Environment Four Districts Declared 'Special Biodiversity Conservation Areas'
The government has officially approved the declaration of four areas across the districts of Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Rangpur and Bagura as 'Special Biodiversity Conservation Areas'.
9 Dec 2025
Politics National Consensus Commission Report Now Public
The complete findings of the National Consensus Commission have been officially released for public access.
9 Dec 2025
Politics ICT-1 Sets Dec 14 for Order on Charge Framing Against Sheikh Hasina, 12 Others
A three-member panel ICT-1 has set December 14 to deliver its order on the charge framing against 13 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
9 Dec 2025
Business NBR to Mark VAT Day Tomorrow
NBR is gearing up to observe VAT Day tomorrow and VAT Week from December 10-15. This year’s theme, "Register on Time, Pay VAT Accurately," underscores the importance of timely registration.
9 Dec 2025
Politics Govt Issues Gazette on RPO (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
The government yesterday published the Representation of the People Order (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing extensive reforms to the country's electoral framework.
9 Dec 2025
Entertainment Farah Khan: Akshaye Khanna 'Truly Deserves an Oscar' for Dhurandhar
Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan has highly praised actor Akshaye Khanna's performance in Aditya Dhar's new action drama, Dhurandhar, which released on December 5.
9 Dec 2025
Entertainment '3 Idiots' Sequel Confirmed after 15 Years
Bollywood Director Rajkumar Hirani’s iconic 2009 comedy-drama, 3 Idiots, is reportedly set to return with a highly anticipated sequel, 15 years after the original film’s release.
9 Dec 2025
Environment 2025 Set for Second-Hottest Year on Record
This year is expected to match 2023 as one of the warmest on record, second only to 2024, EU scientists warn. They cite greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels as the main cause of global warming.
9 Dec 2025
International IMF Releases Further USD 1.2bn Loan to Pakistan, Total Aid Hits USD 3.3bn
Pakistan on Tuesday hailed the release of an additional USD 1.2 billion in loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
9 Dec 2025
International Israel Linked to Nearly Half of 2025 Journalist Deaths
Global media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders, reports 67 were journalists killed worldwide, with Gaza the deadliest region and Mexico second most dangerous.
9 Dec 2025
Culture CA Presents Begum Rokeya Padak 2025 to Four Pioneering Women
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday presented the Begum Rokeya Padak 2025 to four remarkable women at a gala event at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
9 Dec 2025
Culture Tarique Rahman Calls Begum Rokeya an 'Eternal Inspiration for Women'
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has offered profound tribute to Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain on the occasion of her 145th birth anniversary and 93rd death anniversary.
9 Dec 2025
International Trump Threatens New Tariffs on India Amid Trade Stalemate
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on India.
9 Dec 2025
Politics Three Army Officers at Tribunal in Case of Enforced Disappearance
Three army officers have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal in a case concerning crimes against humanity, specifically enforced disappearance and torture,
9 Dec 2025
Sports Bangladesh to set World Record with Largest Flag-Parachuting
As part of the nationwide grand celebrations of the Victory Day on December 16, Bangladesh is preparing to set a world record by parachuting with the highest number of national flags.
9 Dec 2025
International US Deports 31 More Bangladeshis, Allegedly Handcuffed and Chained
Following the commencement of his second term, US President Donald Trump has continued his policy of deporting undocumented immigrants.
9 Dec 2025
Environment Dhaka Ranks Second Worst in World Air Quality; Air Declared ‘Very Unhealthy’
Air pollution continues to escalate in cities globally, and the megacity of Dhaka has long been gripped by this crisis.
9 Dec 2025
Politics Tarique Rahman Unveils Eight Plans if BNP Forms Govt
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today announced an eight-point development plan covering key sectors, promising their implementation if the party comes to power in the upcoming national elections,
9 Dec 2025
International Major Japan Quake Leaves 30 Injured
A big quake off northern Japan left at least 30 injured, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and leaving thousands without power in freezing temperatures.
9 Dec 2025
Sports FIFA Introduces Mandatory 'Hydration Breaks' for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled a significant new rule for the upcoming 2026 World Cup that will see the introduction of mandatory, pre-scheduled 3-minute "Hydration Breaks" in every match.
9 Dec 2025
Technology Data Centers: A View from the Inside
The expansion of data centers to power the AI boom has more people wondering: what exactly is in a data center? AFP got a chance to take a look at what is inside.
9 Dec 2025