Yunus shares 5 key initiatives for sustainable future at Earthna Summit

Sharing five specific initiatives with global stakeholders, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, April 22, said the path to a sustainable and equitable future lies in their collective action...

Reports of fire damage to Sagar-Runi case files not true: AAG

The reports that evidence of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi murder case was partially burnt in a fire is incorrect, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Arshadur Rauf said on Tuesday, April 22...

Bangladesh wants to be beacon of hope for the world: Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday, April 22, conveyed to the global audience that Bangladesh now stands at a turning point to forge a new social contract in which the state and its people...

2 female students suspended over Parvez murder

The University of Scholars authorities have suspended two female students over the murder of a student of Primeasia University on the campus in Dhaka.

We’re at a historic juncture: Ali Riaz

Stating that the nation is at a historic juncture, National Consensus Commission Vice-Chair Dr Ali Riaz on Tuesday said the ongoing talks between the BNP and the Commission are being conducted in line with directives from Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus...

Jamaat leader ATM Azharul’s appeal hearing on May 6

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division has begun the hearing for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam’s apepal against his death sentence in a case over 'crimes against humanity' during the 1971 Liberation War...

8 banks receive no remittance despite record inflows

Even though Bangladesh witnessed record-breaking remittance inflows in recent times, eight banks failed to attract a single penny from expatriates...

Warner hits 60 as Karachi edge past Peshawar

David Warner's 60 from 47 balls helped Karachi Kings edge to a two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)...

Trump sued over Harvard funding freeze

Harvard sued US President Donald Trump's administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision...

Yunus reaches Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reached Doha, Qatar on Monday night, April 21, to attend the Earthna Summit 2025 and discuss the issues of mutual interest with the leadership of the gas-rich Gulf kingdom...

Tasty Treat opens another outlet in Cumilla

NCP relieves Gazi Tanvir amid misconduct allegations

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has issued a show-cause notice and temporarily relieved its Joint Member Secretary Gazi Salauddin Tanvir of all party responsibilities amid allegations of misconduct. The development was confirmed in a letter signed by Saleh Uddin Sifat, Joint Member Secretary (Office) of the NCP, dated Monday (April 21).

Growers rejoice as onion prices exceed production cost

Onion farmers in Pabna are finally smiling as prices have surged to Tk 50 per kg, up from the production cost of Tk 38-40 per kg.

Tulip holds Bangladeshi NID, passport, and TIN

Tulip Siddiq, a British Member of Parliament and former City Minister, has recently sparked debate over her citizenship status following the circulation of a viral video where she says, “I am not Bangladeshi, I am a British MP.”

Gold price crosses Tk 1.72 lakh per bhori

Gold prices in the country have hit an all-time high once again. The price of top-quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been raised by Tk 4,713, reaching Tk 1,72,546 – the highest ever recorded in the local market.

Yunus heads for Doha to attend Earthna Summit

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has departed from Dhaka for Doha of Qatar on a four-day official visit. He left Shahjalal International Airport at 7:00pm Monday (April 21) aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight.

EC locks NIDs of 10 members of Sheikh family, including Hasina

The National Identity Registration Division of the Election Commission (EC) has "locked" the National Identity Cards (NIDs) of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and eight other members of their family.

Police assure foreign investors of full safety

Bangladesh police on Monday announced that it would offer foreign investors direct access to its dedicated emergency contact line, enabling companies to report any incidents and receive immediate support.

The love story that led to the papacy

Long before the white robes and the weight of leading 1.4 billion Catholics, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was just a boy in Flores, a modest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. And like many 12-year-olds, he fell in love.

Govt bans industries within 10 km of Sundarbans

The government has imposed a ban on the establishment of any new industries or projects within the 10-kilometer Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is set to issue an official notification in this regard shortly.