Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus briefed newly appointed ambassador of the Netherlands, Boris van Bommel on the interim government鈥檚 preparations to hold a general election in the first half of February, emphasising steps taken to ensure the polls are...
The interim government has revived a plan to divest government shares in the multinational companies on the stock market after the previous initiative bore no major fruits over the past two decades.
The incidents of extrajudicial killing increased in the country in the past one year of the Professor Muhammad Yunus led-interim government compared to the previous year of the authoritarian regime.
Exports from China鈥檚 Xinjiang to the United States made a triple-figure jump on-year for the first eight months of 2025, customs data showed, despite the region facing trade restrictions and boycotts due to allegations of human rights abuses.
China鈥檚 Zijin Gold International is raising HK$25 billion (US$3.2 billion) in Hong Kong, according to a Friday prospectus for an initial public offering poised to be one of the world鈥檚 largest this year.
Stock markets steadied and the dollar rose Friday at the end of a week marked by central bank decisions, as attention turned to a call between US president Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh on Friday unveiled its annual plan, vowing to build a more consumer-friendly market system.
The National Citizen Party will not join the simultaneous movement of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamic parties to press their seven-point demand, NCP convener Nahid Islam said on Friday....
BRAC Bank on Wednesday inaugurated its new sub-branch at Uposhahar area in Rajshahi City.
NRBC Bank PLC on Thursday organised a seminar titled `Islamic Economy: Building a Justice in Society beyond Riba鈥� at its training institute in the capital, said a press release.
First Finance Limited held its 32nd annual general meeting for the year ended December 31, 2024, said a press release.
UK government borrowing has reached the highest level since the start of the Covid pandemic, official data revealed Friday, dealing a blow to the government ahead of its annual budget.
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to transition towards cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy solutions as the country navigates a new path toward sustainable economic development.
France鈥檚 interior ministry has ordered prefects to oppose the display of Palestinian flags on town halls and other public buildings next week when Paris is set to formally recognise the Palestinian state.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side can ill afford a repeat of the 鈥榰nder-14s鈥� defending that saw them thrashed 5-1 by Arsenal in February.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam believes that the preparation of the Bangladesh national women鈥檚 cricket team for the forthcoming ICC Women鈥檚 World Cup was not up to the mark.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is set to appoint a woman selector for the national women鈥檚 team, stated board president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday.
Two people were killed in Alokbali of Narsingdi within 24 hours in separate incidents linked to political clashes between rival factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes scored a brace as 10-man Bashundhara Kings retained the Bangladesh Challenge Cup title with a 4-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the season鈥檚 curtain-raiser match at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla on Friday.
Bangladesh will have to put behind them their bumpy ride in the group stage as they take on Sri Lanka in the opening Super Four fixture of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday.
The ministry of housing and public works suspended deputy director of public works department Rashed Ahmed Sadi and its assistant director Bilal Hossain on various allegations of corruption and misconducts.
European Parliament Human Rights sub-committee chair Mounir Satouri said Bangladesh had to ensure free and fair elections in February 2026 and acceptance of the results by all parties would be vital for sustaining political stability and consolidating democracy.
Enzo Maresca insists exiled Chelsea flops Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi have no reason to complain about being forced to train alone.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) executive director and National Consensus Commission member Iftekharuzzaman on Friday said the upcoming national elections faces a major challenge due to a three-way tug of crisis within the government鈥檚 administrative structure.
Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea.
Opener Kusal Mendis hit a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka overcame a Mohammad Nabi scare to beat Afghanistan by six wickets in a crucial Asia Cup contest at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Marcus Rashford scored twice as Barcelona kicked off their Champions League bid with a 2-1 victory away to Newcastle United on Thursday, while Erling Haaland notched his 50th goal in the competition in Manchester City's win over Napoli.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage learnt about the sudden death of his father moments after victory at the Asia Cup and has temporarily returned home from the UAE, team officials told AFP on Friday.
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty believes her team is ready to take stage at ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, eager to build on their previous outing.