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Leo XIV is the new Pope
12:56 AM, 09 May 2025 FridayRobert Francis Prevost became the first pope from the United States on Thursday, picking the papal name Leo XIV after cardinals from around the world elected him leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
White smoke rises, crowds erupt in joy for new pope
10:28 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayWhite smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, igniting deafening cheers from thousands in St. Peter’s Square, signaling the election of a new pope.
Explosions rock Jammu airport amid Indo-Pak drone attack claims
10:15 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayMultiple explosions were reported at Jammu airport in Indian-administered Kashmir on Thursday night, escalating tensions as India and Pakistan traded accusations of drone attacks, a security source told AFP.
Gold prices decline, bhori Tk 1.71 lakh
09:57 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has decreased the prices of gold, with reducing 22 carat gold by Tk 3,137 to Tk 1,71,811 per bhori (11.664 grams)...
Inflation drops from 14.5% to 8.5% in 9 months
09:56 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has made significant progress in curbing inflation, with the rate dropping from 14.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent over the past nine months, according to Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur.
Martyr’s father opposes new CEO of July Foundation
09:37 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayMohammad Mohiuddin, father of martyr Ashhabul Yameen, publicly opposed the appointment of Lt Col (Retd) Akbar Kamal as the new CEO of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation, following the resignation of Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho.
Snigdho resigns as July Foundation CEO
09:15 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayMir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho has stepped down as chief executive officer of July Shaheed Smirty Foundation...
Govt forms International Crimes Tribunal-2 to expedite trials
09:11 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayThe government has constituted the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2), chaired by former High Court Division Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, to address the growing number of complaints and accelerate trials for crimes against humanity, according to a Law and Justice Division notification issued Thursday.
Yunus for swift work plan for next phase talks with political parties
08:28 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus called for the rapid finalisation of a work plan for the next phase of talks with political parties during a National Consensus Commission meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Thursday.
3 cops removed, withdrawn over Hamid’s escape
08:07 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayTwo police officials have been removed and another has been withdrawn for negligence to duty over the escape of former President Abdul Hamid from the country. Inamul Haque Sagar, AIG (media and PR) at the Police Headquarters, provided this information on Thursday evening, May 8...
Jahangir vows to punish those behind Hamid’s escape or resign
07:46 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury pledged to punish those who aided former President Abdul Hamid’s escape from Bangladesh, vowing to resign if he fails.
BGB detains 15 intruders along Moulvibazar border
07:44 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayMembers of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 15 Indian nationals, who were pushed into Bangladesh by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), in different bordering areas in Moulvibazar’s Kamalganj on Wednesday, May 7...
Marchers towards home ministry seek adviser's resignation
07:35 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Juba Adhikar Parishad, linked to Gana Adhikar Parishad, issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the resignation of Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury during a Thursday march towards the Home Ministry.
Brac Bank's fired employees block BB governor's car
06:39 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdaySome dismissed employees of BRAC Bank have blocked Bangladesh Bank governor's car outside Bangla Academy demanding reinstatement in their jobs in the commercial bank...
Black smoke rises: No pope elected after 3rd conclave ballot
06:33 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayBlack smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 11:50am Thursday, indicating the third ballot of the papal conclave, and the second of the first full day, failed to elect a new pope.
BCCI relocates IPL match as India, Pakistan attacks intensify
06:15 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayIndia's IPL cricket match on Sunday between Mumbai and Punjab has been moved to Gujarat, local media reported Thursday, quoting the state's cricket authorities...
Dubai Chamber launches office in Dhaka
06:11 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayDubai Chamber International, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the launch of a new international representative office in Dhaka to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the business communities in Dubai and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh orders protecting Hindus amid Indo-Pak tensions
06:02 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayAmid escalating India-Pakistan conflict, Bangladesh’s Police Headquarters (PHQ) has directed all police units to safeguard the Hindu community from attacks and ensure stability nationwide, according to a letter issued Wednesday from the Operations Branch.
Mahfuj for ‘fair share of students in establishment’
05:44 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayMahfuj Alam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Bangladesh’s interim government, has called for a “fair share” of student representation in the state and establishment to counter what he describes as a return to a “two-party settlement” excluding students...
34,776 Hajj pilgrims reach Makkah, 4 die
04:59 PM, 08 May 2025 ThursdayA total of 34,776 pilgrims, including organisers, have, so far, travelled to Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh this year to perform Hajj...