71 computers provided to 40 Chowki courts

Chowki courts are lower level courts typically at the upazila level

8m ago

Govt dismisses Tapasi Tabassum Urmi over social media post

The government has dismissed admin officer Tapasi Tabassum Urmi for making objectionable remarks about the head of government, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, and the interim government on social media..A notification signed by Ministry of Public Administration Senior Secretary Mokhles

19m ago

Only parliament can decide about proportional representation: Amir Khosru

"If there is any fundamental change on any issue, you must go to the people"

24m ago

'Felani', 'July' among 32 films to receive Tk 9 crore grant

Among these, 12 are full-length feature films and 20 are short films

27m ago

NCP, SAD end 7-hour blockade on Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway

"If our demands are not met, we will protest again in Chattogram city tomorrow"

1h ago

DMP bans sharp items, fire crackers during Tajia processions

Such items often lead to injuries and create panic among the public, said a DMP notice

2h ago
Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Father, son die from electrocution in Chandpur

Two individuals died from electrocution while retting raw jute in a water body in Chandpur’s Sadar upazila

32m ago

Govt declares August 5 as public holiday

The day will be marked as July Mass Uprising Day

1h ago

'Shot, then hacked to confirm death': BNP leader killed in Dohar

The incident took place near Bahra School while he was out for a walk

1h ago

Navy recommended to operate NCT at Ctg port for 6 months: Sakhawat

The issue of appointing a Dubai company for long term is under consideration, he says

2h ago

NCP, SAD block highway, road in Ctg following clash with police

This follows clashes between leaders and activists of SAD and police inside the Patiya Police Station last night

3h ago

Rain likely across the country over next 4-5 days

Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to occur across Bangladesh over the next four to five days, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast

3h ago

Consensus reached on constituency delimitation committee: Jamaat's Taher

For the 13th national election, the Election Commission itself will form a committee of experts

3h ago

Ex-CEC Nurul Huda denied bail in poll irregularities case

Huda was arrested on June 22 after being assaulted by a mob at his Uttara residence

4h ago
Asia

Asia

Over 230,000 Afghans left Iran in June ahead of return deadline: IOM

Since January, 691,049 people have returned, 70 percent of whom were forcibly sent back

2d ago

5.3-magnitude quake hits central Pakistan

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey

3d ago

Step down Shinawatra!

Thousands of anti-government protesters rallied in the Thai capital of Bangkok yesterday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign after a leaked diplomatic phone call stirred public anger.

3d ago

Pakistan flash floods kill 32

Heavy rain and flash flooding across Pakistan have killed 32 people including 16 children since the start of the monsoon season this week, disaster management officials said.

3d ago

Suicide blast kills 16 soldiers in Pakistan

A suicide attack claimed by the Pakistani Taliban killed 16 soldiers and wounded more than two dozen people, including civilians, local government officials and police officers told AFP yesterday.

3d ago

India arrests 3 after student gang-rape in Kolkata

Indian police have arrested three men accused of gang raping a law student in Kolkata, officials said yesterday, a case that has reignited anger in a city still scarred by the rape and murder of a doctor last year.

4d ago

India bans land import of jute, yarn from Bangladesh

India yesterday banned the imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through land ports.

4d ago

Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine people

Japan yesterday executed a man dubbed the “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation’s first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.

4d ago
World

World

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

State media said on Wednesday that the legislation had cleared the final hurdle and was in effect.

4h ago

Trump escalates feud with Musk, threatens Tesla, SpaceX support

The feud could create new challenges for Musk's business empire

4h ago

Thai veteran politician set for single day as acting PM

Transport minister and deputy prime minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit began his engagements by attending a ceremony in Bangkok celebrating the longevity of the prime minister's office.

9h ago

Trump urges Hamas to accept 'final proposal' for 60-day Gaza ceasefire

Says Israel agrees to US-proposed ceasefire conditions

9h ago

Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death

According to Tibetans, he is the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama

9h ago

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his counterparts from the so-called "Quad" to Washington in a shift of focus to Asia

11h ago

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Mines loaded last month, raising fears of blockade

12h ago

US Senate passes Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, setting up House battle

Measure passes 51-50 after days of debate, all-night session

12h ago
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News Multimedia

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71 computers provided to 40 Chowki courts

Chowki courts are lower level courts typically at the upazila level

8m ago

Govt dismisses Tapasi Tabassum Urmi over social media post

The government has dismissed admin officer Tapasi Tabassum Urmi for making objectionable remarks about the head of government, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, and the interim government on social media..A notification signed by Ministry of Public Administration Senior Secretary Mokhles

19m ago

Only parliament can decide about proportional representation: Amir Khosru

"If there is any fundamental change on any issue, you must go to the people"

24m ago

'Felani', 'July' among 32 films to receive Tk 9 crore grant

Among these, 12 are full-length feature films and 20 are short films

27m ago

Father, son die from electrocution in Chandpur

Two individuals died from electrocution while retting raw jute in a water body in Chandpur’s Sadar upazila

32m ago

DNCC launches special mosquito control drive in high-risk wards

Wards 2, 8, 12, 13, 22, and 34 of DNCC have been identified as high-risk for dengue

54m ago

NCP, SAD end 7-hour blockade on Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway

"If our demands are not met, we will protest again in Chattogram city tomorrow"

1h ago

Govt declares August 5 as public holiday

The day will be marked as July Mass Uprising Day

1h ago

'Shot, then hacked to confirm death': BNP leader killed in Dohar

The incident took place near Bahra School while he was out for a walk

1h ago

DMP bans sharp items, fire crackers during Tajia processions

Such items often lead to injuries and create panic among the public, said a DMP notice

2h ago