In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI), Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina should have kept quiet in India until Bangladesh seeks her extradition. “If India wants to keep her until the time Bangladesh (government) wants her back, the condition would be that she has to keep quiet.” Yunus said ...

The High Court on Thursday directed authorities concerned to exhume the body of Harris Chowdhury, political secretary to former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, for a DNA test to ensure his identity. The HC bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Muhammad Mahbub Ul Islam passed the order following a writ petition filed by Harris Chowdhury’s daughter Samira Tanzina Chowdhury. ...

Promising striker Sheikh Morsalin helps Bangladesh to beat hosts Bhutan by 1-0 goal in the first match of the two-match FIFA International Friendlies Series at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu Thursday evening. With the day’s feat, FiFA international ranked 184th Bangladesh took 1-0 lead against their superior and FIFA ranked 182nd Bhutan in the two-match FIFA International series. The 2nd ...

The Secondary and Higher Education Division of Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of new vice-chancellors at five public universities, including Rajshahi University (RU) and Jahangirnagar University (JU). President Mohammed Shahabuddin, also the chancellor of the universities, appointed them to these posts on Thursday (September 5). Five separate notifications have been issued on these appointments signed by deputy secretaries ...

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has decided to investigate the allegation of money laundering against Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, managing director Sayem Sobhan Anvir and others concerned. Additional superintendent of CID media wing Azad Rahman, said the CID had decided to investigate the allegations of embezzlement, laundering of thousands of crores of taka through fraud, forgery, duty evasion, ...

Ever heard of strange food combinations? A blend of two cultures can either be a hit or a miss. Recently, nihari ramen has been taking over social media with folks debating as to whether this unique dish is the next big thing or a culinary crime. A social media trend that began in Pakistan, this fusion blend has been all ...

Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal, who tendered resignation, on Thursday said the last general election drew controversy logically as it was not an inclusive one. “Since the election was not inclusive in terms of participation of the political parties, it has been controversial. It is correct and logical,” he said adding that his commission conducted elections and by-elections ...

Mohammad Abdul Mannan has been appointed as the Chairman of the reformed Board of Directors of First Security Islami Bank PLC. He obtained his Master of Social Sciences (MSS) from University of Dhaka. Mohammad Abdul Mannan served as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. for a long time, said a press release. He received the best award among ...

It came as a bolt from the blue to thirty-three-year-old pregnant Ayesha (not real name) when she was diagnosed with HIV. She was happy with her two children but unexpectedly became pregnant for the third time. Her husband Nuru Safa is an expatriate Bangladeshi living in a Middle Eastern country. He comes to Bangladesh every year for 15 days to ...

Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro will look to set up an all-American US Open women’s final on Thursday after both players overcame serious tests to get to the semi-finals. Pegula knocked out world number one and 2022 champion Iga Swiatek in a crushing one-sided quarter-final to reach the last four at a Slam for the first time. Navarro, also into ...