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An attempted rape case has been filed against an unidentified man after a female student of Jahangirnagar University was allegedly attacked on campus late Tuesday night.
Bangladesh’s booming second-hand smartphone market is increasingly becoming a hotspot for illegal and stolen devices, as authorities intensify crackdowns on unregistered handsets through the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system.
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.
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.
When Mother's Day arrives, the environment becomes charged with emotions. Everywhere, stories of a mother's sacrifices abound. Social media is filled with numerous posts celebrating mothers, affectionate comments beneath pictures, and special features in mainstream media, all contributing to a unique atmosphere. The market is adorned with cards, flowers, gifts, and various events aimed at bringing joy to mothers. Mother's Day holds significant importance as it serves as a reminder of our love and responsibilities towards our mothers.
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Bangladesh Cricket Board has formed a three-member election commission for the 2026 BCB Board of Directors election, the board said in a press release on Wednesday (May 13).
State-owned Bangladesh Television has yet to secure broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising concerns among football fans across the country. No private television channel or OTT platform has purchased the rights either . The tournament, featuring 48 teams for the first time, will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 .
Sweden have announced their final 26-member squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The big surprise in the team announced is the absence of Tottenham Hotspur star forward Dejan Kulusevski on Tuesday (May 12). The Swedes are finally going to start their World Cup mission without him as he has not fully recovered from a long-standing knee injury. The 26-year-old forward has been out of the field for the past year due to injury.
The venue for the second and final Test of the two-match series against Pakistan has been confirmed as Sylhet. Despite concerns over weather and speculation about a venue change, the BCB has confirmed that the match will take place in Sylhet as per the original schedule.
The tradition of awarding cars as recognition for individual achievements in Bangladesh cricket, once highly popular, is making a comeback after a long hiatus. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced that the best cricketer of the upcoming ODI and T20 series against Australia will be awarded a car.
The Bangladesh national cricket team has won the Mirpur Test against the Pakistan national cricket team with extraordinary bowling. Pacer Nahid Rana became the hero of the match. He took 5 wickets in the second innings and brought the team victory.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minster C Joseph Vijay has revoked the government appointment of his personal astrologer following sharp criticism from coalition partners and opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu.
Six devotees were killed and 12 to 14 others injured after a wall and tin sheets on the premises of a temple collapsed following strong winds and heavy rains in Maharashtra's Sangli district on Tuesday evening, police officials said.
Russia has conducted a successful test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has congratulated Suvendu Adhikari, the newly elected Chief Minister of West Bengal. The congratulatory message was sent through the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Monday, May 11, and was also shared on GM Quader's verified Facebook profile.
Krisak Sramik Janata League President Kader Siddique has said that former president Ziaur Rahman was the announcer of Bangladesh’s independence during the Liberation War, but the declaration was made on behalf of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has upheld the bail granted to former independent MP Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman in a case filed over the anti-discrimination student movement in Mirpur.
In the first phase of the upcoming local government elections, the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has announced the names of 100 candidates for the posts of Upazila Parishad Chairman and Municipality Mayor. The list was released at a press conference held at the party's central office on Sunday (May 10).
When Mother's Day arrives, the environment becomes charged with emotions. Everywhere, stories of a mother's sacrifices abound. Social media is filled with numerous posts celebrating mothers, affectionate comments beneath pictures, and special features in mainstream media, all contributing to a unique atmosphere. The market is adorned with cards, flowers, gifts, and various events aimed at bringing joy to mothers. Mother's Day holds significant importance as it serves as a reminder of our love and responsibilities towards our mothers.
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.
Bangladesh strongly condemned the killing of two Bangladeshi nationals in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (May 12). The information was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.
Former Indian Railways Minister and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi will arrive in Dhaka in mid-June to take charge as India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh. On the other hand, Prannoy Verma, who has been serving in the Indian mission in Bangladesh since September 2022, will leave Dhaka soon.
Veteran theatre icon, actor and director Atuar Rahman will be laid to rest at Banani Graveyard following public tributes at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.
Although other countries in the world experience snowstorms, blizzards or dust storms, these storms do not occur in Bangladesh due to its geographical location.
Bangladesh Bank board of directors has given preliminary approval to wind up five non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in the country.
