- Funeral of Hezbollah leaders: A sea of people converge in Beirut
- CA invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh, launch Starlink
- Md Obaidur Rahman appointed Industries Secretary
- 4 DIGs sent into forced retirement
- Pakistan opted to bat first against India in Champions Trophy
- Star to producer: Bubly’s next big move
- “Agencies collecting info about DCs who served as ROs in 2024”
- Local Government Reform Commission proposes civil & magistrate courts at upazilas
- ICT set April 22 for submitting probe report
- Police must remain unbiased, not serve political agendas: Home Affairs Adviser
- Dhaka stocks begin week on a positive note, Chattogram sees decline
- Droughts, floods and economic uncertainty: Portraits of the Wayuu people in Colombia
- New bat virus can enter human cells similar to COVID-19
- Passion, politics and patriotism meld as Pakistan and India clash
- Court to hear ATM Azharul’s review petition on Feb 25
- Hearing on state and ACC's appeals against Khaleda's acquittal on March 2
- Norway's 1X developing home-specific humanoid robot
- Weather forecast: Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country
- ‘Tagor’ motion poster revealed; Ador and Puja cast as leads
- UK to announce new sanctions against Russia on February 24: Report
Funeral of Hezbollah leaders: A sea of people converge in Beirut
Massive crowds from various regions of Lebanon and around the world are converging in Beirut to attend the historic funeral procession for the martyred Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and former head of the Lebanese groups Executive Council, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Press TV...
Book on Yunus, Grameen Bank available in Ekushey Book Fair
A book title- Small Loans, Big Dreams, written by Grameen Foundation founder Alex Counts, highlighting the outstanding contributions of Chief Adviser Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, is now available in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, reports BSS. In addition to the title, the author also...
"We seek unity to build just - humane society"
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, called for collective action in building a just and humane society, free from discrimination, based on the principles of the Quran and Sunnah. Speaking at a rally on Friday evening at the Laksam Bypass on the Cumilla-Noakhali highway, he...
Dhaka tops global air pollution ranking with "unhealthy" air quality
Dhaka has once again topped the global air pollution ranking, with the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 184 at 8:34 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This level classifies the air as unhealthy, posing a serious health threat to residents, according to the AQI standards, reports UNB. The...
It’s not that you will forget Bengali just by learning English: CA
The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, said, Today, on Mother Language Day, we have pledged to preserve all mother languages. There are emotional reasons, but there are also reasons of great interest. Now we dont know which unknown mother language will completely change...
Investigation underway into 2 former BB governors, 53 officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into corruption allegations against 53 former and current officials, including former Bangladesh Bank governors Abdur Rouf Talukder and Atiur Rahman. The officials face accusations of illegal asset acquisition, money laundering, and...
Chief adviser pays tribute to language martyrs
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. At 12:12 am on Friday, he placed a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city. Arriving at the premises as the clock struck midnight, he...
Not enough steps to prevent loss of ethnic languages
There are 12 families of the Hudi community in Gridda Narayanpur village of Sherpur Sadar Upazila. None of them can speak their mother tongue. Subhash Chandra Biswas, a member of the community, said, Even I cant speak my mother tongue, let alone my children. My aunt was the only person in our...
Youths are ready to lead the world: Dr Yunus
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the countrys young generation wants to lead the world apart from building a new Bangladesh as he conferred Ekushey Padak-2025 on the recipients, report BSS. We are now stronger, more energetic and more creative than ever before. The dreams of our...
We are now stronger: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that Bangladesh is now stronger, more enthusiastic, and more creative than ever before. He made the remark on Thursday afternoon after handing over the Ekushey Padak to 18 distinguished individuals and groups. I am overwhelmed and...
Humayun Ahmed's iconic trio reunites in Nuhash's ‘Ora Tinjon’
Directed by Nuhash Humayun, the new project Ora Tinjon (they Three) will bring back the beloved trioDr. Ejaj, Faruque Ahmed, and Shadhin Khasruin a five-episode short story instead of a regular drama, reports kaler kantho. Dr. Ejaj, Faruque Ahmed, and Shadhin Khasru are still familiar faces to...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho stands by helpless Monir in Ctg
Members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho in Patiya municipality in Chattogram have stood by a patient named Monir Ahmed, who suffered a stroke and almost lost control over the left side of his body. Now, Monir, the lone earning member of his family, is unable to work. In this situation, the helpless...
