- DMP files 3,251 traffic violation cases in Dhaka
- Two judges murdered outside Iran's Supreme Court: media
- ‘Palestinians, resistance thwarted Israel’s big plots in Gaza’
- EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy
- British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures
- Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
- Night temperature may drop in parts of country
- Ready to govern Gaza: Palestine’s President
- "Current govt at risk by continuing budget of ousted Awami League"
- OpenAI, Retro Biosciences working to extend ‘human lifespan’
- Srijit Mukherji from aspiring sports journalist to filmmaker
- Pakistan launches first home-made observation satellite
- Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
- BNP demands withdrawal of vat on over 100 products
- Met office assumes dry weather nationwide
- Marma girl's accident injury being propagated as communal murder
- Tarique seeks prayers for mother
- Cold wave set to arrive, says Meteorological Department
- How to make smacked cucumbers
- Bangladesh’s 2025-26 budget may reach 8 trillion
Aafia Siddiqui appeals for presidential pardon before Trump's takeover
Aafia Siddiqui, the Pakistani neuroscientist jailed in the US, has expressed hope for her release after new evidence emerged suggesting her innocence. Siddiqui, once dubbed Lady al Qaeda by critics, was convicted in 2010 for attempting to kill an FBI agent in Afghanistan, a charge she has long...
Russia sentences Navalny lawyers to prison for relaying his messages
Russia has sentenced three lawyers who defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison terms for passing on his messages from behind bars. This case, unfolding amid a broader crackdown on dissent during Russias invasion of Ukraine, has sparked alarm among rights groups, who fear an escalation...
Iranian president arrives in Russia to ink partnership treaty
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia on Friday for the signing of a broad cooperation treaty as his country grapples with growing economic problems and other challenges. After laying a wreath at the Unknown Soldiers Tomb at the Kremlin Wall, Pezeshkian was to hold talks with...
Dhaka urges Australia to ease visa procedures for Bangladeshis
Dhaka has urged the Australian envoy to advocate for the establishment of an Australian visa processing facility here and to work towards easing visa procedures for Bangladeshi nationals. The call was made when Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson paid a farewell...
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Suspect detained by Mumbai Police
A day after Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Mumbai home, a suspect was detained following a huge manhunt that included acquiring technological data and police informants dispersed around the city, reports NDTV. Visuals from this morning showed the suspect being escorted to the...
American journalist handcuffed, forcibly removed from Blinken’s final press briefing
Independent journalist Sam Husseini was forcibly removed by armed guards during US Secretary of State Antony Blinkens final press briefing after attempting to ask questions about the Gaza ceasefire. Blinken had just claimed that the past four years had seen successful diplomacy, including the...
Neymar says Mbappe 'jealous' over Messi during PSG spell
Brazilian striker Neymar said Thursday that former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe became jealous of his relationship with Lionel Messi when the Argentine superstar joined the club in 2021. Speaking on a podcast hosted by former Brazil striker Romario, Neymar blamed a clash of egos...
Businessmen to raise movement if VAT is not withdrawn
Traders in the agro-processing sector have called for the withdrawal of the increased VAT and customs duties on processed food products. Traders in this sector have warned of taking to the streets with movement if initiatives are not taken to withdraw VAT and taxes within 7 days. At the same time,...
Oil prices rise on supply concerns, Fed rate cut expectations
Oil prices climbed on Friday, set for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, fueled by concerns over tightening supply due to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and signals from a Federal Reserve official hinting at potential interest rate cuts, reports Reuters. Brent crude futures rose by 13...
SpaceX Starship test ends in failure after successful booster catch at launch pad
SpaceXs latest Starship test flight ended in failure Thursday after the spacecraft was destroyed following a successful booster catch on the launch pad. The company reported that the Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly, with its six engines shutting down one by one during ascent,...
Elon Musk reacts to Tulip Siddiq’s resignation
The Tech Tycoon Elon Musk has tweeted on Tulip Siddiq who resigned as the UKs anti-corruption minister amid a controversy over links to her aunt, ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Labour minister for child welfare shields the predators and their anti-corruption minister is...
'This incident will definitely be investigated': Asif Nazrul
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has assured that the attack on indigenous students protesting in front of the NCTB building will be thoroughly investigated. On Wednesday night (January 15), he shared several pictures of the incident on his verified Facebook account, and wrote, This incident will...
Oligarchy of ultra-rich taking shape in US: Biden
Outgoing US President Joe Biden warned of a dangerous oligarchy taking shape in America, as he delivered his farewell address and brought a decades-long career in politics to an end. Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our...
Another cold wave approaches
Mustofa Kamal Palash, a PhD researcher in Weather and Climate at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, forecasts a cold wave with heavy fog set to begin nationwide from today (January 15). Palash shares this update on his verified Facebook profile, stating that dense fog re-enters Bangladesh...
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Tech giants Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, according to sources familiar with the event planning. The high-profile CEOs of Tesla, Amazon, and Meta will be prominently featured, sitting alongside Cabinet...
Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency
Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...
US SEC sues Musk, saying he didn’t disclose Twitter ownership on time
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, before buying the social media site. As a result, the SEC alleges, Musk was able to underpay by at least $150 million for...
Jason Roy expresses regret over national team exclusion
Jason Roy, Englands World Cup-winning batsman, has expressed regret over his exclusion from the national team, despite consistently performing in the ODI format. While he is unclear about the reasons behind his omission, he remains hopeful and eager for a return to the England squad if given the...
Indonesia to set social media age limit, following Australia’s example
Indonesia plans to introduce a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users, a step intended to safeguard children, according to the countrys communications minister, reports Reuters. This plan comes after Australia decided to ban children under 16 from using social media,...
Zia Orphanage Trust Case: Khaleda, Tarique, all others acquitted
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, accepting her appeal against the High Courts 10-year prison sentence in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. Besides, BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and all others accused in the case have been...
Foreign investors allege investment hurdles in Bangladesh
Representatives of foreign companies have put the problems of investment in Bangladesh before the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus while having a meeting. In response, the CA said that he has ordered to bring all the companies under one umbrella to attract foreign...
"Tulip should seek forgiveness from Bangladesh’s people"
The interim government has said they remain committed to accountability and justice, and will be working with partners around the world to return the stolen funds to the people of Bangladesh. The theft of billions of dollars in public funds has left Bangladesh with a significant financial...
US, Japan, South Korea issue joint warning on North Korea cryptocurrency theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement highlighting the threat posed by Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors targeting the global cryptocurrency industry. The statement underscores ongoing concerns about DPRKs use of cyber thefts to fund its...
National elections feasible by mid-year: Mirza Fakhrul
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for the 13th national elections to be held by mid-year, specifically by July-August 2025. On Tuesday, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that it was entirely feasible to prepare for the elections within this time frame,...
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk: Bloomberg
Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikToks operations in the United States to billionaire Elon Musk, should the short-video app be unable to avoid an impending ban, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Beijing officials prefer that TikTok remains under the...
Verdict on Khaleda Zia’s appeals tomorrow
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday on the appeals of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the HC verdict that on October 30, 2018, enhanced the five years imprisonment handed by the trial court to 10 years in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case....
Research is vital for a country’s progress – DU VC Niaz Khan at UIU symposium
The importance of research in academic growth and national development was at the forefront of discussions at the 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, organized by the School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU). The award ceremony, held on Monday,...
Businessmen backed against the wall
Resentment among businessmen is mounting as they feel increasingly cornered by the challenges facing the economy. With no clear guidance to revive trade and business, many have turned to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, presenting a nine-point set of demands aimed at easing their burden....