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India’s next census to include caste data
06:10 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayIn a landmark decision, India’s 2026 national census will, for the first time since Independence, include a detailed enumeration of castes and sub-castes, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced during a cabinet briefing on Wednesday.
Finland bans mobile phone use in schools
06:00 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayFinland has passed legislation to restrict the use of phones and other mobile devices during the school day amid fears over their impact on student wellbeing and learning.
Court orders seizure of Sheikh family lands in Tungipara, elsewhere
05:40 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayA Dhaka court has mandated the confiscation of multiple properties owned by Sheikh family members across Tungipara, Dhaka, Khulna, and Gopalganj, following allegations of illegal wealth acquisition.
Salehuddin hints reducing tax waiver in next budget
05:29 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced that the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget will prioritise practicality over expansive expectations, hinting at a reduction in tax waivers.
Met office forecasts lightning in 12 dists
05:03 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD, has issued lightning alert for multiple districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes...
Actor Siddique placed on 7-day remand
04:28 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday, April 30, placed actor Siddiqur Rahman on a seven-day remand in an attempted murder case...
Chinmoy secures bail in HC
03:48 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe High Court, HC, has granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, in a sedition case. The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order on Wednesday, April 30, after a hearing on his bail petition...
It turns tough to remain unprepared in a war threatened world: Yunus
03:47 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said like many others he is also a person against any war in the world but they live in a world where war threat surrounds them always.
Mehidy ton anchors Bangladesh’s first innings in Ctg
03:31 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayMehidy Hasan Miraz produced a composed century to help Bangladesh post 444 in their first innings and take a 217-run lead over Zimbabwe on the third day of the second Test...
Army builds flood victims’ houses at half budget, praised by CA
02:23 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Army has set a remarkable example by constructing homes for flood-affected families at less than half the allocated budget under a special housing project. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus highly praised the Army for this achievement.
Pakistan to host Bangladesh for 5 T20Is from May 25
12:31 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday confirmed that Pakistan will host Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series — part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP), which originally included three ODIs and three T20Is.
Yunus distributes 300 houses among flood victims
12:03 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday distributed houses among the flood affected people of four districts in the country. A total of 300 houses, built under a special housing project for flood victims, were distributed among them in Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla and Chattogram districts.
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT
11:18 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdaySocial media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models.
SC acquits Aman, wife in corruption case
10:52 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has acquitted BNP leader Amanullah Aman, overturning his 13-year prison sentence in a case filed over illegal wealth accumulation and concealing information in his wealth statement. His wife, Sabera Aman, has also been acquitted.
Dembele sinks Arsenal as PSG seize edge in CL semi-final
09:40 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayParis Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Tuesday.
India planning military strike in next 24-36 hours: Pakistan
08:59 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayPakistan's information minister said Wednesday that Islamabad had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and he vowed a "decisive response", as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.
14 killed as fire breaks out at Kolkata hotel
08:30 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayAt least 14 people were killed in a fire at a hotel in central Kolkata, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 8:15 km at Rituraj Hotel. The fire has been brought under control, Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma told reporters.
Model Meghna Alam released from jail
08:18 AM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayModel Meghna Alam has been released from the Kashimpur Women's Central Jail. She was freed at around 6:30 pm on Tuesday (April 29), confirmed Senior Jail Superintendent Mst. Kawalin Nahar.
17 film, TV stars sued for ‘attempted murder’
10:02 PM, 29 Apr 2025 TuesdayAn attempted murder case has been registered with the Vatara Police Station in Dhaka against around 300 individuals, including 17 film and television artistes including Apu Biswas, Nusrat Faria, Nipun Akter, Suborna Mustafa, Ashna Habib Bhabna, and Zayed Khan...
BSCL, Sternula ink deal to boost Bangladesh’s maritime safety
09:34 PM, 29 Apr 2025 TuesdayBangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) and Danish company Sternula signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, April 29, to enhance safety and digitization in Bangladesh’s maritime sector through satellite-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology.