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The fuel crisis has made operating mobile networks increasingly challenging. The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has warned that without immediate government intervention, telecom services may become unsustainable. The industry body has sent a letter to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the sector's regulatory authority, outlining the severity of the situation.
Motorola has sparked fresh excitement in the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Razr 2026. The company has already released a teaser for the device, which may debut globally under the name Razr 70.
Apple has launched the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model in the iPhone 17 lineup, priced at $599. The new device brings several premium upgrades, including MagSafe support, 256GB base storage, and the latest A19 chip.
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.
Ride-sharing platform Uber is reportedly sending phantom bills to customers under the pretext of settling outstanding dues for trips taken approximately five to six months ago. Furthermore, Uber has shown a reluctance to address customer complaints concerning these bills. Consequently, users in Dhaka find themselves trapped by Uber's ghost bills.
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Italian sports officials have strongly rejected a proposal suggesting that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “humiliating” and “offensive”.
Bangladesh women’s hockey team registered a landmark victory, defeating Uzbekistan 3–2 in the Asian Games qualifying round in Indonesia, earning their first-ever international win since the team’s formation.
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI to seal their first bilateral series win over the Kiwis in 12 years. A brilliant century from Najmul Hossain Shanto and a five-wicket haul from Mustafizur Rahman powered the historic victory.
Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a composed century to end a 771-day drought in One Day Internationals, anchoring Bangladesh’s innings in the series-deciding third match against New Zealand national cricket team.
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has floated the idea of asking football’s world governing body, FIFA, to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, according to The Financial Times.
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been asked by the government to step aside amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, according to an official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who spoke to AFP. The government is already working on restructuring the board, and as part of that process, the current board is being dissolved.
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market could face a prolonged crisis until the end of 2027 due to supply disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of four individuals in Bangladesh for allegedly posting content on Facebook. In a statement issued on Thursday, the US-based rights group said the move reflects the repressive practices of the previous administration and is contrary to freedom of expression.
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will not remain active in politics after his current term ends. The French constitution allows a president to serve two consecutive terms, which will conclude in 2027.
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal held a protest march against what it called “Gupto” politics on campus.
A tense situation unfolded in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Thursday evening (April 23) when leaders of the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) came under attack amid a confrontation involving rival student groups.
A lawmaker from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the Jatiya Sangsad, describing him as one of the greatest hero of the country’s independence.
Tensions erupted in the Shahbagh police station area on Thursday evening as activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir engaged in a clash marked by chase and counter-chase.
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.
The measure of a state's strength is not determined by its GDP or large-scale projects, but rather by how well it safeguards its most vulnerable citizens during times of peril.
Bangladesh’s power policy is caught in a costly contradiction. The state continues to spend enormous sums subsidising electricity, with Tk 37,000 crore allocated for power subsidy in FY2025-26 after the revised figure for FY2024-25 rose to Tk 62,000 crore. Yet even as the country struggles under a subsidy-heavy, import-dependent power model, it continues to make renewable adoption more difficult than sound judgment would suggest.
India has pledged to provide affordable and quality healthcare services for Bangladeshi citizens, along with easier access to medical visas.
Bangladesh today handed over emergency medical relief supplies to the Iranian Ambassador in Dhaka for dispatch to Iran following the decision of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The 2024–26 executive committee of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association has completed its tenure without an effectively active general secretary, bringing an end to a term marked by prolonged controversy and inactivity surrounding the post.
Summer in Bangladesh means unbearable heat, sweating, and physical weakness. During this time, one piece of advice is heard everywhere — "Have saline." But which saline? Oral saline or tasty saline? Are they the same thing? When is each needed? Without knowing the answers to these questions, taking saline can sometimes cause harm instead of benefit. So, it is important to understand the matter in some depth.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million loan to help Bangladesh implement necessary reforms to enhance the efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness of its social protection system.
