- Pakistan Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary calls on CA
- Ehsanul Hoque Milan invited to join new cabinet
- BNP MPs refuse duty-free cars and government plots
- Jamaat MPs take oath after reversing decision
- President to administer oath to ministers at 4pm
- Govt hospitals rife with corruption: ACC raids expose chaos in health sector
- Maldives President arrives to join oath taking ceremony of new cabinet
- BNP’s newly-elected MPs sworn in
- Newly-elected MPs enter Parliament building to take oath
- Irish watchdog launches EU probe into Grok AI sexual imagery
- Health sector reform plans remain stalled
- Ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump urges Kyiv to negotiate ‘fast’
- Severe gas crisis cripples industries, forces shutdowns
- Will be involved ‘indirectly’ in Iran nuclear talks: Trump
- Fire in Karwan Bazar: 10 units working to control blaze
- Girona shock Barca as Yamal misses penalty
- Fire at Old Dhaka shoe factory brought under control
- Newly elected MPs, cabinet members to take oath today
- TCB launches nationwide Ramadan essentials sale via 450 trucks
- Now it's my time to leave: Chief Advisor
Ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump urges Kyiv to negotiate ‘fast’
US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Ukraine to reach a deal with Russia fast ahead of Tuesdays Washington-brokered talks in Geneva, reports AFP. Ukraine better come to the table, fast, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to Washington. Trump is pushing to end the...
Govt expects responsible journalism from media outlets: Shafiqul Alam
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday expressed deep concern over what he described as misleading reports published by various media outlets regarding clashes between police and Inquilab Moncho activists demanding justice for Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. In a post on his...
Ukraine war talks delayed to Wednesday, Zelensky says
A second round of talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and US officials on a US-drafted plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine has been postponed until Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, reports AFP. The negotiations, originally expected to begin on Sunday, will now take place...
Modi ally proposes social media ban for Indian teens amid global debate
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed legislation to ban social media use for children under 16, as India, the worlds second-largest internet market, joins a global debate over the impact of online platforms on young peoples health and safety, reports Reuters. L.S.K....
Sudden row in interim administration over broadcasting ordinance
The interim government is preparing to introduce a strict broadcasting law during the interim administration, which would create one or more broadcasting tribunals to handle offences under the law. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has drafted the Broadcasting Ordinance, 2026, and has...
Turkiye eyes Washington–Tehran mediation as Iranian FM due in Ankara
Turkiye is preparing to offer itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Irans foreign minister on Friday, officials said, as Ankara also considers tightening border security in case regional tensions escalate. The visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes...
Many Bangladesh’s journalists face voting exclusion despite new postal ballot system
As Bangladesh prepares for the February 12 general election and referendum, the Election Commissions newly introduced IT-supported hybrid postal balloting system has raised hopes for voters away from their constituencies, but journalists covering polls outside their home areas are once again set to...
Pakistani human rights lawyers sentenced to 17 yrs over social media posts
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced human rights lawyers Zainab Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years in prison each over social media posts authorities said were hostile to the state and its security institutions, reports AP/ WP. Judge Afzal Majoka delivered the verdict a day...
Netflix revises Warner Bros Discovery acquisition to all-cash $72 billion deal
Netflix has restructured its $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery into an all-cash transaction, aiming to streamline the deal and offer greater certainty to shareholders of the media company. The streaming giant had originally proposed a combination of cash and stock, valuing Warner...
Media conference 2026 inaugurated in Dhaka
Media professionals from across the country gathered in the capital on Saturday as the Media Conference 2026 was inaugurated, reaffirming their collective stance in defense of freedom of expression, democratic values, and independent journalism. The conference began in the morning at the...
US offers to mediate Egypt–Ethiopia dispute over Nile waters
US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate the long-standing dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the sharing of Nile River waters, reports Reuters. In a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Friday and later posted on Trumps Truth Social account the former...
