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Starlink officially launches in Bangladesh
09:39 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayStarlink has officially launched its services in Bangladesh. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning. He wrote, “On Monday (May 19) afternoon, they informed me about the development via a phone call, and this morning they confirmed it through a post on their X handle.”
Waseem’s 82 powers UAE to T20 Win over Bangladesh
08:50 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdaySkipper Muhammad Waseem struck a blistering 42-ball 82 as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured a stunning two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second T20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Trump gets talks pledge from Putin, but no Ukraine truce
08:39 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayDonald Trump said Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin on Monday, despite the Russian leader rebuffing the US president's call for an unconditional truce.
UK envoy meets women leaders of Jamaat
09:57 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayBritish High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held a meeting with leaders of the Women’s Wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist political party, on Monday.
NCP says Nusraat’s arrest makes trial process a ‘farce’
09:33 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe National Citizens Party (NCP) has condemned the arrest of actress Nusraat Faria, calling it a mockery of Bangladesh’s judicial process and a deliberate attempt to undermine the trial of the July massacre.
Trump engages Putin in phone call amid Ukraine war stalemate
09:06 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official confirmed to CNN. The conversation follows Trump’s discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier today, as reported by the Ukrainian presidency.
Israel orders mass evacuation of Khan Younis
08:55 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent evacuation order for residents of Khan Younis, including Bani Suhaila and Abasan, ahead of what it calls an “unprecedented attack” under Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
Bangladeshis' credit card spending gets a twist: India out, west in
08:11 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayOnce a go-to destination for Bangladeshi shoppers, travellers, and medical tourists, India is losing its lustre as Bangladeshi credit card holders sharply cut back on spending there, redirecting their wallets to the United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.
Algeria eyes importing Bangladeshi marine vessels
07:07 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayIn a move to deepen ties with Bangladesh’s burgeoning shipbuilding industry, Algeria is setting its sights on importing high-quality seagoing ships and watercraft crafted in Bangladesh.
NBR staff suspend strike
06:58 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe NBR Reform Unity Council has suspended its ongoing protest programme following a government proposal for dialogue, initiated under the directive of the Chief Adviser.
Land import ban: A costly gamble for Indian economy
06:24 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayWhile the ban aims to flex India’s economic muscle, it’s poised to backfire, hitting Indian importers, consumers, traders, and the broader economy harder than anticipated. From skyrocketing costs in the northeast to strained bilateral ties, here’s how India’s gamble could turn into a costly misstep.
Dhaka prefers diplomacy over countermeasure to India’s land import ban
05:55 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayIn a striking display of restraint, Bangladesh’s Commerce Ministry is steering clear of retaliatory countermeasures, opting instead for diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis and safeguard bilateral ties.
EC eliminates dual NIDs, secures nat’l database
05:06 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe Election Commission’s National Identity (NID) Wing has eradicated dual NID cases, ensuring no individual in Bangladesh holds multiple national identity cards, announced Director General ASM Humayun Kabir on Monday.
Urdu-speaking people’s rights remain ignored: Anu Muhammad
04:46 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayEconomist and rights activist Anu Muhammad warned that neglecting the rights of Bangladesh’s Urdu-speaking community makes building a discrimination-free society impossible.
Yunus orders creating fund to manage looted assets
04:32 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the authorities concerned to form a fund to manage the looted assets and money.
Commerce Ministry to assess Indian ban on land routes Tuesday
04:25 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe Ministry of Commerce has scheduled an emergency meeting Tuesday to address the escalating crisis following Indian abrupt ban on import of seven categories of Bangladeshi goods, including garments, processed foods, and plastics, through land ports.
Shakil summits Everest after trekking from Cox’s Bazar
03:12 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayIn a feat that has left the world in awe, 31-year-old Ikramul Hasan Shakil from Bangladesh has etched his name in history by conquering Mount Everest in a record-breaking expedition dubbed Sea to Summit.
Repatriating laundered money may take up to 5 years: Mansur
02:39 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayBangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur has said that it may take four to five years to repatriate laundered money after completing all legal procedures. However, assets held abroad can be frozen within a year.
Home adviser defends arrest of Nusraat Faria
01:31 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayHome Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that actress Nusraat Faria was arrested because a case had been filed against her. He made the remarks on Monday while briefing reporters following a law-and-order meeting at the Home Ministry's conference room, in response to questions from journalists.
BCCI pulls out of ACC events amid Indo-Pak tensions: Report
12:55 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayFollowing the recent escalation in India-Pakistan hostilities, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to stay away from all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events for now, reports The Indian Express.