- Relocation of Gazans would be temporary: US officials
- "Vandalism sparked by Sheikh Hasina's continuous statements from India"
- CA to meet martyrs' families on Sunday
- India's acting high commissioner summoned over Hasina issue
- Iran launches its first drone-carrier warship
- Blackpink announces world tour for 25 as teaser drives fans crazy
- Shuvosangho removes banners from roadside trees in Joypurhat
- Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump’s policies
- Court orders to freeze 28 bank accounts of Zahid Maleque, son
- Hasina got banned, AL to be banned too: Anee
- Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
- Swedish mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire
- Spain rejects Israel’s suggestion to accept Palestinians from Gaza
- Shuvosangho hosts book fair in Rangpur to inspire youth
- WhatsApp plans to introduce event scheduling in private chats
- Australia's Marcus Stoinis retires from ODI cricket, focuses on T20s
- Neymar makes comeback for Santos in 1-1 draw
- Khairul and Tisha star in Valentine’s Day drama 'Boshonto Bouri'
- No alternative to elections to remove all obstacles and conspiracies
- Govt scraps appointment of 6,531 primary teachers

India-Pakistan match tickets sold out
Tickets for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai were sold out within minutes of going on sale on Monday, news agency IANS reported. The demand was so high that over 1,50,000 fans queued online, leading to wait times of over an hour, the report...

Int’l Papertech export begins on February 10
6th International Papertech Expo- 2025 is set to begin on February 10. The three-day international exhibition of paper industry and technology will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The exhibition is being organized by Bangladesh Exhibitions...

US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 starts Thursday
The 20th edition of three-day international tourism fair, US-Bangla Airlines Dhaka Travel Mart 2025, is commencing on Thursday, at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. The event, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, will be formally inaugurated by cultural affairs adviser...

‘Uprising achieved through youth's sacrifice is the significance of this year’s book fair’
Chief Advisor to the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said the uprising achieved through the sacrifice of the youth is the new significance of this years book fair. He said this in his speech after inaugurating the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Saturday afternoon. The chief...

Fishing cats conservation essential for environment: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said fishing cats and all other endangered species must be protected from cruelty as this is not merely an issue of animal rights but a crucial step toward environmental protection. Offenders must be held accountable and brought to justice, she said at...

Ekushey book fair begins today
Bookworms will have to dig deeper into their wallets this year compared to last year when purchasing books at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Book Fair). Publishers set to participate in the countrys biggest book fair, which is scheduled to begin today, have stated that they have no option but to...

DU to relax vehicle control for Ekushey Boi Mela
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have announced that they will not set up any barricades for vehicle control for the duration of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2025, throughout the month of February, reports UNB. This decision aims to facilitate the smooth movement of visitors attending the fair....

CA to open Amar Ekushey Book Fair Saturday
The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2025 is set to begin on Saturday on the Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan premises as Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the countrys largest book fair, reports BSS. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to inaugurate the...

Shab-e-Barat to be observed Feb 14
Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Thursday, reports UNB As the moon was not sighted the holy month of Shaban will begin from February 1 and Shab-e-Barat will be observed on February 14. The decision was taken at...

James to rock Flower Fest 2025 "Gala Night"
The Gala Night concert for the Flower Fest 2025 is scheduled for February 6 at MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram, where James will be performing. Organized by the Chattogram District Administration, the event will feature Nagar Baul along with seven other renowned bands, including Artcell,...

40 Bangladeshi companies to showcase creativity, quality at Ambiente
Ambiente 2025, set to be held from 7 to 11 February in Germanys Frankfurt am Main, will feature 40 leading Bangladeshi companies showcasing their creativity and quality products. The event will bring together buyers from various sectors, including hospitality and office supplies, offering a...

Parties race to form strategic alliances
As Bangladesh gears up for its 13th parliamentary elections, political parties are intensifying efforts to form alliances. While the election roadmap remains unannounced, the nations key players are busy forging coalitions to strengthen their positions. From the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)...

