Dhaka Customs House will remain operational on Friday and Saturday to ease cargo congestion following the recent fire at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The decision aims to maintain the smooth flow of import, export and business activities during this transitional period. An official order issued on Wednesday confirmed that all customs assessment teams; including the Air Freight Unit and ...

Humayun Kabir, an adviser to BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, has been made Joint Secretary General (International Affairs) of the party A press release, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, confirmed this on Wednesday. Earlier, on June 15, 2024, the party reshuffled several key posts, including promoting its then Joint Secretaries general – Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon, ...

The Election Commission will not bend to any pressure, said Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday. The CEC asked the UNOs not to bow down to any pressure rather remain firm on their decisions completely as per the law. He made the remark at a training event on election management for Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNO) at Agargaon. Nasir ...

Traveling with children is not just about creating memories-it’s a journey of growth, learning, and connection. Recent research suggests that children who travel from an early age develop better emotional intelligence, adaptability, and curiosity. Travel offers them a hands-on education that no classroom can fully replicate. It opens their minds to new sights, sounds, and cultures, helping them understand the ...

A police constable was killed in a road accident involving a private car and a motorcycle near the Fenchuganj Bridge ferry terminal in Sylhet on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain, 27, son of Jahangir Alam from Nurpur village under Fenchuganj upazila. He was serving in the Bangladesh Police in Sunamganj and had returned home on leave. ...

At least 63 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident involving two buses on Uganda’s Kampala-Gulu highway early Wednesday, police have confirmed. According to a statement released on X by the Uganda Police, the collision occurred just after midnight when the two buses collided head-on during an overtaking maneuver. All occupants of the vehicles involved ...

An allegation of irregularities and corruption has been raised over the procurement of MSR (Medical and Surgical Requisites) items worth Tk 47.85 lakh for the 2025–26 fiscal year at the Amtali Upazila Health Complex and Kukua Health Center in Barguna. According to a written complaint filed with the Barguna Civil Surgeon, Mosammat Shamsunnahar Ruby, owner of M/s Bithi Traders and ...

Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh delighted fans this Diwali by sharing the first-ever photos of their daughter, Dua Padukone, on Instagram. The festive post captured the family celebrating Diwali in traditional attire. Ranveer looked elegant in an off-white kurta with a matching coat and necklace, while Deepika stunned in a red suit adorned with statement jewellery. Little ...

The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday recommended two major proposals for policy approval, including the import of refined fuel oil through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement for 2026 and the direct procurement of e-passport materials. The meeting of the committee, held at Bangladesh Secretariat, was virtually chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. The proposals came from the ...

La Liga has cancelled its plans to stage Barcelona’s December 20 match against Villarreal in Miami, citing “uncertainty” surrounding the fixture within Spain. The decision ends what would have been the first-ever European domestic league match played abroad. In a statement released Tuesday, Spain’s top flight said the promoter of the match had pulled out due to growing domestic tensions ...