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Launch services on Daulatdia-Paturia route resume after 46 hrs
09:14 AM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayLaunch services on Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed on Saturday morning, May 31, after around 46 hours of suspension due to adverse weather...
Listless Tigers lose T20I series to Pakistan with another defeat
08:34 AM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayPakistan clinched the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh with a 57-run victory in the second match at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday night, May 30...
40% done, 7 months to go: Sloth progress on Dhaka-Jamuna Bridge Highway widening
09:59 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayAs the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway inches toward its four-lane transformation, the journey remains fraught with delays and disruptions...
Bangladesh, Japan to sign EPA by year end
09:44 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayBangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday, May 30, announced that the two nations will conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement in the coming months..
Saudi intensifies crackdown on unregistered pilgrims ahead of Hajj
09:06 PM, 30 May 2025 FridaySaudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions...
Yunus seeks Japanese investment to boost Bangladesh’s recovery drive
07:42 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday called upon Japanese companies to invest in Bangladesh and support the country's economic recovery and rebuilding efforts...
Aminul Islam Bulbul new BCB president
07:34 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayFormer national cricket team captain Aminul Islam Bulbul has been elected the new president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for the next four years...
BSF pushes in 19 more people through Sylhet border
06:30 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has taken into custody 19 people from two separate border areas in Kamalganj, Moulvibazar after they were pushed into Bangladesh from India...
Man injured in BSF firing dies
06:01 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayA man, who had been shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Jhenaidah border, died at Rajshai Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in the early hours of Friday, May 30...
Yunus urges Japan, its entrepreneurs to join hands in building 'New Bangladesh'
04:57 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus urged the Japanese government and entrepreneurs to extend their full support in building 'New Bangladesh', translating the dreams of millions of youths into reality...
Rain, storms in Pakistan kill 32 in a week
04:22 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayAt least 32 people have been killed and more than 150 injured in Pakistan in a week of storms that followed a heatwave, with officials reporting on Friday five more deaths...
Soka University confers honorary doctorate on Yunus
03:41 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayIn recognition of his lifelong work on microcredit, social business, and the empowerment of the poor, Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Friday was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Japan’s renowned Soka University...
Joint forces arrest 390 in week-long nationwide drive
02:46 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayThe joint forces, led by the Bangladesh Army, arrested a total of 390 suspects involved in various crimes during a week-long drive across different parts of the country from May 22 to May 28.
Abbas warns of territorial integrity risk if polls not held by Dec
02:13 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayMirza Abbas, a standing committee member of the BNP, has warned that the country’s territorial integrity may be at risk if the national election is not held by December this year.
Rain submerges New Market area, disrupts business
12:30 PM, 30 May 2025 FridayContinuous rainfall has submerged the road in front of Dhaka’s New Market, causing significant disruption. Water has entered several markets, preventing many shopkeepers from opening their stores. With streets waterlogged and walking difficult, people are being forced to take rickshaws and pay extra fares.
Hazlewood stars as Bengaluru crush Punjab to reach IPL final
11:40 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayAustralia's Josh Hazlewood returned figures of 3-21 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the Indian Premier League final with an eight-wicket thrashing of Punjab Kings on Thursday.
44th martyrdom anniversary of Ziaur Rahman today
11:07 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayThe 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman is being observed in the country on Friday with due respect.
Japan to provide $1.063b for budget support, railway upgrades
10:14 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayJapan and Bangladesh exchanged notes under which Tokyo will provide $1.063 billion to Dhaka as budget support, railway upgradation and grants.
CA , Japanese PM reaffirm strategic partnership
09:46 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayProfessor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the latter’s office in Tokyo on Friday.
Yunus to address Tokyo’s Soka University this afternoon
09:02 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will deliver a speech to a distinguished audience at Soka University in Tokyo on Friday afternoon.