Business Russia Defers Rooppur Loan Repayment to 2028
Russian Ambassador said Moscow has deferred the commencement of the main debt repayment for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project by 1.5 years, with the first installment now scheduled for Sep 15.
22 Dec 2025
Politics 'Tarique Rahman to Complete Voter Registration on Dec 27'
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will complete his National Identity Card (NID) and voter registration on December 27, following his return to Bangladesh on December 25.
22 Dec 2025
Business 'Sanchaypatra' Profit Rates Likely to Drop in January
The government is preparing to reduce profit rates on national savings certificates (Sanchaypatra) effective January 1, 2026.
22 Dec 2025
International New Zealand, India Finalize Free Trade Deal, Investment Plan
Wellington and New Delhi aim to double bilateral trade over five years, but New Zealand's government still needs to push the plan past far-right lawmakers in its parliament.
22 Dec 2025
International Japan to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
After the Fukushima disaster in 2011, Japan shut down all its nuclear reactors. The planned restart of a reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has triggered protests in the coastal city of Niigata.
22 Dec 2025
Crime 12 Remanded for 3 days over Dipu Das murder case
A Mymensingh court on Monday granted a three-day remand for 12 individuals accused in the murder of 27-year-old garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka upazila.
22 Dec 2025
Politics Maximum Security Set for Tarique Rahman’s Return: Home Adviser
The Home Adviser said that the government has authorized the highest level of security to ensure the safe arrival of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who is scheduled to return on December 25.
22 Dec 2025
Crime ICT Prosecution Pleads for Framing Charges against Salman, Anisul
The ICT prosecution on Monday pleaded for framing charges of crimes against humanity against Salman F Rahman and Anisul Huq for allegedly inciting mass killings and other crimes against humanity.
22 Dec 2025
Politics Fakhrul Calls for National Unity to Resist 'Evil Forces' After Media Attacks
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described the recent mob attacks on the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo as a direct assault on democracy.
22 Dec 2025
International Russia Urges De-escalation of Dhaka-New Delhi Tensions Ahead of Elections
Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Monday called for a reduction in bilateral tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi.
22 Dec 2025
Crime 17 of 31 Suspects Held for Attacks on Media Offices, Cultural Organizations
Law enforcement agencies have arrested 17 individuals in connection with the recent attacks on the offices of national dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, as well as the cultural organizations.
22 Dec 2025
Politics Ex-IGP Mamun Seeks Acquittal in Crimes against Humanity Case
Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who was convicted and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in a crimes against humanity case.
22 Dec 2025
Politics ‘Vote'r Gari’ Campaign Set to Launch Today
The ‘Vote'r Gari’ (Voter Gari) campaign, aimed at raising awareness and motivating voters ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and the 2026 Referendum, is set to launch today,
22 Dec 2025
Politics Law and Order Must Be Maintained at All Costs: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus presided over a high-level security meeting to review the country’s overall law and order situation.
22 Dec 2025
Politics BNP Granted Permission for Tarique Rahman’s Homecoming Reception
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has received formal permission from the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner to hold a reception ceremony marking the return of the party's Acting Chairman,
22 Dec 2025
Sports Bangladesh Wins 11 Medals Including Gold at International Robot Olympiad
The Bangladesh national team has achieved remarkable success at the 27th International Robot Olympiad (IRO), securing a total of 11 medals, including one Gold, six Bronze, and four Technical medals.
22 Dec 2025
Culture Two-Day Hason Festival Begins in Sylhet
Two-day long Hason Festival-2025 began today here in the district in remembrance of renowned Bengali mystic poet, philosopher and songwriter Hason Raja.
22 Dec 2025
Environment 437 Bangladeshi Migrants Rescued Off Greek Coast
Out of 539 migrants rescued from a fishing vessel off the coast of Gavdos, south of Crete, 437 have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals, according to the local Hellenic Coast Guard (Limenarchio).
22 Dec 2025
International Drone Strike Kills 10 in Sudan Market
At least 10 people have been killed following a drone strike on a marketplace in Sudan's South Darfur province. As of now, the party responsible for the attack has not been identified.
22 Dec 2025