BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s planned journey to London for advanced treatment will remain on hold until she is medically cleared to travel by air ambulance, her personal physician Dr AZM Zahid Hossain said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters outside Evercare Hospital, Dr Zahid said Khaleda remains under close observation and her health condition will determine when she can be taken ...

Five-year-old Sumaiya should have been racing to school with children her age. Instead, she lies curled up in a small room in the Begunbari slum in Dhaka’s Hatirjheel, falling ill far more often than any child should. Her stunted height and frail frame tell the story her family struggles to hide: years of undernutrition, and a daily battle to afford ...

There have been many rumours about the marriage of South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna for months. A picture of her wearing a ring on her hand also increased the speculation; fans think that it is the engagement ring. Although Rashmika and her boyfriend actor Vijay Deverakonda have been silent about the matter until now. But for the first time, Rashmika ...

As the gentle winter breeze sets the perfect tone for outdoor indulgence, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort invites guests to experience an unforgettable evening at its iconic rooftop garden restaurant Grill on the Skyline with the launch of the “BBQ Fiesta” started on 15 November 2025. From 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM every day, guests can relish an extensive array ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron held friendly exchanges on Friday in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, highlighting the longstanding cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations. Upon arrival, Macron and his wife Brigitte were warmly welcomed by Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan. Xi recalled his visit to France’s Hautes-Pyrenees last year and expressed hope ...

Global payment gateway PayPal is preparing to begin operations in the country soon, a development that will significantly ease international transactions for the country’s freelancers and small entrepreneurs, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said on Tuesday. Speaking as the chief guest at Agro Award 2025 event at Dhaka’s InterContinental Hotel, the governor said PayPal has expressed formal interest ...

Holders Argentina and leading contenders Spain were handed kind draws for the 2026 World Cup in a star-studded ceremony on Friday which saw US President Donald Trump receive FIFA’s new peace prize. The event in Washington started the final countdown to the tournament, six months out from the first-ever 48-team World Cup, with much-fancied France among those receiving a harder ...

Highlighting the role of law enforcers in holding a fair election, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Saturday the upcoming parliamentary polls will be a major test for law enforcement agencies. “Although there were initial challenges, the police have now organised themselves effectively. Ahead of the election, law enforcement must remain vigilant. Those defeated in the polls may ...

A new multi-party political alliance is being formed by Jatiya Party’s Anisul Islam Mahmud and Anwar Hossain Manju ahead of the parliamentary election. Ruhul Amin Hawlader, secretary general of the Anisul-led faction of the Jatiya Party, said the alliance is expected to comprise 16 parties. ”We will formally launch the coalition on the 8th of December, ” he said media ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will return home soon, everything is being prepared, said BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday. ”Tarique Rahman will return home and the party will participate in the national elections under his leadership, said Amir Khasru during briefing to reporters at a programme in the city’s Banani hotel. When asking about Dr ...