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Trial begins against Hasina, Joy, Putul in plot scam cases
12:10 PM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe formal trial has begun against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and daughter Saima Wazed Putul in connection with alleged fraud over the allotment of a 30-katha plot in the Purbachal New Town Project.
Heavy rain likely in 3 divs, landslide risk in hill dists: Met office
11:31 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe monsoon is currently active over Bangladesh, and under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in three divisions, according to a forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Miami edge Atlas 2-1 as Messi shines with double assists
10:25 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayLionel Messi delivered two crucial assists — including one in the dying seconds — to help Inter Miami secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Atlas in their Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday night.
Tech glitch cancels 122 UK flights, disrupts major airports
09:39 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayScores of flights to and from UK airports were cancelled Wednesday due to a technical glitch, according to the air traffic control service, prompting anger from airline chiefs.
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil, sanctions Bolsonaro trial judge
08:51 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayPresident Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
Canada follows UK, France in plan to recognise Palestinian state
08:24 AM, 31 Jul 2025 ThursdayPrime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days.
DUCSU race heats up, new strategies, fresh faces emerge
10:07 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayAfter a six-year hiatus, the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) is set to hold elections on September 9, sparking excitement and political fervour across the campus.
'July Charter', 'July Proclamation' not same: NCP
09:58 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayNational Citizen Party (NCP) on Wednesday, July 30, clarified the difference between the ‘July Charter’ and ‘July Proclamation’ to remove confusion saying that the two documents are distinct things...
Step fully into the world of the sea, Yunus tells fisheries ministry
09:35 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to step up efforts in deep-sea fishing and modernise livestock services, saying the country is missing out on enormous potential.
Cybersecurity alert for banks, financial institutions
09:24 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Bank has issued an alert warning banks and financial institutions of possible cyberattacks and urged them to take precautionary measures...
Trump imposes 25% tariffs and additional penalty on India
09:23 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayIndia will face a 25 per cent tariff on goods exported to the United States starting August 1, as announced by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social, his social media platform, on Wednesday.
Physicians ask Jamaat chief to undergo bypass surgery
08:57 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayJamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman faces a critical health challenge after an angiogram revealed blockages in three major heart vessels, prompting doctors to recommend bypass surgery.
Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety breaches
08:26 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayIndia's aviation regulator has uncovered 51 safety violations at Air India during the past year, as part of its annual audit of the country's airlines...
Trafficking terror: Brokers drive hundreds in Madaripur to destitution
08:07 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayFrom 2020 to 2024, 315 human trafficking cases were filed in Madaripur – 18 at police stations, 297 in court accusing 1,139 individuals, only 155 have been arrested, charges pressed in 136 cases, 78 cases have been closed and 101 cases still under investigation. But with no written evidence, weak enforcement, and brokers hiding, convictions are rare.
Beyond borders, beyond reach: Human traffickers evade justice from abroad
07:31 PM, 30 Jul 2025 Wednesday“We were promised jobs, dignity,” Israfil recalls. “Instead, we were caged like animals. Three months of torture. Five days at sea. We were barely alive when we reached Australia.” The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating. Only Jahangir has been arrested. The rest –ringleaders, financiers, agents – remain abroad, untouchable.
Draft voter list of DUCSU, hall union polls published
07:19 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe draft voter list of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections have been published, including 39,932 students in the list...
Risk rewarded: Police to see significant hike in danger pay
06:42 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe government has approved a significant increase in the risk allowance for rank-and-file police personnel, raising it from a minimum of Tk 300 to a maximum of Tk 1,080 per month, depending on rank and years of service. The new rates, finalised by the Finance Division, will be implemented soon through a statutory regulatory order (SRO).
Ex-BSEC Chairman Shibli Rubayat "unwanted" in capital market for life
06:24 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayIn a landmark enforcement action, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has declared Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, former Chairman of BSEC, permanently disqualified from the capital market for his role in irregularities surrounding the Beximco Green Sukuk Al-Istana...
Several reform decisions to be finalised by Thursday: Ali Riaz
06:03 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe National Consensus Commission (NCC) is moving towards final decisions on several key reform issues and the political parties will be informed of the decisions by Thursday, said its Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz on Wednesday, July 30...
2 more dengue deaths, 386 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs
05:26 PM, 30 Jul 2025 WednesdayTwo more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8:00am to Wednesday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 81 this year...