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Several reports of school students being arrested and unable to sit for the secondary school examination on charges of being associated with the banned organization Chhatra League have come to light.
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.
Given that the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is responsible for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the management of the Third Terminal project, their involvement has garnered significant media attention.
Ending the nearly 15-year reign of the Trinamool Congress, and following extensive speculation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed the identity of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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Mominul Haque expressed his regret for missing a century despite coming so close to it in a humorous manner.
Fans eagerly waiting for the official anthem of the upcoming FIFA World Cup can now rejoice. The theme song for this year's tournament has been revealed as 'Dai Dai', marking the return of Colombian pop icon Shakira to the world stage after 16 years.
Bangladesh recovered from an early setback to post 301 runs for the loss of four wickets on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
Bangladesh national cricket team began their first Test against Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday (May 8) with a pace-heavy XI after losing the toss and being sent in to bat first.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has provisionally suspended five individuals in connection with allegations of match-fixing and corruption during the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), according to an official statement issued on Thursday (May 7).
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.
Malaysia's immigration department has detained nine Bangladeshi nationals who were victims of human trafficking, along with two Bangladeshi suspected traffickers.
The political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has ended, with actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay receiving formal approval to form the government. After a meeting with Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Friday evening, he was invited to form the government.
The Iran-US war took a sharper turn on Friday, May 8, as US President Donald Trump brushed aside a fresh wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates, insisting the month-old ceasefire remained intact even as the Gulf edged closer to all-out conflict. The attack on the UAE came a day after American and Iranian forces clashed directly around the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for roughly a fifth of the world's oil and LNG supplies that Iran has largely shut since the war began on February 28.
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.
Ending the nearly 15-year reign of the Trinamool Congress, and following extensive speculation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has revealed the identity of the new Chief Minister of West Bengal.
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.
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has called for stronger global cooperation to curb irregular migration and ensure the protection of migrant workers’ rights, fair recruitment practices, decent working conditions and fair wages.
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, May 6.
Shakti Kapoor, the famous Bollywood actor, shocked fans with news of his death spreading fast on social media. But is the veteran star really gone? Rumors claimed he passed away, leaving everyone worried. Hold on – there's a twist. The 73-year-old actor quickly stepped in to set things straight in a video message. What did he say exactly? And what action is he taking against the fake news? Read on for the full story.
Maintaining good health does not always require strict diets or intense workout routines. Experts say that small, consistent lifestyle changes can be highly effective in improving overall physical and mental well-being.
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.
