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No scope for national election to go beyond June next year: Rizwana
03:50 PM, 23 May 2025 FridayAmid the speculation over the resignation of the chief adviser , Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that the next national election will be held either by December this year or by June next year as commited by Prof Muhammad Yunus...
Chief Adviser won’t step down: Faiz Ahmad
01:53 PM, 23 May 2025 FridayFaiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, has stated that Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will not resign.
Oath merely a formality: Ishraque
01:19 PM, 23 May 2025 FridayBNP leader Ishraque Hossain, recently declared mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) by a Dhaka court, said on Friday that taking the oath is merely a formality.
Last night was one of the hardest since July uprising: Jara
12:54 PM, 23 May 2025 FridayTasnim Jara, Senior Joint Member Secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said this is not a moment for blame, but for reflection. She urged political actors to rise above division and work towards national unity.
Prices of veg, chicken drop in Dhaka markets; eggs stable
12:02 PM, 23 May 2025 FridayThe prices of vegetables and chicken have seen a noticeable decline in Dhaka’s markets, while the price of eggs has remained unchanged over the past week. Prices of other grocery items have also stayed stable. This was observed during visits to Rampura, Malibagh, Khilgaon Taltola, and Segunbagicha markets on Friday (May 23) morning.
Denmark raises retirement age to 70 by 2040
10:39 AM, 23 May 2025 FridayDenmark's parliament adopted a law on Thursday raising the retirement age to 70 by 2040 from the current age of 67.
ICT allows investigators to arrest accused under amended rules
10:20 AM, 23 May 2025 FridayThe International Crimes Tribunal has amended some rules of procedures to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act empowering investigation officers of the ICT to arrest any accused or suspects.
US govt revokes Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students
09:33 AM, 23 May 2025 FridayDonald Trump's administration on Thursday revoked Harvard's ability to enroll foreign nationals -- more than a quarter of the student body -- in a dramatic escalation of the US president's fight against the prestigious university.
Army discloses 626 individuals sheltered after mass uprising
09:07 AM, 23 May 2025 FridayThe Bangladesh Army has clarified its position regarding individuals who took temporary shelter in various military cantonments across the country following the mass uprising of July-August 2024, and has published a list of 626 individuals.
Yunus hints at resignation in meeting with Nahid
08:32 AM, 23 May 2025 FridayNahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), met with Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, amid growing speculation about the latter’s possible resignation. The meeting took place on Thursday (May 22) evening at the Chief Adviser’s official residence, the state guest house Jamuna.
51 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
09:56 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayIsraeli attacks on Gaza have killed dozens of Palestinians since dawn, medical sources said, as limited supplies of humanitarian aid trickled into the Palestinian territory after Israel eased its total blockade...
Modric to leave Real after Club World Cup
09:30 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayReal Madrid captain Luka Modric has revealed he will leave the Spanish giants after the end of their Club World Cup campaign this summer...
Govt cuts broadband internet prices by Tk 100
09:00 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayThe government has reduced broadband internet prices at the consumer level by 20 per cent...
Mahfuj apologises for divisive remarks
08:13 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayInformation and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Thursday, May 22, emphasised that the nation stands above individual ideals, personal respect, and emotions...
BNP seeks specific roadmap for polls, warns of withdrawing support for govt
07:27 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayBNP on Thursday, May 22, issued a stark warning that it may be forced to reconsider its cooperation with the interim government if a specific roadmap for holding the next general election within December next is not announced immediately...
Injury rules Soumya out of Pakistan tour; Miraz recalled
06:27 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayNational opening batter Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out of next week’s Pakistan tour due to injury, while all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has received a fresh call-up for the three-match T20I series against the hosts...
Ishraque suspends protest, issues 48-hour ultimatum
05:28 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayBNP leader Ishraque Hossain has suspended the ongoing protest demanding two advisers' resignation and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to implement the demand...
Met office forecasts more rains in next five days
04:50 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rains coupled with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next five days...
Fakhrul calls HC decision on Ishraque's oath-taking a victory for people
04:11 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said people have achieved a victory through the High Court’s verdict that cleared the way for Ishraque Hossain to take oath as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)...
Interim VC of KUET steps down
03:40 PM, 22 May 2025 ThursdayThe interim vice-chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Prof Dr Md Hazrat Ali, has stepped down amid teachers’ movement seeking his resignation...