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Delhi keen to build new page in Dhaka ties: Pankaj Saran
04:51 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayPankaj Saran, Convenor of NatStrat, a Delhi-based independent centre for research on strategic and security issues, has said that India is keen to build a ‘new page’ in ties with Bangladesh after elections.
Opposition criticism must be constructive: Rizvi
04:09 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayBNP Senior Joint Secretary General and the Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that opposition criticism of the government must be constructive in order to strengthen democratic practices.
Man City monitor Real forward Vinicius Junior
03:58 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayManchester City are contenders to sign Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, with just over a year left on the 25-year-old's contract at the Bernebau. (Teamtalk)
A small misstep or big misread? Vijay’s govt formation bid stalls
03:49 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayA politically inexperienced Vijay delivered an electoral blockbuster after his TVK emerged as the single largest party in its debut Tamil Nadu elections.
Unique Group MD Noor Ali sued for 'laundering' Tk 115cr
03:41 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayThe Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case against Unique Group's Managing Director, Noor Ali, and a real estate firm he owns for allegedly laundering around Tk 115 crore.
Shanto out next ball after century
03:01 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayBangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was dismissed on the very next delivery after completing his century as the hosts moved to 201 for 3 in the opening Test against Pakistan at Mirpur on Friday.
Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing under way
02:54 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayIndonesian authorities are searching for 20 missing hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island killed three people. Mount Dukono, an active volcano, erupted at 07:41 am local time on Friday, spouting a tower of volcanic ash as high as 10km into the sky.
Teachers won’t be allowed to prescribe guidebooks to students: Milon
02:22 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayEducation Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon on Friday said there would be no objection to recognising book sales as an industry if it benefits businesses.
Rabindranath Tagore's 165th birth anniversary today
02:22 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayThe 165th birth anniversary of Bishwakabi Rabindranath Tagore is being celebrated nationally today.
3 children die with measles-like symptoms in Sylhet
12:42 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayThree children have died with measles-like symptoms while undergoing treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in the past 24 hours.
US trade court rules against Trump's 10% global tariff
12:29 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayA US trade court on Thursday dealt President Donald Trump a fresh setback, ruling against the 10-percent global tariffs he instituted after the Supreme Court struck down many earlier duties.
Nemesis vocalist Zohad performs nat'l anthem before Mirpur test
12:10 PM, 08 May 2026 FridayNemesis vocalist Zohad Reza Chowdhury performed the Bangladesh national anthem live on the field before the start of the first Test against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, marking a rare pre-match musical highlight in Bangladesh cricket.
Oil prices jump over $100 as US-Iran clashes shake Hormuz ceasefire
11:36 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayOil prices have jumped after clashes between United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz pushed their tenuous ceasefire to the brink.
Media attacks over past 1.5yrs ‘rare in world history’: TIB chief
11:30 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayThe attacks on media institutions in Bangladesh during the one and a half years of the interim government are rare in world history, said Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 12
11:10 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayLebanon's health ministry reported at least 12 people killed, including two children and a paramedic, in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Thursday in spite of a ceasefire.
Eastern Refinery resumes operations following over 3-week closure
10:24 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayDue to a severe shortage of crude oil, the country’s only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), which had remained shut for over three weeks, has resumed operations at its main plant.
Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl first in first Bangladesh Test
10:04 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayPakistan won the toss and elected to field first in the opening match of the two-Test series against Bangladesh.
Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Hormuz: Trump
09:55 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayUS President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first.
Feni rape case: DNA test clears Imam, points to victim’s brother
09:36 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayA DNA test has cleared an Imam of rape charges in the Parshuram area of Feni, revealing that the teenage girl’s own brother is the biological father of her child.
Govt announces 7-day Eid holidays from May 25
08:18 AM, 08 May 2026 FridayThe government has announced seven-day holidays from May 25 to May 31 on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.