- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
- Foreigners in Bangladesh increase spending on credit cards
- 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
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...
Over 50,000 garment workers unemployed in a year
The garment sector, which played a key role in driving Bangladesh into large-scale exports, is now facing multiple crises. At least 76 garment factories have closed in the past year, and over a hundred others are on the brink of closure. Industry insiders attribute the closures to various...
Trump to be sworn in at indoor ceremony first time due to extreme cold
Due to extreme cold, President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration will be held inside the US Capitol on Monday, marking the first time in 40 years that a US presidential inauguration has been moved indoors, reports Reuters. There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I dont want to see people...
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...
Why Nintendo Switch 2 creating new wave of hype
Nintendo has officially reignited the excitement around its consoles with the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, the much-awaited successor to the original Nintendo Switch. A short teaser video released by the company has sent fans into a frenzy, showcasing a glimpse of the next-generation gaming...
Dhaka’s air most polluted in world this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 255 at 09:01am on Friday. The air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking. An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered unhealthy while 201-300 is very unhealthy...
India achieves first space docking
India on Thursday became the fourth country to successfully achieve an unmanned docking in space, a feat seen as pivotal for future missions as New Delhi cements its place as a global space power. The United States, Russia and China are the only other countries to have developed and tested the...
Govt prioritises gas exploration, extraction amidst crisis
The interim government has prioritized exploring new natural gas reserves and extraction to meet the countrys growing energy demand and reduce dependency on import, reports UNB. The government is also emphasizing processing and utilization of domestically available natural gas, according to the...
Ex-president Abdul Hamid sued over July uprising killings
Former president and Awami League politician Abdul Hamid has been accused for the first time in a lawsuit over July-August 2024 uprising killings. The defendant Tahmul Islam, 27, is a BNP activist in Kishoreganj and claims to be officially recognised as an injured in the student-led anti-fascist...
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...
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,...
Workers form human chain demanding opening of 16 Beximco factories
Around 25,000 workers from 16 closed factories of the Beximco Group formed a human chain on the Nabinagar-Chandra highway on Tuesday, demanding the resumption of letter of credit (LC) facilities and the reopening of factories. They lined up on the Dhaka-bound lane, holding banners as part of...
Exports grow over 17.7% in December
Export earnings grew by 17.72% in December 2024 from the same month the previous year, despite persisting political uncertainties and security lapses, reports the Daily Sun. In the July-December period last year, exports also grew 12.84% year-on-year, according to data published by the Export...
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
The United States has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sending the most expatriate income, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive months. This marks a significant shift in global remittance trends, driven by a steady increase in U.S. expatriate remittances since political changes...
Billion-dollar earnings expected from agricultural exports
Following a decline in the past two years, exports of agricultural and food products have picked up pace. Consequently, agricultural export earnings are expected to hit the billion-dollar mark by the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year. This positive outlook comes from industry stakeholders after...
US designates Terrorgram Collective, leaders as global terrorists
The United States has announced the designation of The Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), underscoring the countrys commitment to addressing the growing threat of transnational racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE)....
US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports
The United States introduced new export rules for advanced AI computing chips on Monday, aimed at boosting sales to allied nations and limiting access to countries such as China, reports AFP. The restrictions, which also include rules on weights for closed AI models, build on curbs announced in...
Govt demands clarification from UN on Rohingya exodus report
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought an explanation from the United Nations over a report published by the UN Refugee Agency that contains factually incorrect information and wanted to know the basis of which the report was prepared, reports UNB. Bangladesh expects that the UNHCR will come...
Court orders seizure of tax files of ex-IGP Benazir, daughter
A Dhaka court on Monday ordered authorities concerned to seize tax files of former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, and his elder daughter Farhin Rishta Binte Benazir. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the orders, allowing separate pleas of the...
"With Love, Meghan" Netflix premiere postponed due to California wildfires
Meghan Markle has postponed the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan due to the Los Angeles wildfires. The series, originally set for January 15, will now debut on March 4, as reported by NDTV. Meghan expressed her gratitude in a statement, saying, Im thankful to my partners at...
Ex-MP Henry shown arrested in graft case
A court here today (January 13) showed former Sirajganj-2 lawmaker Mst Jannat Ara Henryarrested in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The court of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order as police produced her before the court and ACC...
Revenue deficit stands at Tk42,000cr in 5 months
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that the interim government has decided to impose VAT to reduce the revenue deficit, not in compliance with the conditions from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The press secretary said, The tax-to-GDP ratio in Bangladesh has been...
Over 200 students awarded merit scholarships at EWU
East West University (EWU) awarded the Merit Scholarship to 219 students from the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. A significant majority of the scholarship recipients were female. The ceremony was held on Sunday, at the Manzur Elahi...
Magisterial powers of armed forces extended for another 60 days
The Ministry of Public Administration announced on Sunday that the magisterial powers of Army, Navy, and Air Force officers have been extended for another 60 days, effective from January 14. This marks the second extension. According to the notification, Army captains and equivalent commissioned...
6 Bangladeshi scouters shine at Australian Scout Jamboree
Six Bangladeshi expatriate Scout Leaders participated in the 26th Australian National Scout Jamboree, held in Brisbane, Australia, from January 6 to 15. The event brought together Scout delegations from 33 countries, showcasing a spirit of unity and global collaboration. The Bangladesh Scouter...
"I hear the cries of expatriates in every country I visit"
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer (Chief) of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, highlighted the struggles and contributions of expatriate Bangladeshis during a gathering in Kuwait recently. Addressing the crowd at a Khaimah in Ardia Sanaiya, he said, The cries of expatriates resonate wherever I go. Their...
Text messaging scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency from victims
Scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme, according to New Yorks attorney general. Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday that shes filed a lawsuit in order to recover more than $2 million that she...