National,World,Economy ,Humanrights

HRW report warns human rights decline harms Asian economies

Widespread erosion of basic human rights is taking a heavy toll on Asian economies, leaving vulnerable populations exposed to labor abuses, scams and inequality, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday.The report highlights that authoritarian trends across the region have made gov...

National,Jatiya Sangsad,Country, Districts,Election

4 candidates seek special security at high-risk polling stations in Khagrachhari

UNB, Khagrachhari:: Four candidates in parliamentary constituency 298 of Khagrachhari Hill District have called for heightened security measures at polling stations deemed risky or high-risk ahead of the upcoming elections, urging authorities to ensure free, fair, and impartial voting.At a...

World

US-Russia nuclear arms pact expires, ending limits

The Kremlin on Thursday expressed regret over the expiration of the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States, a development that removes all caps on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than 50 years...

World

US, Russia to restore military dialogue after talks

The United States and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level military-to-military communication following meetings between senior American, Russian and Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi, the US European Command said on Thursday.The decision came after talks involving Gen Alexus Grynkewich, comm...

Country, Districts,Law & Justice

2 JCD men held with firearms in Mymensingh

UNB, Mymensingh :: Joint forces in a drive on Thursday arrested two activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) along with firearms from Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh district.The arrestees were identified as Quamrul Islam, 35 and Md Sabbir, 23, of Uthora village in the upazila.Tipped off, a ...

World

UK PM apologises over Epstein-linked ambassador post

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday apologised to victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein after acknowledging that he appointed Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States despite Mandelson’s close ties to Epstein.Starmer said Mandelson had downplayed h...

National,Education & Research

Journalists among 20 injured in clash over football match at JnU

UNB, Jahangirnagar: At least 20 people, including two journalists, were injured in a clash centring on the inter-department football tournament final at Jagannath University (JnU) on Thursday.The injured journalists are Rakibul Islam Rakib and Limon Hossain, campus correspondents of The Daily Star a...

National,Education & Research

NSU’s MIBC launches country’s first int’l business case competition

The Marketing and International Business Club (MIBC) at North South University has unveiled INNOVADE 2026, the country’s inaugural international business case competition dedicated to undergraduate students. The event is designed to push boundaries by immersing participants in real-world globa...

National,Environment & Nature

Govt launches national framework for locally led adaptation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC), on 02 February, launched the dissemination of ‘The National Framework and Action Plan for Locally Led Adaptation (LLA)’ in Bangladesh, one of the first frameworks of its kind globally. The framework was approved by the Cabi...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Law & Justice,Election

Ex-speakers, Dy Speakers can't administer oath to newly elected MPs: Asif Nazrul

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that there is no scope for former speakers or deputy speakers to administer the oath to newly elected members of parliament."Therefore, a person designated by the president on the advice of the chief adviser will administer the oath. Otherwise, the chief...

National,City

Pallabi couple, two children found dead at home

Police on Thursday recovered bodies of a couple and their two minor children from a house at Pallabi in the capital city of Dhaka, prompting an investigation into what officers described as a possible family tragedy.The deceased were identified as Mohammad Masum, his wife Fatema Akter Sumi, and thei...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Country, Districts,Election

Fakhrul slams Jamaat’s role in 1971 Liberation War

UNB, Thakurgaon:: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday criticised Jamaat-e-Islami over its role during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, saying the party must clarify its position on the country’s independence.“Jamaat leaders are currently making state...

ICT,Science & Technology

ICC, Google announce first-ever AI-powered T20 World Cup for 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have announced a landmark partnership for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to deliver the first-ever “AI-powered” edition of the tournament.Under the collaboration, Google Gemini has been named the “Official ...

National,Business & Commerce,Politics,Economy

Ctg Port Unrest: Shipping Adviser’s convoy blocked as workers stage protests

UNB, Cgattogram:: Workers and employees at Chattogram Port blocked the convoy of Shipping Adviser (retd) Brigadier General M Sakhawat Hossain on Thursday when he reached there to assess the situation amid an ongoing strike.The strike continued for the 5th consecutive day on Thursday protesting ...

National,Sports,Cricket

Center of World Cup storm Mustafizur lands PSL deal with Lahore

Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman has been roped in by Lahore Qalandars for the next season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).Mustafizur was earlier bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but was later released due to security concerns for him in India, which s...

National,Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

Pakistan PM breaks silence saying India boycott is a ‘thoughtful decision’ to support Dhaka

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially confirmed that their national cricket team will not take the field against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, stating the decision was made to stand in solidarity with Bangladesh.Addressing cabinet members in Islamabad on Wednesday, Sharif decl...

National,Country, Districts

Clash among residents of 4 villages in Sylhet leaves 10 injured

UNB, Sylhet:: At least 10 people including police personnel were injured in a clash among residents of four villages in Sylhet city over a seating dispute at a street meeting early Thursday.Witnesses and police said the clash broke out at Temukhi Point where residents of Kumargaon, Sahebergaon, Nazi...

National,Travel & Tourism

Salahuddin Sumon joins Nilay Kumar Biswas on rare Antarctica journey

Salahuddin Sumon, one of Bangladesh’s most followed content creators, has embarked on a historic journey to Antarctica the coldest and harshest continent on Earth. Accompanied by fellow traveler Nilay Kumar Biswas, the expedition began from Ushuaia, Argentina, widely known as the southernmost ...

National,Chattogram,Fair & Festivals,Religion

Holy Shab-e-Barat, the divine night full of blessings: Morshede Azam Maddazilluhul Ali

Morshede Azam Maddazilluhul Ali has said that Laylatul Nisfe Min Shaban, or the 'mid-day night of the month of Shaban', comes with a message of great fortune for Muslims.Morshede Azam Maddazilluhul Ali said these things while speaking as the chief guest at the 73rd Holy Shab-e-Barat Mahfil h...

National,Business & Commerce

Strike brings Chattogram Port to a standstill

UNB, Chattogram:: Operations at Chattogram Port, the country’s busiest trade hub, have come to a standstill as a strike by port workers and employees drags on, triggering significant delays in imports and exports, as talks are underway between labour representatives and port authorities to res...