A Dhaka court on Saturday ordered former chief justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court ABM Khairul Haque to be shown arrested in a murder case filed with Jatrabari Police Station in the capital linked with July uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sarah Farzana Haque passed the order on Saturday following a petition filed by police, Additional Public Prosecutor Shamsuddoha Sumon confirmed. ...

The deaths were reported around 2:00 pm on Friday in Rahur Khal of Shikarkhan village in Fatehpur Union, said Jaintapur Police chief Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman Molla. One of the victims is known only as Rafa, 6, daughter of Kabir Ahmed. The other was identified only as son Munna, 7, son of Saleh Ahmed’s. They were cousins. The two were following ...

Cloud-covered skies, the steady rhythm of rain on glass, and a slow, quiet atmosphere often make people prefer staying indoors with a good film. But not every movie fits this mood—some stories naturally blend with the calm, nostalgic, or reflective tone of a cloudy day. Experts and film enthusiasts say the right choice of genre can significantly enhance the viewing ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated the re-excavation of the Darirampur Dharar Canal in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila, marking his first official visit to the district as prime minister. After inaugurating the canal excavation work, the prime minister also planted a tree at the project site. Tarique arrived at the venue at around 2:22pm, where he was welcomed by party ...

Bangladesh Bank has announced a Tk60,000-crore stimulus package aimed at reviving closed and struggling factories to support production, exports, private sector growth, and employment amid ongoing economic challenges. Of the total package, Tk41,000 crore will be used for refinancing facilities to help reopen factories, while the central bank will provide Tk19,000 crore from its own fund, Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman ...

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has signed for the Jaffna Kings ahead of the upcoming Lanka Premier League season. The franchise announced the signing on social media, calling Shakib a “global T20 maestro” and praising his ability to deliver with both bat and ball under pressure. “A global T20 maestro joins the Kings,” the franchise wrote of the former Bangladesh ...

George Russell grabbed a much-needed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint ​race on Friday with Mercedes teammate and Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli alongside on the ‌front row. McLaren’s reigning champion Lando Norris qualified third in Friday’s session with teammate Oscar Piastri fourth at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will line up ...

Human resource professionals, policymakers, academics and industry leaders on Friday stressed the need for greater investment in skilled human resources to support Bangladesh’s long-term economic growth and competitiveness. Eastern University, in collaboration with the Federation of Bangladesh Human Resource Organizations (FBHRO), organised a pre-budget roundtable discussion at the university’s Dhanmondi campus in the capital. Planning State Minister Zonayed Saki attended ...

UNICEF is deeply shocked and saddened by the recent brutal violence against children reported across Bangladesh, including the rape and killing of girls and boys in settings where they should have been safe. “Brutality against children must stop!,” Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh said in a statement issued on Friday. She said, “The rise in reports of brutal and ...

Gold prices in the country have decreased ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The price of 22-carat gold has been reduced by Tk2,158 per bhori, setting the new rate at Tk 235,963 per bhori. The new pricing decision was announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association in a statement issued on Saturday (23 May). The revised prices came into effect from 10:00 am on ...