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Man dies in hospital after falling ill in police custody
12:56 PM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayA man arrested in a theft case at Tongi West Police Station in Gazipur died in hospital after falling ill while in police custody.
Bangladeshi expats in Canada can now register to vote, get NIDs
12:29 PM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayThe Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has launched voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) services for expatriates residing in Canada. Bangladeshi citizens in Canada can now be included in the voter list and obtain smart NIDs through the country’s missions.
Death toll in Nepal protests rises to 51: Police
12:11 PM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayAt least 51 people were killed during violent anti-corruption protests in Nepal this week, police said Friday in an updated toll, as the full scale of chaos that toppled the government emerges.
Enriched nuclear material still ‘under Rubble’ after Israel strikes: Iran
11:05 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that enriched nuclear material remained "under the rubble" of facilities damaged during the recent war with Israel.
JUCSU polling officer dies while on duty
10:31 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayA polling officer passed away on Friday morning after falling ill while on duty during the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU) elections.
UNSC condemns strikes on Qatar without naming Israel
09:27 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayThe UN Security Council on Thursday condemned strikes on Qatar earlier this week and called for de-escalation, without naming Israel which carried out the attack.
JUCSU polls: Vote counting still pending in 4 centres
08:56 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayVote counting for Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JACSU) elections is still pending in four polling centers.
Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years over coup plot
08:19 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayBrazil's Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup plotting at the end of a landmark trial that divided the nation and drew US fury.
Bangladesh launches Asia Cup mission with 7-wicket win over Hong Kong
01:15 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayBangladesh kicked off their 2024 Asia Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Hong Kong by 7 wickets with 14 balls to spare in a commanding performance at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
After Bihar, student unrest spreads to Indian state of Assam
01:00 AM, 12 Sep 2025 FridayFollowing widespread protests in Bihar over employment rights, a new wave of civil unrest has erupted in India’s northeastern state of Assam, where tens of thousands have taken to the streets demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Moran community.
NCC considers referendum to seal July Charter
09:41 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayThe National Consensus Commission is currently evaluating whether to implement the reform proposals of the July 2025 National Charter through a special constitutional order or a national referendum, a decision that could fundamentally reshape Bangladesh’s constitutional and political landscape.
Govt waives 7.5% VAT on large ocean-going vessels
09:22 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayThe government has decided to waive the 7.5% value added tax (VAT) on imports of ocean-going vessels exceeding 5,000 deadweight tonnes (DWT), in a move aimed at boosting foreign exchange earnings and creating new employment opportunities.
Final results of 48th special BCS published; 3,120 pass
09:14 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayThe final results of the 48th special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations have been published, with 3,120 candidates passed...
Bangladeshi robbed Tk 8 lakh in Kathmandu, embassy rescues 30, BAF evacuates 55
08:32 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayIn a harrowing incident amid Nepal’s spiraling political unrest, a Bangladeshi family was violently assaulted and robbed of cash and gold ornaments worth approximately Tk 8 lakh after protesters stormed their five-star hotel room in Kathmandu.
Explainer: Why Nepal’s crisis matters to South Asia, Bangladesh
08:07 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayFor Bangladesh, which sits within the same geopolitical triangle, the consequences of instability in Kathmandu cannot be ignored.
Israel should be banned from sport: Spanish minister
08:05 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdaySpanish Sports Minister Pilar Alegria has said Israeli teams should be banned from sport in the same way that Russian sides broadly were in 2022 after the country invaded Ukraine, highlighting a “double standard”...
3 pro-BNP teachers quit JUCSU election duties
07:06 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayThree teachers reportedly aligned with BNP have stepped aside from their duties in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) and hall unions elections, citing widespread irregularities...
Indian SC greenlights Asia Cup match against Pakistan
06:40 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayThe Indian Supreme Court on Thursday turned down an urgent plea seeking cancellation of the Asia Cup T20 match between India and Pakistan scheduled for September 14 in Dubai...
Yunus stresses decentralisation of local government, calls for more autonomy
06:22 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the critical need for decentralisation of local government bodies, directing immediate steps to empower grassroots institutions with greater authority, resources, and decision-making capacity.
6 more dengue deaths, 586 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs
06:02 PM, 11 Sep 2025 ThursdaySix more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Wednesday 8:00am to Thursday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 145 this year...