Helal Uddin Ahmed | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
Begum Khaleda Zia, an icon of democratic tolerance in Bangladesh who served thrice as the Prime Minister (1991-96, 1996, 2001-06), and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for over four decades, is no more. She was born on August 15...
From protracted wars and geopolitical realignments to climate extremes and economic uncertainty, 2025 emerged as a year that tested global resilience and reshaped international priorities US reciprocal tariffs heighten global trade tensionsOn April 2, US President Donald Trump announced the...
All scheduled Federation Cup and women's football league matches were suspended on Tuesday following the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, report agencies.The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) confirmed that both Federation Cup fixtures slated for the...
Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed said on Monday that he welcomes Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) approach of granting no-objection certificates (NOCs) to franchise-based T20 tournament as it helps them get better exposure in global T20 circuit, according to Cricbuzz.The BCB...
Tributes and condolences continue to pour in from various sports federations, associations and athletes over the death of former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, reports BSS.Khaleda Zia passed away today (Tuesday) morning while undergoing...
TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters): China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan on Tuesday, showcased new assault ships and dismissed prospects of U.S. and allied intervention to block any future attack by Beijing to take control of the island in its...
PALM BEACH, Dec 30 (AFP): US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm quickly as part of the Gaza deal, which he said Israel was complying with."If they don't disarm...
KYIV, Dec 30 (BBC): President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks.Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv...
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (BBC): Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in the war with Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, BBC analysis suggests.As peace efforts intensified in...
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has opened its sub-branch at Kansat, Chapainawabganj. EBL Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking M. Khorshed Anowar along with Acting Branch Area Head -North and South Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the sub-branch recently.
Prices of gold and other precious metals rebounded from the previous session's sharp selloff on Tuesday as the focus returned to persistent global risks that have propelled bullion to its strongest annual performance in more than four decades, reports Reuters.Spot...
Recent media reports suggesting that the government has decided to reduce the SIM registration limit to five per NID from January 1, 2026 are incorrect and misleading, reports UNB.Such misinformation creates unnecessary confusion among customers and businesses, said a media...
JUBAIR HASAN | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
The proposed Munafa Islamic Digital Bank aims to introduce specially designed products targeting Shariah-compliant clients who have been badly affected by the recent shock in the country's unconventional banking ecosystem.AKIJ Resource, a business entity originating from one of the country's...
FE REPORT | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
The country's leading textile and apparel trade bodies -- BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA -- have requested their members to keep all factories closed today (Wednesday), expressing solidarity with the state mourning declared by the government following the death of BNP...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-12-31 00:00:00
A prolonged cold spell, with dense fog, winds, and low temperatures have been disrupting normal life and severely affecting thousands of low-wage earners in Rajshahi, Rangpur and Chandpur districts.Our correspondent from Rajshahi reports, according to Rajshahi Meteorological Office, the city...
(From right) A delegation, led by BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Abdus Salam, on behalf of the party's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman submitted his nomination form for the Dhaka-17 constituency to Returning Officer Sharif Uddin Ahmed Choudhury at the Dhaka...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2025-12-30 12:00:00
The country's textile sector, the backbone of export economy and the foundation on which the garment industry stands, is facing an existential crisis. Nowhere is this more evident than in the country's spinning mills, where mounting losses, policy inertia and...
Myanmar pro-military party official says 'winning' junta-run pollNAYPYIDAW, Dec 29: Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench...
KATHMANDU, Dec 29 (Reuters): Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation's politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said...
JERUSALEM, Dec 29 (AFP): Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.The laser system's main developers, the ministry's research and development department and defence contractor...
HONG KONG, Dec 29 (Agencies): The Chinese military said Monday said it was dispatching air, navy and rocket troops to conduct joint military drills around Taiwan, a move it called a "stern warning" against separatist and "external interference" forces.The drills...
KYIV (Ukraine), Dec 29 (Agencies): The United States (US) has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years as part of a draft peace plan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, while stressing that a longer commitment would be needed...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday that Dubai would host the global governing body's Best Awards ceremony next year, reports Reuters.The FIFA Best Awards honour the top men's and women's players, as well as coaches and teams, as voted...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organise a new T20 tournament titled Sonar Bangla Pathway T20 Cricket League 2026, reports BSS."The initiative is aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's domestic cricket pathway by providing competitive opportunities for players who are...
RIYADH, Dec 29 (Agencies): Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo is confident about reaching the 1,000-goal milestone, saying, "If no injuries, I will reach the number for sure," as per Goal.com.He's currently at 956 goals, just 44 away from achieving this incredible...
Medium pacer Fahim Ashraf claimed a five-wicket haul to steer Rangpur Riders to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Chattogram Royals in their opening game at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet...
GOPALGANJ, Dec 29 (BSS): A police constable was killed when a bus hit his motorbike in Bhangapole area under Muksudpur upazila of the district on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam, 35, son of Hiru Mia of Nohata...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
SYLHET, Dec 29: Five hundred farmers of Sunamganj's two upazilas have expressed their concern regarding the shortage of irrigation water for Boro paddy cultivation on 700 acres of land - as the leaseholder of an adjacent fishery may open the...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-12-30 00:00:00
Winter chill is making public life unbearable in Cox's Bazar, the coastal district of southern Bangladesh; and at the same time, a severe cold wave marked by wintry atmosphere is blowing across the northern Lalmonirhat district and adjoining areas for...
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