Dhaka, Monday


15 September 2025


British-Bangladeshis urged for strengthening PM’s hand to build prosperous nation

British-Bangladeshis urged for strengthening PM’s hand to build prosperous nation

High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom (UK) Saida Muna Tasneem has urged the British-Bangladeshi youth generation to strengthen Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s hand in the unstoppable march of a sovereign, progressive, non-communal and prosperous Bangladesh imbued with 71`s spirit

23:19 17 December 2023

Bangladesh clinch maiden U19 Asia Cup

Bangladesh clinch maiden U19 Asia Cup

Opener Ashiqur Rahman Shibli struck a brilliant century as Bangladesh Under-19 team crushed United Arab Emirates by 195 runs to clinch their maiden Under-19 Asia Cup at ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai on Sunday.

23:14 17 December 2023

PM calls for resisting arsonists, killers

PM calls for resisting arsonists, killers

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday reiterated her call to the countrymen to resist the arson terrorists and killers, saying that hearts of people cannot be won through arson terrorism and killing

23:02 17 December 2023

‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fuelling corruption in sports’, UN

‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fuelling corruption in sports’, UN

The global problem of illegal sports betting, the fraudulent manipulation of competitions, and the involvement of organised crime in the sporting world has been tackled at a UN conference in Atlanta, United States

17:18 17 December 2023

WHO team calls Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital a ’bloodbath’

WHO team calls Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital a ’bloodbath’

The emergency department at the Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza, devastated by Israeli bombardments, is "a blood bath" and is "in need of resuscitation", the WHO said Sunday

17:06 17 December 2023

Northeastern Australia hit by ’life-threatening’ flooding

Northeastern Australia hit by ’life-threatening’ flooding

Near-record rain levels in north Queensland have caused "life-threatening" flooding, Australian authorities said Sunday, forcing the closure of Cairns airport

17:03 17 December 2023

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in small ceremony

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in small ceremony

Kuwait`s late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was laid to rest on Sunday at a private funeral attended by select relatives, a day after he passed away

16:56 17 December 2023

President consents to armed forces deployment on polls duty

President consents to armed forces deployment on polls duty

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday gave consent to deploy military personnel to help ensure free, fair and peaceful Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls

16:50 17 December 2023

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Sunday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

16:46 17 December 2023

Forex reserves rise to $25.82bn

Forex reserves rise to $25.82bn

Bangladesh`s gross foreign currency reserves have increased to $25.82 billion, but as per Balance Of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), the amount is $20.41 billion

16:43 17 December 2023

Kuwait crown prince Sheikh Meshal named new emir: State TV

Kuwait crown prince Sheikh Meshal named new emir: State TV

Kuwait`s crown prince, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was named the oil-rich country`s new emir after the death on Saturday of his predecessor Sheikh Nawaf, state television reported

23:34 16 December 2023

Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86: Royal court

Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86: Royal court

The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday aged 86, the royal court said, after three years in power marked by repeated political disputes

23:29 16 December 2023

2024 looms as ‘increasingly bleak’ for children affected by armed conflicts, disasters: UNICEF

2024 looms as ‘increasingly bleak’ for children affected by armed conflicts, disasters: UNICEF

In the entirety of my more than 25-year career with UNICEF, it is hard to recall a year in which the situation facing children affected by conflict and disaster has been as dire as the one we are currently witnessing

23:15 16 December 2023

Nation celebrates Victory Day with due respect

Nation celebrates Victory Day with due respect

The nation on Saturday celebrated the 53rd Victory Day, the most precious day of the nation, with paying glowing tributes to 1971 Liberation War martyrs and recalling the glorious history, the nation scripted 52 years back by freeing the soil from long subjugation

23:01 16 December 2023

President hosts Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban

President hosts Victory Day reception at Bangabhaban

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebecca Sultana, on Saturday hosted a reception programme at Bangabhaban, marking the country`s 53rd Victory Day

22:57 16 December 2023

Biman spreads wings to Chennai

Biman spreads wings to Chennai

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today spread its wings to the south Indian city of Chennai especially to facilitate Bangladeshi medical service seekers coinciding with Bangladesh`s 53rd Victory Day

15:57 16 December 2023

Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years: IEA

Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years: IEA

After reaching an all-time high this year, global coal demand is expected to decline to 2026, according to the latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual coal market report

13:10 16 December 2023

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day

12:45 16 December 2023

Israel says allows ’temporary’ entry of aid into Gaza through new border

Israel says allows ’temporary’ entry of aid into Gaza through new border

Israel approved Friday the "temporary" delivery of aid into Gaza via its Kerem Shalom border crossing, the prime minister`s office said, opening a new route for supplies after weeks of pressure

01:01 16 December 2023

Sudan army blocks city hosting war-displaced

Sudan army blocks city hosting war-displaced

The Sudanese army blocked civilians Friday from entering the city of Wad Madani, where an AFP correspondent saw fighter jets overhead and heard blasts as the war with paramilitaries entered its ninth month

00:57 16 December 2023

US identifies use of AI as risk in financial system

US identifies use of AI as risk in financial system

US regulators have identified the use of artificial intelligence as a vulnerability in the financial system for the first time, according to a report released on Thursday

00:52 16 December 2023

China, UAE, Brazil - main directions for developing Russia’s fish exports in 2024

China, UAE, Brazil - main directions for developing Russia’s fish exports in 2024

China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Turkey, Algeria, Nigeria and Iran are priority destinations for the development of fishery supplies in 2024, the Russian Federal Agency for Fishery (Rosrybolovstvo) said

00:46 16 December 2023

EU leaders fail to approve mechanism of using frozen Russian assets

EU leaders fail to approve mechanism of using frozen Russian assets

Leaders of the 27 European Union member states have taken note of the European Commission`s proposed mechanism of using frozen Russian assets, but failed to approve it, according to their joint statement released on Thursday

00:42 16 December 2023

AL cannot give allies guarantee of winning in polls: Quader

AL cannot give allies guarantee of winning in polls: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday said the AL cannot give the guarantee of winning to its allies as they have to win in the upcoming national elections by contesting with rivals

00:37 16 December 2023