President hosts Eid ul-Fitr reception
President Abdul Hamid has exchanged Eid greetings with high officials and distinguished guests at Bangabhaban on Tuesday morning.
President Abdul Hamid and his wife Rashida Khanom hosted the reception to senior government officials, city elite and diplomats.
5 killed in Faridpur road crashes
ive people have been killed and 10 others injured on Tuesday morning in two separate road crashes on Bhanga Kawarakandi road in the district.
The Chumurdi accident claimed one life while the Maligram four
7 killed in Noakhali road accident
Seven people, including three of a family, have been killed and 30 others injured in a road accident on Sonaimuri-Chatkhil road at Jayag Bazar area in Sonaimuri upazila early hours on Tuesday.
Brazil president condemns Israel's 'massacre' in Gaza
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has condemned Israel's offensive in Gaza as a "massacre."
She adjoined an international call for a holt of the bloodshed.
Kerry visits India to improve ties
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to begin a three-day visit to India.
Kerry is visiting the country as Washington tries to improve ties with India under its new PM Narendra Modi, reports BBC.
Netanyahu warns of 'prolonged' Gaza war
Israel's military pounded targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country should prepare for a long conflict in the Palestinian enclave, squashing any hopes of a swift end to 22 days of fighting.
Gaza residents reported heavy Israeli bombing in Gaza City.
Largest congregation held on Sholakia Eidgah
The largest Eid-ul-Fitr congregation of the country was held on the historic Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj on Tuesday.
Over 350,000 devotees offered the prayers amid stringent security measures.
Ban Ki-moon: Gaza in critical condition
The Palestinian territory is in a "critical condition", UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said.
Ban Ki-moon has urged an immediate halt to violence in Gaza.
Bangladesh airliner catches fire on landing in Nepal
Biman Bangladesh Airlines caught fire on landing at Nepal’s international airport in Kathmandu on Monday, reports Daily Times.
However, there were no injuries, an official said.