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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.
US appeals court allows Trump tariffs to stay temporarily
08:36 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayUS President Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy, with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners -- for now.
Faruque ousted as BCB president
12:08 AM, 30 May 2025 FridayIn a stunning turn of events, Faruque Ahmed’s tenure as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) came to an abrupt end on Thursday, May 29, 2025, following a day of swirling rumours and mounting pressure.
BAJUS halts jewelry shops closure programme
10:02 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler's Association (BAJUS) has suspended its programme to close all jewelry shops across the country...
Riaz Hamidullah finally presents credentials to Droupadi Murmu
09:58 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayBangladesh’s newly appointed High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, May 29. The event was originally scheduled for May 15 but postponed at the last moment.
PRAN’s support plays a key role to conquer Everest: Shakil
09:18 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayMountaineer Ikramul Hasan Shakil has made history by setting three world records in a single expedition...
Tarique asks interim govt to announce specific polls date
08:57 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayBNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday once again urged the interim government to announce a specific date for holding the next general election by December, reflecting the people's aspirations.
Israel announces new illegal settlements in West Bank
08:56 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayThe Israeli government says it will establish 22 illegal settlements on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, including the legalisation of some so-called “outposts” already built without government authorisation, in a move decried by Palestinian officials and rights groups...
8 BCB directors declare no confidence in Faruque
08:21 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayA storm is brewing in Bangladesh cricket as eight directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have launched a no-confidence motion against President Faruque Ahmed, intensifying a leadership crisis that threatens to reshape the sport’s governance.
We will soon experience restoration of democracy: Khaleda
07:50 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayOn the occasion of the 44th martyrdom anniversary of President Ziaur Rahman, BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia delivered a virtual address, rallying the nation toward the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh.
Govt primary teachers suspend strike
07:43 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayAssistant teachers at government primary schools have suspended their ongoing nationwide strike over three demands, including salary upgrades to grade 11. Primary Assistant Teachers Organization Oikya Parishad, a platform of primary assistant teachers, made the announcement...
Govt working to hold fair polls for ‘smooth transition’ to democracy: Yunus
06:34 PM, 29 May 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday, May 29, said they are working to prepare for a ‘free, fair, credible’ general election aimed at ‘smooth transition’ to democracy...