April 2023

GBDESK// The government has started making arrangements to evacuate Bangladeshis from Sudan as the warring sides have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire that came into effect early yesterday. How the Bangladeshis will be evacuated will…

GBDESK// The World Bank Group is set to provide Bangladesh with upwards of $2 billion every year over the next four years to help the country gear up for its next phase of development. The lending plan has been outlined in the new…

GBDESK// Despite negative and mixed reviews by the critics, combined with a poor opening box-office weekend, Salman Khan's "Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan" has fared quite well thus far. After a poor opening of Rs 15 crore on Friday, the film…

GBDESK// Dhallywood actress Pori Moni won the 'Bochorer Best' award from Anandabazar Online, a popular media of West Bengal in India. Every year, Anandabazar Online recognizes the best Bengali achievers from both Bengals. Pori…

GBDESK// Ukraine will continue playing Euro 2024 qualifying matches despite a government ban on Ukrainian national teams taking part in competitions involving athletes from Russia and Belarus, the country said on Monday. Kyiv imposed…

GBDESK// Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has warned his son-in-law to not call him 'sasur' (father-in-law)' in public. "I don't want to hear this word from your mouth again," Shahid told Shaheen during a chat with Samaa TV.…

GBDESK// Russia's Black Sea Fleet repelled a drone attack on the Crimean port of Sevastopol in the early hours of yesterday, the Moscow-installed governor of the city said through social media. "According to the latest information:…

GBDESK// A US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals officially came into effect Tuesday after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners. The Sudanese Armed…

GBDESK// The IMF staff mission is set to begin its next series of meetings with the Bangladesh authorities today to measure how the country is faring with the $4.7 billion loan programme. The staff mission, led by its chief Rahul…

GBDESK// With President Mohammed Shahabuddin taking the oath of office, the era of president Abdul Hamid came to an end yesterday. Hamid was given a guard of honour and a farewell. He was quiet and calm during his farewell. He said…