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Global Covid-19 cases now over 696 million

The overall number of Covid-19 cases around the world has now surpassed 696 million. According to the latest global data, the total Covid-19 case count is 696,050,046, while the death toll reached 6,922,372 this morning.

BCS edn cadre officers observe work abstention

The Bangladesh Civil Service’s education cadre teachers and officers largely observed one-day ‘all-out’ work abstention on Monday, demanding an end to the discriminations existing among different cadres of the BCS and also for promotion.

PM leaves London for home Tuesday

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave here for homeTuesday after wrapping up her 16-day official visit to the USA and UK.

Arson violence won't be allowed before national election: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that her government won't tolerate any arson and atrocities, in the name of movement, before the next national election. “There will be no scope left to spare if arson terrorism or likewise incidents or attacks on the people take place before the election, in

5.4 magnitude earthquake felt parts of Bangladesh

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake was felt in different parts of the country at around 6:45pm today.

Nobel Prize won by mRNA Covid vaccine scientists

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines. Dr Katalin Kariko and Dr Drew Weissman will share the prize.

LPG price hiked, 12kg cylinder to cost Tk 1,363

Price of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has increased to Tk 113.61 per kg for the month of October, up Tk 6.6 per kg from Tk 107.01 in September. According to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), the new prices will be effective from 6:00pm Monday (2 October).

NSU, UTAS forge academic partnership for joint PhD program

North South University (NSU) and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifying their commitment to academic collaboration and research partnerships. The MOU signing ceremony took place in Hobart, Australia on Friday last (September 29) bringi

At least 7 killed in Mexico church roof collapse

At least seven people were killed in Mexico on Sunday after the roof of a church came crashing down, local officials said. "Seven people are confirmed dead, and 10 injured people have been rescued" in the northeastern coastal town of Ciudad Madero, a spokesperson for the Tamaulipas state government

Law Ministry rejects application on Khaleda’s treatment abroad

The Law Ministry has rejected an application seeking permission for sending BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia abroad for treatment. The Law Ministry gave this opinion upon receiving an application sent by the Home Ministry in response to the request of the family of the former prime minister, Law, Justic

Proper planning needed for research to make it to global rankings: UGC

Universities in the country could not achieve the desired place in the world rankings this year due to lack of proper planning and decision-making in research and innovation, said Bangladesh University Grants Commission Chairman (additional charge) Prof Dr Muhammad Alamgir.

Last-gasp deal averts US government shutdown

The US Congress passed an 11th-hour funding bill Saturday to keep federal agencies running for another 45 days and avert a costly government shutdown -- although the deal left out aid to war-torn Ukraine requested by President Joe Biden. Three hours before the midnight deadline, the Senate voted to

Govt taking preparations to hold fair polls as per constitution: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the government is taking preparations to hold a free, fair and neutral election as per the constitution.

NSU hosts 4th undergraduate law symposium

The Department of Law at North South University (NSU) recently organized the 4th undergraduate law symposium. The shortlisted papers were presented by participants from different public and private universities around Bangladesh in the Moot Court Room of North South University.

Lakshmipur-3 MP Shahjahan Kamal passes away

Former Aviation and Tourism Minister and Lakshmipur-3 MP, AKM Shahjahan Kamal, passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early today. He was 74.

Brahmanbaria-2 MP Ukil Abdus Sattar dies at 84

Brahmanbaria-2 MP Ukil Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan passed away at a hospital in Dhaka early Saturday. He was 84. The five-time MP breathed his last at 3 am while undergoing treatment at the capital’s Evercare Hospital, said his son Mainul Hasan Tushar.

Khaleda has to be jailed before going to abroad: PM

If BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia wants to go abroad for medical treatment, she has to return to jail again, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday (30 September).

Washington values its relationship with Dhaka: State Department

The United States has said it expects that the government of Bangladesh will take all necessary actions to maintain the safety and security of all foreign missions and personnel in the country, including those from the US.

Video of Mexican mother bravely shielding son as bear devours tacos and enchiladas inches away goes viral

A Mexican mother bravely shielded her son after a bear leapt on a picnic table and devoured the tacos and enchiladas meant for the boy’s birthday dinner, inches from his face. Silvia Macías of Mexico City had traveled to the Chipinque Park on the outskirts of the northern city of Monterrey to celeb