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Trump freezes $2bn Harvard funding over rejected demands
09:20 AM, 15 Apr 2025 TuesdayThe Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a list of demands from the White House.
37 KUET students expelled, dorms to reopen May 2
08:10 AM, 15 Apr 2025 TuesdayA total of 37 students of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) have been temporarily expelled following a clash between university students and BNP activists.
Nation embraces Bengali New Year with call for resistance, renewal
09:56 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayAmidst a shifting political landscape, this year’s Pahela Baishakh unfolded with a renewed vigour in Bangladesh, embracing both traditional festivity and powerful political symbolism...
Noboborsho concert at Manik Mia Avenue draws huge crowds
09:31 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayThousands of people enjoyed the Noboborsho concert at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on Monday, April 14...
Over 250 ex-Mossad operatives condemn Israel’s return to war in Gaza
08:55 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayHundreds of former operatives from Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency have criticised the return to war in Gaza amid growing frustration over the failure to bring home the remaining hostages held by Hamas...
Dhaka signs OIC Statute for promoting labour rights
08:06 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayBangladesh has officially signed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre Statute at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah which will contribute towards promoting labour rights and welfare in Bangladesh as a signatory country...
Flick has Barcelona on cusp of Champions League semis, six years on
06:46 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayFailing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this season's Champions League, confirming the Catalan club's reemergence as a genuine contender to win European football's biggest prize...
58-day fishing ban in sea begins Tuesday
05:58 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayThe 58-day fishing ban in the bay imposed by the government will start on Tuesday, April 14, aiming at proper breeding, production, preservation and collection of marine fisheries...
EU announces $1.8bn fresh aid for Palestinians
05:02 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayThe European Union on Monday announced a new three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion). The fresh aid pledge came just ahead of a meeting between Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Mustafa and EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg...
Ritu Moni help Bangladesh to a precious win over Ireland
04:41 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayA sensible batting by lower order Ritu Moni in a disasterous moment powered Bangladesh to achieve a precious two wickets victory over Ireland in their 2nd match of the six- nation ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers at the flood light Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday night, April 13...
Restoring voting rights is nation’s aspiration this New Year: Rizvi
03:49 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayBNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said the nation's aspiration this Bangla New Year is to quickly restore the people’s voting rights...
Meta faces landmark US antitrust trial
02:39 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondaySocial media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
Barshabaran Ananda Shobhajatra not a political programme: Farooki
02:15 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayCultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Monday said that fascism is not a part of politics as fascists are evil forces in the country, and the Barshabaran Ananda Shobhajatra is not a political programme.
Onion prices suddenly surge in capital’s kitchen markets
01:14 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayOnion prices have suddenly started rising in the capital’s kitchen markets. In the last three days, the price of onions has increased by up to Tk 15 per kilogram. Traders are concerned that prices may rise further in the coming days.
Algeria asks 12 French embassy officials to leave in 48 hours
12:29 PM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayAlgeria has asked 12 French officials to leave in 48 hours, the French foreign minister said Monday, adding that this was linked to the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France.
Salman Khan gets fresh death threat, case filed
11:31 AM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayBollywood actor Salman Khan received another death threat on Monday, this time via a WhatsApp message sent to Mumbai's Transport Department in Worli.
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated
10:56 AM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayPahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, is being celebrated across the country, including in Dhaka, on Monday with much festivity. This year’s theme is: “The Harmony of the New Year, End to Fascism.”
Messi, Miami denied in front of record Chicago crowd
10:17 AM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayInter Miami failed to score for the first time this season in Major League Soccer as they were held to a goalless draw by the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Trump warns no country ‘off the hook’ on tariffs
09:13 AM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump warned Sunday that no country would be "getting off the hook" on tariffs, as his administration suggested exemptions seen as favoring China would be short-lived.
Chhayanaut welcomes Pahela Baishakh at Ramna Batamul
08:55 AM, 14 Apr 2025 MondayThe first day of the Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, was marked by vibrant celebrations at Ramna Batamul. As in previous years, cultural organization Chhayanaut welcomed the New Year with traditional performances that upheld the essence of Bengali heritage.