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High inflation, stagnant investment putting pressure on economy
01:39 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayHigh inflation, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, stagnation in investment, energy crisis and increased production costs are putting pressure on the country's economy.
Sylhet Test: Bangladesh reach 101-3 at lunch on Day 1
12:37 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPakistan took three wickets in the morning session as Bangladesh reached 101-3 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test of the two-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on Saturday, May 16.
Industrialist and ex-state minister Mizanur Rahman Sinha dies
12:04 PM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayMizanur Rahman Sinha, former state minister for health and convener of Munshiganj district BNP, died at a hospital in Singapore in the early hours of Saturday, May 16. He was 83.
PM leaves for Chandpur for a day-long tour
11:41 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka by road for Chandpur on Saturday morning, May 16, on a day-long tour to attend a series of programmes, including the inauguration of canal re-excavation, Family Card distribution and party meeting.
Gold price cut by Tk 4,374 to Tk 2.38 lakh a bhori
11:17 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayThe jewellers lowered gold prices again in a day, with 22-carat gold reduced by Tk 4,374 to Tk 2,38,121 per bhori. Additionally, the price of 21-carat gold was cut by Tk 4,141 to Tk 2,27,331 per bhori, 18-carat by Tk 3,558 to Tk 1,94,847, and traditional method gold by Tk 2,916 to Tk 1,58,689, respectively.
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl first in Sylhet Test
10:09 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday, May 16.
Trump cautions Taiwan on independence after Xi talks
09:34 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump has cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China. "I'm not looking to have somebody go independent," the US president told Fox News on Friday.
Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot
08:53 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayOllie Watkins scored two goals and set up another as Aston Villa swept aside Liverpool to secure Champions League football next season.
Kaarina Kaisar passes away in Chennai
08:29 AM, 16 May 2026 SaturdayPopular young content creator and actress Kaarina Kaisar has died while undergoing treatment in Chennai, India, due to liver-related complications. She was 32. She became known for her engaging digital content, acting projects, and strong social media presence.
New Ebola outbreak claims 65 lives in Congo
09:52 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayAfrica's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province. Around 246 cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the gold-mining towns of Mongwalu and Rwampara, said the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Moulvibazar SP withdrawn within 7 days of joining
09:35 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayThe Superintendent of Police, Moulvibazar, Md Riazul Islam, has been withdrawn within just seven days of assuming the role.
Jamaat amir warns party activists against transgressions
08:48 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayJamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to remain highly cautious in their dealings and conduct, saying the party is now widely seen as a potential contender for state power.
Trump leaves China without breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan or AI
07:49 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayDonald Trump left China on Friday after a much-hyped summit of the world’s two major powers that was rich in pageantry and promises of stability, but offered little by way of tangible progress.
Belgium include Lukaku in World Cup squad despite injuries
07:33 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayRomelu Lukaku has been named in Belgium's World Cup squad, despite playing only an hour of competitive football this season.
DUET students block road declaring new VC 'unwelcome'
06:36 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayStudents of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, staged demonstrations in the city for the second consecutive day on Friday, May 15, declaring the newly appointed vice-chancellor 'unwelcome' and demanding that the next VC be appointed from among the university teachers.
Death toll from measles and symptoms tops 450
05:22 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayTwelve more people died with measles and the disease-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Thursday, May 15, as the contagious disease continued to spread. Of the new casualties, four were confirmed, and the remaining eight were suspected measles deaths, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 1st Bangladesh Test
04:23 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalised Pakistan 40% of their match fee and docked eight ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
PM to visit Chandpur on Saturday
03:50 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayPrime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will visit Chandpur on Saturday (May 16) to inaugurate the re-excavation programme of two canals there and to attend a roadside rally in Cumilla on his way.
Man gunned down in Teknaf Rohingya camp
03:47 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayA man was gunned down by an armed group in Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar on Thursday night, May 14.
US plans to indict Raul Castro over 1996 Cuba plane shootdown
03:19 PM, 15 May 2026 FridayThe United States is planning to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro as Washington raises the pressure on the island’s communist government.