Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey hasexpressed interest in assisting Bangladesh with political reforms ahead of the upcoming national elections. She made the remark while she was called on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at his hotel in London on Tuesday. “We will be happy to provide the support if Bangladesh requires it, especially the support for constitutional reforms,”Botchwey said. Botchwey ...

A delegation of British parliamentarians from the All Party Parliamentary Group met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday in London, engaging in discussions centered on shared priorities and deepening bilateral cooperation. The meeting, held at Professor Yunus’s hotel residence, was attended by key members of the Chief Adviser’s delegation, including Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi, National Security Adviser Dr. ...

Bangladesh fell just short of a comeback in a spirited display against Singapore on Tuesday night, losing 1–2 in a crucial Asian Cup qualifier at a packed Bangabandhu National Stadium. Despite the defeat, debutant Shamit Shome and captain Hamza Choudhury led a vibrant performance that earned the admiration of home supporters. Singapore, ranked 22 places above Bangladesh, struck twice before ...

Renowned actress Tanin Subha has died after battling critical health complications while on life support, her close colleague Shirin Shila confirmed Tuesday night. Her passing has cast a shadow of grief among her fans and the entertainment community. Shirin Shila shared the heartbreaking news on social media, writing, “Tanin Subha is no more. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. She ...

A total of 369 Bangladeshi pilgrims returned home from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning after performing hajj. A Saudia Airlines flight SV-3803, carrying the pilgrims, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 10:54AM. Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), Air Vice-Marshal Md Manzur Kabir Bhuiyan greeted the returning pilgrims with flowers at the boarding bridge, expressing appreciation ...

Senior executives from two leading global corporations met individually with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus in London on Tuesday, engaging in discussions on matters of mutual interest. Wouter van Wersch, Executive Vice President of Airbus, and Charles Wyley, Executive Vice President of Menzies Aviation, each held separate meetings with Professor Yunus at his London residence, according to Abul Kalam Azad ...

Bangladesh put up a spirited first-half performance but conceded a late goal to enter halftime 1-0 down against Singapore in their Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The match also marked the international debut of Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome, who replaced Jamal Bhuyan in the starting XI. Bangladesh started aggressively but failed to convert chances, with Rakib Hossain missing a close-range ...

Eid ulAdha in Bangladesh is a vibrant celebration that combines religious devotion, family gatherings, and cultural flair- and even on a rainy day, the festive spirit shines through, especially in fashion. Here’s how fashion and celebration adapt to the monsoon mood: Despite rain, the day begins early with Eid prayers, usually held in mosques or open grounds. When it rains, ...

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that those involved in ‘case trading’ will not be spared. “Already many have brought under justice. No one involved in case trading and corruption will be spared.” While responding to reporters’ query, the home adviser made the remarks during his visit to Gachha Police Station in Gazipur city ...

Bangladesh has reported 13 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, according to the country’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). However, no new fatalities were recorded during this period. A total of 101 samples were tested, resulting in a daily positivity rate of 12.87%, the DGHS said in its latest COVID-19 bulletin issued Tuesday. All newly infected individuals ...