National,Infrastructure, Development,Politics,Agriculture & Farming,Transportation & Aviation,President, Prime Minister

PM announces plan to improve Dhaka-Sylhet road, rail connectivity

UNB, Sylhet:: Recalling his difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during the election campaign, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his government has started work to improve both road and rail connectivity between the two districts to make travel faster and more comfortable.&l...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Kushtia ‘Pir’ murder: FIR-named accused arrested

UNB, Kushtia:: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested another accused in the case filed over the killing of a self-proclaimed “Pir” Abdur Rahman, also known as Shamim Reza and Jahangir, in a mob attack at his shrine in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia.Rajib Mistry, 32, one of ...

World

May Day protests held worldwide as workers demand relief from rising costs

Workers and activists across the world marked May Day with rallies and protests on Friday, demanding higher wages, better working conditions and peace, as many face rising energy costs and declining purchasing power linked to the Iran war.International Workers’ Day, observed on May 1 in many c...

National,Healthcare

Effectiveness of anti-tobacco laws getting laxer

Prominent citizens in the country believe that the effectiveness of anti-smoking and tobacco laws is gradually getting laxer. They have called upon the government and all concerned to ensure the effective use of this law as well as increase citizen awareness.They made this call at an anti-tobacco di...

National,Business & Commerce

Bangladesh Finance posts turnaround performance in 2025, driven by recovery and balance sheet strengthening

Bangladesh Finance PLC has reported a notable turnaround in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, returning to profitability following a challenging prior year.According to the audited financial statements approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 April 2...

World,Media

Indonesia asks social media platforms to disclose under-16 account suspensions

Indonesia has urged social media companies and digital platforms to publicly disclose how many accounts belonging to users under 16 have been suspended under new government restrictions, authorities said Wednesday.“We will continue to insist that compliance alone is not enough; we must also re...

National,Country, Districts,Environment & Nature,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Locked in poverty and erosion: The reality of Kurigram

UNB:: Kurigram, a northern border district of Bangladesh, continues to struggle with extreme poverty, widespread landlessness and relentless river erosion, trapping millions of people in harsh living conditions despite its large geographic size.Spanning around 2,255 square kilometres and home to ove...

World,WAR,Middle East

Gaza flotilla organisers say surrounded by Israeli 'military boats'

The organisers of a flotilla carrying pro-Palestinian activists aiming to break through an Israeli blockade in Gaza said Thursday their boats were surrounded by Israeli "military boats".The flotilla, made up of more than 50 boats, set sail in recent weeks from Marseille in France, Barcelon...

World,WAR,Middle East

Trump, Putin hold phone conversation on Iran and Ukraine, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone conversation discussing issues related to Iran and Ukraine, the Kremlin has said.According to a Kremlin aide, during the call Putin put forward proposals aimed at resolving the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program...

World,Middle East,Passport, Vissa, Immigration ,Accident, Fire, Disaster

17 killed, seven rescued off Libya after week at sea: Red Crescent

The Libyan Red Crescent said Wednesday that a patrol boat recovered 17 bodies and rescued seven people during an operation to assist a stranded vessel off the North African country.With Italy around 300 kilometres (186 miles) away, Libya has become a key launchpad for tens of thousands of migrants w...

National,Education & Research

Proff Dr. H M Jahirul Haque appointed Mentor of WURI Rankings

Professor Dr. H M Jahirul Haque, Vice Chancellor of the Canadian University of Bangladesh has been appointed as a Certified Mentor by the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).The recognition highlights his contributions to academic leadership, innovation-driven education, and quality assu...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon, houses destroyed

Israeli forces have carried out fresh air attacks in southern Lebanon, hitting several towns and causing widespread damage, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).The agency reported that air raids targeted the town of Hanine at dawn, destroying a number of houses.The latest strikes...

World

Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks as Moscow positions itself as mediator

Russia has hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a potential new round of negotiations with the United States, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.Araghchi’s visit comes as Moscow seeks to position itself as a mediator between ...

World,WAR,Middle East

Iran FM says US seeks talks after failing to achieve war goals

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is pushing for negotiations after failing to achieve its objectives in the war against Iran.Speaking to a Russian state television reporter on Monday, Araghchi said that despite being a global superpower, Washington “has a...

World,WAR

Rubio says preventing Iran from nuclear weapon remains ‘core issue’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains the central concern in any potential agreement, amid renewed diplomatic efforts.In a Fox News interview, Rubio responded to Iran’s latest proposal, which suggests easing restrictions on the Strai...

World,WAR

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade, ends war

Iran has offered to ease its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifts its blockade and brings an end to the war, according to two regional officials familiar with the proposal.The offer, reportedly conveyed to Washington through Pakistan, would postpone discussions on Iran&rsq...

National,Politics,Education & Research,President, Prime Minister

PM for reducing screen time, promoting reading habit among children

UNB, Jashore:: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said the government has taken a plan to build a reading habit among children, keep them away from excessive mobile phone use and reduce their dependence on digital devices.“We want to develop the practice of reading books. We want to bring...

World,WAR

Iran FM reaches Russia on regional tour after visits to Pakistan, Oman

Iran’s Foreign Minister has arrived in Russia following visits to Pakistan and Oman, as part of a broader regional tour aimed at easing tensions.The trip comes amid an intensified diplomatic effort to contain growing regional strains. Speaking about his Moscow visit, Foreign Minister Abbas Ara...

National,Politics

3 BNP, JCD leaders suspended over attack on Jamaat MP’s vehicle in Netrakona

UNB, Netrokona:: Three leaders of BNP and its student wing Chhatra Dal have been suspended over the attack on the vehicle of Jamaat MP (Netrokona-5 ) Masum Mostafa.The suspended leaders are Purbadhala Upazila BNP joint convener Ishtiaq Ahmed Babu, Upazila Chhatra Dal member secretary Saju Ahmed, and...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

PM Tarique inaugurates Ulashi canal re-excavation work

UNB, Jashore:: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday inaugurated the re-excavation of historic Ulashi canal in Sharsha upazila of Jashore.The Prime Minister formally launched the work around 11:20am the by cutting the first soil with a spade at the canal site.A munajat was offered there seeking th...