- ACC seeks documents from BCB to investigate against Papon
- Govt preparing a new visa policy, placed the draft to cabinet
- Developing highly skilled professional diplomats very important: Shama
- 160 gold bars seized in Dhaka airport
- Portugal declares state of alert as extreme heat grips country
- July Shaheed Memorial Meeting on Saturday, PM to attend
- PM unveils book on President Ziaur Rahman
- ‘Think twice’: Iran’s army warns against any ‘miscalculation’ by US, Israel
- Govt won’t tolerate any attempt to damage country’s image: Home Minister
- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
- Don't ignore Grade 1 fatty liver, experts urge
- Teachers must choose: Job or local elections
- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
- Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
Appellate Division cancels Aslam Chowdhury's candidacy
The Appellate Division on Tuesday cancelled the candidacy of BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury, preventing the publication of his election result from the Chattogram-4 constituency and barring him from taking the oath as a member of parliament. A four-member bench led by the Chief Justice delivered the...
Stocks extend rally as DSEX tops 5,700 after 22 months
Stocks extended their rally on Sunday, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossing the 5,700-point mark for the first time in nearly 22 months amid strong buying interest and improving investor confidence. The DSEX, the DSEs broad index, rose 66.9 points to close at...
Speaker nominates 5 MPs to CU Senate
The Speaker of the National Parliament has nominated five members of parliament (MPs) to the Senate of Chattogram University (CU), the universitys highest policy-making body. According to a notification issued by the Human Resources Branch-1 of the National Parliament Secretariat on June 5, the...
Canal encroachers must vacate voluntarily or face legal action: CCC Mayor
Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation Dr Shahadat Hossain on Wednesday said that people who have encroached on canals must vacate them voluntarily; otherwise, legal action will be taken against them, reports BSS. He made the remarks while inaugurating various canal and stream excavation projects...
‘I buried the word cheating on exams long ago’: Education Minister
Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said he no longer wanted to discuss the issue of cheating on exams, noting that fraudulent practices have now shifted to digital platforms. I buried the word cheating a long time ago. I dont want to talk about it anymore. But now cheating...
First FTZ gets approval in Chattogram’s Anwara
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a proposal to establish Bangladeshs first Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Anwara, Chattogram. The proposal was approved at a CCEA meeting held on June 17, chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury aimed at boosting trade,...
Ctg emerges as major smuggling hub
Chattogram has become one of Bangladeshs primary smuggling hotspots, with law enforcement data showing a sharp rise in smuggling-related cases over the past four years. Authorities say the regions strategic location, seaport, airport and extensive border connections have made it an attractive route...
Court orders probe into CMCH ambulance syndicate
A Chattogram court has ordered an investigation into an alleged ambulance syndicate operating at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH). Chief Metropolitan Magistrate AGM Monirul Hasan Sarker issued the order following reports in the media and on social media alleging obstruction, extortion...
WASA water to reach Patenga after 63 years
More than 3.5 lakh residents of Patenga are set to receive WASA water for the first time as Chattogram WASA has initiated steps to extend pipeline-based water supply to three wards of the port citys coastal area, reports BSS. The long-awaited initiative comes after authorities resolved a...
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing: FT
OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a superapp with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a potential stock market listing, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The changes are part of a broader reorganisation at OpenAI, as it shifts...
Fake AI apps become top malware lure
Cyber criminals launched more than 92,000 malware attacks worldwide disguised as popular artificial intelligence agents and services between January and May, according to data shared by the global cybersecurity company Kaspersky, Dawn reported. Fake ChatGPT applications accounted for 49pc of all...
Chattogram Port’s NCT sets record container handling in May
The New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), the largest container-handling terminal of Chattogram Port Authority, has set a record for the highest monthly container handling in its operational history in May. In May, the terminal handled 126,496 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), which is the...
Here is how AI changing internet forever
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how people use the internet, from search engines to social media and online shopping, with Google saying its iconic search system is undergoing its biggest change in 25 years, reports CNN. Google executives say users are now asking longer and...
Altman said Musk wanted 90% control of OpenAI, trial hears
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman told a California court on Tuesday that Elon Musk repeatedly sought to control the artificial intelligence company, as the two tech titans clashed in a high-profile legal battle over OpenAIs transformation into a commercial powerhouse, reports AFP. Altman became...
