Bangladesh鈥檚 next national election in first half of April 2026: Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said that the next general election in Bangladesh will be held on any day in the first half of April in 2026....
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US court blocks Trump鈥檚 new ban on foreign students at Harvard
A court put a temporary stay on Thursday on Donald Trump鈥檚 latest effort to stop foreign students from enrolling at Harvard, as the US president鈥檚 battle with one of the world鈥檚 most prestigious universities intensified.
Trump, Musk alliance melts down in fiery public row
US president Donald Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk鈥檚 unlikely political marriage exploded in a fiery public divorce Thursday, with Trump threatening to strip the billionaire of his huge government contracts in revenge.
China鈥檚 Xi held phone call with Trump: state media
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US president Donald Trump on Thursday, state media reported, as the world鈥檚 top two economies clash over trade...
PUST celebrates 17th University Day
The Pabna University of Science and Technology on Thursday celebrated its 17th University Day...
Six films set to be released for Eid-ul-Azha
Six new Bangladeshi films are set to be released for cinemas on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the largest religious festivals of the Muslims to be celebrated in the country on June 7...
Yunus congratulates new South Korean president
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunon Wednesady congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as the new South Korean president.
Trump signs travel ban on 12 countries after Colorado attack
US President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban Wednesday targeting 12 countries, saying it was spurred by an attack on a Jewish protest in Colorado that authorities blamed on a man they said was in the country illegally.
Musk blasts Trump mega-bill days after farewell
TENSIONS between Elon Musk and Donald Trump erupted Tuesday as the world's richest man derided the president's key piece of economic legislation in a startling rupture just days after exiting a controversial job in the White House...
Russian ceasefire memorandum is an ultimatum: Zelensky
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that Russia was giving Ukraine an ultimatum at peace negotiations but said he was ready to hold direct talks with Russia鈥檚 Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump 鈥榓ny day鈥�...
US nuclear proposal against national interest: Khamenei
IRAN'S supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday a US proposal for a nuclear agreement was against the national interest, amid sharp differences over whether Tehran can continue to enrich uranium...
Budget unlikely to boost investors鈥� confidence
Foreign Investors鈥� Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Zaved Akhtar on Wednesday opined that the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 financial year聽will not increase confidence level for enhancing foreign direct investment...
EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again
A jump in electric car sales helped give a slight boost to Germany鈥檚 troubled auto market last month, official data showed Wednesday, although Elon Musk鈥檚 Tesla fared poorly again...
Waste and opportunities
THE population of the capital Dhaka increases. So does pollution. The menace of vector-borne diseases also increases with with the increased pollution. A study says that 6,500 tonnes of waste is produced daily in the capital city. The disposal of this huge amount of waste is important. The study also says that about 55 per cent of waste are disposed of daily which causes...
Prof Yunus to visit UK from June 10鈥�13
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus will pay a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to 13, as Dhaka and London look to reinvigorate their historic partnership through broader cooperation in trade, investment, governance, and global challenges of mutual concern.
British envoy meets Yunus ahead of UK visit
British high commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom.
Commission on disappearances submits second interim report to Yunus
The Commission of Enquiry on Enforced Disappearances has submitted its second interim report to Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
UN resident chief reassures Yunus of solidarity with transition process聽
The United Nations resident coordinator, Gwyn Lewis, on Tuesday held a meeting with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his official residence Jamuna in the capital where they discussed advancing development in Bangladesh...
Russia deliberately targeting civilians: Zelensky
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of 鈥榙eliberately鈥� targeting civilians in a rocket attack on the city of Sumy, a day after officials from the two countries met for fresh peace talks...
Reform of Article 70 gets broad support
Most political parties on Tuesday expressed support for amending Article 70 of the constitution to allow members of parliament to vote independently on all issues except the finance bill and no-confidence motion.
How interim elite resurrects regime in disguise
I WAS struck, perhaps not entirely surprised though, when Professor Muhammad Yunus recently noted that only one political party is still actively calling for elections in December. It was a sobering reminder of the dismal state of political pluralism in Bangladesh, a country where democratic aspirations have too often been sacrificed at the altar of elite consensus or...
PBPLC signs deal with ACI, Shawpno
Pubali Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with Advanced Chemical Industries PLC and ACI Logistics Limited (Shwapno) for facilitating the bank鈥檚 digital banking platform, said a press release...
Prime Bank partners with DxNe to empower women
Prime Bank PLC has recently partnered with DX New Energy Industries Limited to promote women empowerment, said a press release...
It is not possible to face push-ins by India: Touhid
Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said it was not possible to face push-in incidents by India, which has been unilaterally pushing people into Bangladesh.
NCC starts second round of dialogue with political parties
The event is part of a broader effort to develop a national charter through collective dialogue rather than separate negotiations with individual parties...
Russia, Ukraine swap peace road maps at Istanbul talks
Russia and Ukraine on Monday swapped plans for ending their three-year war during talks in Istanbul aiming to find a way out of Europe鈥檚 largest conflict since World War II.
Most parties want polls road map
Most political parties in a meeting with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday demanded an election road map without further delay while the Bangladesh Nationalist Party said that there was no reason to hold national election beyond December.
Budget not friendlier for business as expected: DCCI president
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed in his initial budget reaction on Monday said that the proposed budget is not as much friendlier for businesses and investment expansion as expected by the business community...
FICCI expresses concerns over business, investment despite some positive steps
The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said that despite having some positive aspects, there are also some concerns regarding several provisions that could potentially impede business growth and increase the burden on compliant taxpayers...
Bangladesh interim govt chief stresses unity for nation鈥檚 prosperity
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday stressed maintaining firm national unity to find a path of prosperity for the nation.