BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed concern over the rising unrest in the country following the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict on crimes against humanity. Speaking at a book launch and documentary screening at Gulshan inDhaka on Wednesday, he said that certain groups appear to be deliberately diverting public attention to downplay the significance of the verdict. “While ...

Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its territory after the spy ship Yantar was detected on the edge of UK waters north of Scotland, reports AP. Defense Secretary John Healey said the Russian vessel had directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities. He described it as part of ...

In today’s fast-paced world, comfort and style go hand in hand-and sneakers have become the perfect balance of both. Once seen only as athletic footwear, sneakers have now evolved into a must-have fashion essential for girls and women of all ages. From casual hangouts to busy workdays, sneakers are the go-to choice that bring both confidence and comfort to every ...

Six more people died of dengue while 788 patients were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 349 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)., three deaths occurred in Rajshahi Division, two in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and one in Dhaka South City Corporation ...

Bangladesh received US$1.9 billion in remittances in the first 18 days of November, according to updated Bangladesh Bank data released on Wednesday. The inflow marks a 30.7% rise compared with the same period last year. From July to November 15, remittances totaled over $12.05 billion, reflecting 15.9% growth year-on-year in the first four and a half months of FY 2025–26. ...

Bangladesh closed the opening day of Dhaka Test at 292 for 4, with Mushfiqur Rahim remaining unbeaten on 99 in what is his landmark 100th Test match. When the scheduled 90 overs were completed, umpires briefly discussed the possibility of an additional over with Ireland’s captain, but eventually called stumps; leaving Mushfiqur just one run short of a century. He ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded the transfer of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) through lottery in the upcoming national elections. Jamaat’s Secretary General Golam Porwar said, ”You have noticed that suddenly a DC left less than 20 days. Again, many have been reshuffled within a week. After the schedule is announced, all power goes to the EC.’s hand. ...

Bangladesh rewrites it’s football history with a historic performance on Tuesday, defeating India 1-0 in the AFC Cup qualifiers at National Stadium, ending a 22-year wait for a victory over their South Asian rivals. Shekh Morsalin’s early strike in the 11th minute proved decisive, as Bangladesh held firm against a persistent Indian attack to secure a memorable win that has ...

Stock markets around the world slid on Tuesday as investors grew wary of high valuations in the tech sector ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings, with Bitcoin briefly dipping below $90,000 for the first time in seven months before recovering to about $93,000. Major Wall Street indexes closed lower following declines in European and Asian markets. Nvidia shares themselves fell 2.8 ...

There is no unrest in the country following ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence verdict, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday. There has been some political unrest following the death sentence handed down to Sheikh Hasina. While asking about anarchy or any potential threats ahead of the Victory Day celebrations, the adviser ...