Earthquake jolts Myanmar, tremors felt in Chattogram
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar late at night, with tremors also felt in parts of Bangladesh, particularly in Chattogram, reports Daily Sun. The earthquake occurred at 1:36am Bangladesh time on Sunday. The quake originated at a depth of around 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Its...
Four killed, dozens injured in head-on bus collision in Chattogram
At least four people died, and around 15 passengers suffered injuries after two passenger buses collided head-on in Chattograms Lohagara upazila. The accident took place at around 11 am on Saturday in front of the Four Season Restaurant area in Chunati on the Chattogram-Coxs Bazar highway....
13-km traffic jam hits Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Gazaria
A 13-kilometre traffic jam formed on the DhakaChattogram Highway in the Gazaria section of Munshiganj, causing severe disruption to commuters since early Wednesday. The congestion began around 6:00 am following a problem on the Langalband Bridge in neighbouring Narayanganj, officials said. On...
Shapla Square massacre investigation nearly complete, 32 killed in Dhaka alone: Chief Prosecutor
The investigation into the Shapla Squaremassacre of May 5, 2013, is nearly complete, with Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam confirming that evidence now shows 32 people were killed in Dhaka alone during the violent crackdown. Aminul shared this update on Sunday, revealing that the investigation report...
Two vessels carrying diesel arrive at Ctg port
Two large vessels carrying a total of 53,600 tonnes of diesel from China and India have arrived at Chattogram Port, reports Daily Sun. According to relevant sources, the shipment is sufficient to ensure uninterrupted diesel supply for four days, against the countrys daily demand of around 12,500...
Rain delays toss in Bangladesh-New Zealand 2nd T20
The toss for the second match of the three-match T20 International series between Bangladesh and New Zealand was delayed due to rain at the venue on Wednesday. Showers set in around morning and intensified, forcing ground staff to keep the pitch under covers with little movement on the field....
Industrial sector strained in Chattogram as production falls, costs surge
Chattograms industrial sector is under mounting pressure as a worsening gas and fuel oil crisis, coupled with increased load shedding, disrupts operations. Rising raw material prices and higher transportation costs are further compounding the challenges, placing industries in the region under...
Govt has no plan to hand over Ctg Port to any foreign operator: Minister
Minister for Shipping Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has no plan to hand over the countrys prime seaport-Chattogram Port- to any foreign operator, reports BSS. There is no plan to hand over Chattogram Port to any foreign operator, the Minister...
1,01,000 tonnes of diesel, octane arrive at Ctg port
Three oil tankers carrying 1,01,000 tonnes of diesel and octane on Tuesday reached outer anchorage in Chattogram, according to an official familiar with the process, reports BSS. The ships, in Bangladeshs waterways, will gradually dock at the jetty and fuel will be discharged soon, Farzin Hassan...
Tanzim included in Bangladesh squad for final ODI against New Zealand
Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the third and final One Day International against New Zealand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Monday. The board named the squad without major changes, retaining the core group from the first two matches. New...
Irregularities alleged in Chattogram port automation project; crores billed for incomplete work
Allegations of financial and procedural irregularities have emerged in the automation project at Chattogram Port, with documents suggesting that crores of taka were billed despite incomplete implementation. Documents obtained by Bangladesh Pratidin reveal multiple inconsistencies. A contract...
Two ships carrying 200,000 tonnes of fuel docks at port: Chief Whip
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni said two ships carrying about 200,000 tonnes of fuel have anchored at Chattogram port, urging media outlets to highlight positive developments alongside concerns over the energy sector. He said these things while briefing journalists in the National Parliament...
Two tankers bring 68,000 tonnes of diesel to Chattogram
Two master tankers carrying a combined 68,000 tonnes of diesel have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port, strengthening Bangladeshs fuel supply. The vessels reached the port on Tuesday night and have anchored offshore. Part of the diesel cargo will be discharged at the outer...
Seven killed, 6 hurt as rice-laden truck falls into ditch in Cumilla
At least seven people have been killed and six others injured in a tragic road accident in Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla. The accident occurred around 3:10 am on Monday night in the Hasanpur area on the DhakaChattogram highway, when a rice-laden truck lost control and fell into a roadside ditch....