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Dhaka will act after Delhi's formal import ban notice: Sk Bashir
04:05 PM, 18 May 2025 SundayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Sunday said India was yet to officially inform of its restriction to the import of seven categories of goods from Bangladesh through land ports and necessary measures will be taken once they inform it.
Nusraat Faria arrested in attempted murder case
04:01 PM, 18 May 2025 SundayActress Nusraat Faria has been arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka in an attempted murder case...
India’s land route ban to hit processed food exports hard
03:13 PM, 18 May 2025 SundayIndia has imposed a ban on the import of nearly seven types of products, including processed food items and garments, from Bangladesh through land ports. This move is expected to severely disrupt the export of Bangladesh’s processed food products to India.
Jamaat seeks review of certain issues: Ali Riaz
02:31 PM, 18 May 2025 SundayAli Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has stated that discussions with political parties are ongoing on various issues. While consensus has been reached on many matters, disagreements remain on others.
Ishraque’s supporters continue sit-in, demand DSCC mayorship
01:26 PM, 18 May 2025 SundaySupporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have been staging a sit-in for the fourth consecutive day, demanding that he be officially handed the responsibilities of Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
Khalilur denies BNP leader’s claim of foreign citizenship
12:07 PM, 18 May 2025 SundayNational Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday dismissed allegations made by a BNP leader claiming he holds foreign citizenship.
Vaccination card crisis hampers birth registration across country
11:40 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayChildren are supposed to receive vaccines under the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) within a specific timeframe after birth. However, just a month ago, many parents returned home without vaccines after visiting hospitals or immunization centers due to shortages.
2 killed as Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge
11:11 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayTwo people died and 17 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday.
BGB steps up vigilance along Cumilla border to stop push-ins
10:16 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security measures along the Cumilla border to prevent continued push-in attempts from India. The force remains on high alert across the border areas.
Bomb blast outside California fertility clinic kills 1
09:09 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayA bomb exploded on Saturday outside a California fertility clinic, killing one person in what the FBI labelled a terror attack. The blast tore through downtown Palm Springs, ripping a hole in the clinic and blowing out the windows and doors of nearby buildings, an AFP journalist on the scene reported.
5 killed as two helicopters collide in Finland
08:41 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayAll five people on board two helicopters were killed Saturday when the aircraft collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said.
Emon’s ton leads Bangladesh to T20I victory over UAE
08:26 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayOpener Parvez Hossain Emon struck a record-breaking century as Bangladesh made an excellent start to the two-match T20 International series against United Arab Emirates (UAE), securing a comprehensive 27-run victory in the opening match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
India bans import of Bangladeshi RMG, processed food thru land ports
12:40 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayIndia has imposed restrictions on importing seven categories of Bangladeshi products, including readymade garments, fruits, and processed foods, plastic products through its land ports, effective May 17, as per a notification from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This follows Bangladesh’s April 15 ban on yarn imports via land ports.
BGB seizes 201kg powder of Viagra component at Benapole
10:00 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confiscated 201.5 kg powder of Viagra component, packed in four sacks, during a raid at the Benapole border on Saturday, May 17.
Cyclone threats loom again in May
09:42 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayAs the calendar turns to late May, a familiar dread is sweeping across Bangladesh’s coastal belt –the threat of cyclones is once again on the horizon. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued early warnings of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm between May 23 and 28.
Jaishankar’s ‘informing Pakistan’ confession triggers maelstrom in India
09:02 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayA political maelstrom has erupted in India following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s alleged admission that Pakistan was informed prior to the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a military strike targeting “terrorist” infrastructure.
Israel on fresh attacks to 'seize and control' Gaza
08:14 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayIsrael’s military has initiated a significant offensive dubbed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on its Hebrew X account. The operation involves mobilising troops to seize and control strategic areas of the strip, a move that has intensified the ongoing conflict.
Economist brands India's TV news ‘WWE in suits’
07:34 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe Economist magazine has sharply criticised Indian television news as a “suited version of World Wrestling Entertainment,” accusing it of abandoning factual reporting for sensationalism during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
Dismissed soldier Naimul held for sabotage plot: ISPR
07:12 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayMd Naimul Islam, a former soldier dismissed from service, has been arrested on charges of orchestrating sabotage activities, including issuing provocative statements across various media platforms, since August 5, 2024.
Fire in Motijheel building, four fire units respond
07:05 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayA fire erupted on the third floor of a building in the capital’s bustling Motijheel area, prompting a swift response from the Fire Service.