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New faces in politics: Khaleda's daughters-in-law, next political power players?
09:09 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayAs the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) grapples with a leadership void, all eyes turn to Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Shamila Rahman, daughters-in-law of the ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Tax officials against splitting NBR, seek scrapping draft ordinance
08:50 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe BCS (Taxation) Association has strongly opposed the separation of the revenue policy from the revenue management calling for the immediate scrapping of the draft ordinance in this regard...
Hasnat comes under attack
08:19 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayHasnat Abdullah, southern region chief organiser of the National Citizen Party (NCP), reportedly came under attack in Chandana Chowrasta area of Gazipur on Sunday evening, May 4. The information was first shared in a Facebook post by Abdul Hannan Masud, another leader of the NCP...
Second highest $2.75b remittances come in April
06:39 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $2.75 billion (about BDT 33,574 crore) in remittances in April, the second highest in a single month in the country’s history...
Budget to be realistic even if no ADB-IMF support: Salehuddin
06:35 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has assured that the government will present a manageable and realistic budget even if it does not receive financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ADB boosts food security funding to $40b by 2030
06:12 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday, May 4, a $26 billion expansion of its food and nutrition security programme, raising total funding to $40 billion for 2022–2030 to combat hunger and transform food systems across Asia and the Pacific.
Al-Ahli wins its first Asian Champions League title
05:59 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayAl-Ahli won its first AFC Champions League Elite title after beating Kawasaki Frontale of Japan 2-0 in the final on Saturday...
Bangladesh announce squad for Pakistan, UAE series
05:22 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board, BCB, has announced a 16-member squad for five T20Is with Pakistan and two T20Is with the United Arab Emirates, UAE...
Barrister Abdur Razzaq passes away
05:01 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayBangladesh Supreme Court senior lawyer Barrister Abdur Razzaq has passed away on Sunday afternoon. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer for a long time.
China opens 'green channel' for Bangladeshi medical visas
04:55 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has launched a streamlined “Green Channel” initiative to facilitate medical treatment visas for Bangladeshi nationals, making it easier for patients to access advanced healthcare in China.
12 kg LPG price cut by Tk 19
04:45 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, BERC, has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 19 to Tk 1,431 per 12 kg cylinder...
UGC eyes administrators for troubled private univs
04:44 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe University Grants Commission (UGC) may dissolve the Boards of Trustees (BOTs) of private universities if allegations of financial irregularities are substantiated, and appoint administrators to oversee the institutions' operations.
Lady Gaga enthralls over 2 million fans on Copacabana Beach
04:29 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayLady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career...
UAE resumes visa issuance for Bangladeshis, issues 50 daily
04:20 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significant step forward following months of diplomatic efforts.
12.47m sacrificial animals available for Eid-ul-Azha, 2.68m surplus
04:04 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayAs Bangladesh gears up for Eid-ul-Azha, one of the nation’s most significant religious festivals, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock projects an unprecedented 12.47 million animals available for sacrifice, signalling a potential surplus of 2.68 million.
No cattle market in Aftabnagar: HC
04:03 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayThe High Court, HC, has stayed for three months the lease notification relating to setting up makeshift cattle market at Aftabnagar in Dhaka on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha...
Russia seeks clarity on election timeline in BNP meeting
03:49 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayRussian Ambassador Alexander Grigorievich Khozin met with senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on Sunday, May 4, to discuss bilateral ties and inquire about the timeline for Bangladesh’s national elections.
APCL launches pet shampoo
03:33 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayAdvance Personal Care Limited, APCL, a concern of PRAN Group, has introduced ‘Adora Aloe-Oatbath’ pet shampoo to the market to ensure the health and hygiene of pets...
No agreement on humanitarian corridor: Khalilur
02:51 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayNational Security Adviser and High Representative on Rohingya Issues, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has stated that no agreement has been made regarding a humanitarian corridor.
Kamal Ahmed calls murder charges against journos unacceptable
02:00 PM, 04 May 2025 SundayJournalists continue to face abuse, with many being charged in murder cases, which is unacceptable, said Kamal Ahmed, Chairman of the Media Reform Commission, on Sunday.