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Algerian mission in Dhaka marks Nat'l Emigration Day

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh hosted a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the massacres of 17 October 1961, under the theme "Cohesion and Commitment."The d... Read More


One dead, dozens injured as Peru's new president faces widespread protests

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured in widespread protests overnight in Peru against President Jose Jeri, who assumed power just days ago, the state ... Read More


Trump to meet Zelensky after announcing Putin summit

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, seeking US-made Tomahawk missiles even as the US president readies for a fresh summit with Rus... Read More


CID seizes flats of Bashar

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Criminal Investigation Department has seized three flats belonging to MK Khairul Bashar, Chairman of BSB Global Network, who was arrested in a money laundering case. The Dhaka M... Read More


510 dengue cases reported

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- A total of 510 new dengue cases were reported across the country in the 24 hours till Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases this year to 58,280, according to the Directo... Read More


Air quality turns unhealthy

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked sixth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 174 at 10:50am on Friday. Dhaka's air was c... Read More


BD must move toward updating Pneumonia vaccine to ensure stronger child protection

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Experts from leading health institutions gathered at icddr,b, for a Roundtable Discussion on introducing higher-valency pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) in Bangladesh. The dial... Read More


Blow for Chelsea as Palmer to miss six more weeks

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer will be out of action for six more weeks due to a groin injury, manager Enzo Maresca said on the eve of Saturday's Premier League clash at Nottingham F... Read More


China cracks down on corruption graft

India, Oct. 18 -- China's second-ranked general was placed under investigation for corruption, while nine senior military officers were punished for violation of discipline and work-related crimes in ... Read More


Digital to be probes at home

India, Oct. 18 -- Dozens of South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams in Cambodia are to be flown back home aboard a charter plane on Saturday, officials said. The repatriation follows the deat... Read More