- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
- NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets
- Israeli strike near Gaza charity kitchen kills 30
- Microsoft fires employees after protest over Israel military AI contract
- Bangladesh Armed Forces extend aid in quake-hit Myanmar
- Israel does not want to clash with Turkiye in Syria: Netanyahu
- ‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
- Bangladeshi stars speak out against Gaza violence urge global awakening
- Former ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz arrested in murder case
- Bangladesh offers zero tariff on 100 more US goods
- Palestinian ambassador thanks Bangladeshis for protests
- No need to panic over suspension of export orders: Press Secretary
- Honey harvesting begins in Sundarbans' Satkhira range
- RMG workers protest in Gazipur demanding unpaid dues, Eid bonus
- Philippine envoy meets Chief Adviser
- Miraz shortlisted for best sportsperson of the year
- US citizens in Dhaka warned of travel risks
- Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza
- ‘Swadhinata Concert’ rescheduled in solidarity with protest against Israeli genocide
- I strongly oppose any displacement, annexation in Gaza, West Bank: Macron
US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
The Trump administration has halted funding for emergency relief efforts by the UN World Food Program (WFP) that have been sustaining millions in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and 11 other low-income countries, many of which are grappling with conflict, according to the agency and officials who spoke...
Microsoft fires employees after protest over Israel military AI contract
Microsoft has terminated two employees after they protested the companys contract supplying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the Israeli military during the companys 50th anniversary celebration. The employees, Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal, were involved in an interruption at the...
Israel does not want to clash with Turkiye in Syria: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel does not seek to clash with Turkey in Syria, highlighting discussions he had with U.S. President Donald Trump to find ways to prevent such a conflict. Netanyahu described Trump as the ideal mediator in these efforts. The...
‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
The interim government is right to seek reforms in the countrys news and media sector plagued with numerous issues since the country gained independence. However, many of the proposals made by the reform commission are controversial and appear to be ill-intended. It is worth noting that the...
Former ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz arrested in murder case
The former prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Barrister TureenAfroz, was arrested late Monday by Uttara West police in Dhaka in connection with an attempted murder case involving attacks on students and civilians. Police raided her residence on Road 11 of Sector 3 in Dhakas...
Bangladesh offers zero tariff on 100 more US goods
The government of Bangladesh will facilitate the import of 100 additional US products at zero tariff, aiming to reduce the trade deficit with the United States. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Monday in this regard. Our Tariff...
Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza
Daffodil International University has suspended Tahmina Rahman, a lecturer in its Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, after she opposed a student-led decision to participate in the global No Work, No School strike for Gaza. The suspension follows her warning to students that they...
Prof. Yunus urges Trump to postpone tariffs on Bangladeshi exports
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged US President Donald Trump to defer the imposition of a 37 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the United States for a period of three months, reports BSS. In a formal letter, Prof Yunus appealed for the temporary suspension of the...
249 killed in 11 days of Eid road accidents across Bangladesh: RSF
A total of 249 people lost their lives and 553 others were injured in 257 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 11-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The RSF said the fatalities include 41 women and 59 children. Though various...
Consensus Commission aims for national reform agreement by mid-July
Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, announced on Monday that the Commission expects to build nationwide consensus on its reform agenda by mid-July, reports UNB. Speaking during a meeting with the AB Party at the Jatiya Sangsad Complex, Prof Riaz said, The...
Israel seizes 50% of Gaza by destroying land to extend buffer zone
Israel now controls more than half of the Gaza Strip, having expanded its military buffer zone through systematic destruction of Palestinian homes, farmland, and infrastructure, according to military sources and rights groups. The operation, which Israel claims is temporary and aimed at pressuring...
BB triggers Tk 9 billion startup fund for new entrepreneurs
Bangladesh Bank has initiated a special startup fund amounting to Tk 8.0 to Tk 9.0 billion to offer financial assistance to new and innovative entrepreneurs. Only startup companies will receive capital assistance from this fund. The money will be distributed through commercial banks, as stated...
Mild heat wave sweeps over nine districts: Met office
A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) released forecasted on Monday morning. Trough of low lies over West Bengal and...
