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75% of Income Spent on Food by 10% of Families

A new report from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals a high risk to food security for a significant portion of the country's population,

Chief Adviser Calls on Youth to Lead Tourism Development

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called upon the youth generation to step forward for the development of the tourism sector,

Demand of PR system not to affect holding election: EC Anwarul

EC Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday said that the demand for the PR system and complications regarding a political party's symbol will not affect organizing the National Parliamentary Election.

Albania keen to hire Bangladeshi workers for its labour market

Albania expressed a strong interest in recruiting skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh to meet its expanding labour market needs.

Chief Adviser Levels Sharp Criticism at India in New York

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, is currently in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Allies of Autocrats Funding Anti-Bangladesh Propaganda: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that "no genuine elections have taken place" during the last 15 years of autocratic rule in Bangladesh, only "fake voting."

Youths Recognised as Agents of Change Around World: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said the young people are recognised as agents of change around the world, suggesting creating employment opportunities for them.

Final Preparations Underway for February Polls: CEC

The final preparations are underway to hold the upcoming National Parliamentary Election in the first half of February next year, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin.

Italian PM Meets CA, Proposes Bilateral Business Forum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed establishing an Italy-Bangladesh Business Forum aimed at promoting her country's investment in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Working to Revive SAARC, Pursuing ASEAN Membership: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh is working to revive the SAARC and actively pursuing ASEAN membership.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted

Comey is accused of making false statements and obstructing justice. Trump fired Comey in 2017, as he investigated the Trump 2016 presidential campaign's possible collusion with Russia.

Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty if UN Imposes Sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has warned that Iran might withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,

Trump urges Turkey's Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil

Donald Trump told President Erdogan he might let Turkey buy US fighter jets if Ankara halts Russian oil purchases over the war in Ukraine.

India to spend USD 7 billion on locally made fighter jets

India has chosen domestically produced aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Soviet-era MiGs. The move comes amid tensions with its neighbor Pakistan.

Israel is Guilty of War Crimes: Palestine’s Abbas in UN General Assembly

Abbas decried Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon, calling out “the extremist Israeli government” for its continued settlement projects that make a future Palestinian state virtually impossible.

Middle East: Trump Says Israel will Not Annex West Bank

US President Donald Trump said an Israeli annexation of the West Bank is "not going to happen." It comes as several Israeli ministers have pushed for the idea.

India Imposes Curfew in Ladakh after Deadly Clashes

Restrictions have been placed in the remote Indian region of Ladakh on Thursday following the deaths of four protestors.

Protests in India's Northern Ladakh Region Turn Deadly

Violent clashes between police and protesters left at least four people dead in Ladakh. Demonstrators want statehood, job quotas and better representation for tribal areas.

Drone Incursions in Denmark Were 'Hybrid Attack'

Drones recently spotted over several Danish airports were part of a hybrid attack that Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has said was likely orchestrated by a professional actor.

Tropical Storm Ragasa Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction

The weakened storm has moved toward Vietnam, with authorities bracing for landfall. The storm has killed at least 25 people and displaced millions.

Italy Sends Naval Vessel to Help Gaza Aid Flotilla

Italy has sent a naval frigate to a flotilla of boats attempting to bring aid to the Gaza Strip. Activists, lawmakers and journalists in the convoy said drones attacked some of their boats.

Protests in India's Northern Ladakh Region Turn Deadly

Violent clashes between police and protesters left at least four people dead in Ladakh, a Buddhist-Muslim enclave in the Himalayas.

UNGA: Iran Does Not Seek Nuclear Weapon, President Says

Iranian President Pezeshkian downplayed Iran's nuclear aspirations ahead of expected snapback sanctions from European countries.

75% of Income Spent on Food by 10% of Families

A new report from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals a high risk to food security for a significant portion of the country's population,

Microsoft Restricts Israeli Military Access to Cloud and AI

Microsoft announced Thursday that it has disabled services to a specific unit within the Israeli military, following an internal review that found the company's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud

Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty if UN Imposes Sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has warned that Iran might withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,

Chief Adviser Calls on Youth to Lead Tourism Development

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called upon the youth generation to step forward for the development of the tourism sector,

India VS Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final After 41 Years

Two South Asian arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are going to lock horns in the final of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 for the first time in 41 years of this prestigious regional tournament.

Albania keen to hire Bangladeshi workers for its labour market

Albania expressed a strong interest in recruiting skilled and semi-skilled workers from Bangladesh to meet its expanding labour market needs.

Israel is Guilty of War Crimes: Palestine’s Abbas in UN General Assembly

Abbas decried Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon, calling out “the extremist Israeli government” for its continued settlement projects that make a future Palestinian state virtually impossible.

Middle East: Trump Says Israel will Not Annex West Bank

US President Donald Trump said an Israeli annexation of the West Bank is "not going to happen." It comes as several Israeli ministers have pushed for the idea.

Chief Adviser Levels Sharp Criticism at India in New York

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, is currently in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Allies of Autocrats Funding Anti-Bangladesh Propaganda: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that "no genuine elections have taken place" during the last 15 years of autocratic rule in Bangladesh, only "fake voting."