CA invited to attend World Governments Summit in UAE
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been invited to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, to be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, in February. Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, UAE, extended the invitation to Prof...

Adequate security measures planned for Ekushey Book Fair
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sazzat Ali today (Wednesday) said necessary security arrangements have been planned for holding the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 in a peaceful and festive manner. Book Fair is organized by the Bangla Academy authorities every year. The Amar...

Bangladesh's world cup path toughened after defeat
The Bangladesh womens cricket team suffered a heavy 9-wicket defeat to hosts West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at St. Kitts. This loss puts Nigar Sultanas side in a challenging position to secure a direct spot in the 2025 Womens Cricket World Cup. To achieve automatic...

Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
Zahid Hussain, a member of the White Paper Committee and former Lead Economist at the World Bank stated that the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 could be approximately 8 trillion (Tk 8 lakh crore). He added that the revenue collection target could be set at Tk 5.42 trillion, and the deficit...

Govt okays SC Judges Appointment Ordinance
The Interim Government has cleared the draft of Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, 2025 in line with the Judicial Reform Roadmap announced by the Chief Justice. The Council of Advisers, in a meeting on Thursday (January 16), gave the approval and also the final clearance to the proposed...

2025 Oscars cancellation rumors amid L.A. wildfires debunked
There were rumors that this years Oscars might be canceled due to the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, with several media outlets reporting that The Oscars awards ceremony is on the brink of being canceled for the first time in its 96-year history. It also claimed that the Official...

National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for the 13th national elections to be held by mid-year, specifically by July-August 2025. On Tuesday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that it was entirely feasible to prepare for the elections within this time frame,...

Mahakumbh 2025: More than 1 crore devotees amassed
The Hindustan Times reported that bracing cold and dense fog, lakhs of devotees flocked to the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday to take a holy dip called the Amrit Snan on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath extended wishes on the occasion...

Oscars 2025 nominees’ lunch cancelled, nominations delayed
The Hindustan Times reported that the nominees lunch for the 2025 Oscars has been cancelled, and the nomination announcement has been moved to a virtual event due to the LA wildfires. The Oscars executives said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with...

US-Bangla Airlines becomes title sponsor of Dhaka Travel Mart 2025
Leading private sector airline of the country US-Bangla Airlines joins the 20th edition of the international tourism fair Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 as the title sponsor. The 3-day fair, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, premier travel and tourism publication will be held between from February 6...

Garment tech, accessories expos to begin Wednesday at ICCB
The four-day international trade expos titled Garment Technology Show Bangladesh 2025 (GTB) and International Garment Accessories and Packaging Expo 2025 (GAP Expo) are scheduled to commence on Jan 8 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The Bangladesh Garment...

Diets that nab awards in 2025
The Mediterranean diet which is more of a lifestyle than a diet has won top honors since 2019 for its focus on eating fruits, vegetables, grains, olive oil, and nuts and seeds while emphasizing the importance of meals with family and friends and daily exercise. The diet has captured 2025s best...

Samsung introduces ‘Eclipsa Audio’ 3D technology for 2025 TVs, soundbars
Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Google, has unveiled Eclipsa Audio, a groundbreaking 3D audio technology designed to redefine home entertainment. This innovative technology will be featured across Samsungs 2025 TV and soundbar lineup, including models from the Crystal UHD series to the...

Over 1.26cr people enjoy benefits of social safety net programme: CA
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Jan 1) said that currently over 1.26 crore people are being served under the social safety net programme. With the help of information technology, the allowances of social safety net programme are reaching the doorstep of the people through...

Tasnia Farin to juggle acting & singing in 2025
Tasnia Farin, the popular small-screen actress, has already won the hearts of her fans with her acting skills. She has been amusing on screen with a series of hit dramas and even crossed borders to make a mark in West Bengal. Beyond acting, Farin also got serious moves, showing off her dancing...

CA greets countrymen on New Year's eve
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his greetings to the countrymen and expatriate Bengalis as well as the people across the world on the occasion of the New Year-2025. In a message on the eve of the New Year, he said, The message of the arrival of the new excites us, inspires us...