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Actress Nusrat Faria detained at Dhaka airport over attempted murder case

Popular Dhallywood actress Nusrat Faria was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday morning as she was preparing to leave the country.Inspector (Investigation) Sujan Haque of Bhatara…

India bars Bangladeshi goods via land ports in Northeastern states

India has imposed new restrictions on the import of several Bangladeshi goods through its northeastern land ports, significantly affecting trade just weeks after Bangladesh banned yarn imports via land routes.According…

Govt to approve FY26 ADP today: Education, health sectors See Tk 5,471cr cut

The government is set to approve the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the 2025–26 fiscal year today (Sunday) during a National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Dr…

Bangladesh to repatriate illegal Indian nationals through legal channels: Home Adviser

Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that Indian nationals found staying illegally in Bangladesh will be repatriated through diplomatic and legal channels, not by forceful…

US tariff response not as alarming as feared: Debapriya

Bangladesh should not be overly alarmed by the recent retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States, as their impact is likely to be less severe than feared, said Dr Debapriya…

Bangladesh U-19s storm into SAFF final with gritty win over Nepal

Bangladesh U-19 football team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nepal to reach the final of the SAFF U-19 Championship, held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh on…

Malaysia to recruit more Bangladeshi workers, ensures better wages and welfare

Malaysia has agreed in principle to recruit a large number of Bangladeshi workers in the near future, Local Government and Rural Development Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan announced.In a post…

Govt committed to advancing telecom and IT with gender equality: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed the interim government’s dedication to developing the country’s telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and inclusive digital growth.In a message…

Country has 20.68 lakh surplus livestock ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

The country is well-prepared for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with over 20.68 lakh surplus sacrificial animals available beyond the estimated national demand, eliminating the need for livestock imports this year.According to…

Biman flight lands safely in Dhaka after losing rear wheel

A Dhaka-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight made a safe emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) this afternoon after losing a rear landing gear wheel shortly after takeoff from…

Govt accepts all demands of Jagannath University protesters

The government has agreed to fulfill all demands put forward by Jagannath University (JnU) students and teachers, including the approval of housing allowances, full budget allocation, campus expansion, and action…

Banks see core income dip amid loan troubles

Most listed banks in Bangladesh saw a sharp decline in their net interest income in Q1 2025 due to slower loan repayments and a surge in rescheduled loans. Of the…

8 injured in attack on NCP, SAD members in Ashulia over opposition to illegal lead factory

At least eight people, including members of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Students Against Discrimination (SAD), were injured in an alleged attack in Ashulia’s Shimulia area after they reportedly…

World Bank supports Bangladesh in flood risk reduction and recovery

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $270 million financing to bolster Bangladesh’s flood recovery efforts and enhance its resilience to future disasters, including support for constructing and…

CDP hosts climate resilience training under PROCEED project

The Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) has conducted a climate resilience training program in Ward 32 of Dhaka North City Corporation under its PROCEED project, aimed at strengthening locally-led climate governance.The…

Chief Adviser urges Bangladeshi youth to engage in politics for real change

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday called on young people in Bangladesh to become more actively involved in politics, saying meaningful societal change can only happen when youth take…

Cyber security ordinance 2025 set to be announced this week: Law Adviser

The Council of Advisers has approved the draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, which is expected to be officially announced this week, according to Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul.…

Cancel Orion’s Coal Plant to save economy and environment, Say Activist

Civil society groups have demanded the immediate cancellation of Orion Group’s 635 MW coal power project in Matarbari, citing legal irregularities, outdated technology, and a projected burden of Tk 30.59…

Khaleda Zia returns home to hero’s welcome in Gulshan

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia arrived at her Gulshan residence, Firoza, on Tuesday after nearly four months of advanced medical treatment in London. She was accompanied by her two daughters-in-law —…

Tarique Rahman to return soon for ‘Final Push’ for democracy: Dr Zahid

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to return to Bangladesh soon to lead what the party describes as the “final phase” of its movement to restore democracy, said BNP…