Hundreds of protesters have blocked Shahbagh intersection demanding a ban on Awami League (AL). The blockade began at 4:45 PM Friday as demonstrators responded to a call from Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) southern region Chief Organiser Hasnat Abdullah. “We must still explain to the government why Awami League must be banned, months after the July movement,” Hasnat Abdullah told the ...

BNP Standing Committee member Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that the decision to ban the Awami League is not BNP’s to make, but one that rests with the people. “Only the people can decide who will contest elections and who won’t,” he stated on Friday, May 9, during a media briefing at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s political office in ...

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has organized a large gathering today (Friday) after Jummah prayers, demanding a ban on Awami League. Shortly after 12 PM, protesters moved from the front of the ‘Jamuna’ residence—home to the interim government’s chief advisor—and took position in front of a newly erected stage. The stage, built using a truck, has been set up near ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a record $8.7 billion in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024, underlining the growing role of private sector engagement in advancing development across Asia and the Pacific. This milestone contributed to a total cofinancing amount of $14.9 billion for the year, complementing ADB’s own investment of $24.3 billion. The year 2024 saw a broad-based growth across ...

India has accused Pakistan of launching multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border at midnight on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, the Indian Army claimed that these attacks were effectively repelled. According to the Indian military, the incidents occurred across several sectors, with air defense systems successfully intercepting the threats. “The ...

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are one match away from turning disastrous domestic campaigns into European triumphs, after both clubs secured their places in the Europa League final on Thursday. Despite languishing in 15th and 16th place respectively in the Premier League, the two English sides now stand on the brink of Champions League qualification—reserved for the Europa League winner. ...

In Bengal, summers are wondrously charming: hot and humid, yet lively and colourful. It definitely has an interesting vibe, and we Bengalis revel in its beauty. The best aspect of the season is that we get to let loose and be fancy-free, make the most out of the cruel summer by living and dressing light! By drawing inspiration from nature, ...

A 15-year-old school student died after being struck by lightning while fishing near his home at Chhatak upazila in Sunamganj on Thursday morning. The dead Mujibur Rahman was the son of Nurul Amin from Mayarkol village under Dakshin Khurma union and was an eighth-grade student at Khurma High School. The tragic accident occurred at Mayarkol village during rainfall, when Mujibur ...

Former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy was arrested from her city residence early Friday. Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Nasir Uddin said that they detained her from ‘Chunka Kutir’ in Deobhog around 5:45 AM, citing multiple charges, including murder. The overnight tension centring the drive to detain the Awami League-backed former mayor ended after ...

Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of icddr,b, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Health list — the annual list by TIME magazine recognizing 100 most influential individuals in global health – published yesterday. Under Dr Tahmeed’s leadership, icddr,b has strengthened its global impact through cutting-edge research and lifesaving interventions that have reached millions across Bangladesh and beyond, according to ...