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Bangladeshi short film ‘Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar’ set for Toronto premiere
09:56 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA Bangladeshi short film rooted in the ancient heritage of the subcontinent is making waves on the international stage. "Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar", directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rajib Rafi, has been officially selected for the Panorama section of the Multi-Cultural Film Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Imran directs PTI MPs to quit all parliamentary bodies
09:54 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed party members to resign from all parliamentary committees, his sister Aleema Khan said on Tuesday...
OIC renews call for justice on Rohingya atrocities
09:27 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayOn the eighth anniversary of atrocities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reaffirmed support for Rohingya Muslims, urging justice, accountability, and protection of their rights while renewing its call for international solidarity and durable solutions...
Bangladesh sits on a $13b halal export goldmine in Malaysia: BMCCI
09:17 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayBangladesh has immense potential to significantly boost exports of both goods and skilled services to Malaysia by upgrading its halal product standards and investing in workforce training, the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI).
150,000 evacuated in Pakistan as India releases water into Sutlej, Ravi
08:49 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayNearly 150,000 people have been shifted to safer areas in Pakistan after the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued alerts over the rising waters in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, following heavy rains and India’s release of water into both streams...
Supreme Judicial Council summons former HC judge Khurshid
08:29 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Supreme Judicial Council has summoned former High Court Division Judge Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar for a final hearing regarding allegations of misconduct. The hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 2, before the SJC chaired by the Chief Justice of Bangladesh.
If elected, I will try to fulfil the basic needs of the students: Hamim
08:08 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA festive atmosphere has taken hold of the Dhaka University campus as the official campaign for the Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections kicks off. Candidates are actively canvassing door to door, engaging directly with voters. Tanvir Baree Hamim, running for General Secretary from the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal panel, is among them. He serves as the convener of Kabi Jasim Uddin Hall unit of Chhatra Dal. In an interview with Jago News’ Hasan Ali, Hamim discussed his election manifesto and vision for DUCSU.
Fazlur's all party posts suspended for three months
07:54 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe BNP has suspended all party posts, including primary membership, of the party chairperson's adviser Fazrul Rahman for three months...
Japan moves to tighten visa rules for foreign entrepreneurs
06:51 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayJapan is poised to implement significantly stricter requirements for its "Business and Management Visa" aimed at foreign entrepreneurs, signalling a potential shift in the country’s approach to immigration and economic openness.
EC in turmoil over constituency delimitation, fears mount over elections
06:21 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Election Commission (EC) is facing unprecedented turmoil over the ongoing process of redrawing parliamentary constituency boundaries, raising serious concerns about the law and order situation ahead of the planned 13th parliamentary elections in February 2026.
Honor launches slimmest phone ‘Magic V5’ in Bangladesh
06:21 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayHonor has launched its latest flagship foldable phone, the Magic V5, in Bangladesh on Monday, August 25, introducing it as the world’s slimmest foldable smartphone...
Polls in Feb, boycotters will be ‘minus’ from politics: Salahuddin
05:57 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayNational elections are set to be held in the first week of February, just a week before the start of Ramadan, and the interim government’s decision on the timeline is final, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.
Viqarunnisa teacher suspended for forcing out students wearing hijab
05:46 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA female teacher at the Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka has been suspended for allegedly forcing some students out of the classroom for wearing hijab...
BUTEX hosts int’l fibre-polymer focusing sustainable innovation in textile sector
05:37 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe International Conference on Fibres and Polymers (ICFP) opened on Tuesday in Dhaka, marking a pivotal moment for Bangladesh’s growing role in sustainable innovation within the global textile and polymer industries.
Cox’s Bazar conf insists continued funding for Rohingyas
04:48 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayA three-day stakeholders’ dialogue on the Rohingya crisis concluded in Cox’s Bazar with a call for uninterrupted funding to prevent further humanitarian disaster until the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar...
Admission test results for proposed Dhaka Central University published
04:31 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe results of the undergraduate admission test for the proposed Dhaka Central University (DCU), comprising seven government colleges in the capital, have been officially published for the 2024-25 academic year.
Govt rejects news on beef import from Brazil
04:07 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has clearly and unequivocally rejected recent media reports suggesting that beef will be imported from Brazil at Tk 120 per kilogram...
Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant closed for 2.5 months
03:41 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayPower generation at the 1,105-megawatt (MW) Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant in Narsingdi has remained suspended for around two and a half months due to multiple factors, including an ongoing gas crisis...
Bangladesh Jail to be renamed 'Correction Services Bangladesh'
02:41 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe Department of Prisons has initiated a major rebranding and reform effort by renaming Bangladesh Jail to 'Correction Services Bangladesh', reflecting a shift toward a more rehabilitative and human-centric approach to incarceration.
25 additional HC judges sworn in
02:39 PM, 26 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe 25 newly appointed additional judges of the High Court were sworn in on Tuesday (26 August). Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath at the Judges’ Lounge of the Supreme Court.