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BB halts direct customer services from today
12:55 PM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday officially halted all direct customer services, including the sale of savings certificates and prize bonds, exchange of torn or damaged banknotes, and automated challan services, following an earlier announcement.
13 army officers produced before tribunal amid tight security
12:19 PM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayThirteen military officers, who are in the custody of the Bangladesh army, have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in three separate cases of crimes against humanity.
Barca thrash Athletic Club 4-0 on Camp Nou return
11:45 AM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayBarcelona moved to the top of La Liga with an emphatic win over 10-man Athletic Club in their first match at the Spotify Camp Nou since May 2023.
US plan to end Ukraine war not ‘final offer’ for Kyiv: Trump
09:11 AM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayPresident Donald Trump has said a US plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not his "final offer" for Kyiv, after Ukrainian allies voiced concerns over proposals.
Daily Mail to buy The Telegraph in $650m deal
08:57 AM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayDaily Mail owner DMGT said on Saturday it had struck a 500 million pound ($650 million) deal to buy rival newspaper The Telegraph in a tie-up that would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain.
Earthquake: DU closed till Dec 6; students told to vacate halls
08:24 AM, 23 Nov 2025 SundayDhaka University authorities have announced the closure of the institution until 6 December to assess structural risks in its residential halls and carry out necessary repairs following the recent earthquakes.
Four earthquakes in 31 hours spark fears of larger seismic event
10:04 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayDhaka and its surrounding districts have been struck by four earthquakes in just 31 hours, sending shockwaves of anxiety through the capital and raising urgent warnings from seismologists about the potential for a far more devastating quake in the near future.
Drone lands on Dhaka metro rail line, halting service temporarily
09:48 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayOperations on Dhaka’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 6 were briefly suspended on Saturday morning after a drone landed on the elevated track between Uttara Centre and Uttara South stations.
Running bus ablaze at Mohakhali
09:40 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayPanic erupted in the capital’s Mohakhali area on Saturday evening as a moving bus belonging to Baisakhi Paribahan burst into flames in front of the Department of Disaster Management.
Dhaka gears up for cinematic carnival: 267 films from 91 countries set for January festival
09:04 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayDhaka is about to turn into a vibrant crossroads of global storytelling. As the calendar flips to 2026, the capital prepares for a cinematic spectacle – the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) – bringing together 267 films from 91 countries for nine days of screenings, discussions, and artistic celebration.
Seconds apart: Twin quakes jolt Dhaka evening
08:47 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayDhaka and its surrounding districts were shaken by two consecutive earthquakes on Saturday (22 November) evening, occurring just one second apart and adding to the series of tremors the country has experienced in the past two days.
Explainer: Why aftershocks happen, how long can they continue?
08:33 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayWhen an earthquake strikes, many assume the danger ends once the main tremor stops. But in reality, earthquakes rarely occur alone. Smaller quakes – known as aftershocks – often follow the main event, sometimes repeatedly and unpredictably. These tremors can continue for hours, days, or even months, depending on the size and intensity of the original quake.
3 female students injured in DU Shamsunnahar Hall during evening tremor
08:04 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayDhaka was shaken by twin earthquakes on Saturday evening, causing panic at Dhaka University’s Shamsun Nahar Hall. Three female students were reportedly
Old Dhaka’s earthquake question: Shelter inside or risk falling debris?
07:56 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayThree pedestrians lost their lives in Bangshal’s Kasaituli after a rooftop railing collapsed during the recent earthquake – turning an already unsettling tremor into a terrifying tragedy. The incident has reignited a burning question many residents have silently asked for years: In Old Dhaka, where do you go during an earthquake – outside or nowhere?
Fakhrul slams Jamaat, ‘Ticket to heaven for votes? Show Us!’
07:37 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has questioned what he described as Jamaat-e-Islami’s claims of offering “tickets to heaven” in exchange for votes, challenging the party to substantiate such statements.
After morning quake, Bangladesh jolts again in the evening
06:24 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayBangladesh experienced another earthquake on Saturday evening, hours after a morning tremor and a day after a powerful 5.7-magnitude quake shook the country.
Not Baipail, Saturday’s earthquake epicentre also traced to Narsingdi
06:06 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayThe Earthquake Observation and Research Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has clarified that Saturday’s tremor did not originate in Baipail, Savar, as initially reported. Instead, the epicentre was located in Palash upazila of Narsingdi.
Govt asks EC to hold referendum and JS polls on same day: CEC
05:40 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayChief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the government has formally requested the Election Commission (EC) to prepare for holding the national election and a referendum on the same day.
Dhaka, Thimphu ink 2 MoUs on health, internet connectivity
05:14 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayBangladesh and Bhutan signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Saturday, aiming to deepen cooperation in health services and expand collaboration on internet connectivity.
Jamaat Amir claims ‘no level playing field’ ahead of elections
05:02 PM, 22 Nov 2025 SaturdayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the political environment ahead of the upcoming national election is far from a level playing field, warning that failure to hold the polls by February could push the country into crisis.