Youths Recognised as Agents of Change Around World: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said the young people are recognised as agents of change around the world, suggesting creating employment opportunities for them.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Shatters Bangladesh's Final Dreams

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in the fifth match of the Asia Cup Super Four to secure their spot in the final.

India Imposes Curfew in Ladakh after Deadly Clashes

Restrictions have been placed in the remote Indian region of Ladakh on Thursday following the deaths of four protestors.

Bangladesh Beats Pakistan to Reach SAFF U-17 Final

Bangladesh U-17s reached the final of the ongoing SAFF U-17 Championship after beating Pakistan U-17s by 2-0 goals in the first semifinal in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Italian PM Meets CA, Proposes Bilateral Business Forum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed establishing an Italy-Bangladesh Business Forum aimed at promoting her country's investment in Bangladesh.

Chief Adviser Calls on Youth to Lead Tourism Development

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called upon the youth generation to step forward for the development of the tourism sector,

India VS Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final After 41 Years

Two South Asian arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are going to lock horns in the final of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 for the first time in 41 years of this prestigious regional tournament.

Israel is Guilty of War Crimes: Palestine’s Abbas in UN General Assembly

Abbas decried Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon, calling out “the extremist Israeli government” for its continued settlement projects that make a future Palestinian state virtually impossible.

Iran Threatens to Quit Nuclear Treaty if UN Imposes Sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has warned that Iran might withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,

Bangladesh Ready for India Test in SAFF U-17 Final

Bangladesh U-17 National Football Team looking forward to maintain their supremacy as they face champions India U-17 National Football Team in the final of the SAFF U-17 Championship on Saturday.

Demand of PR system not to affect holding election: EC Anwarul

EC Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Friday said that the demand for the PR system and complications regarding a political party's symbol will not affect organizing the National Parliamentary Election.

Trump urges Turkey's Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil

Donald Trump told President Erdogan he might let Turkey buy US fighter jets if Ankara halts Russian oil purchases over the war in Ukraine.

Youths Recognised as Agents of Change Around World: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said the young people are recognised as agents of change around the world, suggesting creating employment opportunities for them.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Shatters Bangladesh's Final Dreams

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs in the fifth match of the Asia Cup Super Four to secure their spot in the final.

India to spend USD 7 billion on locally made fighter jets

India has chosen domestically produced aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Soviet-era MiGs. The move comes amid tensions with its neighbor Pakistan.

Italian PM Meets CA, Proposes Bilateral Business Forum

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed establishing an Italy-Bangladesh Business Forum aimed at promoting her country's investment in Bangladesh.

India Imposes Curfew in Ladakh after Deadly Clashes

Restrictions have been placed in the remote Indian region of Ladakh on Thursday following the deaths of four protestors.

CA Urges US Companies to Invest More in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on the US companies to invest more in Bangladesh as he spoke at the US-Bangladesh Executive Business Roundtable,

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Final Stage of Production

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is in the final stages of preparing for electricity generation.

EC Publishes List of 115 Symbols, Excluding 'Boat' and 'Shapla'

The Election Commission (EC) has published a list of 115 electoral symbols, with the 'Boat' symbol remaining suspended and the 'Shapla' (Water Lily) symbol also being excluded from the list.

Tarique Rahman to Return within a Few Weeks: Dr Zahid

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Thursday that the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country within a few weeks.

CA Urges US Companies to Invest More in Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called on the US companies to invest more in Bangladesh as he spoke at the US-Bangladesh Executive Business Roundtable,

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Final Stage of Production

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is in the final stages of preparing for electricity generation.

Samson H. Chowdhury: A Legacy of Vision and Integrity

Samson H. Chowdhury demonstrated how an individual can reach the highest levels of success through a combination of vision, courage, and integrity.

Tarique Rahman to Return within a Few Weeks: Dr Zahid

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Thursday that the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return to the country within a few weeks.

Cultural Ministry to arrange Sharadiya Sanskritik Utsav in Dhaka

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will host a two-day cultural event, named Sharadiya Sanskritik Utsav 2025, to mark Sharadiya Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Bangali Hindu community.

Special documentary to premiere in Dhaka marking Ritwik Ghatak’s birth centenary

'Bhabar Bhita', a special documentary directed by Molla Sagar, will premiere at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi on Friday to mark the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Kumar Ghatak.

Govt to Reopen St Martin for Tourists on Condition from Nov 1

After a nine-month travel ban in Saint Martin's Island, the government is going to reopen the lone coral island of the country for tourists on November 1.

CA, Italian PM Discuss Safe Migration of Bangladeshis

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today raised safe migration issue of Bangladeshis during his bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a hotel here in the USA.

CA, Italian PM Discuss Safe Migration of Bangladeshis

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today raised safe migration issue of Bangladeshis during his bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a hotel here in the USA.

Build an Economy of Dignity, Shared Prosperity- CA to World Leaders

Suggesting five priorities for better financing the SDGs, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the world leaders to build an economy of dignity, shared prosperity, and resilience,