15 killed Israel bombs Gaza school, Hamas to release US-Israeli captive

Filling station, tank lorry owners to enforce strike May 25

Petrol pump and tank lorry owners announced a nationwide 8-hour strike on May 25, from 6:00am to 2:00om, demanding an increase in fuel sales commission to a minimum of 7 per cent along with nine other demands...

Lightning strikes kill 10 across Bangladesh in a single day

A wave of thunderstorms turned deadly across Bangladesh on Saturday, claiming ten lives in lightning strikes across four districts, leaving communities in Brahmanbaria, Kishoreganj, Chapainawabganj, and Habiganj reeling.

Namaz-e-janaza of Jamaat leader Obaidullah held

The city of Chittagong awoke to grief Sunday as Dr AZM Obaidullah, a towering figure in Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and a beloved patron of culture, passed away at 1:00am on Saturday in a private hospital...

SAFF U-19: Bangladesh beat Bhutan to reach semifinal

Defending champions Bangladesh smartly reached the semifinal final of the six-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Men's Under-19 Championship as the first team beating Bhutan by 3-0 goal in their last Group A match at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, in the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, May 11...

Pope Leo pleads ‘never again war!’

On his first-ever Regina Caeli appearance, Pope Leo XIV stood on the central loggia of St Peter’s Basilica Sunday and delivered a powerful appeal for peace, echoing the enduring message of his predecessor, Pope Francis.

High-level probe body formed over Hamid’s escape

A three-member high-level investigation committee, headed by Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar, has been formed over former President Abdul Hamid’s leaving the country...

Chinese envoy finds Bangladesh stands at crucial crossroads of transformations

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday expressed his hope that Chinese modernisation could offer some reference for Bangladesh and fellow Global South nations as Bangladesh stands at this "crucial crossroads of transformations,"

Cabinet clears Anti-Terrorism Ordinance to ban entities

The Council of Advisers, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, granted final approval Sunday to the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, during a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Activist killed in Jashore BNP infighting, six held

A BNP activist was killed in a clash between two rival groups of the party in Jashore’s Jhikargachha on Saturday night, May 11...

Trump to work for Kashmir dispute resolution

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to celebrate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling it “historic and heroic” and pledging to dive into the thorny Kashmir dispute while boosting trade with both nations.

Hire foreign experts to reform capital market: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, May 11, issued five instructions to restore investors’ confidence in capital market and asked the authorities concerned to hire a set of independent foreign experts to conduct deep reform in the stock market...

BNP welcomes govt decision to ban AL

BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday, May 11, said their party welcomed the government move to amend the International Crimes Tribunal Act to bring Awami League under trial as a political party...

21 killed as bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Sri Lanka

An overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims plummeted into a precipice in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 21 and injuring 24, a senior transport official said...

China now a destination for Bangladeshi students

With a growing reputation for quality education and affordable tuition, China has emerged as a popular destination for Bangladeshi students pursuing higher studies, drawing thousands to its top universities in fields such as engineering, medicine, business, and technology...

1971 war crimes collaborators must apologise: Mahfuj

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam on Sunday said the issue of 1971 must be resolved and the accomplices of war crimes must have to seek apology.

India continues push-ins, BGB heightens border patrols

India continues to push people into Bangladesh, labeling them as Bangladeshi nationals, through several border points, including Satkhira, Kurigram, Khagrachhari and Moulvibazar, raising serious concerns among local residents and authorities.

Yunus orders quick, coordinated actions for LDC graduation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called for urgent and coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's smooth and timely graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

July injured block Shahbagh, demand formal AL ban

A group of people injured during last year's July uprising staged a sit-in protest at Dhaka’s busy Shahbagh intersection on Sunday morning, demanding justice and a formal ban on the Awami League (AL).

Ordinance issued allowing tribunal to ban political parties

The government has promulgated the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing provisions to ban or punish political parties, following its approval in an Advisory Council meeting.