- Former Dhaka-10 AL MP Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin arrested
- We back interim govt, reform agenda: EIB VP tells CA
- 51 cases reported in 24hrs
- Case filed against Hasina, 343 other members of 12th parliament
- Khaleda Zia in London Hospital
- 'Govt finalises Swatch of No-Ground management plan'
- Italian journalist Cecilia Sala released from Iran
- ECNEC approves 10 projects with Tk 4,246.72cr
- Gaza death toll rises
- ACC files case against Taqsem, 9 others
- Court orders seizure of tax files of Benazir's family, DB Harun
- ACC finds evidence of graft, power abuse by Hasina
- BHW urges vigilance amid HMPV outbreak
- Heartfelt embrace between mother and son after 7 years
- 'Govt aims to lay foundation for strong democracy'
- ‘Hell will break out’: Trump hints at military moves in Mideast
- Sheikh Hasina regarded state power as an object of enjoyment: Mamunul
- 3 members of a robbery gang arrested
- Multiple cold waves loom as dense fog grips country
- Khaleda Zia reaches London
Chinese company Geely Auto’s sales exceed 2.17 million units in 2024
Geely Auto has announced a record-breaking 2024 sales of 2.17 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year growth. Its international business saw a significant leap, with exports reaching 403,923 unitsup 53% from the previous year. The company authority claimed this huge sales on Monday in a press...
Carbon-negative foods that help reverse climate change
Eating low-carbon foods helps reduce emissions, but some foods actually suck up carbon from the atmosphere, leaving the climate in a better place. Its possible to make your entire diet carbon-negative, although in todays world, it would require substantial changes to how most people eat, reports...
CA pays tribute to Jimmy Carter
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid a profound tribute to former United States President and fellow Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter, who died on Saturday. The CA placed a floral wreath at the portrait of the late president and wrote a condolence message in the condolence book...
CA Yunus mourns ex-US President Jimmy Carter’s death
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Nobel Laureate and former US President Jimmy Carter, remembering him as a remarkable leader, a champion of human rights and an advocate for peace and democracy across the world. In a condolence message, Dr Yunus...
Former US president, humanitarian Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a global humanitarian, passed away on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed the news, saying the former president died peacefully in the afternoon, reports AJC. Carter, the longest-living U.S....
Carlsen quits as Chess authority asked to follow “dress code”
Reuters reported Magnus Carlsen quits the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday after governing body FIDE barred the Norwegian from participating in a round at the tournament for wearing jeans. In a statement, FIDE said its dress code regulations were designed to ensure...
Cocaine mafias remain out of reach
The cocaine mafias of the country have remained out of reach for years, as law enforcers can do nothing to them other than arresting the carriers. Mafias remain elusive even during the investigation of cases. Additional Superintendent of Police in Chattogram Md Rasel said: The Narcotics Control...
Full-fledged commission formed to probe BDR carnage
The government on Tuesday announced a seven-member national independent investigation commission led by former director general of BGB, A L M Fazlur Rahman, to re-investigate into the BDR (now Border Guard Bangladesh) massacre at Pilkhana on February 25 and 26, 2009. The Cabinet Division...
Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs after CEO's resignation
Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off approximately 1,100 workers at its Ohio Jeep plant, following the sudden resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares. The company announced late Saturday that no employees would face indefinite layoffs from January 5 due to a previously planned shift reduction....
‘EC will decide who are eligible for contest in polls’
The Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumder stated that the Election Commission (EC) will determine who is eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. He clarified that the commissions role is to propose reforms to the electoral system, not to decide individual...
Thousands need reconstructive surgeries in Lebanon, but hospitals struggle to reopen
As Lebanon begins to recover from the recent conflict following the implementation of a ceasefire, the countrys already fragile health system remains severely strained by overwhelming medical needs. Although there is temporary relief, Lebanons health infrastructure is further debilitated by a...
High Court voids 15th amendment, restores caretaker government system
The High Court has declared the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished the caretaker government system, invalid. A bench consisting of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury delivered the verdict at 10:52 AM on Tuesday. In its ruling, the court stated that the...
US judge won't resuscitate rule capping credit card late fees at $8
A federal judge in Texas on Friday denied a request by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to lift an injunction blocking a new U.S. regulation capping credit card late fees at $8. The rule, part of the Biden administrations broader push to eliminate junk fees, has faced opposition from...
Russian FM Lavrov criticizes European leaders’ behavior at summits, calls it 'childish'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized European leaders for what he described as childish behavior during international summits. In an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, Lavrov claimed that European officials avoid engaging with him, even going so far as to run away when...
Mbappe's problem is not different from Real Madrid's problem: Coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that French superstar Kylian Mbappes struggles this season are coonected to his teams overall lack of consistency. The French forward missed a penalty as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid lost on Wednesday in the Champions League...
Cargo jet crashes in Lithuania
At least one person has died and three other injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early Monday, reports BBC. Local authorities said: The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final...
Govt plans to integrate 'Three Zero' theory with SDG activities
The government is exploring the incorporation of the Three Zero theory, developed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to government policymakers, applying this theory at both public and private levels could significantly...
Trump nominates Carr as media chief
US president-electDonald Trumpon Sunday nominated Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) media regulator. In his statement on the nomination, Trump describedCar as a warrior for free speech. It comes days afterTrump nominated Robert F Kennedy Jr. to be the head of...
West Indies beat England by 5wkts in 4th T20I
Playing in style, West Indies have defeated England by five wickets in the fourth T20I of five match series against England early Sunday at St Lucia cricket ground, repots the Guardian. After three consecutive losses to the English, the West Indian showed a firm commitment to tackle the...
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar commends Prof. Yunus's leadership
Ahmed Eltayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al Sharif, expressed confidence that Bangladesh would thrive under the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. During a meeting with Prof. Yunus at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday morning, the Grand Imam praised his...
Bangladeshi citizens use island passports for money laundering
Bangladeshi rich people are increasingly seeking citizenship in Caribbean island nations, purchasing passports from countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad, and Grenada. This trend includes former government officials, businesspeople, and influencers across various professions. However, top...
Global icons express their disappointment over Trump's victory
Global celebrities from different arena shares their congratulatory words for Donald Trump on social media as he on Tuesday has been elected the 47th president of the United America, making a historical comeback to the white house. In contrast to that some icons in America expressed their...
US, Saudi Arabia strengthen aviation ties with new Cargo Rights Amendment
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step to deepen their civil aviation partnership by finalizing negotiations on a Protocol of Amendment to their 2013 Air Transport Agreement, reads a statement. The Amendment, signed by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for...
Real Madrid ‘have to be worried’: Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says his side have to be worried following defeat by AC Milan as they saw second consecutive defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu, reports BBC. This is their back-to-back defeat at the home venue and the second defeat of their first four matches in the Champions...
Seven swing states set to decide the 2024 US election
US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are hurtling toward their Tuesdays presidency election showdown, one of the closest contests in modern American history, reports BSS. And in the handful of critical states framing the 2024 race, there is little daylight between...
Catfishing, killing: Alexander McCartney jailed for life
A man in Northern Ireland has been sentenced to life for several crimes sexually abuse at least 70 minors in several countries, reports CNN. His crime also includes child sexual offenses, blackmail and the manslaughter of a 12-year-old girl in the US. Alexander McCartney, 26, was sentenced by...