The BNP's labour rally has begun at Nayapaltan in the capital, with thousands of leaders and activists from Dhaka and surrounding districts participating.
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The government has sent another 17 senior officers of the BCS Police cadre into forced retirement in the public interest. A notification to this effect was issued by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday, May 3.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
Dinesh Trivedi is set to arrive in Dhaka. This announcement has sparked considerable interest and enthusiasm within the diplomatic and political communities of Dhaka. Numerous individuals have served as Indian High Commissioners in Dhaka, and many more are expected to follow. However, Dinesh Trivedi stands out as 'unique' among those who have held this position, even before he officially assumes office. Unlike his predecessors, he is neither a seasoned diplomat nor a senior bureaucrat; rather, he is a prominent figure in Indian politics, having previously served as a member of the Lok Sabha and held ministerial roles in the central government. He is recognized as a close associate of India's current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Additionally, he was the inaugural general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Consequently, it is only natural to wonder why such a significant political figure is being dispatched from Delhi to Dhaka.
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Pakistan’s national cricket team has arrived in Dhaka to play a two-match Test series against Bangladesh as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
International cricket is going to be held again at Shahid Chandu Stadium in Bogura after a long period of almost two decades.
Bevon Jacobs struck a scintillating maiden half-century as New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-hit third T20 International, leveling the three-match series 1-1.
The Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPL) 2025–26 season will get underway on May 4, with authorities introducing a ban on mobile phone use inside dressing rooms to ensure discipline and integrity during matches.
Bangladesh is in great form in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand. After winning the first match by 6 wickets in the series, the Tigers are leading 1-0 as the second match was abandoned due to rain. As a result, the last match of the series is now a golden opportunity for Bangladesh to win the series. On the other hand, the New Zealand team will take the field with the aim of equalizing the series.
FIFA is on course to generate record-breaking revenue from the 2026 World Cup, further widening the financial gap with the Olympic Games, according to its latest financial outlook.
At least nine people were killed after a major fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in the Vivek Vihar area of New Delhi.
Iran has presented a 14-point counterproposal to the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict that began with joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian territory on February 28, according to Iranian media reports.
President Trump blasted The New York Times and CNN over their coverage of the US-Israeli conflict in Iran, calling the latter outlet “stupid” and claiming the former’s coverage was “actually seditious” on Thursday.
Recently, there has been intense discussion about the 'Reciprocal Trade Agreement' concluded by the former interim government of Bangladesh with the United States. According to many, the interests of Bangladesh have not been properly protected in the agreement. A review of the agreement has shown that it has ensured more benefits for the United States than the concessions provided for Bangladesh.
Dinesh Trivedi is set to arrive in Dhaka. This announcement has sparked considerable interest and enthusiasm within the diplomatic and political communities of Dhaka. Numerous individuals have served as Indian High Commissioners in Dhaka, and many more are expected to follow. However, Dinesh Trivedi stands out as 'unique' among those who have held this position, even before he officially assumes office. Unlike his predecessors, he is neither a seasoned diplomat nor a senior bureaucrat; rather, he is a prominent figure in Indian politics, having previously served as a member of the Lok Sabha and held ministerial roles in the central government. He is recognized as a close associate of India's current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Additionally, he was the inaugural general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Consequently, it is only natural to wonder why such a significant political figure is being dispatched from Delhi to Dhaka.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
Jaya Ahsan, the popular actress of both Bengals, has once again appeared before her fans in a new way. Alongside acting, she has officially launched her own YouTube channel to strengthen her presence in the digital world.
A new trend has spread on Facebook—making your profile look like a child's hand-drawn colorful picture. These pictures, filled with crayons, flowers, stars, clouds, and candy, look like they came out of a ten-year-old's notebook. But they were actually created by artificial intelligence or AI.
Remittance inflow to the country stood at $3.12 billion in April, which is 13.5 percent higher than the same month last year, according to an updated report of Bangladesh Bank.