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Like father, like son? Aryan's debut gives major SRK vibes
09:59 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe wait is finally over. After years of speculation, headlines, and hushed whispers, Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood’s undisputed Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan, has stepped into the spotlight with his debut project, and the internet is already buzzing like it’s 2001 all over again.
DU extends nomination collection deadlines for DUCSU, hall unions by a day
09:31 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayElection Commission for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections has extended the deadline for nomination collection by one day for both the DUCSU and hall union elections.
On and off the field: BCB to hold special session on cricketers’ conduct
09:16 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayIn a significant move aimed at reinforcing discipline and professionalism, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul is set to hold a private, high-level meeting with national team cricketers on Tuesday, August 19, at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka.
Five more NBR officials suspended over protest-related disruptions
09:04 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayFive officials from the Income Tax Department of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for allegedly obstructing official duties during recent employee protests.
DUCSU elections: 442 collect nomination forms on last day
07:40 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayOn the final day of nomination collection for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, 442 candidates collected forms to contest for various positions, bringing the total number of aspirants to 565.
Biman announces highest-ever profit despite owing Tk 2,000cr to Padma Oil
07:02 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayDespite owing approximately Tk 2,000 crore to Padma Oil Company Limited, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has declared its highest-ever annual profit, sparking surprise among energy sector officials.
Ukraine should abandon Crimea, and NATO ambitions: Trump
06:48 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to relinquish hopes of regaining the annexed Crimean Peninsula or joining NATO, as he prepares to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington in a bid to push Kyiv toward a peace deal with Russia.
EC to release full polls roadmap this week, says EC secretary
06:33 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised the draft action plan for the 13th national election and will publish the complete roadmap this week, EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said on Monday, August 18.
Shibir announces DUCSU panel; Sadik for VP, Farhad for GS
03:03 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayBangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a 28-member panel to contest the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections.
Yunus calls for more research instts to save endangered fish
02:32 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayMore research institutions need to be established to restore endangered fish species, and young people should be involved in these efforts, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said.
Festive mood as DUCSU nomination deadline ends today
01:50 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayToday (Monday) is the last day to purchase nomination forms for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections. Since morning, a festive atmosphere has prevailed at the DUCSU nomination form distribution centre and hall offices.
Govt declares Savar upazila ‘Degraded Air Shed’
12:41 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayDue to severe air pollution, the government has declared Savar Upazila in Dhaka district a “Degraded Air shed.” As a result, all brick kiln production in Savar will be suspended starting September 2025.
Ex-DB chief Harun among 18 suspended
11:53 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe government has temporarily suspended 18 police officers, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun-ur-Rashid.
Ex-AL MP Shafiqul Islam arrested in Dhaka
11:17 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayShafiqul Islam Apu, former Member of Parliament for Jhenaidah-2 and president of the district Awami League, was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB).
Trump urges Zelensky to cede Crimea, abandon NATO bid
10:54 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayOn the eve of highly consequential talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a large delegation of European leaders, US President Donald Trump on Sunday previewed the message he’ll deliver to his White House visitors: Zelensky must agree to some of Russia’s conditions for the war in Ukraine to end.
Farooki undergoes successful appendix surgery, says wife Tisha
10:23 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayCultural Adviser and renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has undergone a successful appendix surgery and is now under post-operative care, his wife and actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha confirmed on Sunday night.
Espanyol stuns Atletico Madrid with late 2-1 comeback
10:02 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayEspanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.
5 killed as pickup van crashes into covered van in Ctg
09:01 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayFive people were killed when a pickup van crashed into a covered van in Chattogram early Monday. The accident occurred around 4:45 am at City Gate in the Akbar Shah area.
41,000 teacher appointments await adviser’s approval
08:34 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has completed the preparation of recommendations for the recruitment of entry-level teachers in non-government MPO-registered educational institutions.
Bangladesh must not become a sanctuary for fundamentalism: Tarique
02:08 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has emphasised that Bangladesh must never be allowed to become a sanctuary for extremism or fundamentalism, iterating a shared national responsibility to safeguard the country’s democratic and secular values.