- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
- Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards
- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
- OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
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1st namaz-e-janaza of adviser Hassan Ariff held
The first namaz-e-janaza of late Land and Civil Aviation Adviser AF Hassan Ariff was held at Baitul Aman Masjid in Dhanmondi following the Isha prayer, with Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus in attendance. The second namaz-e-janaza will take place at the High Court premises around 11:00 am on...
Adviser Hassan Ariff passes away
Civil Aviation and Tourism and Land Adviser AF Hassan Ariff passed away while undergoing treatment at Labaid Specialized Hospital in Dhaka on Friday. He was 83. He breathed his last around 3:30 pm at the hospital, according to family sources. My father was feeling sick and suddenly collapsed...
Global coastal population grows by 26%, new study finds
Mississippi State University Professor Emeritus Arthur G. Cosby, along with a team of U.S.-based researchers, has revealed significant global trends in coastal population growth in a new study published in Scientific Reports-Nature. Using cutting-edge technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratorys...
Long-distance bus services restart from Benapole after six-day suspension
Long-distance bus services from Benapole resumed on Thursday evening after a six-day suspension. The services restarted at 6:30 pm, with buses now operating from the Benapole Checkpost Land Port Bus Terminal, according to Mizanur Rahman, general secretary of the Benapole Transport Manager...
15 dead, 113 missing in Uganda landslide
At least 15 people have died and another 100 more are missing after a landslide buried homes in villages, reports Reuters. Prime minister of Uganda and police confirmed the deaths on Thursday as the landslide triggered by heavy rains buried dozens of homes across several villages in eastern...
UK’s Bassetlaw District Council clarifies role in housing asylum seekers
Bassetlaw District Council has issued a statement on Tuesday (London time) addressing widespread misinformation about its role in housing individuals seeking asylum in the UK. The statement seeks to clarify the processes involved, emphasizing that the Council does not provide or manage...
6,520 MT of Indian rice imported via Satkhira's Bhomra in 8 days
Bangladesh has imported 6,520.21 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from India through the Bhomra Land Port in Satkhira over the past eight days, a move authorities hope will help stabilize the countrys rice market. The import process began on November 13, following the National Board of Revenues (NBR)...
Australia introduces 'Landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
On Thursday, Australias centre-left government presented a new bill in parliament aimed at prohibiting social media use for children under the age of 16. The proposed legislation also includes provisions for hefty fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms found to be in...
Hassan Ariff urges landowners to ensure online tax payments
Land, Civil Aviation, and Tourism Adviser AF Hassan Ariff on Wednesday urged landowners to play a proactive role in ensuring the success of online payments for land development (LD) taxes. The land services, including mutation, LD tax collection, and distribution of Khatians, will be moved...
Entrepreneurs targeted by resentment
The Bangladesh Bank or the Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) cannot appoint a receiver to any business entity on its own. If a receiver needs to be appointed, it requires a lengthy process. However, in recent days, several media outlets have reported that receivers have been appointed to 10...
Dhaka MPs accused of mafia control
Several former Members of Parliament (MPs) from Dhaka face serious allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and criminal activity during the recent Awami League administration, which was removed following a student-led uprising. These MPs are accused of using their elected positions to control...