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Messi’s late goal powers Miami to 3-1 victory against LA Galaxy
12:48 PM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayLionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday.
US suspends visitor visas for Gazans
12:09 PM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayThe US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of President Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States.
Farooki out of danger for now: Tisha
11:47 AM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayCultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, who was airlifted to Dhaka by helicopter on Saturday night after falling ill in Cox’s Bazar, is out of danger for now. He reportedly became ill due to excessive work pressure.
July Charter outlines presidential removal, pardons, key appointments
11:07 AM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayThe National Consensus Commission has finalised the draft of the July Charter following extensive consultations with the country’s political parties.
Asif Nazrul slams doctors: ‘Are you brokers for pharma companies?’
10:15 AM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayLaw Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday criticised the growing trend of unnecessary medical testing, calling it a form of “torture,” particularly for poor patients.
Bangladeshi missions instructed to remove President’s portrait
08:50 AM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed all Bangladeshi diplomatic missions, consulates, and residences abroad to remove the portrait of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.
IFB DG calls Rizvi’s allegation on ‘Rukn’ ‘completely false’
08:28 AM, 17 Aug 2025 SundayDirector General of the Islamic Foundation A Salam Khan has denied allegations made by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, terming them ‘completely false’.
Final draft of July Charter shared with political parties for feedback
10:09 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayThe National Consensus Commission has formally shared the final draft of the July National Charter 2025 with all major political parties, inviting their opinions and feedback on the proposed framework for national reform.
Mahi’s green blazer, a pair of specs, and a nation of ‘frustrated’ blokes
09:21 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayThe actress, known for her glamorous roles and TikTok triumphs, has sparked a firestorm by branding “most of the men” in Bangladesh as “sexually frustrated” after a cheeky comparison to adult film star Mia Khalifa. Grab your popcorn, because this drama is juicier than a mango in monsoon season!
Sky rivers: The invisible floods haunting South Asia
08:55 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayFor decades, scientists have whispered about sky rivers – vast, invisible torrents of water vapour snaking through the atmosphere, unseen but immensely powerful. Today, that quiet scientific curiosity has turned into a roaring alarm. What once sounded like science fiction is now a terrifying reality: Sky rivers are here, and they are reshaping the climate, lives, and landscapes of South Asia.
Internal strife in Bagchhas: Leaders ditch their own panel in DUCSU race
08:16 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayAhead of the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, several leaders from Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsad (Bagchhas) are shifting allegiance, joining a newly formed panel led by National Citizens Party (NCP) leader Mahin Sarkar and Swadhin Bangla Chhatra Sansad convener Jamaluddin Khalid, leaving their original party platform.
Phantom parties: Bangladesh's political landscape of signboards and shadows
07:00 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayYet, beneath the veneer of democratic enthusiasm lies a troubling reality: many of these entities appear to be little more than facades – signboards propped up on half-built structures, with no discernible leaders, activists, or even a coherent manifesto.
K-pop band Blackpink turn Wembley into their stage
06:14 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayLondon’s iconic Wembley Stadium turned pink on Saturday night as global K-pop sensation Blackpink made history, becoming the first K-pop girl group ever to headline the legendary venue – a milestone that cements their status as the biggest girl band in the world.
This country belongs to everyone: Army Chief
05:52 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayArmy Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman has reaffirmed that Bangladesh belongs to all its citizens, pledging there will be no discrimination based on religion, caste, or ethnicity.
Expecting Malaysia to use its influence to resolve Rohingya crisis, Yunus tells Bernama
05:25 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayBangladesh is turning to Malaysia for diplomatic support, particularly leveraging its role as ASEAN Chair, to galvanise international action on the protracted Rohingya refugee crisis.
Adilur urges action on modern shipbuilding for Bangladesh’s industrial future
05:03 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayIndustries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan has emphasised that the green shipbuilding sector presents a promising new frontier for Bangladesh’s industrial development.
‘No job unless you’re a rukn’: Rizvi accuses IFB DG of political bias
04:35 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayBNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused the Director General of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh of pressuring its staff members to become top ranking cadre of an Islamist party.
The small flaw, the big risk: Expert warns Biman over recurring glitches
04:00 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayIn the past month alone, there have been at least 14 incidents involving technical faults on Biman’s Boeing 787s and Boeing 777s and DHC Dash-8 aircraft. Currently, at least four of the airline’s ten large aircraft are grounded – three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 777.
Danish PM calls Netahyahu a 'problem'
02:35 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has become a "problem", adding she would try to put pressure on Israel over the Gaza war as her country currently holds the EU presidency...
People to resist evil efforts to derail polls: Salahuddin
02:10 PM, 16 Aug 2025 SaturdayBNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the people of Bangladesh are united and determined to resist evil efforts to derail the upcoming national election...