A countrywide dawn-to-dusk hartal called by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami is progressing amid some incidents of violence. The strike began by bus torching incident in the capital’s Mohammadpur area in the early hours. Later, another three buses set on fire at Baitul Mukarram, Tanti Bazar and Mohammadpur areas. Commuters have been suffering due to the thin presence of buses in the ...

India are set to face England in their sixth group stage match of the ODI World Cup 2023. India, the only unbeaten team in the tournament, will be up against the defending champions, who are tottering in the bottom half of the table after a horrid start to their campaign. India will hope for a sixth straight win to take ...

The health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza said early Sunday that more than 8,000 had been killed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war with Israel on October 7. “The death toll linked to the Israeli aggression is past 8,000, half of whom are children,” the ministry told AFP. The last toll, issued early Saturday, was of 7,703 dead.

A running bus has been set on fire in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital on Sunday when the main opposition BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are observing their dawn-to-dusk hartal. Witnesses said a bus belonging to ‘Shikor Paribahan’ was set on fire at the South Gate of Baitul Mukarram around 8:45am. Being informed, fire-fighters rushed in and put ...

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been picked up from his Gulshan residence in the capital. A team of Detective Branch of (DB) Police raided Fakhrul’s Gulshan-2 house and, later, detained him at about 9:25am on Sunday. He was taken to DB office on Minto Road. Mirza Fakhrul’s wife Rahat Ara Begum said a team of DB police ...

A police constable was killed at Fakirapool crossing in the capital on Saturday during the clash between the main opposition BNP and law enforcers. The victim was identified as Constable Amirul Islam Parvez who hailed from Doulatpur in Makikganj district. However, it could not be known who launched attack on him. Doctors at the emergency department of the Dhaka Medical ...

Bangladesh have suffered a humiliating defeat by 87 runs to the Netherlands in the 28th game of the World Cup in Kolkata in consequence of dismal batting display. Another careless effort bundled Bangladesh out for 142 runs in pursuit of Netherlands’ 230-run target. They succumbed to a fifth successive defeat in six matches. Dutch pacer Paul van Meekeren starred with ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her firm conviction that BNP can’t reap any benefit giving threat of movement to Awami League. “BNP threatens to stage various types of movement. . .there is no benefit in showing all those threat of movements and fears to AL,” she said while addressing a grand rally at KEPZ field in Anwara organised on ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a cherished celebration observed with great enthusiasm not only in India but also in various corners of the world. While the oil lamps, adorned decorations, and spellbinding fireworks bring immense joy, it’s important to be mindful of the potential risks they can pose to our eyes. Of particular concern is the alarming increase in ...

In the intricate world of fragrances, there exists an ambit of artistry known as scent layering, a process that allows us to compose a fragrant symphony that resonates with their very essence. Just as a painter blends colours on a canvas or a composer weaves harmonies into a masterpiece, fragrance enthusiasts embark on a sensory journey where each layer tells ...