Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka on Wednesday night after a three-day official visit to Malaysia, during which the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in areas such as technology, energy, migration and economic innovation. Prof Yunus and his delegation arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:10pm on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight, according to his Deputy ...

Bangladesh has recorded $1.054 billion in remittance inflows during the first 12 days of August, reflecting a strong 34% year-on-year growth and signaling renewed momentum in foreign exchange earnings. According to Arif Hossain Khan, Spokesperson and Executive Director at Bangladesh Bank, the figure marks a significant increase from $721 million received during the same period in August 2024—an additional $333 ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into the large-scale looting of white stones in Bholaganj, under Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila. A nine-member ACC team visited the Sada Pathor area this afternoon to collect evidence and statements from locals and administration. Ashraf Uddin, assistant director at ACC’s Sylhet office, said, “We found evidence of illegal stone extraction during our spot ...

“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you ...

The trial of Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over corruption allegations has formally begun in Bangladesh. The former minister did not attend the hearing, where investigators from the country’s corruption watchdog set out the case against her and 20 other individuals, including her aunt, her mother, her brother and her sister. She is accused of influencing her aunt Sheikh Hasina, who ...

There is a “viable chance” of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, ahead of Friday’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are meeting in Alaska to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, who are not ...

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has collapsed into administration in the UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk. The company has 278 shops in the UK and 28 in Ireland but has been struggling with falling sales and fierce competition. Claire’s said all outlets will continue trading while it considers “the best possible path forward”. Its administrators from Interpath and ...

A yellow heat health alert has been extended for seven regions in England amid the country’s fourth heatwave of the summer. Downgrading the alert from amber, the UK Health Security Agency said the areas covered until 18:00 BST on 18 August are Yorkshire and Humber, the East and West Midlands, London, the South East and South West and East of ...

Bangladesh kicked off their training camp on Tuesday in preparation for next month’s FIFA international window, with midfielder Hamza Choudhury named in the preliminary squad, while Canada-based Shamit Shome has been left out due to club commitments. The national team is scheduled to play two friendly matches against Nepal in Kathmandu on September 6 and 9, which are part of ...

The price of jet fuel used in aircraft has been increased for both domestic and international flights, according to a new announcement by Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday. Effective from midnight, the price of jet fuel for domestic flights has been set at Tk 99.62 per litre, up from Tk 98.02. For international flights, the price has been ...