Inqilab Moncho has demanded the formation of a judicial tribunal within the next 24 hours to ensure a fair and speedy trial in the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. The demand was made at a press conference held on Monday in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh, where Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber also called for ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday described the recent mob attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo offices as a direct assault on democracy, urging all to unite to resist the evil forces. “The time has now come to stand up and resist… all of you who love Bangladesh must come together. We have to resist ...

The recent arson attacks on two leading newspapers–The Daily Star and Prothom Alo– is shameful for the nation, said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday, questioning the government’s role over the incidents. ”The Daily Star and Prothom Alo were burned and set on fire, have been witnessed by the whole world. We cannot simply end it with an ...

L’apostrophe, located in Banani right in one of the area’s busier food zones, is hard to miss. Inspired by the French word for the punctuation mark, the cafe aims to make its mark on Bangladesh’s growing coffee culture. Stepping inside, I immediately felt the shift from the busy streets outside to a calmer, more organised space. The interior has that ...

A new type of eyeglass lens, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September, offers children a way to slow the progression of near-sightedness, potentially preventing serious vision problems later in life. Myopia, or near-sightedness, affects up to 40% of US children by the end of high school, with rates rising due to increased near work, such ...

The Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh on Sunday (December 21) celebrated World Arabic Language Day 2025 through a formal and vibrant ceremony. The event, held at the Embassy premises in Dhaka, brought together diplomats, academics, technologists, journalists, business leaders, Islamic scholars, students from various institutions, members of the Bangladesh Scouts, and distinguished guests from diverse professional backgrounds. The program highlighted ...

North Korea said on Sunday that Japan’s nuclear ambitions “must be prevented at any cost”, after a Tokyo official reportedly suggested the country should possess atomic weapons. Pyongyang’s reaction came after the unnamed official in the prime minister’s office was quoted by Kyodo News on Thursday as saying: “I think we should possess nuclear weapons.” The official was reported to ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes’ billionaires index. Musk’s 2018 pay package, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, two years after a lower court struck down the ...

The two-day Hason Raja Folk Festival–2025 will kick off in Sylhet on Sunday, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned Sufi poet Hason Raja. Organised by Hason Raja Folk Literature and Culture Council, the festival will take place at the Central Shaheed Minar premises at Chowhatta area of the city, with programmes running daily from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The ...

Kylian Mbappe scored his 59th goal for Real Madrid in 2025 on Saturday to equal the club record for the most in a year held by Cristiano Ronaldo. The milestone was about to escape the France striker until he converted a penalty kick with four minutes left to complete a 2-0 win over 10-man Sevilla in Madrid’s final game of ...