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Mbappe double as Madrid wave goodbye to Ancelotti, Modric
09:19 AM, 25 May 2025 SundayKylian Mbappe virtually wrapped up the European Golden Shoe award with a brace as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 on Saturday, on an emotional home farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric.
No extension beyond June 30 for polls: Press secretary
08:46 AM, 25 May 2025 SundayThe Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, has said that June 30 is the fixed date for the election and that it will not be extended beyond this point. He made the statement while speaking to journalists outside the Chief Adviser’s residence, Jamuna, at around 10:30 pm on Saturday (May 24).
10 killed in university outing bus accident in Colombia
08:25 AM, 25 May 2025 SundayA field trip by students and their professors ended in tragedy Saturday when their bus crashed in western Colombia, killing at least 10 people and injuring 11, their university said.
‘Ali’ shines bright: Bangladesh’s breakthrough at Cannes
02:00 AM, 25 May 2025 SundayIn the French Riviera, where cinematic dreams take flight, a 15-minute gem from Bangladesh has captured the world’s attention. ‘Ali’, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, earned a Special Mention at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, marking a historic milestone as the first Bangladeshi film in the festival’s short film section.
GED forecasts cautious economic recovery
10:06 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayThe General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission has projected a cautiously optimistic economic recovery for May and June 2025, driven by reform measures and a stabilizing macroeconomic environment.
Jamaat seeks clear roadmap on polls, reforms from Yunus
09:56 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayFollowing a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman called for a clear roadmap on two critical issues: the timing of national elections and visible progress on reforms and justice.
Businesses for overhauling export-import policy to tackle post-LDC challenges
09:24 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh must urgently reform its export-import policies to bolster resilience and competitiveness ahead of its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, experts and business leaders stressed at a Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) seminar on Saturday.
BNP presses Yunus on reforms, justice, polls, seeks resignation of ‘controversial’ advisers
09:07 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayA four-member Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) delegation met with Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at his official residence, Jamuna, on Saturday evening, focusing on three critical issues: reforms, justice, and elections.
Jamaat meets Yunus after BNP
09:00 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayA two-member delegation from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman and Nayeb-e-Amir Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, began a crucial meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna at 8:04pm on Saturday.
Yunus sits with BNP delegation
07:57 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has begun a high-stakes meeting with a four-member delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Power outage hinders Cannes Film Festival
07:46 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayA major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday, disrupting traffic and briefly halting events at the Cannes Film Festival as the prestigious event prepared to hand out its top prize.
BNP delegation at Jamuna for meeting Yunus
07:23 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayA four-member delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) reached Jamuna, the official residence of Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, for a high-stakes meeting with the interim government’s leader.
82 Rohingyas return to Myanmar voluntarily: UNHCR
06:27 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayEighty-two Rohingya individuals spontaneously returned to Maungdaw, Myanmar from May 12 to 18, motivated by intentions to restart their businesses and resume farming their land, according to a document published by the UN Refugee Agency - UNHCR.
Satyen Bose Science Festival ignites minds at Dhaka University
06:19 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayCurzon Hall at Dhaka University buzzed with intellectual fervour as the inaugural Satyen Bose National Science Festival kicked off on Saturday, transforming the historic venue into a vibrant hub of innovation, competition, and scientific exploration.
Interim govt vows to expose barriers, seeks public support
06:08 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayThe interim government’s Council of Advisers issued a stern warning on Saturday, pledging to publicly disclose all reasons if its core responsibilities – elections, reforms, and justice – are obstructed by “defeated forces” and “foreign conspiracies.”
EC targets Hasina for affidavit fraud
05:37 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayThe Election Commission (EC) has initiated legal proceedings against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a request from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for concealing asset details in her affidavit for the 9th National Parliamentary elections in 2008.
Army, BGB, police deployed at NBR as staff go on nationwide strike
04:48 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayMembers of the army, BGB and police were deployed in front of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) headquarters in the capital on Saturday morning amid escalating tensions over ongoing protests by NBR officials.
We’ve to fulfil the assigned duties overcoming obstacles: Yunus
04:08 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reaffirmed his resolve to fulfil the interim government’s responsibilities despite mounting challenges, saying, “We must overcome all obstacles to carry out the duties entrusted to us.”
Jamuna in spotlight as Yunus prepares for talks with BNP, Jamaat
03:58 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayAll eyes are on Jamuna, the official residence of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, as he gears up for critical meetings with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami tonight amid escalating political tensions.
Yunus definitely staying, says Wahiduddin
03:48 PM, 24 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is definitely staying, he is not leaving and he did not say that he would leave, Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud confirmed on Saturday.