moderately heavy rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over eight divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy at places…