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PM dismisses anti-quota protest
News —7 July, 2024 14:31
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said quota issue in the government jobs should be settled in the apex court. "The High Court pronounced verdict regarding…

Uruguay beat Brazil to reach Copa America semi-finals
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals…

Pope heads to Trieste in Italy to meet migrants
Pope Francis travels to Trieste in Italy's northeast on Sunday…


Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 16 killed in strike on UN school
The Hamas government in Gaza said an Israeli strike on Saturday on a UN-run school where thousands of displaced were sheltering killed 16 people. The Israeli military…

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 on Saturday in the opener of their five-match series. Raza led the way for his young team that bowled and fielded…
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Those involved in jailing Khaleda Zia will face justice: Khosru
BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has threatened on Saturday that those involved in imprisoning Khaleda Zia will face justice for their 'crime'. Speaking at a protest…
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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
'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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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, 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
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.