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Another 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel has arrived at the Parbatipur Rail Head Depot in Dinajpur from India's Numaligarh refinery terminal through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline.
A growing number of iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air users are reportedly facing a frustrating software or firmware-related issue where their devices fail to power back on after the battery is fully drained, even when connected to a charger.
Asus Bangladesh has launched four new AI-powered laptops at an event held in Dhaka on April 22, 2026, expanding its product range in the local market. The new lineup includes devices targeting professionals, creators, students, and everyday users.
At first glance, it may appear somewhat implausible, yet it is indeed a fact! A staggering 46 percent of the population in Bangladesh remains without internet access, a situation stemming from a contentious decision made by the telecommunications regulator, BTRC.
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.
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FIFA is on course to generate record-breaking revenue from the 2026 World Cup, further widening the financial gap with the Olympic Games, according to its latest financial outlook.
Two members of Sri Lanka’s Under-19 cricket team have been arrested on allegations of secretly filming women at a hotel in Colombo, according to media reports.
Shakib Al Hasan, who has been living outside Bangladesh since August 2024, has expressed optimism about returning to the country by the end of this year.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken a major initiative to reduce the suffering of spectators coming to watch the game on the field. The ad-hoc committee led by Tamim Iqbal has decided to install special canopies in the east gallery of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh women's cricket team lost to Sri Lanka by 21 runs in the second T20I of the series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. With this victory on Thursday, Sri Lanka women's cricket team secured the trophy by taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts also lost the first match.
The Bangladesh women’s hockey team had to settle for runners-up honours after a 3-1 defeat against Chinese Taipei in the final of the Women’s Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers in Jakarta on Wednesday (April 29).
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the United States may carry out fresh attacks on Iran even as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue, saying Tehran’s trust in Washington has been “completely eroded.”
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, according to state media citing a statement from junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates has imposed a strict travel ban on its citizens to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing security concerns amid ongoing instability in the region.
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, the labour wing of BNP, is set to hold a large rally in the capital on the occasion of International Workers' Day. The rally will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 1, in front of BNP's central office in Nayapaltan.
The High Court has granted bail to former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy in two cases filed with Siddhirganj Police Station.
Dhaka University Chhatra Dal leaders met with Vice-Chancellor Professor A B M Obaidul Islam on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, to inquire about the progress of the investigation into online disinformation being spread using the university's name.
Barrister Badruddoza Badal has been nominated as the Legal Secretary of the BNP's National Executive Committee.
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.
At first glance, it may appear somewhat implausible, yet it is indeed a fact! A staggering 46 percent of the population in Bangladesh remains without internet access, a situation stemming from a contentious decision made by the telecommunications regulator, BTRC.
Acting Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pawan Badhe has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry to protest against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's anti-Bangladesh statement.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met with Benoît Guidée, Director for Asia and Oceania at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday morning, April 27.
David Allan Coe, one of the most influential and controversial artists in the history of country music, has died at the age of 86. According to a report by 'Rolling Stone', he died on Wednesday.
Vaping or e-cigarettes have become a modern style statement among the younger generation today. However, recent data from the World Health Organisation suggests that this sleek device is actually a serious health hazard.
Another 5,000 metric tonnes of diesel has arrived at the Parbatipur Rail Head Depot in Dinajpur from India's Numaligarh refinery terminal through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline.
