Yunus convenes special cabinet meeting
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called a special meeting of his council of advisers for Monday at the Chief Adviser鈥檚 Office in Dhaka.
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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites 鈥榮tronger than before鈥�
Iran said on Sunday that it would rebuild nuclear sites damaged by Israeli and US strikes 鈥榮tronger than before鈥�, as mediator Oman urged Tehran and Washington to revive stalled diplomacy...
ICT charges Inu, Hanif
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday charged detained Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal鈥揓asod president Hasanul Haq Inu, absconding Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other absconding Kushtia AL leaders...
Yunus asks chiefs of 3聽services to聽ensure foolproof polls security
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday directed the chiefs of the three armed forces to take all necessary measures to ensure foolproof security for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangshad elections to be held in the first half of February 2026.
Mediator Oman urges US-Iran nuclear talks
Oman, which hosted several rounds of US-Iran nuclear talks that were derailed by the Israel-Iran war in June, urged the countries on Saturday to go back to the negotiating table.
Hyundai to recall more than 1,80,000 cars due to defects
South Korea鈥檚 government said Thursday that聽more than 2,60,000 cars will be recalled due to manufacturing defects, including over 1,80,000 by Hyundai Motor Group.
HONOR, BYD partner to boost AI-powered mobility solutions
HONOR has announced a strategic partnership with BYD, a leading new-energy vehicle manufacturer, to enhance consumer experience with AI-powered, human-centric mobility solutions, said a press release...
Food, nutrition security still in alarming state
THE latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report, released on October 29, offers a paradoxical picture of food security landscape. The number of people facing acute food insecurity has fallen from 23.5 million in 2024 to 16 million in 2025. The figures reflect a systemic neglect and fragile governance. In a country of 165 million, nearly one in 10 citizens is still...
Political division of new kind lurks
THE chief adviser to the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, on many occasions has said that his government assumed the responsibility to run the affairs of the state on three mandates: reforms of the state, justice and accountability for the crimes committed by the Awami League government and general elections. The issues of reforms in the state governance...
Russia says recent weapons tests 鈥榥ot nuclear鈥� after Trump orders US tests
Moscow on Thursday sought to cool rising nuclear tensions with Washington, after two tests of new Russian nuclear-capable weapons systems prompted US president Donald Trump order his own nuclear tests.
Yunus to decide on referendum soon: adviser
The law adviser, Asif Nazrul, on Thursday said that the chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, would soon make a decision on the July Charter implementation and the time for the referendum.
Putin defies Trump with second nuclear weapons test in days
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, president Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, defying US president Donald Trump鈥檚 warnings with Moscow鈥檚 second test of a new nuclear weapons system in just a few days...
Yunus warns of domestic, international efforts to disrupt upcoming Bangladesh national elections
The chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday expressed fears that both internal and external forces might attempt to disrupt the forthcoming national election and cautioned that sudden attacks could occur. He said that there are challenges, but they must be overcome.
US govt inks $80b nuclear 鈥榩artnership鈥� for AI
The Trump administration has entered into a new $80 billion 鈥榮trategic partnership鈥� to boost nuclear power generation to support AI deployment, one of its partners on the project announced Tuesday...
Google to restart US nuclear plant to power AI infrastructure
Google unveiled a plan Monday to restart a nuclear facility in Iowa to power the company鈥檚 artificial intelligence infrastructure in the latest collaboration between tech giants and electric industry players...
Rokonuzzaman elected BGCCI president
Md Rokonuzzaman has been elected president of Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the 2025-27 term, said a press release...
Charge hearing against Inu, Hanif ends, order on Nov 2
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday set November 2 to give its decision on whether the proposed charges of crimes against humanity would be framed against detained Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal鈥揓asod president Hasanul Haq Inu, and absconding Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other leaders of Kushtia Awami League...
Govt approval for nicotine pouch factory draws flak
Health rights activists have criticised the government鈥檚 approval of Philip Morris Bangladesh Limited to set up a nicotine pouch manufacturing factory, saying that the decision contradicts public health goals and tobacco control efforts...
Pry school meals likely from Nov
Director general of the directorate of primary education Abu Noor Md Shamsuzzaman said that around 31 lakh children in 165 upazilas would start receiving nutritious food under the national school feeding programme from next November...
Japan informs Yunus about hiring 1 lakh workers
A delegation from Japan鈥檚 national business support combined cooperatives met with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to inform about the progress on the recruitment of 100,000 skilled Bangladeshi workers in Japan...
NCC to discuss about July Charter implementation with CA today
Members of the National Consensus Commission will meet with interim government chief adviser and commission chair Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday afternoon...
Russia tests new nuclear-capable cruise missile
Russia鈥檚 president Vladimir Putin announced Sunday a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow鈥檚 on-going Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump...
Dealing arms or healing minds?
AS POORER nations spend about 6.5 per cent of export revenues servicing external debt, while world military and police spending skyrockets, it鈥檚 unlikely most countries will have the political will to shift priorities from social destruction to social care...
Pakistan keen to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh
Visiting chairman of Pakistan鈥檚 Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza paid a courtesy call on chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on Saturday.
NUB holds freshers鈥� reception
Northern University Bangladesh organised a freshers鈥� reception programme for the newly admitted students on its campus in Dhaka on Saturday...
Nuno left waiting for first West Ham win
Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham鈥檚 鈥榰nacceptable鈥� display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as Leeds cruised to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road on Friday...
Nurses deserve more than gratitude
THE global discourse, as highlighted by the International Labour Organisation, has rightly recognised the 鈥榗are economy鈥� as a vital pillar for the future of decent work. This economy, spanning both paid and unpaid labour, from a nurse in a hospital ward to a family member tending to an elder, is facing a worldwide crisis of recognition, resources and rights. For...
UN must evolve, adapt to fulfill global aspirations : Yunus
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said the United Nations must continue to evolve and adapt to fulfill collective aspiration for peace and multilateralism.
JnU library loses academic purpose
The central library of Jagannath University, intended as a hub for academic study and research, has largely become a centre for government job preparations, leaving students鈥� academic pursuits neglected...
Yunus instructs weeklong fire safety inspection drive
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed the authorities concerned to observe a weeklong fire safety preparedness across the country to ensure fire readiness in all public and private establishments...
