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Taijul's 5 wickets gives Bangladesh day 1 advantage against Zimbabwe
07:03 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayLed by Taijul Islam’s stellar five-wicket haul, Bangladesh’s spinners dominated the first day of the second Test, restricting Zimbabwe to 227 for 9 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Taijul’s 5 for 60 marked his 16th Test five-wicket haul, his fifth against Zimbabwe, and fourth at this venue.
Cardinals to enter conclave May 7 to choose new pontiff
06:46 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayCatholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. So-called "Princes of the Church" under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
A worker dies every 15 seconds globally, Bangladesh faces challenges
06:22 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayA staggering 2.78 million workers die annually from workplace accidents or diseases globally, equating to one death every 15 seconds, while 374 million are injured each year, according to a 2019 International Labor Organization (ILO) report.
It’s Tisha who can explain why she acted in Mujib biopic: Farooki
04:37 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayCultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Monday said that his wife actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha can explain better why she acted in the Bangabandhu biopic.
HC orders demarcation of Mogra river, listing encroachers, polluters
04:28 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayThe High Court on Sunday ordered the demarcation of the Mogra River in Netrakona based on its main flow, along with the preparation of lists of encroachers and polluters, and their subsequent eviction.
Govt to translate Deoband madrassa fatwas into Bengali
04:06 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayReligious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain announced on Monday that the government will translate Fatawa-e-Darul Uloom Deoband, a collection of Islamic legal opinions issued by the Islamic seminary that leads Deobandi school of thought, into Bengali.
Japan provides $3.5m for Rohingyas, host communities
02:56 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayJapan has provided the International Organization for Migration (IOM) $3.5 million to improve living conditions of the Rohingyas and host communities in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.
PRAN-RFL to make Rajshahi the centre of employment
02:33 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayThe Rajshahi Textile Mill, which has been closed for 22 years, is going to restart its journey as 'Barendra Rajshahi Textile Limited' in Rajshahi at the initiative of PRAN-RFL Group, country's leading business conglomerate.
Rain brings respite to Dhaka residents
01:22 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayRain has finally brought relief to residents of Dhaka, who had been suffering under intense heat. Although a heatwave has been sweeping across various regions of the country since April 22, Dhaka was not officially under a heatwave alert; however, the sweltering humidity made life uncomfortable for its inhabitants.
India bans Dawn, Geo News, 14 other Pakistani YouTube channels
12:48 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondaySixteen Pakistani YouTube channels with a total of 63 million subscribers have been banned in India for spreading provocative and communally sensitive content in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
One dead, 4 injured in gas cylinder blast in Gazipur
11:29 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayA woman has died, and four others have suffered burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion in Joydebpur, Gazipur. The incident occurred at around 10:45 pm on Sunday, April 27.
Miami’s unbeaten MLS run ends after Dallas comeback
11:00 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayInter Miami threw away a 3-1 lead as they suffered their first loss of the Major League Soccer season with a stunning 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas on Sunday.
People still feel interim govt best solution for them: Yunus
10:29 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayThe Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, has said that, observing the current situation in Bangladesh, people still feel the interim government is the best solution for them.
Israeli strikes kill 50 people: Gaza rescuers
09:11 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayGaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Sunday had killed 50 people in the territory. Israel resumed its military campaign in the Gaza Strip on March 18. A ceasefire agreement that had largely halted the fighting for two months collapsed over disagreements with Palestinian militant group Hamas, whose 2023 attack triggered the war.
EC publishes gazette declaring Ishraq as DSCC mayor
08:39 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayMore than five years after the election, the Election Commission (EC) has officially declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the new mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), following a court ruling.
Yunus returns home after visits to Doha, Rome
08:18 AM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus returned home early Monday, wrapping up his visits to Doha and Rome. A commercial flight carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourage landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 3:00 am, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.
Govt decides to establish two separate PSCs: Asif
09:33 PM, 27 Apr 2025 SundayThe government has decided to establish two separate Public Service Commissions (PSCs) following discussions on delays and irregularities, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyian, adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives and the Ministry of Youth and Sports...
Bogura to get city corporation status
08:54 PM, 27 Apr 2025 SundayThe government has decided to transform Bogura town into a city corporation and the deputy commissioner of the district, Hosna Afroza, issued a public notice in this regard on Sunday, April 27.
Bumrah becomes Mumbai's all-time leading wicket-taker
08:39 PM, 27 Apr 2025 SundayJasprit Bumrah became Mumbai Indians' all-time leading wicket-taker as his side beat Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League by 54 runs.
Dhaka calls for Delhi-Islamabad talks to ease tensions
08:39 PM, 27 Apr 2025 SundayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasised Bangladesh’s desire for peace in South Asia, advocating for dialogue to ease tensions between India and Pakistan.