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Trump imposes 25% tariffs, sanctions on Colombia
09:40 AM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump has said he will impose 25% tariffs and sanctions on Colombia after its president barred two US military planes carrying deported migrants from landing in the country.
Ex-state minister Enamur arrested in Dhaka
09:13 AM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayDetectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested Dr Enamur Rahman, former state minister for disaster management and relief, from the capital’s Bashundhara area on Sunday night.
7-college students announce Dhaka blockade
08:36 AM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe students from the seven colleges have announced a blockade of Dhaka, set to begin at 9 am on Monday, following a clash with Dhaka University students that resulted in the injury of at least 20 students.
China ready to maintain close ties with Jamaat, other parties: Ambassador
09:53 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayChina’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strengthening ties with Bangladesh and its political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, during a humanitarian event on Sunday in Gazipur.
Case filed over attack during raid at polythene factory
09:45 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said a case has been filed over the attack during an anti-polythene drive in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar...
Students of 7 colleges block Science Lab, Technical intersections
09:17 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayStudents from seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University staged protests by blocking two major intersections—Science Lab and Technical—on Sunday evening, creating severe traffic congestion across the surrounding areas of the capital.
Touhid says USAID’s aid suspension not country-specific
09:05 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday, January 26, described US President Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid as “expected” and clarified that USAID’s temporary aid suspension is not specific to any particular country...
NCTB chairman Riazul removed
08:56 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayThe government has removed Professor AKM Riazul Hasan, Chairman of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), from his position, making him an Officer on Special Duty. The move follows widespread criticism...
Govt to bring back laundered money by any means: Shafiqul
08:35 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayShafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government, said that recovering laundered money is one of the government's top priorities and the government will do it by any means.
Israel kills 15 Lebanese on day troops were due to withdraw
08:03 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayThe Israeli army has killed at least 15 people in southern Lebanon on the day its forces were due to withdraw under a ceasefire deal, according to health officials...
Won’t work in this country again, says an angry Pori Moni
07:56 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayPori Moni, the Dhallywood sensation, has taken to social media to express her frustrations over a series of unfortunate events that have derailed her career. In a post on January 25, she shared her inability to attend a high-profile event in Tangail, followed by the shock of an arrest warrant being issued in her name just a day later. The actress, visibly upset, spoke exclusively to Jago News about her troubled situation.
UGC to recommend retaining cluster admission test
07:44 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayAmid the student agitation, the University Grants Commission, UGC, has decided to make recommendation about the issuance of an Ordinance reinstating the cluster admission test to 24 universities...
Shafiqul calls Asaduzzaman 'Butcher of Bangladesh'
07:22 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayShafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, on Sunday labelled former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan as the "Butcher of Bangladesh."
US to continue aid for Rohingyas, Yunus thanks Trump
07:06 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayApurba Jahangir, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, said that the United States will continue to provide aid to the Rohingya refugees. The nutrition and resources previously provided by USAID will remain in place.
Expats send Tk 20,447cr in 25 days
06:41 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayIn the first 25 days of January, Bangladeshis living abroad sent a total of $167,59,70,000 in remittances which in local currency amounts to Tk 20,447 crore (based on an exchange rate of 122 taka per dollar).
Govt eager to lease out all closed mills of BJMC, BTMC to entrepreneurs
06:30 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin announced that the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) and Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation (BTMC) have approximately 45 to 50 closed mills, which the government intends to lease to entrepreneurs.
BB hires three of Big Four to audit robbed banks
06:04 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Bank has engaged accountancy firms EY, Deloitte, and KPMG to conduct an "asset quality review" of banks that, according to bank governor Ahsan Mansur, lost $17 billion due to transactions involving businesspeople close to the regime of former leader Sheikh Hasina.
Fahim, Tamim propel Barishal to BPL playoffs
05:56 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayFortune Barishal became the second team after Rangpur Riders to confirm the playoffs of Bangladesh Premier League, BPL, after securing an eight-wicket win over Sylhet Strikes at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Sunday, January 26...
Bangla Academy to revoke award for links to mass killings
05:32 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayBangla Academy Director General (DG) Professor Mohammad Azam has announced that any recipient of the Bangla Academy Literary Award found to be involved in mass killings or anti-people politics will have their prize revoked...
Ebtedayi teachers continue protest despite baton-charge
05:19 PM, 26 Jan 2025 SundayTeachers of Ebtedayi Madrasas, demanding the nationalisation of their jobs, have continued their demonstration even three hours after a baton-charge by the police.