First death anniv of Rano today
Today is the first anniversary of the death of left politician and author Haider Akbar Khan Rano.
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MPO teachers demand pay hike before Eid-ul-Azha
The teachers of the secondary-level schools under the monthly pay order system on Saturday demanded nationalisation of their jobs and a rise in their festival and medical allowances and house rent before the coming Eid-ul-Azha.
BNP calls for national unity against AL
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday called for national unity against the Awami League and claimed that the country鈥檚 people no longer supported the fascist party.
SEU, CZM organise seminar to promote student welfare
The department of economics at Southeast University in collaboration with the Centre for Zakat Management has recently organised a seminar titled SEU-CZM 20 Taka Sadaqah Fund: A Welfare Initiative to promote student welfare through small and...
Institutional, legal reforms stressed to ensure energy justice
Speakers at a discussion at Rajshahi University on Saturday underscored the need for legal and institutional reforms to ensure energy justice in the country.
Myanmar junta chief meets Xi for 1st time
Myanmar鈥檚 junta chief met China鈥檚 president for the first time since seizing power, state media reported Saturday, the highest-level meeting with a key ally for the internationally sanctioned military leader.
Buddha Purnima today
Buddha Purnima, the most sacred and largest religious festival of the Buddhists, will be celebrated across the country with traditional enthusiasm and due religious fervour today.
Tarique for legal action against violators of constitution
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chair Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his party has a clear stance that legal action must be taken against those who have repeatedly violated the constitution, formed illegal parliaments or governments and...
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� fail to clean sweep NZ 鈥楢鈥�
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� failed to complete a clean sweep over their New Zealand counterparts as they lost to the visitors by four wickets in their third and final match of the three-match one-day series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Police, Abahani fire blank, Ctg Abahani relegated聽
Six-time champions Abahani Limited were held to a goalless draw by Police Football Club in their return leg match of the Bangladesh Premier League at the Mymensingh District Stadium on Saturday.
Rishad relieved upon returning home
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain said he was relieved to return home from the UAE on Saturday, after tensions between India and Pakistan led to the suspension of the Pakistan Super League.
BCB confirms UAE series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday confirmed the national team鈥檚 forthcoming T20I series against the United Arab Emirates but said discussions are ongoing with the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding their tour to Pakistan.
Nepal eyes deeper trade with Bangladesh: envoy
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has called for stronger partnership between Bangladeshi and Nepali businesses to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, energy, and connectivity.
Hatem-led panel wins in BKMEA election
Mohammad Hatem-led panel, the Progressive Knit Alliance, will lead the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Bangladesh鈥檚 influential knitwear trade body, for the 2025-27 tenure, as the Alliance secured all 35 directorships...
Bangladesh Bank clamps down on banks鈥� overseas operations
The Bangladesh Bank has tightened its oversight on overseas operations of local banks, mandating strict conditions before they can establish foreign branches, subsidiaries, or invest in offshore entities.
Bangladesh govt bans Awami League activities
The interim government on Saturday night banned all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, following days of mounting protests led by student groups and political activists demanding action against the party鈥檚 alleged role in past atrocities.
Bangladesh Bank limits banks from giving loans to directors, families
Bangladesh Bank has barred bank directors, their family members, and affiliated business entities from obtaining loans exceeding 50 per cent of the face value of their shareholding in the respective bank.
Bangladesh interim govt chief Yunus lauds Modi, Shehbaz for ceasefire efforts
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has commended Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to ceasefire and engaging in talks amid a bloody escalation between the two-nuclear armed rivals for days.
Sanofi, BMS to pay Hawaii $700m
US state Hawaii announced Friday it had accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against US pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and subsidiaries of French drug group Sanofi over the blood thinner Plavix.
CCC officials to enjoy BRAC Bank benefits
BRAC Bank has offered Chattogram City Corporation officials exclusive Employee Banking benefits.
Ethiopia journalists face renewed fear
Journalists are facing raids and terrorism charges in Ethiopia as the media denounces a renewed 鈥榗limate of fear鈥� ahead of elections next year.
NATIONAL BUDGET FY26: Cash subsidy on exports to be slashed by Tk 1,000 crore
The government is likely to cut down on the cash incentive on exports by more than Tk 1,000 crore in the new financial year of 2025鈥�26.
25,721 more crime suspects held in countrywide crackdown
In the ongoing nationwide operations to uphold law and order, 25,721 more were arrested in 18 days, since the countrywide crackdown on suspected criminals began afresh....
Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico
Hansi Flick called on his Barcelona players to brush off their Champions League semi-final elimination and bounce back strongly against Real Madrid on Sunday in a vital La Liga Clasico.
Decision on AL鈥檚 ban soon, exercise patience: govt
The interim government on Saturday said that it had taken serious note of the recent demand from political parties, organisations, and the public to ban the Bangladesh Awami League due to its autocratic rule and involvement in terrorist activities leading to widespread human rights violations...
Guardiola says City season has been toughest in management
Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.
Those responsible for Hamid鈥檚 departure must be punished: adviser
Home adviser lieutenant general (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday reiterated that the people whose negligence in performing duties helped former president M Abdul Hamid leave the country would be punished...
37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
A total of 37,430 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia...
DMP bans gatherings at Jamuna, secretariat, adjacent areas again
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Saturday once again issued a public notice prohibiting all types of gatherings and processions at the chief adviser鈥檚 official residence, State Guest House Jamuna, and the Bangladesh Secretariat and adjacent areas.
Banning any political party not solution: Gayeshwar
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy on Saturday said that banning any political party is not the solution to problems, as people themselves eliminate any party that goes against their interests...