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JS passes Cyber Security Amendment Bill, 2026

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Tuesday passed the Cyber Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to ensure the swift removal of harmful and defamatory AI-generated content from social media platforms. Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam moved the bill which...

PM terms FY27 budget ‘life-friendly’, says it aims to bring relief to all

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday described the proposed national budget as a life-friendly budget, saying it was designed to provide relief to people from all walks of life while helping the country overcome economic challenges inherited by his government. Participating in the general...

Records tumbled in World Cup group stage

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended after 72 matches over 17 days, producing several new records on and off the field. This years tournament is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. The expanded format increased the number of group-stage matches from 48 to 72. Biggest group...

EC serves show-cause notices to 7 parties over poll expense reports

The Election Commission (EC) has issued show-cause notices to seven political parties, including the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), for failing to submit their election expenditure accounts for the 13th National Parliament elections despite repeated deadline extensions. The notices, sent by EC...

PM calls for Chinese support in friendship hospital project

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought Chinas cooperation in Bangladeshs development projects and construction of China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital. He made the call when Liu Haixing, Minister of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China, paid a courtesy call on him at...

Neymar? No problem, says Scotland defender

Scotland defender Jack Hendry said that he is not worried about the challenge of playing against Neymar as Brazil head coach said Neymar is fit for next match, reports Reuters. Yeah, no problem, Hendry said on Sunday, when reporters asked about the Brazilian all-time top scorer. Im quite...

Higher budget alone not enough without quality spending: CPD

Merely increasing budget allocations will not be enough to achieve desired outcomes unless the quality of sectoral spending improves, said Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), in her immediate reaction to the national budget. She made the remarks at a press...

Tk 1bn proposed for Cabinet Division

The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 1.05 billion for the Cabinet Division in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, reports BSS. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury made the proposal while presenting the national budget in the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday. The...

ICC's Karim Khan suspended over claims of sexual misconduct

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, was suspended from duty with immediate effect the courts governing body announced late Monday. Khans suspensions comes after an 18-month probe into an aides accounts of sexual misconduct by the prosecutor. In reaction...

ICC appoints Dr Ros Rivaz as independent director

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as an Independent Director for an initial three-year term, with the option of extending her tenure for a further three years, reports Cricbuzz. Dr Rivaz currently serves as Chair of Anglian Water and UK Companies House and holds...

Sachin’s emotional message to son after IPL 2026 debut

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional message on social media after his son, Arjun Tendulkar, made his IPL 2026 debut for Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, reports UNB. Despite LSGs defeat, Arjun delivered an impressive performance by dismissing Prabhsimran Singh and...

Modi’s Nordic outreach and new European strategy

At a time when global geopolitics is being reshaped by climate crises, technological competition and shifting economic alliances, Indias growing engagement with the Nordic countries marks a significant strategic evolution in its foreign policy. The 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo underlined this...

Modi’s diplomacy key to India’s investment appeal, says Shringla

Former Foreign Secretary of India Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday said Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains a key pillar of Indias economic strategy, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modis global outreach, including his recent five-nation tour, for strengthening investor confidence....

West Bengal initiates land survey for border fencing

West Bengals newly elected Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the start of the land handover process for constructing barbed-wire fences along unprotected sections of the Bangladesh border. Following the announcement, district administrations in several border areas began field-level...

Modi bows down with folded hands to Kolkata crowd

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday bowed before the people of West Bengal with folded hands as the BJP celebrated the swearing-in of its first chief minister in the state, at Kolkatas iconic Brigade Parade Ground, Times of India reported. The swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari...

Sony, Nintendo face rising memory costs as AI boom tightens chip supply

Sony and Nintendo warned Friday that soaring memory chip prices, fueled by booming demand from artificial intelligence data centers, are increasing costs and straining the gaming industry, reports Reuters. Memory chip prices doubled in the first quarter from the previous quarter and are forecast...

Govt issues policy for hawkers to restore order on footpaths

For the first time, the government has introduced an official policy framework for managing hawkers in Dhaka, aiming to reduce long-standing disorder, traffic congestion and public inconvenience caused by the occupation of footpaths and roads, reports BSS. The Local Government Division issued a...

Gunmen kill Suvendu Adhikari’s aide near Kolkata

The personal assistant of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengals Madhyamgram area near Kolkata, days after the state assembly election results. The victim, identified as Chandranath Rath, was travelling in a car when unidentified attackers allegedly followed the vehicle...

Don’t let the party swallow the government

In the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress (TMC) faced defeat by the BJP after 15 years in power. Many will offer various explanations for why the TMC lost. However, the late CPM leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya had called this disaster inevitable back in 2011....

Business leaders call for harassment-free, investment-friendly environment

Business leaders have called for a harassment-free and investment-friendly environment to help generate employment, reduce public hardship, and restore economic momentum. They believe that such an environment would accelerate economic development and boost revenue collection. According to them,...

US weighs suspending Spain from NATO: Report

The United States is considering suspending Spain from NATO over what Washington sees as insufficient support for its war on Iran, according to a Reuters report citing a US official. An internal email circulated within the US Defense Department outlined possible measures against some NATO...

What do people dream at the end of life? Study reveals shared visions

New research suggests that people in the final days of their lives tend to experience remarkably similar dreams and visions, offering comfort, and occasionally distress, as death approaches. Scientists from the Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia in Italy questioned 239 palliative care workers,...

Men disqualified for running in women’s category at South African marathon

Two male runners have been disqualified after competing in the womens category of the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, officials confirmed, reports AP. The runners used race bibs registered to female athletes and finished among the top 10 in the womens half-marathon, taking positions that...

Jamaat to support just causes, oppose injustice: Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman said on Friday that his party would support the government on all just causes while firmly opposing injustice and any actions that undermine peoples rights. Speaking at the District and Metropolitan Ameer Conference...

State minister signals higher stipends to bring students back to classrooms

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has indicated plans to increase and modernise student stipends to encourage school attendance and keep children engaged in the curriculum. Speaking to journalists after visiting a primary scholarship examination centre at the King Faisal...

Curbing expenditure biggest challenge

The BNP government faces an uphill battle to fulfill election promises amidst a deepening global crisis and a massive revenue shortfall. While the administration aims to rein in spending to control soaring inflation, it also confronts the reality of unlimited demand and limited resources. Global...

PM to confer Independence Award today

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will confer the Independence Award-2026 today (Thursday) on 15 distinguished persons, including former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and five institutions in recognition of outstanding contribution to their respective fields at national level. The premier will...

Govt orders spending cuts across nine sectors amid energy crisis

The government has issued a circular directing reductions in public expenditure across nine sectors in response to the global energy crisis. The Cabinet Division released the directive on April 9, outlining measures to curb operational costs, including limits on vehicle purchases, fuel...