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CJ highlights efforts to enhance judicial independence, accountability, efficiency

Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday emphasized the judiciarys ongoing efforts to improve judicial independence, accountability, and efficiency. Speaking at a seminar on Judicial Independence and Efficiency in Mymensingh, he reiterated the commitment to implementing a comprehensive...

England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy

England made their highest Champions Trophy total scoring 351 runs thanks to epic 165 runs from opener Ben Duckett in the match held at Pakistans Gaddafi National Stadium on Saturday. Englands record-breaking batting Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to field first....

Australia stands firm on climate justice and women’s rights in Bangladesh

The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladeshs overall development, including advancing climate justice, addressing crises, and ensuring womens rights. Australias Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley assured continued cooperation during a bilateral...

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...

Australia elects to field against England in Champions Trophy match

Australia has won the toss and elected to field against England in its opening Group B game on Saturday in the Champions Trophy, reports UNB. Australia is being led by Steven Smith after its World Cup-winning pace trio of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc were ruled out of...

"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...

US threatens to cut off Starlink access for Ukraine over mineral deal

The U.S. has reportedly warned that it may shut down Ukraines access to Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service unless Kiev agrees to grant access to its critical mineral reserves, according to a report by RT citing Reuters. U.S. officials indicated the threat of an imminent shutdown of the...

Man who attacked Salman Rushdie found guilty of attempted murder

Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed novelist Salman Rushdie and partially blinded him during an event at a New York arts institute, was convicted of attempted murder on Friday. Rushdie, 77, was stabbed with a knife multiple times in the head, neck, torso and left hand, blinding his right eye and...

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...

Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children

Poland has introduced mandatory firearms training for schoolchildren amid concerns over potential Russian aggression. The new training will see children aged between 14 and 16 years old train with guns for up to an hour a week as the war in Ukraine continues to impact Polands borders withboth...

Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan

The prices of imported fruits have soared by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram, following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all imported fruits since January 9, 2025. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has reported that traders are significantly reducing the number of...

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...

US imposes sanctions on drivers of violence in Congo

On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on two individuals and two entities linked to violence and human rights abuses in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The sanctions target Rwandas Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, as well as the M23 group...

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...

Chief Adviser hands over Ekushey Padak

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus handed over the Ekushey Padak to the Bangladesh National Womens Football Team and 17 distinguished individuals on Thursday morning. The award ceremony was held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. The government has handed over the awards in...

Trump says Russia has 'the cards' in Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Russians have the cards in any negotiation to end the war in Ukraine, after branding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator who refuses to hold elections. The Ukrainian leader, who has exchanged barbs with Trump since he initiated a...

Most Japanese companies see Trump as bad for business: Reuters survey

Almost nine out of 10 Japanese companies expect U.S. President Donald Trumps policies to negatively affect business, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of mounting worry in the United States top foreign direct investor. The results of the survey show how the prospect of...

Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia

Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...

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...

CA to present Ekushey Padak Thursday

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government, will distribute the Ekushey Padak on Thursday. Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Fayez Ahmed, confirmed this information on Wednesday. The award ceremony will take place at 11 AM on Thursday at the...

Russia praises Trump for criticising Ukraine-NATO moves

Russias Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov onWednesday praised US President Donald Trump for blaming the Ukraine conflicton moves to admit Kyiv into the NATO military alliance. Trump has repeatedly blamed the conflict on his predecessor, Joe Biden, andhas said the nearly three years of fighting...

Security forces, AL men abused female protesters during July uprising: UN

State security forces and armed Awami League (AL) supporters had abused girls and women sexually during the July Uprising to deter their participation in the movement, according to a recent report of the United Nations (UN) rights office. Physical assaults on female protesters often targeted...

Alems should come forward for social reform

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain on Wednesday said that the countrys Alem (Islamic scholar) community should take the initiative in driving social reform, reports BSS. Maintaining communal harmony is the priority of the interim government... Only the Alem community can provide...

AL has destroyed country's electoral systems totally: Dulu

BNP central leader and former minister Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu said, The fascist Awami League has deprived the people of the country of their votes. It has destroyed all the electoral systems of the country for 15 long years. He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a...

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...

Tesla may launch EV sales in India by April, prices likely to start at $25,000

Tesla has selected locations for two showrooms in the Indian cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, moving closer to its long-delayed plans to sell its electric cars in the country, sources familiar with the matter said. Showroom locations have been identified in Mumbais BKC business district and...

UN watchdog chief visits Fukushima as Japan shifts back to nuclear power

The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japans stricken Fukushima plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power to meet growing demand for AI, reports AFP. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring Japans efforts to...