Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood

Jordan has banned all activities of the Ikhwanul Muslimun party, known as Muslim Brotherhood, and closed its offices in the kingdom, the interior minister announced on Wednesday.

Thousands line up to catch the last glimpse of Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state.

Gold prices reduced, now bhori Tk 1.72 lakh

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has decreased the prices of gold, with reducing 22 carat gold by Tk 5,342 to Tk 1,72,546 per bhori (11.664 grams)...

Bangladesh lose first Test to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by three wickets in an exciting finish on the fourth day of the first Test in Sylhet to go 1-0 up in the two-match series...

KUET revokes expulsion of 37 students

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has revoked the temporary expulsion of 37 students accused of involvement in a campus clash and decided to waive their punishment.

RAB arrests Parvez murder prime accused

The Rapid Action Battalion, RAB, has arrested Meheraj Islam, main accused in the murder case of Primeasia University student Zahidul Islam Parvez...

Yunus thanks Qatar for accepting Bangladeshi troops on deputation

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday thanked Qatar's Defence Minister and Qatari leadership under Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for accepting Bangladesh's offer to send 725 Armed Forces personnel of various services on deputation to the Qatari Armed Forces.

Powerful 6.2 magnitude quake jolts Istanbul

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul on Wednesday, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, one of the strongest quakes to strike the city of 16 million in recent years...

Page-turners vs screen-scrollers: Where does Bangladesh stand?

Today is World Book Day — or as UNESCO officially calls it, World Book and Copyright Day. It's not just a day to post a bookish selfie with your favorite read. It’s a reminder that books still matter in a world full of distractions.

4 charged with rape, murder of child in Magura

A Magura court on Wednesday, April 23, framed charges against four accused in the rape and murder case of eight-year-old Asiya...

Parvez murder: Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leader on remand

A Dhaka court has placed Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leader Hridoy Miazi on a seven-day remand in a case over the murder of a student of Primeasia University on the campus...

Yunus urges justice for Rohingyas, seeks Qatar's support for repatriation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said holding Myanmar accountable for atrocities committed against the Rohingyas is vital to building their confidence for safe repatriation.

Shaon faces arrest warrant in stepmother’s case

Qatar to back Bangladesh women athletes' facilities

The Qatar Foundation has pledged support to develop sports facilities for Bangladeshi women athletes, in a move aimed at strengthening their capacity and supporting their careers, the Foundation's executive head said on Tuesday.

Yunus condemns Kashmir attack, reaffirms Bangladesh’s stand against terrorism

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolences over the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, strongly condemning the violence and reaffirming Bangladesh’s unwavering stance against terrorism.

Germany, France, UK call on Israel to stop blocking Gaza aid

Germany, France and Britain on Wednesday called on Israel to stop blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of "an acute risk of starvation, epidemic disease and death"...

SpaceX technical launch in Bangladesh by May

Lauren Dreyer, Vice-President for Global Engagement at SpaceX, met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the Earthna Summit in Doha on Wednesday.

Vision AC launches new smart remote

The government has issued an instruction to set the temperature of air conditioners (ACs) at a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius to ensure the economical use of electricity.

Bangladesh growth expected to slow to 3.3% in FY25: WB

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to slow to 3.3 percent in the current fiscal year due to political uncertainty and persistent financial challenges, according to the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional outlook released on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe need 174 to win Sylhet Test after Muzarabani’s 6-72

Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani's second-best career haul of 6-72 restricted Bangladesh to 255 in their second innings Wednesday, leaving Zimbabwe needing 174 runs to win the first Test at Sylhet.