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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin granted parole
11:59 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayThailand's controversial billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving six months in detention, the prime minister said Tuesday, while highlighting his service to the country.
Google pledges 25 million euros to boost AI skills in Europe
11:07 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayGoogle has pledged 25 million euros ($26.98 million) to help people in Europe learn to use artificial intelligence (AI).
Four-day DC conference to begin on March 3
10:41 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayA four-day annual conference of deputy commissioners (DCs) will begin in Dhaka on March 3. It will end on March 6. Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division Md Amin Ul Ahsan confirmed the matter to Jago News on Tuesday.
Trump seeks Supreme Court pause in 2020 election case
09:13 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayEx-US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to suspend a lower court ruling that he does not have presidential immunity from prosecution.
Chelsea snatch last-gasp 3-1 win at struggling Palace
08:43 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayChelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Monday.
France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal, border talks for Israel-Lebanon truce
08:23 AM, 13 Feb 2024 TuesdayFrance has delivered a written proposal to Beirut aimed at ending hostilities with Israel and settling the disputed Lebanon-Israel frontier, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?
05:44 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayPakistanis still do not know which party will form their next government or who their next prime minister will be four days after the hotly-contested general elections.
Steps underway to reduce metro rail movement frequency: Quader
04:29 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayRoad Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday said steps are underway to reduce the movement frequency of metro rail in view of growing commuters' dependence on its service.
Rajshahi-Murshidabad river trade route opens formally
03:38 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayThe long-awaited river trade route between Rajshahi in Bangladesh and Murshidabad in India was opened in Rajshahi on Monday aiming at strengthening trade and commerce between Bangladesh and India.
Haller seals 2-1 Cup of Nations final win for Ivory Coast over Nigeria
02:10 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayIvory Coast’s success at the Africa Cup of Nations was all about taking advantage of second chances, but after coming from behind to beat Nigeria in Sunday's final, relief was the overwhelming emotion, winning coach Emerse Fae said.
Charge framed against Sabrina in fake NID case
01:22 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayA Dhaka court has framed charges against JKG Healthcare Chairperson Dr Sabrina Chowdhury in a case filed for making second national identity (NID) card using false information.
PM asks Ansar to work for prosperous, peaceful Bangladesh
12:47 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked Ansar and VDP personnel to discharge duties with honesty and courage to maintain peace for ensuring security of people and their investment to build a prosperous and developed Bangladesh.
Xiaomi says India’s scrutiny of Chinese firms unnerves suppliers
12:31 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayChina's Xiaomi has told New Delhi that smartphone component suppliers are wary about setting up operations in India amid heavy scrutiny of Chinese companies by the government, according to a letter and a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
3 Sherpur Al-Badar men sentenced to life term imprisonment
12:11 PM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has sentenced three leaders and activists of anti-liberation Al-Badr force in Sherpur’s Nokla to life-term imprisonment in a crimes against humanity case.
Over 100 killed in Israeli attacks on Rafah city in southern Gaza
11:21 AM, 12 Feb 2024 MondayMore than 100 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported early Monday. The area sits on Gaza's border with Egypt, where Israel forced civilians to evacuate to, claiming it was a safe zone.
RFL exporting shoes to 37 countries
09:54 PM, 11 Feb 2024 SundayNow various non-leather shoes, slippers, flipflops, and cads of world famous brands like H&M, Kappa, and Ambro are being manufactured in Bangladesh, with the country's leading conglomerate RFL producing these sorts of shoes since 2017...
Philippines landslide toll jumps to 54 dead
09:54 PM, 11 Feb 2024 SundayThe death toll from a massive Philippine landslide near a gold mine abruptly rose to 54 on Sunday, local officials said...
Cabinet approves draft law enabling village courts to fine Tk 3 lakh
09:08 PM, 11 Feb 2024 SundayThe Cabinet on Sunday gave final approval to the draft of the 'Village Court (Amendment) Act, 2024' enhancing the authority of village courts to fine Tk 3 lakh, raising the amount from the existing Tk 75,000...
Kiran Rao says failure of Laal Singh Chaddha affected Aamir Khan 'quite deeply'
08:30 PM, 11 Feb 2024 SundayFilmmaker Kiran Rao has been busy with the promotions of her upcoming film, Laapataa Ladies, which will be released in March 2024...
Holy Shab-e-Barat on February 25
07:46 PM, 11 Feb 2024 SundayThe Muslims in Bangladesh will observe the holy Shab-e-Barat on the night of February 25 (Sunday) as the moon of the month Sha'aban was sighted in the country on Sunday evening. The National Moon Sighting Committee decided this in a meeting...