Hope for conserving Dhaka鈥檚 old trees kindles among environmentalists
Hopes of conserving Dhaka city鈥檚 old trees kindle among environmentalists amid a government move to recognise those as 鈥榟istoric鈥� trees.
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EC launches voter registration for expatriates in Canada
Bangladesh Election Commission formally introduced voter registration and smart National Identity card services for Bangladeshi expatriates living in Canada, marking a major step to include聽non-resident citizens in the country鈥檚 democratic process.
Gono Odhikar demands punishment of attackers on Nur
Leaders and activists of the Gono Odhikar Parishad at a rally in Dhaka on Friday called on the government to ensure punishment of attackers on its president Nurul Haque Nur.
JUCSU polls results yet to聽be published
Jahangirnagar University campus simmered with tension on Friday as results of the JU Central Students鈥� Union elections remained unpublished more than a day after the voting, triggering anger among candidates and voters.
Dengue on rise again
Dengue infections and fatalities are rising sharply again in Bangladesh, with experts warning that the fresh surge may continue for weeks amid persisting monsoon rains.
$234b plundered during 15-yr Hasina regime: FT
An estimated $234b was allegedly plundered from Bangladesh during Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 15-year reign as the prime minister, according to a documentary by the Financial Times.聽
Jackson happy to be 鈥榳here I鈥檓 wanted鈥� after joining Bayern
New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said Friday he was happy to be 鈥榳here I鈥檓 wanted鈥� after joining the German giants from Premier League club Chelsea on a season-long loan.
Delap out for up to three months
Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds
Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.
Bangladesh eye SAFF U-17聽 title
The Bangladesh Football Federation on Friday announced a 23-member squad for the SAFF Under-17 Championship 2025, which will be held at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Confident Tigers take on Sri Lanka聽
The recent series win over Sri Lanka would give Bangladesh added confidence in their Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi today, stated pacer Tanzim Hasan.聽
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to support Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the war with Russia.
US threatens to strip visas over Kirk murder posts
The US State Department鈥檚 number two on Thursday threatened to strip visas over online support for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, encouraging internet users to flag foreigners鈥� posts.
MPA handles 6,769 TEUs in July-Aug
Mongla Port, the second-largest seaport in Bangladesh, witnessed a gradual increase in container handling throughout the first two months of the current financial year, driven by growing economic activity in the country.
China expertise can help boost logistics, freight connectivity
Experts at a seminar on Friday stressed the need for Bangladesh to utilise China鈥檚 experience to enhance transport connectivity and promote urban decentralisation.
Sushila Karki takes oath as Nepal PM
Nepal鈥檚 former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday to lead the transition as the country鈥檚 next prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government.
JUCSU POLLS: Teacher鈥檚 death sparks anger over manual vote counting
The death of a Jahangirnagar University teacher while performing duties in the JU Central Students鈥� Union and hall elections, on Friday sparked anger among her fellow teachers and students who blamed the administration鈥檚 decision to abandon...
EC resigns from JUCSU commission citing 鈥榝lawed鈥� process
Jahangirnagar University鈥檚 central student union election commission faced fresh turmoil on Friday after election commissioner Professor Mafruhi Satter resigned, saying the entire process had been compromised.
Woman鈥檚 body found in sack in city
Police recovered the body of a woman in a sack in Kadamtali鈥檚 Muradpur area in the capital on Friday.
BGB seizes Indian goods worth over Tk 3 crore in Sylhet
Border Guard Bangladesh seized smuggled Indian goods worth over Tk 3.26 crore during separate drives along the Sylhet frontier on Thursday and Friday.
Shibir-backed panel warns of strict action if JUCSU results not announced today
The Somonnito Shikkharthi Jote backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir has warned it will take strict action if the results of Jahangirnagar University Central Students鈥� Union elections are not announced today.
No chance of postponing Bangladesh national polls: press secy
The chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday reaffirmed that the Jatiya Sangsad elections would be held on time and there was no possibility of postponing the polls.
Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to EU leaders
Bangladesh ambassador to Belgium Khandker Masudul Alam presented his Letters of Credence as head of mission to the European Union to president of the European Council Ant垄nio Costa and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Sheraton Dhaka hosts wedding open day
Sheraton Dhaka has introduced wedding open day, a one-of-a-kind showcase where couples discover how their dream celebration can come to life.
JUCSU elections results expected after 8pm
Results of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students鈥� Union (JUCSU) election are expected to be announced between 8:00pm and 10:00pm today.
2-day BRI in Bangladesh expo begins
The second edition of the Belt and Road Initiative in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025 kicked off in the capital on Friday to comprehensively showcase achievements of the BRI cooperation between China and Bangladesh.
3,797 cases filed, Tk26.38 cr fine realised in drives against pollution this year
Under the special initiative of the environment, forest and climate change ministry 3,797 cases were filed and Tk26,382,690 was realised as fine in drives against air, noise and polythene pollution this year across the country.
Two youths suffer bullet injuries in Dhaka鈥檚 Shahjahanpur
Two young men sustained bullet injuries on Thursday night in the Jhilpar area under Shahjahanpur Police Station in the capital, reportedly over a dispute related to drug dealing.
JU teacher dies on duty during JUCSU vote count
A Jahangirnagar University teacher died on Friday morning after collapsing while on duty during vote counting for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students鈥� Union elections, officials said.
ICT order on charges on聽September 15
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday set September 15 to deliver its decision on whether former Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Habibur Rahman and four of his subordinates will be charged with crimes against humanity committed during the July 2024 mass uprising in the capital鈥檚 Rampura area...