Munshiganj youth dead in BNP factions鈥� gunfight
A 22-year-old youth was killed in a shootout between two rival groups of Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Mollakandi union of Munshiganj Sunday night.
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Govt, UNDP team up for low-carbon urban dev
The government of Bangladesh, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, launched a new project on Sunday, to promote low-carbon urban development in Dhaka, Chattogram, and other major cities.
British Council announces open calls for WOW grants
The British Council invites responses to two open calls for artists and cultural practitioners based either in Bangladesh or in the United Kingdom, and arts organisations based in Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi and Sylhet that are working at the intersection...
Ekushey Book Fair to be held after nat鈥檒 polls
Bangla Academy director general Mohammad Azam on Sunday said that the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 would be held after the national election slated for the first half of February 2026.
BNP lawyers question legality of verdict signed by ex-CJ Khairul after retirement
Bangladesh Nationalist Party鈥檚 lawyer Zainul Abedin on Sunday told the Appellate Division that the verdict scrapping the election-time non-party caretaker government system should be declared void, as former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque had signed it after his retirement.
Rare King Chada found at Bay of Bengal
A rare fish species, Longfin Batfish, locally known as 鈥楰ing Chada鈥�, was found in the Bay of Bengal and is now being displayed at a local fish shop at Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali.
Coast Guard arrests 11 while smuggling cement to Myanmar
Bangladesh Coast Guard in a press release on Sunday said that they arrested 11 smugglers while smuggling cement to Myanmar.
Precision medicine stressed
Bangladesh Medical University held a seminar titled Turning Potential into Practice: Precision Medicine in Bangladesh at the Shaheed Dr Milton Hall of BMU in Dhaka on Sunday.
DU sculpture students鈥� 7-day exhibition begins
A seven-day annual art exhibition showcasing experimental artworks by sculpture students from Dhaka University is underway at the university鈥檚 Zainul Gallery. The event began on Sunday.
Makeup artiste Bangojeet Datta remembered
Renowned actor and director Abul Hayat was honored with the Suresh Datta Sammanana 2025, and veteran makeup artist Shamsul Islam Shamsu received the Bangojeet Datta Sammanana 2025 at a ceremony held Saturday at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Body flags irregularities in AL-era power deals
Power, energy and mineral resources adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday said that the national review committee found 鈥榤assive irregularities鈥� in deals including ones with foreign companies by the past regime under Quick Enhancement of...
BJP MP says India, Bangladesh to be one country if his party wins
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Jagannath Sarkar鈥檚 remarks that if his party wins the West Bengal elections in 2026, they would reunify India and Bangladesh have triggered a political row in the eastern state of India, reports hindustantimes.com.
Sylhet villagers resist BSF intrusion
Bangladeshi villagers on Sunday morning resisted an act of intrusion by Indian Border Security Force into Bangladesh territory in Jakinganj upazila of Sylhet.
Enemies of country out to create anarchy: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said that the 鈥榚nemies of Bangladesh鈥� are re-emerging and trying again to create chaos and anarchy in the country.
Poll uncertainty endangers democracy: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday voiced concern over the growing public doubt about whether the next national election will be held as scheduled, saying that such uncertainty could put the country鈥檚 democratic transition at risk.
Rehana re-elected SEB vice-chair
Rehana Rahman has been re-elected vice chairperson of Southeast Bank PLC鈥檚 board of directors, said a press release.
Carney promises bold budget amid US threat
Canada鈥檚 new Liberal government unveils its first budget on Tuesday, with prime minister Mark Carney saying 鈥榖old risks鈥� are needed to reform an economy facing unprecedented economic threats from the United States.
Jamuna Bank signs deal with United Health Care Services
Jamuna Bank PLC and United Health Care Services Limited signed a corporate health agreement, said a press release.
Premier Bank holds Q3 business review meet
The Premier Bank PLC on Saturday conducted its Q3 Business Review Meeting 2025 for Chattogram region, said a press release.
NCC Bank holds 548th board meeting
NCC Bank PLC has recently held its 548th board meeting at its Head office, said a press release.
Rupali Bank board, SMT hold meeting
A meeting between the board of directors of Rupali Bank PLC and the bank鈥檚 senior management team on Sunday, a press release said.
IFIC Bank promotes 74 officials
IFIC Bank PLC promoted 74 employees in recognition of professional competence, dedication and efforts to advance the institution, said a press release.
BIDA reformed to align with investment lifecycle
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the apex investment promotion agency of the Government of Bangladesh, has undertaken a major internal reform to restructure its organization in alignment with the investor lifecycle.
FBCCI gets new administrator
Md Abdur Rahim Khan, additional secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, has assumed charge as administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the country鈥檚 apex trade body.
Remittance surges by 7pc in Oct
Remittance inflow into Bangladesh surged by 7 per cent in October compared with the same month a year earlier.
IMF urges BB to curb lending from reserve
The International Monetary Fund has recommended limiting loans and quasi-financial activities provided to various institutions from the foreign exchange reserves.
BB鈥檚 interoperability system starts without bKash, Nagad
Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 long-awaited interoperable digital payment system failed to launch fully on November 1, as the country鈥檚 two largest mobile financial service providers, bKash and Nagad, remained outside the network.
Manon, Fahad make early exits
Bangladesh鈥檚 two international masters鈥� Manon Reja Neer and Mohammad Fahad Rahman made early exit from the first round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after losing to their respective rivals in the matches in Goa, India, on Sunday...
3 companies snubbed from BPL EOI
Three companies, including the owner of the franchise Khulna Tigers, were snubbed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board in the first stage of the Bangladesh Premier League franchise selection process, stated the member secretary of the BPL Governing Council Iftekhar Rahman on Sunday...
Bangladesh archers aim to replicate 2021鈥檚 success
Bangladesh archery team鈥檚 German coach Martin Frederick on Sunday expressed satisfaction over his charges鈥� preparation and stated they hope to replicate 2019鈥檚 success, as the 24th Asian Archery Championship 2025 is set to begin at the National Stadium in Dhaka on November 8....
