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Ten more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Ten new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,474 this year. According to the Directorate General of Healt... Read More


ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton, Markram lift South Africa to 315 against Afghanistan

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Ryan Rickelton hit a composed century, and a late flourish from Aiden Markram powered South Africa to 315 for 6 against Afghanistan in their ICC Champions Trophy opener in Karachi on... Read More


Afghanistan aims for Champions Trophy glory, not just participation

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The Afghanistan cricket team is playing their maiden ICC Champions Trophy this year, and on the first attempt, they set their sights on the title of this big cricketing event. Hashm... Read More


Oxfam Run 2025 to advocate for Bangladeshi domestic workers' rights

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- To promote the rights of four million domestic workers in Bangladesh, Oxfam in Bangladesh is set to organize 'Oxfam Run' on Saturday at Dhaka's Hatirjheel. The event, themed 'Advoca... Read More


Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes International Mother Language Day

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo observed the Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day with due solemnity on Friday. The day's formalities began in the morning with Ambassa... Read More


Foreign Ministry holds event on International Mother Language Day

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday organized a programme to commemorate the Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day 2025 paying deepest respect to all the heroic la... Read More


A brickfield worker and a child killed in road crashes in Magura

Magura, Feb. 21 -- A day labour and a child were killed in separate road accidents in Magura district on Friday, said police. One of the deceased was brickfield labour Tobarak Mollah, 40, a resident ... Read More


Dhaka chokes on smog as governments ignore transboundary air pollution crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Dhaka, a city of narrow alleyways and congested streets, remains one of the world's most polluted, leaving its residents trapped in urban smog and struggling to recall the last time ... Read More


People will resist if fascism emerges again:Rizvi

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Highlighting the spirit of the Amr Ekushey, BNP's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Friday that people of the country will again take to the streets if any fas... Read More


Fire destroys 12 shops in Chandpur's Matlab

Chandpur, Feb. 21 -- At least 12 shops were gutted in a fire at a local market in Matlab Dakshin upazila of Chandpur early Friday, said Fire Service. Ten people suffered injuries while trying to dous... Read More