- Israel to release 602 prisoners in Gaza swap Saturday: Palestinian NGO
- Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon
- Babar returns home performing Umrah
- Champions Trophy: Rickelton, Markram power proteas to 315 against Afghans
- It’s not that you will forget Bengali just by learning English: CA
- Independence won thru student-mass people's blood must be retained: Annie
- Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
- Faruque warns of conspiracy if election is delayed
- Govt emphasizes preserving endangered languages and ensuring diversity: Foreign Secretary
- Saudi Ambassador extends greetings in Bengali on Feb 21
- Discussion on mother tongue held in Bandarban
- No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’
- Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
- Only election can restore true democracy: Rizvi
- 25 foreign nationals pay tribute to language martyrs
- South Africa wins the toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan
- Hamas gave body of 'Gazan woman' not hostage Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu
- ADB, World Bank partner on FMRF to increase development impact
- Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
- Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever
Malaysia calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal e-waste processing
Malaysia must strengthen inter-agency cooperation to combat illegal e-waste processing factories, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad; reports the Star. In a statement on Tuesday, he reaffirmed the Malaysian governments commitment to preventing...
113 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia
Malaysian immigration department has arrested 235 people, including 113 Bangladeshis, in an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants in the country. They were arrested in five districts in Johor province from Friday to Sunday. Johor Immigration Director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said in a...
Biman reduces ticket prices for Saudi and Malaysia-bound workers
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reduced the ticket prices for workers traveling to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, reports UNB. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism introduced the initiative, according to a press release issued on Thursday. Under the new pricing, the national flag carrier has...
Erdogan embarks on three-nation Asia tour to strengthen ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to begin a pivotal three-nation tour of Asia on Monday, with stops in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan, aiming to further enhance Turkiyes established relationships with these key regional partners, reads a Daily Sabah report. After a busy domestic...
Malaysia says 'strongly opposes' any plan to forcibly resettle Gazans
Malaysia said Thursday it strongly opposes any plan to forcibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza, after President Donald Trump floated a stunning proposal for the United States to take over the war-shattered enclave. Trump said Tuesday the United States would rebuild the Gaza Strip and turn it...
Bangladesh warns of fraudulent recruitment of female workers for Malaysia
The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has issued a warning regarding fraudulent activities involving the illegal recruitment of Bangladeshi female workers to Malaysia. In a statement on Friday, the high commission clarified that currently, there is no agreement or memorandum of...
Malaysia to build mosque, school, hospital in Gaza: Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Wednesday announced that Kuala Lumpur will build a school, hospital, and mosque in Gaza which has been destroyed by Israels genocidal war since October 2023. Anwars statement comes as the ceasefire in the besieged enclave continues in its second week since...
71 Bangladeshis among 176 immigrants held in Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) detained 176 illegal immigrants during an operation carried out around Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, on Wednesday night. Kuala Lumpur JIM director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the operation which started at 7:15 pm with the cooperation of Kuala...
Bangladeshis among 176 illegal immigrants detained in Malaysia
The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department (JIM) detained 176 illegal immigrants during an operation carried out around Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, on Wednesday night, reports local news agency Bernama. Kuala Lumpur JIM director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said the operation which started at 7:15...
‘Efforts on to send 18,000 delayed workers to Malaysia by April’
The interim government has initiated measures to send 18,000 workers, who were unable to travel to Malaysia within the stipulated time despite holding visas, by March and April, said Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Secretary Ruhul Amin on Wednesday, reports UNB. If the Malaysian...
Malaysia extends repatriation programme for undocumented Bangladeshis
The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has announced an extension of the Migrant Repatriation Programme for undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, allowing them to return home under revised provisions set by the Malaysian government, reports UNB. For those who registered online with Malaysian...
42 Rohingya migrants detained in Thailand after perilous journey
Forty-two Rohingya migrants were detained in Thalang district, Phuket, early Tuesday, after being discovered in the water near Sai Kaew Beach. The group had left Bangladesh on December 16, intending to reach Malaysia but endured a harrowing journey, reads a Bangkok Post report. Local officials...
Malaysian envoy meets Jamaat Ameer
Malaysian High Commissioner to Dhaka Mohd Shuhada Othman on Thursday met Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at the partys central office in Dhaka. During the meeting, they discussed issues related to the mutual interest of the two countries, reports BSS. Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameers...
Bangladesh, Malaysia to enhancing trade and economic relations
Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur on Sunday emphasized enhancing trade and economic relations, acknowledging the potential for growth in bilateral trade, reports UNB. High Commissioner of Malaysia Md Shuhada Othman called on the Special Envoy on International Affairs to the Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiqi at...
Malaysian Minister meets Chief Adviser in Cairo
Malaysian Minister for Higher Education Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir held a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus in Cairo today (Dec 18). They exchanged views during the meeting, the chief advisers press wing said. Prof. Yunus arrived in the Egyptian capital today to attend the D-8...
Malaysian minister to be fined for smoking at eatery
Malaysias foreign minister Mohamad Hasan will be issued a fine for puffing a cigarette in a non-smoking area, the countrys health minister said Wednesday. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad earlier this week reposted a photo of foreign minister Mohamad Hasan smoking at a street-side eatery in the...
Bangladesh women thrash Malaysia by 120 runs, reach super four
Bangladesh triumphed over Malaysia by 120 runs in the second match of the Under-19 Womens Asia Cup. Chasing a target of 150 runs, Nishita Akter and Habiba Akter bowled out Malaysia for only 29 runs. With this win, Bangladeshs women progressed to the Super Four as Group A champions. On Tuesday...
‘Darad’ set to premiere in Malaysia on December 6
Superstar Shakib Khans much-anticipated film Darad is set to release in Malaysia on December 6, with screenings scheduled across 18 cinemas in the country. This marks another international release for the Dhallywood icon, following the tremendous success of his previous blockbusters Priyatama...
Jr Asia Cup Hockey: Bangladesh draws with Malaysia to stay in Jr World Cup race
Bangladesh keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the Junior World Cup Hockey after securing a 2-2 draw against the stronger Malaysia in a closely contested third group match of the 10-team Junior Asia Cup Hockey, held in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday. Bangladesh, after defeating host Oman and...
Worsening floods displace nearly 100,000 in 8 Malaysian states
Flooding in eight Malaysian states has worsened, displacing nearly 100,000 people as of Friday afternoon. Kelantan remains the hardest-hit state, with over 65,000 evacuees taking shelter in 244 relief centres across 10 districts, Malay Mail reports on Friday. Pasir Mas, the worst-affected...