Court orders to freeze 28 bank accounts of Addl-DIG Mozzammel
A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 65 bighas of land worth Tk 2.19 crore owned by Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Gazi Md Mozammel Haque. Judge Md. Zakir Hossain Galib of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court issued the order on Wednesday following a...
COAB leaders meet Bashundhara Group Chairman
Top leaders of the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh (COAB) paid a courtesy call on Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Chairman of Bashundhara Group and East West Media Group PLC (EWMGPLC), at his Bashundhara Residential Area residence in Dhaka recently. EWMGPLC Executive Director Yasin Hossain Pavel,...
Court orders seizure of Harun’s 100 bigha land, 5 buildings, 2 flats
A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of 100 bighas of land, five buildings and two flats owned by former Detective Branch of Police (DB) chief Harun-or-Rashid, a widely discussed police official during the ousted Awami League government. Judge Md Zakir Hossain of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions...
Dr. Yunus’s new dream, new party and politics of Jamaat
Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is a dreamer, who likes to dream, realize it and also help others to dream. As a dreamer hes a man of strong determination, confident and a great fighter. Hes now having the dream of building a powerful economic region consisting of Nepal, Bhutan and Seven Sisters...
Kane says injury could keep him out against Frankfurt
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said he was likely to miss Sundays Bundesliga game at home to Eintracht Frankfurt after he was replaced at half time in Bayerns 3-2 aggregate Champions League victory over Celtic. Kane hit the bar in an otherwise quiet 45 minutes against the Scottish side. He...
Thousands rescued from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar
About 7,000 people have been rescued from illegal call centre operations in Myanmar and were waiting to be transferred to Thailand, prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday. Thailand launched a large-scale crackdown on scam centres operating on the border. The prime ministers...
TheSoundOn: New possibility of music and media distribution
TheSoundOn, an international-standard digital distribution platform, has officially launched its operation led by its CEO and Founder Rumel Ahmed. It has opened a new horizon in the world of music and media. This platform offers a comprehensive solution for artists and labels, providing...
No escape from sound pollution
There is no escape from the grip of sound pollution. According to the World Health Organizations guidelines, the safe noise level in residential areas is 55 dB (decibels). According to a 2024 study by the Global Cities Institute, a global research organization, the pollution level in commercial...
1,400 arms, 2.5 lakhs ammunition still not recovered
Some 1,400 weapons and 250,000 rounds of ammunition looted on August 5 still have not been recovered, Chief Advisers Special Assistant Abdul Hafiz said on Tuesday. He said that the government has sought the assistance from the deputy commissioners to recover these weapons and ammunition....
Homemade electrolyte drink to keep immunity up
You could be coming off an intense workout, nursing a bad hangover bout, or everybodys hot favourite contending with a bout of fever and sniffles, courtesy of the see-sawing temperatures as we officially transition from Winter to Spring. In any eventuality, reaching for a sports or energy drink...
DCs propose universal military training for youths
Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have proposed introducing universal military training for Bangladeshi youths to strengthen national defense and enhance civil-military cooperation, reports UNB. The proposal was discussed on Tuesday at the DCs Conference at Osmani Auditorium in Dhaka during a session...
ICT orders submission of investigation report against Sheikh Hasina by April 20
The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has directed the submission of an investigation report in the case against Sheikh Hasina, alleging crimes against humanity related to the July-August genocide. A three-member panel, led by International Crimes Tribunal Chairman Justice Md. Golam...
Prof Yunus takes Bangladesh to new global heights
Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is considered one of the most influential personalities in the world. It is a privilege for any head of government to have an audience with him. Getting his schedule is a matter of fortune. However, it was Elon Musk who...
Israel plans to build 974 settler units in West Bank
Israel has issued a tender to build hundreds of new settler units in the West Bank, irrespective of the international outcry against the Tel Aviv regimes land grab policies in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to the Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now, the tender is for...
529 more held on 10th day of ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
529more individual were detained by joint forces on Sunday under the nationwide Operation Devil Hunt on the10th day of the operation aimed at checking the move to destabilize thecountry. A short message of the Police Headquarters issued Monday said a total of1503 more people were nabbed from...
Is China’s military built for war? New report questions Beijing’s buildup
China is not ready for war, according to a contentious US think tank report that argues the ruling Communist Partys primary motivation for military modernization is maintaining power, not fighting an overseas adversary. Under leader Xi Jinping, Beijing has pursued an eye-catching military...