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Putin proposes talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
01:03 PM, 11 May 2025 SundayRussian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start Monday.
World won’t lament over banning AL: Press secy
12:21 PM, 11 May 2025 SundayThe ban on Awami League (AL) was necessary to protect national security, sovereignty, and ensure the safety of July Movement activists, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the interim government’s chief adviser, on Sunday morning.
BTRC to request Meta, others to block AL’s online activities
11:11 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayA letter will be sent to Meta and other online platforms through the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) requesting the shutdown of the Awami League’s official Facebook page and other online activities.
Buddha Purnima today
10:17 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayBuddha Purnima, the most sacred and largest religious festival of the Buddhists is being celebrated on Sunday across the country with traditional enthusiasm and due religious fervour.
Messi suffers worst MLS defeat as Miami lose 4-1 to Minnesota
09:21 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayLionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 loss against Minnesota United on Saturday.
‘July Declaration’ to be finalised within 30 working days
09:01 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayThe government has decided to finalise and publish the ‘July Declaration’ within the next 30 working days. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the Advisory Council, led by Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, held at the state guest house Jamuna at 11:00 pm on Saturday.
India, Pakistan accuse each other of ceasefire breaches
08:36 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayIndia and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations early Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.
Govt bans all AL activities till completion of trial
12:04 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayThe Advisory Council, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has banned all Awami League activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act until its trial at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) concludes.
Explosions, projectiles rattle Srinagar despite ceasefire
10:14 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe night sky over Srinagar, the heart of Indian-administered Kashmir, erupted in chaos Saturday as loud explosions echoed across the city, accompanied by sightings of projectiles and wailing air sirens amid a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Progressive Knit Alliance sweeps BKMEA polls
10:02 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe air buzzed with anticipation as knitwear industry leaders gathered at polling stations in Dhaka and Narayanganj, their ballots sealing a resounding victory for the Progressive Knit Alliance in the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) elections for the 2025-27 term.
Yunus commends Modi, Sharif for ceasefire, thanks Trump
09:42 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to an immediate ceasefire and committing to diplomatic talks, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalation in South Asia.
India to keep Indus deal suspended despite ceasefire
09:13 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayDespite a mutual agreement between India and Pakistan to de-escalate hostilities following four days of intense cross-border clashes, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended, according to sources in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Will Trump recognise Palestine at Riyadh Summit next week?
08:16 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump, revisiting Riyadh for the first time in his second term, has teased a “very important announcement,” sparking fevered speculation about whether he will declare US recognition of a Palestinian state, reports the Jerusalem Post quoting the Media Line.
Personal healthcare expense in Bangladesh now 73%
07:15 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh Medical University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam on Saturday said personal expenditure on healthcare in Bangladesh now stands at 73 per cent and called for urgent measures to reduce it.
India, Pakistan agree ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire: Trump
06:18 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.
Church must respond to digital revolution: Pope
05:53 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayIn the hushed grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes bore witness, Pope Leo XIV stood before the College of Cardinals on Saturday, his voice steady yet humble, delivering a vision that married the Church’s ancient wisdom to the pulse of a digital revolution.
Pope Leo XIV’s first steps signal tradition, humility
05:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayWith every gesture now under a global microscope, Pope Leo XIV’s first days offer tantalising clues to how he will lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion faithful.
Council of Advisers to review ICT Act for trying AL this evening
04:52 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Council of Advisers will convene a special meeting tonight at 8:00 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, to discuss draft amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, aimed at enabling the trial of the Awami League as a political party for alleged crimes against humanity.
Dhaka records season’s highest temperature of 40.1°C
04:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayAs the sun blazed down on Dhaka, the capital city recorded its highest temperature of the season at a scorching 40.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, plunging residents into the grip of a severe heat wave.
BGB heightens security on north-east frontiers, India imposes curfew
04:08 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has ramped up patrols and intelligence operations along the 103.2-kilometer Habiganj border following reports of forced entries of Rohingya and foreign nationals from India into other Bangladeshi districts.