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Former Vice President of Dhaka University (DU) Shamsunnahar Hall Council, Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi, has been released on bail after nearly two months in custody in a case linked to allegations over the broadcast of the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman near Shahbagh Police Station in Dhaka.
Amazon has expanded its upgraded voice assistant, Alexa+, to a range of Bose smart speakers and sound systems, marking the first time the new assistant has been integrated outside Amazon’s own devices.
The market capitalisation of Samsung Electronics' (005930.KS), opens new tab common stock surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday, making it the second Asian company after TSMC (2330.TW), opens new tab to reach the milestone.
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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Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the Champions League final after a thrilling 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in the second leg of a semi-final on Wednesday night (May 6). The draw gave the French club a second consecutive title-deciding tie, with a 6-5 aggregate lead.
The Bangladesh women's football team will undergo preparatory camp in Thailand before the SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India. The women in red and green, led by captain Afeida Khandaker and Rituporna Chakma, will play two friendly matches as part of their final preparations. Under coach Peter Butler, the team is dreaming of a hat-trick of SAFF titles.
Fox Sports has teamed up with job portal Indeed to hire a 'Chief World Cup Watcher' who will be paid $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup .
A Dhaka court has fixed June 10 for judgment in a case filed against national cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima Sultana Tammi over allegations of abduction, adultery and defamation.
Arsenal have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades, edging past Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final.
Bangladesh has moved up one step to eighth place in the latest T20 rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Tigers have achieved this improvement after the annual update.
India’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a full-scale investigation into the sensational killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath, who was gunned down at point-blank range in a crowded area near Kolkata late Wednesday night (May 6).
Israel struck Beirut for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group's elite Radwan force in the city's southern suburbs on Wednesday (May 6).
The United Kingdom has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting Russia’s drone production networks and groups accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
The High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court has issued a rule asking the authorities to explain why the rejection of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Monira Sharmin’s nomination for the 13th national parliamentary election should not be declared illegal.
Neela Israfil, a former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has announced her candidacy for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election.
The Election Commission has published a gazette declaring Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party and candidate of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, as elected to a reserved women's seat in parliament.
Monira Sharmin, a leader of the National Citizen Party, has requested the Election Commission not to publish the gazette declaring her party colleague Nusrat Tabassum as a member of parliament for the reserved women's seat in the Jatiya Sangsad.
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.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, May 6.
No matter which government comes to power in West Bengal, Bangladesh's foreign policy will not change, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed.
Sometimes while watching a film, you wonder — is this really possible? Can someone truly live like that, fight like that, win like that? Yes, they can. Because the stories of these 10 films are not the imagination of any writer. They are the true lives of real people. People who survived wars, turned deception into an art, wept after creating weapons that could destroy the world, and went from sleeping on the streets to becoming millionaires.
Are you fed up with the strict rules of dieting? Then you can take a little break today. Because May 6 is celebrated all over the world as 'Eat What You Want Day'—where people are reminded that loving your body is not limited to just controlling it, but also living with joy.
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.
