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Fakhrul meets UK minister Catherine West

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday had a meeting with visiting UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West and discussed various issues of mutual interest between the two nations. The hour-long meeting, which began around 4:30 pm, was held at the British High...

Country's default loans stand at Tk 2,85,000 crores

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladeshs banking sector stood at Tk 2 lakh 84 thousand 977 crores at the end of September this year, which is 16.93 percent of the total disbursed loans. Indeed, this is the highest ratio of disbursed loans to bad loans in the last 16 years. An updated report of...

'Govt to hand over responsibilities after creating democratic atmosphere'

The United Kingdom is interested about national elections of Bangladesh. The country wants to know how it can help the interim government in this regard. And it has been said from the government that the current interim government wants to leave after creating a fair democratic environment....

Iran denies its UN envoy’s meeting with Elon Musk

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Saturday strongly denied a reported meeting between Tehrans United Nations envoy and Elon Musk, the US billionaire and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump. US media, includingThe New York Times,reported this week that Musk and Irans UN Ambassador...

Passport application of Shirin Sharmin Chy suspended

The Department of Immigration Passports has suspended the passport applications of former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and her husband Syed Ishtiaq Hossain. The decision follows the adjournment of Shirin Sharmins application due to her involvement in a murder case and a plea of absconding....

Dinosaur skeleton goes for 6 million euros in Paris sale

The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, journalists learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa, reports BSS, citing AFP. Report says, an anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was excavated...

CA to address nation this evening

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:00 pm today(Sunday) on the completion of 100 days of the interim government. The address will be broadcast on Bangladesh Television and BTV World, the chief advisers press wing said. The interim government, led by Prof Yunus,...

Tk7,000cr cost reduced in MRT-5 project

The cost of the 17.20 km metro rail MRT-5 (Gabtoli-Dasherkandi) Southern Route project saw a sharp 15 percent reduction in cost following a recent review, indicating the potential of savings that can be achieved through reassessments of mega projects, initiated by the previous government, reports...

What could a Trump 2.0 presidency mean for the world?

As Donald Trump seeks a second term as U.S. president, many are asking whether his approach will differ from his first stint in office. While domestic policies dominate concerns within the U.S., the world is watching closely, particularly when it comes to his foreign policy. Donald Trump is...

Artifacts on display at Makkah exhibition

The Hira Cultural District in Makkah is currently hosting the revelation exhibition, drawing visitors from all walks of life, reports Arab News. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to delve into the stories of the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad. A highlight of the exhibition is an...

‘The Sabarmati Report’ sees modest growth on day 2 at the box office

The Sabarmati Report, starring Vikrant Massey and directed by Dheeraj Sarna, saw a modest increase in its box office earnings on its second day of release. The film, which was the only major Bollywood release this week, earned Rs 2 crore on Saturday, up from Rs 1.25 crore on Friday. Fridays...

UK expects CA to lay out his vision

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West on Sunday said the United Kingdom expects Chief Adviser to the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus to layout his vision for how all things will unfold as the government is committed to promoting national reconciliation, reports UNB. After her...

Dozens of bushfires rage across Victoria, destroying homes and livestock

Dozens of bushfires continued to burn across Australias Victoria state on Sunday, with authorities reporting significant damage, including the destruction of at least one home. The fires, fueled by strong winds and soaring temperatures, were sparked on Saturday, and by Sunday, authorities had...

Met office forecasts dry weather over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted that weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours beginning from 9am on Sunday. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, it said. A seasonal low lies...

Students block Mirpur road protesting for merit-based admissions

Students of Mohammadpur Residential School and College in Dhaka have blocked Mirpur Road in front of their institution, demanding that admissions be based on merit. According to police, the protest began around 10:30 am when students, after breaking open the schools entrance gate, took to the...

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark crowned Miss Universe

Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe, reports AP. Kjær, an animal protection advocate who works in the diamond selling business, beat out Miss Nigeria at the end of the 73rd edition of the competition in Mexico City. Miss Mexico placed third. It is the first...

‘No regrets’ for Tyson over fighting one last time

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said Saturday he has no regrets over losing to Jake Paul in their heavyweight boxing matchup after climbing into the ring one last time. The 58-year old legend dropped a unanimous decision Friday to 27-year old Youtube fighter Paul at ATT Stadium, the...

AFA features Bangladesh in a promotional video for their new jersey

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has unveiled its new jersey, featuring global football stars like Lionel Messi and Emiliano Martínez. Interestingly, Bangladesh has also been highlighted in the promotional video for the jersey. Messi and his gang will wear this jersey in their upcoming...

Over 20,000 displaced amid surge in gang violence: IOM

More than 20,000 people have been displaced across Haitis capital, Port-au-Prince, in just four days, as residents flee escalating gang violence that has further destabilized the troubled Caribbean nation, a UN agency said on Saturday, reports AFP. The isolation of Port-au-Prince is amplifying...

Adviser Bidhan for developing local psychometric tools for recruitment

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder on Saturday underscored the need for developing local tools and methods adopting native cultural context for conducting psychometric tests in the recruitment process. Bangladesh is yet to develop any tools for conducting...

Curfew reimposed in Manipur, no internet in 7 districts

Authorities in Manipur of India reimposed a curfew in the Imphal valley and suspended internet in at least seven districts on Saturday amid simmering tensions over the abduction of six members of a Meitei family and the subsequent recovery of three unidentified bodies, even as the state government...

Desh TV MD Arif Hasan arrested

Police said it has arrested Arif Hasan, the managing director of private television channel Desh TV. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media and public relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), said a team of Airport Police Station held him from the airport on Saturday night. Arif is...

Tarique pays homage to Maulana Bhasani on his death anniversary

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday paid rich tributes to late politician Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, popularly known as Majlum Jananeta (the leader of the downtrodden) on his 48th death anniversary on Sunday, reports BSS. Maulana Bhasani will...

Fakhrul pays tribute to Maulana Bhasani on his death anniversary

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday paid rich tributes to Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, popularly known as Majlum Jananeta (the leader of the downtrodden) on his 48th death anniversary on Sunday, reports BSS. Maulana Bhasani will...

Govt to send mass uprising injured Kajal to Thailand for better treatment

Posts, Telecommunications and ICT adviser Md Nahid Islam said Kajal, who were injured in mass uprising in July, will be sent to Thailand for better treatment. Adviser Nahid Islam, special assistant to health adviser Dr. Md. Sayedur Rahman, DG of Health Directorate Professor Abu Zafar and...

IGP stresses accountability, respect for innocents in crime investigations

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Mainul Islam has called for holding offenders accountable while ensuring that innocent individuals are not harassed during investigations. He highlighted the importance of intelligence-based policing, crime prevention, and respect for citizens at police...

BNP came out stronger every time it faced obstruction: Amir Khasru

BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the party has emerged stronger every time it faced evil-efforts to obstruct its progress. Speaking at a rally in Chattogram on Saturday, the BNP leader highlighted the partys resilience, despite numerous challenges over the years....

Space travel should not be just ‘for the elites’: British astronaut

British astronaut Rosemary Coogan believes that the space travel should not be restricted to the elites in future, reports the Guardian. I certainly dont think space travel, or space generally, should be for the elites, she said. Im sure there are plenty of people out there who would love to...