A court in Dhaka on Sunday ordered the seizure of four apartments in Dhaka, three cars and 70 bank accounts that belong to former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Ghalib issued the order following an application of the anti-graft body. The 70 accounts are containing Tk over 37 ...

Summer often gives the illusion of clear skies and consistent sunshine, but in reality, it’s one of the most unpredictable seasons. One moment the sun is beating down relentlessly, and the next, heavy rain begins to pour as strong winds pick up without warning. Such sudden weather shifts have become a familiar part of the season, making it essential to ...

‘Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020’ winner Tangia Zaman Methila is coming back in acting after six years by shooting in an anthology film, ‘Thursday Night’. Zahid Pritam has directed the film. The shooting of the entire film is over. The model-actress said that only one scene is left to shoot. She also said that the rest of the work will be ...

The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped Covid-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic’s “true origins.” The Covid.gov website, previously focused on promoting vaccine and testing information, now includes a full-length image of President Donald Trump and criticizes the pandemic policies implemented under former president Joe ...

A 60-year-old man was stabbed to death allegedly by some miscreants in Habiganj’s Chunarughat upazila on Saturday. The incident took place around 1:00 PM at Dulna village of Gazipur union in the upazila. The deceased was identified as Abdul Hye, a resident of Jarulia village in the upazila. According to locals, a group of people carried out an attack on ...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will begin a four-day official visit to India on Monday to boost economic, trade, and strategic ties. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, with discussions expected to focus on finalizing a bilateral trade agreement and strengthening cooperation in defense, technology, and investment. The visit comes amid growing global economic ...

Bangladesh’s pavilion set up at the world Expo-2025 in Osaka, Japan has drawn attention of foreign investors as the pavilion highlights the country’s investor-friendly climate, rapid economic growth, strategic incentives and dynamic youth population, reports BSS. “Foreign investors are showing real interest to invest in Bangladesh after learning about our fast-growing economy and youth capital as we have showcased our ...

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto decided to bat first against Zimbabwe winning the toss in the two-match series opening Test in Sylhet on Sunday. For both of these sides, Test cricket has been a roller coaster. This is Bangladesh’s first time wearing whites since their most recent match against the West Indies in November 2024. Both captains hope for fresh ...

Families of the victims of enforced disappearances formed a human chain in front of the High Court Mazar gate in the capital on Sunday. The human chain which was formed under the banner of ‘Maayer Daak,’ demanded justice for those involved in abductions, extrajudicial killings and the operation of secret detention centres known as ‘Aynagha’. They also submitted a memorandum ...

Students of different polytechnic institutes started their pre-announced grand rally on Sunday protesting recent attacks on their fellows and to realise their six-point demand. In Dhaka, the protesters started the rally under ‘Polytechnic Students Movement Bangladesh’ in front of Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute at Agargaon at 12noon. Students were seen holding various placards with demands at the rally. The area ...