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BNP raises alarm over election delay, demands clear roadmap
04:58 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayThough the BNP has been consistently calling for a national election along with swift reforms, party leaders now fear that their December election deadline may quietly slip away, as the interim government appears to be dragging its feet and showing no sign of preparing for the polls...
BGB, locals foil BSF bid to push 750 people into Bangladesh
04:10 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and locals have reportedly resisted an attempt by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) to push 750 people into Bangladesh through the border in Brahmanbaria district early Friday...
Biman flight lands safely in Dhaka after losing wheel mid-air
03:42 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayA Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight made a safe landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Friday afternoon despite losing one of its wheels shortly after take-off from Cox’s Bazar...
Bar Council written exam to be held on June 28
02:35 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayThe written test for the enrollment of lawyers with the Bangladesh Bar Council will take place on June 28.
Shammo murder: Students besiege Shahbagh police station
02:24 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayA group of students staged a sit-in protest and laid siege to Shahbagh Police Station on Friday, demanding the swift arrest of those involved in the murder of Shahriar Alam Shammo, a student of the Institute of Education and Research (IER) at the University of Dhaka.
Jamuna river erosion threatens 9 villages
12:58 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayNine villages across three unions of Shahjadpur upazila in Sirajganj are on the verge of being washed away due to the continuous erosion by the Jamuna River. A significant portion of these villages—including croplands, homes, mosques, madrasas, and educational institutions—has already been engulfed by the river.
JnU students continue sit-in protest for 3rd consecutive day
12:27 PM, 16 May 2025 FridayFor the third consecutive day, students and teachers of Jagannath University (JnU) continued their sit-in protest on Friday (May 16), demanding the fulfillment of a three-point charter of demands.
Pakistan says ceasefire with India extended until May 18
10:53 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayPakistan Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar on Thursday confirmed that the ceasefire with India has been extended until May 18.
17 arrest warrants issued over Bangkok skyscraper collapse
10:15 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayA Thai court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for 17 people over the collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper that fell in a major earthquake, killing dozens of workers.
Barcelona clinch La Liga title with 2-0 win over Espanyol
10:03 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayA stunning Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
Suspected mugger killed in mob beating in Mohammadpur
09:06 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayA young man named Rakib Hossain (21) was killed in a mob beating after being suspected of mugging in the City Housing area of Mohammadpur, Dhaka. His alleged accomplice, Milon Hossain (38), was injured in the incident.
Israeli strikes kill over 140 Palestinians in Gaza
08:51 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayAt least 143 Palestinians have been killed in a fresh wave of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Thursday, according to medical sources. The escalation coincided with the 77th anniversary of Nakba Day, which commemorates the mass displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 creation of the state of Israel.
Israeli strike shuts Gaza’s last cancer hospital: WHO
08:31 AM, 16 May 2025 FridayThe World Health Organization said Thursday that the last hospital in Gaza providing cancer and cardiac care had stopped functioning after an Israeli attack.
Real agree to pay Huijsen's £50m release clause
10:05 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayReal Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to pay the defender's £50m release clause...
Bangladesh considers pushback as India increases push-ins
10:04 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has raised serious concerns over a recent surge in "push-ins" from India, where individuals –including Bangladeshi nationals, Rohingyas, and others – are being forcibly sent across the border without formal procedures.
Predictable tax policy, rate a must for attracting investment
09:29 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayTo attract new investment and rebuild investor confidence, the government must introduce a predictable tax policy and maintain a stable corporate tax rate in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025–26...
Govt bans planting, sale of Eucalyptus, Acacia
09:06 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayIn a move aimed at protecting the environment, natural habitats, and biodiversity, the government has officially banned the planting, harvesting, and sale of eucalyptus and acacia tree seedlings...
Govt nods Tigers’ tour of Pakistan
08:51 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received government approval to proceed with the national team’s five-match T20I series in Pakistan, scheduled to commence later this month...
US, Iran 'sort of' agree on nuclear deal, claims Trump
08:18 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed to terms on a nuclear deal, offering a measure of confidence that an accord is coming into sharper focus.
Sabina, Monika lead Bangladeshi blitz in Bhutan with 28-0 thrashing
08:09 PM, 15 May 2025 ThursdayThe Bhutan Women’s National League turned into a stage for Bangladeshi brilliance this week as Paro FC, powered by a quartet of rising stars from Bangladesh, delivered a record-breaking 28-0 demolition of Samaste Women’s Club—a result that has sent shockwaves across the region’s football circles.