- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
FAO supports Bangladesh in strengthening export, safety for fisheries, livestock sectors
A validation workshop hosted by FAO of the United Nations focused on reducing pesticide risks and enhance the quality of dried fish for domestic and export markets, reports UNB. The workshop was arranged to finalize the updated version of the National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) Policy...
Rajshahi University suspends its 2 teachers
Rajshahi University has suspended its two teachers on various charges on Sunday night as per reports of the inquiry committee formed to investigate the allegations brought against them. The teachers are: Anik Krishna Karmaker, associate Prof of the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical...
Govt to export 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to KSA, UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates
The government has decided to export 11,000 metric tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Bangladeshi expatriates. Following the request from Bangladeshi expatriates, who contribute significantly to the countrys economy through remittances and have shown...
US returns 2nd batch of 119 Indian immigrants
A plane carrying 119 Indians arrived from the United States at Punjabs Amritsar airport on Saturday, the second such arrival in a span of 10 days, as part of the Donald Trump administrations crackdown and decision to deport illegal immigrants, reports NDTV. The first round of deportation had...
Vance's speech to European audience raises eyebrows with half-truths, culture war complaints
In Munich, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech on totalitarianism, but it wasnt directed at Moscow following its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Instead, he targeted Europe, particularly its allies in the European Union. Vance referred to what he called the enemy within, accusing European...
Over 1,400 killed in July Uprising
The United Nations has published an investigation report on human rights violations during the July Uprising in Bangladesh, revealing that more than 1,400 people may have been killed between July 1 and August 15. The death toll is based on information obtained from various reliable sources....
Forced displacement in West Bank impacting 76,000 Palestinians: UN
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Israels military offensive in the West Bank has escalated forced displacement of Palestinians at an alarming level, impacting over 76,000 people in the area, Press TV reported. In a...
Ronaldo reaches deal with Saudi club Al Nassr to extend contract
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year until June 2026, an official with the Saudi club told AFP on Monday. The official said the sides have agreed on the renewable extension of Ronaldos contract, but it has not...
Chattogram suffers from lack of full-fledged burn units
Although the burn unit of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) has 26 beds, an average of 50 to 60 patients are admitted here. CMCH has no ICU [Intensive Care Unit] for the critical patients in the ward. Hence, if more than 20-30 percent burns are sustained, they have to rush to Dhaka....
UN ASG Kirstine Damkjaer to visit Bangladesh Feb 11-12
Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Kirstine Damkjaer, will pay an official visit to Bangladesh from February 11 to 12. The visit aims to review the stage of cooperation between the government...
Gulam Rabbani's ‘Untongue’ wins awards at Venice and Budapest film festivals
Golam Rabbanis short film Untongue has earned the Honorable Mention Award at both the Venice Intercultural Film Festival and the Budapest Film Festival, as confirmed by the director. The film was both written and directed by Gulam Rabbani. Made in early 2024, the film tells the story of...
UN SG reaffirms continued support to Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh
United Nation (UN) Secretary-General AntónioGuterres has reiterated the UNs continued commitment to a durable solution tothe Rohingya crisis and assured Bangladesh of ensuring funding for the issue. He made the commitment when High Representative of Bangladeshs Chief Adviseron Rohingya Issue...
Unauthorised vehicles fuel Dhaka’s transport chaos
Dhakas public transport sector has long been in disorder. However, a new concern has emerged with the increasing presence of battery-run rickshaws and easy bikes on major roads. Since August 5, the number of these three-wheelers has surged, in addition to the already existing paddle rickshaws....
Sheikh Mujib's mural demolished at JU
A group of students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) have vandalised a mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and defaced graffiti of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, reports UNB. The student first gathered in front of the Institute of Comparative Literature and Culture around 11:15pm on Wednesday...
El Salvador to house US criminals, deportees in unprecedented deal
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State announced El Salvador has agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality, report CNN. However, experts, critics and rights groups titled it as an unprecedented and legally problematic deal. According to the media, Rubio...
United States, El Salvador sign agreement on civil nuclear cooperation
The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvadors Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco formalized the agreement on Monday, marking a step towards strengthening their...
Impartial judiciary needed in Bangladesh: EU
The European Union (EU) has emphasized the need for a strong, impartial, and efficient judiciary in Bangladesh to safeguard fundamental rights and promote transparency. A strong, impartial and efficient judiciary is essential for protecting fundamental rights, ensuring accountability, promoting...
EU assures EC of every assistance, stresses on electoral reforms
European Union (EU) has assured the Election Commission (EC) of all kinds of assistance ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin also told them, The EC has deployed all its resources to ensure fair and acceptable elections. A...
Resolve dispute of DU-affiliated colleges through discussions: Home Adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has expressed confidence that the ongoing issues between Dhaka University and the seven affiliated colleges can be resolved through discussions. I believe the problems can be solved through discussions. In this case, everyone must...
DU suspends exams, classes following clashes
Dhaka University authorities have suspended all examinations and classes scheduled for Monday, citing unavoidable circumstances, reports UNB. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, acting director at the universitys Public Relations Office has confirmed this. The authorities took the decision hours after...
US to continue support for Rohingyas: Press Wing
Along with other countries worldwide, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an immediate cessation or suspension of any work in Bangladesh. However, the US will continue to provide financial assistance to Myanmars Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Chief...
DU Arts, Law and Social Science unit entry test held
The admission test for the undergraduate program of the Arts, Law and Social Science unit of Dhaka University for the 2024-2025 academic session was held on Saturday, report UNB. The admission test was held on Dhaka University campus and in 7 other divisional cities of the country....
'Will remain united on national issues'
Local Government and Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan has asserted that all will remain united on national issues, reports BSS. There will be positive competition and rivalry in the politics of Bangladesh. . . Despite hundreds of competitions, we will remain united on national...
Anti-discrimination Student Movement calls for protest
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Najma, was killed after being raped in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In response to the tragic incident, the anti-discrimination student movement has called for a protest rally. The rally is set to begin in front of the Raju sculpture at Dhaka University (DU) at 3 pm...
End 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
BBC reported that Donald Trump has cautioned that he will enforce steep tariffs and additional sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that his efforts to resolve the conflict were a very...
Saudi to invest $600bn in US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday that the kingdom aims to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, reports UNB. His remarks followed former President Donald Trumps earlier mention of Saudi Arabia as his potential first foreign visit since...
Meeting to finalize uniform designs for police, RAB, Ansar
After months of discussion over reforms and uniform changes for law enforcement agencies, the government is set to introduce new attire for the police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Ansar, reports UNB. According to reliable sources, the Home Ministrys advisory council is expected to approve...
President urges journalists to foster non-discriminatory, democratic Bangladesh by embodying spirit of mass uprising
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has called on journalists to contribute to building a non-discriminatory and democratic Bangladesh by embodying the spirit of the Liberation War and the hopes of the July-August mass uprising. The President made this appeal during a meeting with the newly elected...