Stocks plunge as markets anticipate rapid US rate cuts
Stock indexes in Asia dropped sharply on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trumps firm stance on tariffs fueled fears of a recession. Investors began pricing in nearly five U.S. rate cuts this year, causing Treasury yields to plummet and the dollar to weaken. Trumps tariff stance Despite the...
Bangladesh opens 4-day summit to boost direct foreign investment
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Monday marking a milestone event aimed at reinforcing the countrys commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and sustainable growth. The summit seeks to present a genuine view of Bangladesh to global investors by...
CUET admission process to begin April 9
The admission process of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) for the 2024-25 academic year are set to begin on April 9. In the first phase, the admission process will start for the candidates ranked 1 to 1500 on the merit list for the Ka group, candidates ranked 1 to...
Uncertainty surrounds around 800 million in Bangladeshi shipments
Following a 37 percent tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports, uncertainty is rising over the shipment of goods to the United States. Garment owners have stated that nearly 800 million US dollars worth of ready-made garment shipments have already been dispatched, equivalent to about 10,080 crore...
Chief Justice visits Shaheed Abu Sayeed's family
Chief Justice of Bangladesh Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed met the family of Shaheed Abu Sayeed in Babanpur village of Pirganj upazila in Rangpur on Sunday afternoon, reports BSS. After reaching there, the Chief Justice visited the grave of Shaheed Abu Sayeed, offered Ziayarat and special munajats seeking...
Expectations of martyrs’ families from chief adviser
Prof Muhammad Yunus has completed eight months in office as the chief adviser of the interim government. During this period, Bangladesh has navigated through various crises and opportunities. Following the long Eid holidays, the nation has returned to its usual rhythm. This Eid marked the...
Fulham stun Liverpool 3-2, snapping 26-game unbeaten league streak
Fulham delivered a major Premier League upset on Sunday, defeating Liverpool 3-2 and halting their 26-game unbeaten run in the competition. The hosts exploded with three goals in a blistering 14-minute spell during the first half, shaking up the title race and reviving their own hopes of European...
Bombs planted to target investigators in enforced disappearance cases: Chief Prosecutor
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Tajul Islam, claimed on Sunday that bombs had been planted with the intent to kill investigators working on enforced disappearance cases, reads a UNB report. While conducting this investigation, we discovered that bombs had been...
ACC to file graft cases against former minister Hasan Mahmud, his wife
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file two separate cases against former Member of Parliament from Chattogram-7 constituency and ex-foreign minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, along with his wife, Nurun Fatema Hasan, on charges of corruption, reports BSS. ACC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul...
Small firms, AI lead Europe’s 2024 patent activity, EPO reports
The European Patent Office (EPO) received 199,264 patent applications in 2024, according to the Patent Index published on Sunday, marking only a 0.1% dip from the previous year and signaling strong innovation resilience amid global economic challenges, according to an EPO statement. Applications...
CA calls for concerted efforts to improve maternal, child health
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has stressed the need for collective efforts from all levels, local and global, to improve maternal and child health, reports BSS. In a message marking World Health Day, Prof Yunus said, More action programmes are needed to reduce the maternal and infant mortality...
Sports hub to be set in 8 divisions with UAE support
Although Bangladesh has been planning to build a modern sports village or hub for a long time, it hasnt happened due to limitations. Now, the youth and sports ministry has taken the initiative to build modern sports hubs in all eight country divisions with the help of the United Arab Emirates...
Starmer to declare end of globalization as Trump’s trade war redraws economic order
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce the end of the globalisation era in a major speech on Monday, signalling a fundamental shift in Britains economic outlook. Starmer will argue that globalisation, once seen as a path to prosperity following the Cold War, has delivered disappointment...
Iran warns neighbors against hosting strike operations
Iran has expressed readiness to engage in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States through Oman, while cautioning regional countries hosting U.S. military bases that they may face retaliation if involved in any attack, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Despite rejecting former...
Bangladesh remains steadfast to prevent human trafficking
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Sunday categorically said Bangladesh remains steadfast in its commitment to prevent human trafficking, reports BSS. The adviser reiterated the commitment while addressing as the chief guest at the third meeting of the...