Jamaat Ameer urges restraint in comments about Islami Andolon
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged the public to refrain from making unwanted or misleading comments about Islami Andolon Bangladesh, calling for restraint and responsible conduct. Dr Shafiqur made the appeal in a Facebook post on Thursday, saying he had recently...
Tarique Rahman exchanges greetings with journalists
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged greetings with journalists at a programme held in a city hotel. The event began at 11:15 a.m., with editors, journalists, and BNP leaders from across the country in attendance. Upon his arrival, Tarique Rahman personally greeted journalists,...
Fabricated propaganda raises concerns ahead of election
With just 32 days remaining before the 13th National Parliament election, political activity has intensified nationwide. Although early public doubts eased after the election schedule was announced, concerns are growing over organized efforts to undermine the electoral process through...
AI-manipulated images spark controversy in Israel’s support for Iran protests
Israels support for ongoing protests in Iran has sparked controversy after it was revealed that several images and videos shared by Israeli government accounts on social media were manipulated using artificial intelligence tools. The manipulated visuals have raised concerns about the ethics of...
EU condoles death of Khaleda Zia
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, extending sympathy to the people of Bangladesh. We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Bangladesh on the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia....
US naval forces keep tracking Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1
A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by US authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure, Mehr News Agency reports. The vessel, known as Bella 1, keeps moving while cutters and...
UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions
Imran Ahmed, a British national and chief of the anti-disinformation group Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a US visa ban, calling it an unconstitutional attempt to expel him from the country, reports AFP. Ahmed, a permanent US...
Commonwealth chief mourns death of Hadi
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has expressed deep concern over the recent outbreak of violence in Bangladesh, mourning the death of Sharif Osman Hadi and urging restraint, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of all citizens, including members of the media, reports BSS....
Media attackers must be identified and brought to justice: Mahfuj
Former interim government information adviser Mahfuj Alam on Thursday called for the swift identification and prosecution of those who attacked media organisations and journalists, including Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. He emphasised that the ongoing movement must be conducted in a systematic...
Protesters attack Prothom Alo, The Daily Star offices
Protesters vandalised and set fire to the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star in Dhakas Karwan Bazar area around midnight on Thursday, shortly after news spread of the death of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. At The Daily Star office, the first four floors of the building...
Chowdhary Nafeez Sarafat rejects news report
Chowdhary Nafeez Sarafat has protested a news report published in Bangladesh Pratidin, describing the allegations against him as false, misleading and unfounded. In a statement, Sarafat said he began his professional career at Standard Chartered Bank in 1999 and later became an independent...
Editors’ Council condemns arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir
The Editors Council has strongly condemned the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir, describing it as a troubling reminder of state repression against journalists during previous autocratic periods. In a statement issued yesterday, the council expressed deep concern over Anis being summoned to the...
Young people in Portugal cut back on social media use
Young people in Portugal are significantly reducing their use of social media, reflecting a broader shift toward more conscious and balanced digital habits, according to newly released data and academic research, reports XINHUA. Figures from Portuguese market research firm Marktest show that...
Fire kills 12 in residential building in Southern China, reports state media
A devastating fire in a residential building in southern China has claimed the lives of 12 people, state media reported on Wednesday, reports AFP. The fire broke out at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday in a four-story building in Shantou, Guangdong province. The blaze was extinguished by 10:00...
Reddit calls Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘legally erroneous’ but vows to comply
Online discussion platform Reddit on Tuesday criticised Australias imminent ban on social media accounts for under-16s as legally erroneous, while confirming it would comply with the sweeping new restrictions, reports AFP. The world-first legislation takes effect on December 10 and applies to...
Media sector in crisis
Bangladeshs media industry is being pushed to the brink as widespread extortion masked as student activism, social causes and unsolicited sponsorship drives forces companies to pull their advertisements, deepening an already severe revenue crisis across newspapers, television channels and digital...
Malaysia weighs social media ban for children under 16
Malaysia is considering a nationwide ban on children under 16 signing up for social media accounts as part of new efforts to strengthen online safety and curb cyber risks, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Sunday, reports AFP. Fahmi noted that the government is studying approaches...