Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus held a meeting Tuesday night with senior leaders from four political parties; BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, at the state guest house Jamuna. The meeting began around 9:00 PM, according to a statement from Chief Adviser’s Press Wing. Representing BNP were Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Standing Committee ...

The average household spend on food and drink is on course to rise by £275 this year, prompting shoppers to buy cheaper groceries or prepare simpler meals at home to cut costs. Over the past month, food prices have risen by 5.2% compared to last year as consumers’ concern about the cost of shopping has accelerated, according to Worldpanel by ...

DLR services have been cut back as the rollout of a new fleet of trains costing over £900 million has been delayed for over a year. Transport for London (TfL) has announced the first of 54 new, air-conditioned trains are expected to enter service on the DLR later this year, after the majority of them became stuck in Spain. An ...

After being confined for nearly six hours, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Education Adviser CR Abrar and the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam managed to leave Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari area on Monday afternoon, amid intense student protests. According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner for Uttara Zone, Md Mohidul Islam, the trio exited the premises ...

Bangladesh have clinched the T20 series against Pakistan with a thrilling 8-run victory in a nail-biting second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. This dramatic win ensures the Tigers take an unassailable lead in the series with one match still to play. In a low-scoring encounter, Bangladesh successfully defended their total of 133 and bowled out Pakistan ...

The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations, reports AFP. An officially private effort, the GHF began operations on May 26 after Israel halted supplies into the Gaza Strip for more than two months, sparking famine warnings. GHF operations ...

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been increased once again, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 171,601 per bhori (11.664 grams), reflecting a hike of Tk 1,050 per bhori. The decision comes in response to a rise in the price of acid-refined (tejabi) gold in the local market, according to Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). The revised pricing ...

Students are staging a protest in front of the main gate of the Secretariat in Dhaka, demanding the resignation of the Education Adviser and Education Secretary. As a result, all entrances to the Secretariat have been closed, leading to a complete halt in vehicle movement on the road outside. On Tuesday afternoon around 2:30 PM, students from various educational institutions ...

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination scheduled for Thursday, July 24, has been postponed. Education Adviser Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar (CR Abrar) made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon while addressing protesting students at Milestone School and College campus in Uttara. Dr. Abrar informed the students that a new date for the postponed exam will be announced after the completion of ...

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has formally reached out to the government of Bangladesh, requesting information on any critical medical support that may be required for those injured in the recent plane crash involving Milestone School students.Bangladesh tourism packages The mission assured that India will provide all necessary assistance and facilitation. This move follows a condolence message from Indian ...