Mohammad Ayub Mia, chairman of state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID) under the Ministry of Finance on Monday. In his resignation letter, Ayub Mia, a former government secretary, cited personal reasons for stepping down. He was appointed as the bank’s first chairman on December 7 ...

Iran has arrested 500 people accused of sharing information with enemies, the Islamic Republic’s police chief said on Sunday, as Israeli and US fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country. Half of those cases had involved serious incidents “including people who provided information for hitting targets and individuals who took footage of strike locations and sent them,” ...

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has claimed there has been no evidence in the past seven days of transport operators charging fares higher than the government-fixed rates. He made the remarks while visiting the Mohakhali Bus Terminal in the capital on Monday morning. The minister said many transport owners were charging less than the government-fixed fares in ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts at a cafe, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 15, 2026, in this screen grab taken from a handout video. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide ​on Sunday, after rumours that he was dead or injured ‌were ...

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz defended his leadership after guiding the Tigers to a crucial series victory, addressing critics who doubted his captaincy. Speaking to T Sports, Miraz said, “No, actually people will always have comments; everyone thinks differently, but that is just an individual’s personal opinion. I feel that every person should be supportive, and I believe that Bangladesh ...

The Supreme Court has observed that although the non-party caretaker government (NPCG) system has been automatically restored in the constitution, it will not come into effect during the tenure of the current 13th parliament. According to the full text of the verdict uploaded on the Supreme Court’s website yesterday (15 March), the restored provisions will remain dormant until the constitutional ...

“One Battle After Another” triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture statuette, besting “Sinners” in a thrilling finale to one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years. Director Paul Thomas Anderson personally won three Oscars, the first of his career, for his political thriller that tackles the hot-button issues of immigration ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : British Bangladeshi educationist Syed Mohshin Ali has been elected as a governor of The Archer Academy, Finchey, London, UK. He has recently been elected as a governor of The Archer Academy School in London for the next four years by receiving majority parents votes. Syed Mohshin Ali is the first Muslim governor elected in the history ...

As a class ten student who had just passed her BGS/HSS exams, I had spent countless hours reading not only textbooks but also devouring the school library. Yet nothing in those books could make me more awestruck than witnessing a real-time sandstorm and the massive, kingly pyramids peeking through it. I felt charmed and warmed, but the weather seemed to ...

Bad news for people who work late shifts—as drinking coffee at night may lead to impulsive behavior, a new study has warned. Plenty of people will declare they can’t start their morning without a cup of coffee to wake them up—but what happens if you drink it when your brain should be unwinding in preparation for sleep? A study from ...