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Explosions, projectiles rattle Srinagar despite ceasefire
10:14 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe night sky over Srinagar, the heart of Indian-administered Kashmir, erupted in chaos Saturday as loud explosions echoed across the city, accompanied by sightings of projectiles and wailing air sirens amid a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Progressive Knit Alliance sweeps BKMEA polls
10:02 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe air buzzed with anticipation as knitwear industry leaders gathered at polling stations in Dhaka and Narayanganj, their ballots sealing a resounding victory for the Progressive Knit Alliance in the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) elections for the 2025-27 term.
Yunus commends Modi, Sharif for ceasefire, thanks Trump
09:42 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to an immediate ceasefire and committing to diplomatic talks, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalation in South Asia.
India to keep Indus deal suspended despite ceasefire
09:13 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayDespite a mutual agreement between India and Pakistan to de-escalate hostilities following four days of intense cross-border clashes, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended, according to sources in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Will Trump recognise Palestine at Riyadh Summit next week?
08:16 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump, revisiting Riyadh for the first time in his second term, has teased a “very important announcement,” sparking fevered speculation about whether he will declare US recognition of a Palestinian state, reports the Jerusalem Post quoting the Media Line.
Personal healthcare expense in Bangladesh now 73%
07:15 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh Medical University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam on Saturday said personal expenditure on healthcare in Bangladesh now stands at 73 per cent and called for urgent measures to reduce it.
India, Pakistan agree ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire: Trump
06:18 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.
Church must respond to digital revolution: Pope
05:53 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayIn the hushed grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes bore witness, Pope Leo XIV stood before the College of Cardinals on Saturday, his voice steady yet humble, delivering a vision that married the Church’s ancient wisdom to the pulse of a digital revolution.
Pope Leo XIV’s first steps signal tradition, humility
05:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayWith every gesture now under a global microscope, Pope Leo XIV’s first days offer tantalising clues to how he will lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion faithful.
Council of Advisers to review ICT Act for trying AL this evening
04:52 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Council of Advisers will convene a special meeting tonight at 8:00 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, to discuss draft amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, aimed at enabling the trial of the Awami League as a political party for alleged crimes against humanity.
Dhaka records season’s highest temperature of 40.1°C
04:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayAs the sun blazed down on Dhaka, the capital city recorded its highest temperature of the season at a scorching 40.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, plunging residents into the grip of a severe heat wave.
BGB heightens security on north-east frontiers, India imposes curfew
04:08 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has ramped up patrols and intelligence operations along the 103.2-kilometer Habiganj border following reports of forced entries of Rohingya and foreign nationals from India into other Bangladeshi districts.
Nat’l Charter will safeguard citizens' rights, Ali Riaz tells UPDF
03:35 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayVice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Saturday said the National Charter, being prepared through dialogue with all stakeholders by the National Consensus Commission, will undoubtedly safeguard the rights of all citizens.
Moves on to extradite Hasina through Interpol: Jahangir
03:05 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Saturday said that efforts are underway through Interpol to repatriate ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following a formal government application.
India suspends civilian flights at 32 airports amid ongoing conflict
02:51 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Indian government has suspended civilian flight operations at 32 airports in northern and western regions of the country until May 15, amid intensifying hostilities with Pakistan...
Fry Bucket opens outlet in Wari
02:42 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayPopular fast-food chain Fry Bucket has opened another outlet in Dhaka. The new branch has recently been launched on Tipu Sultan Road at Wari...
Meeting, rally near Jamuna, Secretariat banned
02:31 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayDhaka Metropolitan Police, DMP, has imposed a ban on all kinds of meeting, rally, and procession near the official residence of Chief Adviser, Jamuna, Bangladesh Secretariat and in adjacent areas until further notice. DMP announced the ban in a public notice on Saturday afternoon, May 10...
Shahbagh blockade continues, mass rally starts 3pm
02:04 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe blockade programme at Shahbagh intersection, demanding a ban on the Awami League, continued for the second consecutive day on Saturday, May 10...
Action against those behind Hamid’s escape after probe: Home adviser
01:29 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayHome Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced that legal action will be taken against all of those involved in the escape of former President Abdul Hamid after investigation...
Talk and avoid miscalculation, US tells India, Pakistan
12:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to restore direct communication to "avoid miscalculation" in a series of calls as the conflict neared all-out war...