National,Politics
UNB, New York: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed his government's commitment to conducting one of the most transparent and credible elections in the country’s history, set for early February. He expressed the hope that international observers would be present to en...
World
AFP, Sedny: Australia's public broadcaster was ordered Wednesday to pay a hefty penalty to a radio journalist dismissed over a social media post related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.Journalist Antoinette Lattouf took legal action after being fired in December 2023 just three days into a five...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus who is on a visit to USA has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh.The Grand Mufti passed away in Riyadh on Tuesday morning at the age of 82.In a condo...
UNB,Bew York: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday attended the inaugural session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNBGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York.He was accompanied by Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Law Adviser Dr Asif N...
National,Business,Politics
UNB, New York: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to provide its full support to ensure a smooth transition for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.Prof Yunus raised the issue during a meeting with WT...
National,Business,Bank & Insurance
LankaBangla Finance PLC has successfully mobilized fresh deposits worth BDT 3,060 million in just 44 days, marking a significant milestone for the institution.Humaira Azam, Managing Director of LankaBangla Finance PLC has expressed gratitude to all valued customers and partners, reaffirming the comp...
UNB, New York: The interim government of Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed deep regret over Monday’s incident in New York, where BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and NCP leaders Akhter Hossen and Tasnim Jara were subjected to a politically motivated assault.The attack was a...
AP, Kyiv, Ukraine: Russia said that it shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow while Ukraine said that Russian missiles, drones and bombs killed at least two civilians, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy persevered with efforts to bolster international support for his co...
AP, United Nations: As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. More nations are expected to follow, in defiance of Israel and t...
United States President Donald Trump is expected to offer a plan and discuss his vision for ending Israel’s war on Gaza and the future of the mostly destroyed Palestinian enclave to Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday.Trump will hold a meeting with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egy...
Lebanon is pushing to get more support from the United States after another deadly Israeli drone attack on southern Lebanon, which this time killed five people, including three children, the latest in a series of near-daily violations by Israel of the US-brokered November 2024 ceasefire.President Jo...
Reuters, Cairo/Gaza: Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a stark reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.Israel pressed on with its Gaza offe...
National,Business,Feature,Country
Kishoreganj: In the watery heartlands of Kishoreganj, where haors shimmer and folklore breathes, a humble dairy delicacy has risen to claim its place in history. Astagram's iconic cheese, once a local pride passed down through generations, has now earned the prestigious Geographical Indicat...
World,Tech Post,Science Technology
NASA on Monday unveiled its newest group of astronauts — 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots selected from more than 8,000 applicants — who are expected to help lead future missions to the moon and, eventually, Mars.For the first time in history, women outnumber men in an incoming a...
At least 24 people, including women and children, were killed in a series of explosions in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, sparking widespread calls for an investigation.The blasts occurred in the remote Tirah Valley. Police initially said the explosions were cau...
National,Country
UNB, Manikganj: Police recovered the bodies of a woman and her two children from a rented house in West Bandutia area of Manikganj municipality on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Shikha Akter, 29, her son Arafat Islam Alvi, 9 and daughter Saifa Akter, 2.Yasmin Khatun, Superint...
BSS, Rangpur: Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman on Tuesday said that the force has already taken special security measures at the risky puja mandaps across the country for peaceful celebrations of the Durga Puja.“After reviewing all ty...
National,Business,Oil & Energy,INFRASTRUCTURE & DEV,Chattogram
BSS, Chattogram: The first-ever jet fuel supply through a dedicated pipeline in the country was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's energy and aviation sectors.The six-kilometre-long Jet A-1 pi...
BSS, New York: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said the persistent shadow of global conflict threatens peace, stability and development.He made the remark while delivering his Keynote Speech at the UN High Level Side Event on Social Business, Youth and Technology at UN Headquarters...
BSS, New York: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will join at least 10 engagements on Tuesday, the second day of his visit, including the inaugural session of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).The chief adviser will begin the day by attending a welcome reception hosted by UN Secre...
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