Mahfuj apologises for divisive remarks

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam on Thursday, May 22, emphasised that the nation stands above individual ideals, personal respect, and emotions...

BNP seeks specific roadmap for polls, warns of withdrawing support for govt

BNP on Thursday, May 22, issued a stark warning that it may be forced to reconsider its cooperation with the interim government if a specific roadmap for holding the next general election within December next is not announced immediately...

Injury rules Soumya out of Pakistan tour; Miraz recalled

National opening batter Soumya Sarkar has been ruled out of next week’s Pakistan tour due to injury, while all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has received a fresh call-up for the three-match T20I series against the hosts...

Ishraque suspends protest, issues 48-hour ultimatum

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has suspended the ongoing protest demanding two advisers' resignation and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to implement the demand...

Met office forecasts more rains in next five days

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday predicted rains coupled with lightning and temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next five days...

Fakhrul calls HC decision on Ishraque's oath-taking a victory for people

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said people have achieved a victory through the High Court’s verdict that cleared the way for Ishraque Hossain to take oath as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)...

Interim VC of KUET steps down

The interim vice-chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Prof Dr Md Hazrat Ali, has stepped down amid teachers’ movement seeking his resignation...

Ishraque urges continued protests for 2 advisers’ resignation

BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has once again called for the resignation of the advisers to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports — Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam.

HC justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman removed

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has removed High Court Division justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman. The Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a gazette notification regarding the removal on Wednesday.

BB to release new Tk 20, 50, 1,000 notes before Eid

Bangladesh Bank traditionally releases new banknotes ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. In addition to the festive season, new notes are also supplied throughout the year based on the demand from commercial banks.

HC rejects writ against Ishraque’s mayoral oath

The High Court has rejected a writ petition that sought to prevent BNP leader Ishraque Hossain from taking the oath as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). A High Court bench comprising Justice Md Akram Hossain Chowdhury and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury passed the order on Thursday.

South African president teases Trump about plane gift

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologised, apparently jokingly, on Wednesday to US President Donald Trump that he does not have an aircraft to present as tribute to the American leader.

2 Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed near a Jewish museum in Washington late Wednesday, US Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem said.

UAE defeat Bangladesh to seal historic T20I series win

United Arab Emirates sealed a memorable 2-1 T20I series win over Bangladesh with a commanding seven-wicket victory in the third and final match at Sharjah on Wednesday night.

Election should be held by December: Army chief

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has stated that the national election in Bangladesh should be held by December this year. He also reiterated his previous stance on the election issue.

Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought

Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

NCP leader Nasiruddin blasts three advisers

Gold prices rise, bhori Tk 1.69 lakh

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has increased the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 2,823 to Tk 1,69,921 per bhori (11.664 grams). Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 2,695 to Tk 1,62,200 a bhori...

Khalilur says holds only Bangladeshi citizenship

Forex reserves to hit $30b by June: BB Governor