World
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on the UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, an outspoken critic of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the move to her support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), some of whose ...
US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country.He announced the plan in his latest tariff letter, which was shared on social media.In it, Trump accuses Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies...
National,Business,Politics
The first day of the second round of tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States concluded in Washington with both parties reportedly reaching consensus on most issues during the discussion.In a Facebook post at 3am (Thursday) Dhaka time, Golam Mortoza, press minister at the Banglad...
National,Politics
The Election Commission (EC) has decided not to include ‘Shapla’ (Water Lily) as an election symbol under the Election Conduct Rules.Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud confirmed the development while speaking to reporters on Thursday.Political party Nagarik Oikya had sought the &...
National,Education & Culture
The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations of 2025 under all 11 education boards will be published today (Thursday). This year's results of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Cumilla, Jashore, Chittagong, Barishal, Sylhet, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Bangladesh Madrasah Educ...
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The telecom regulator has instructed all mobile phone operators to offer 1GB of free internet to users on July 18, in observance of "Free Internet Day". The initiative is part of the government’s effort to commemorate the July Uprising.The decision was made during a meeting of t...
National,Sports,Football,Politics,Country
UNB, Rangamati: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has reiterated the party’s unwavering support for the family of footballer Rituparna Chakma."BNP will always be by Rituparna's side in times of need," he said while visiting the ailing mother of the Golden...
France today reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with all relevant stakeholders to facilitate a sustainable solution of Rohingya crisis, emphasizing the importance of addressing humanitarian needs on both sides of the border. The assurance was made when Ambassador Christian Lechervy, the Fren...
National,Education & Culture,Country
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations scheduled for Thursday under the Cumilla Board have been postponed due to the worsening flood situation in several areas, including Feni, under the board’s jurisdiction.The decision was made around 9:30pm on Wednesday night, said Runa Nasrin, exa...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolence at loss of lives caused by Gambhira bridge collapse in India.In a condolence message sent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the Chief Adviser said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of lives ...
Reuters, WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: U.S. President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union.Trump said in posts on his Truth Social media platform that starting A...
Reuters, Ankara: Turkey's foreign and defence ministers discussed cooperation in defence and energy with officials in Pakistan during a visit to Islamabad on Wednesday, Ankara said.Turkey and Pakistan have strong ties and Ankara expressed solidarity with Pakistan during the military conflict wit...
Reuters, Washington: President Donald Trump meets with leaders from five African nations on Wednesday as the U.S. leader ramps up a trade war that threatens developing nations that depend on trade with the world's largest economy.Trump is hosting leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauri...
National,Country
A woman in Munshiganj's Sreenagar upazila on Wednesday confessed before the court to drowning her twin daughters in a pond.Shanta Begum, 22, gave the confessional statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure before the court of Munshiganj Senior Judicial Magistrate Md Ashiqur Ra...
National,Health,Politics,Education & Culture
Dhaka Medical College (DMC) authorities have decided to resume all academic activities for MBBS students from July 12, after 20 days classes were suspended amid student protests demanding renovation of academic and residential buildings.All hostels will reopen on July 11, according to a decision mad...
City
Nine prominent political and administrative figures, including former Prime Minister’s adviser Salman F Rahman and former law minister Anisul Huq, have been shown arrested in multiple cases linked to the last year's anti-discrimination movement.The arrests were recorded in several cases fi...
National,Business,Travel & Tourism
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has cancelled the registration certificate of a Hajj agency for failing to send pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and then delaying refund of their money while intimidating complainants.According to an official gazette notification, the license of Salam Abad Travels...
National
Three young Bangladeshi expatriates, who were rescued from an alleged human trafficking gang in Libya after reportedly a nine-month ordeal of torture, have returned home from the Middle Eastern country.They are— Matiur Rahman from Jhenaidah, Tanjir Sheikh from Kushtia and Alamgir Hossain from ...
Reuters, Geneva: Four major international reports on women's rights, including recommendations on how to prevent domestic violence and discrimination, will not be published this year, a U.N. document showed, part of what rights groups describe as a broader backlash against gender equality.Volunt...
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Reuters: Elon Musk-owned social platform X's CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role in a surprise move.Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk, who is dealing with falling sales at his EV maker Tesla and is embroiled in a war of words with U.S. President Dona...
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