Fakhrul hopes polls uncertainty to be resolved through dialogue
鈥榃e want to create a new Bangladesh through dialogue and unity. Undoubtedly, that unity will be possible among us..,鈥� he said two day before their meeting the chief justice鈥�
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Swechchhasebak League leader Tushar arrested in Moulvibazar
The police have arrested Anisul Islam Chowdhury Tushar, 35, a leader of the Swechchhasebak League, in connection with a case filed over violence during anti-discrimination student protests in July in Moulvibazar.
Govt creates confusion about polls time frame, says BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday criticised the interim government for mentioning both December 2025 and June 2026 as possible deadlines for the national election, saying such...
Man electrocuted in Lakshmipur
A man electrocuted at Hazirhayt village in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila on Sunday morning...
DB chief Rezaul Karim transferred to DMP HQ
Detective Branch additional commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Rezaul Karim Mallik has been transferred to the DMP Headquarters as additional commissioner...
Stock brokers frustrated by reform absence
Leaders of the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) on Saturday expressed frustration over the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission鈥檚 (BSEC) inaction, even after the major political shift on August 5.
Spurs leaker not a player, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou insists the person leaking information about Tottenham injuries and team selections is not one of his players.
US govt cuts thousands off from social security
The Trump administration has added over 6,000 immigrants to a database of dead social security recipients, effectively cutting off benefits and their ability to work, US media reported Thursday.
Model Meghna on 30-day detention under Special Powers Act 1974
Model and Miss Bangladesh Foundation chairperson Meghna Alam, who was detained by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police鈥檚 Detective Branch Wednesday afternoon, was placed on a 30-day detention under the Special Powers Act, 1974...
Postecoglou tracking down 'leak' inside Tottenham
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said a leak of information from inside the club is making his job more difficult as the Australian closes in on finding the source of the problem.
Donald Trump admits trade war 'cost' as markets hit
Jitters about US tariffs hammered Asian stocks again early Friday as President Donald Trump acknowledged a 'cost' to his surging trade offensive against superpower rival China...
Students urged to participate in sports
Pirojpur Science and Technology University vice-chancellor Professor Md Shahidul Islam at a programme in the district on Thursday urged the students to actively participate in sports and other co-curricular activities along with their studies.聽
27,000 absent on first day
The Secondary School Certificate and its equivalent examinations began on Thursday across the country while a total of 26,928 candidates were absent and 22 candidates were expelled on the first day...
46th BCS examinees block road for delaying exams
A section of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service examination written examinees in Dhaka on Thursday blocked a road between the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and the Election Commission for delaying the examination...
Banks urged to cut bad loans
Economists, researchers and academics have emphasised curtailing non-performing loans to ensure good governance in the banking sector and make the country鈥檚 economy vibrant...
Medical sector projected to reach $23b
Experts at a session on Thursday urged the investors聽to invest in Bangladesh鈥檚 medical sector as it is experiencing robust growth...
DAP hurting housing sector: REHAB
Leaders of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh and housing related associations on Thursday blamed the Detailed Area Plan for the ongoing stagnation in the country鈥檚 housing sector...
Samsung Electronics secures 28.3pc market share in 2024: Omdia
Samsung Electronics has attained a 28.3-per cent share on the global television market in 2024, according to market research from Omdia...
TSMC says Q1 revenue up 42pc
Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC reported Thursday a better-than-expected revenue for the first quarter on strong demand for AI technology, after tariffs slapped onto major economies by US President Donald Trump caused global uncertainty...
Donald Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except for China
US President Donald Trump declared a complete halt on all 'reciprocal' tariffs that took effect at midnight, with the exception of those imposed on China....
NSU, York University host event on global economy
The office of external affairs at North South University on Wednesday hosted an engaging session titled 鈥楿nderstanding our economic world: business, society, and your life at York University鈥� in collaboration with York University, Canada...
Bangladesh needs structural, policy changes to attract FDI
The country鈥檚 economists and businesses urged the government to focus on policy and structural changes to attract more foreign direct investment...
Trump鈥檚 new tariffs take effect
US president Donald Trump鈥檚 punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came into force Wednesday, including 104 per cent in levies against Chinese goods, sending markets into a tailspin again...
A sign that authorities should not overlook
A persistent decline in private-sector credit growth is concerning. A sluggish private sector credit growth has a direct negative impact on industrial expansion, new investment and employment opportunities. The private sector credit growth fell to 6.82 per cent in February, hitting its lowest in the past two decades, according to available Bangladesh Bank data. A...
Gaza transformed into killing field: UN
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that Gaza had become 鈥榓 killing field鈥� because Israel has continued to block aid, an accusation an Israeli official quickly denied, saying there was 鈥榥o shortage鈥� of aid...
Expatriate voting in limbo
The Election Commission is yet to finalise a voting method for expatriate Bangladeshis in the forthcoming national elections, as technical experts remain divided over the suitability of any single system...
Shaken Real insist Arsenal comeback possible
For a while it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter.
Free-kick hero Rice revels in Arsenal's 'special' win
Declan Rice admitted his brilliant free-kick double in Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid was years in the making.
Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass
Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka passes landmark law to recover stolen assets
Sri Lanka鈥檚 government introduced sweeping legislation Tuesday to recover stolen assets and pave the way for the prosecution of high-profile politicians from previous administrations, among others...