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Can war and peace be two men's decision?

Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2025-06-25 12:00:00

The world order, in terms of war and peace, presents a bizarre spectacle now. Nowhere is this exemplified more starkly than in the middle-east. As if the nearly two-year long genocidal attack by Israel in Gaza, killing more than fifty...

Father, daughter killed in Thakurgaon road crash

2025-06-25 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, June 24 (UNB): A man and his daughter were killed as a bus hit their three-wheeler in Thakurgaon's Khoshbazar area on Thakurgaon-Panchagarh highway on Tuesday.The deceased were identified as Ashraful Islam, 50, a resident of Khulishakuri post office para...

Housewife killed in wild elephant attack in Cox's Bazar

2025-06-25 00:00:00

COX'S BAZAR, June 24 (BSS): A housewife was killed after being attacked by a wild elephant in Dakshin Chhairakhali area under Chakaria upazila of district on Monday night. The deceased was identified as Ismat Ara, 40, wife of M Alamgir,...

DNA unmasks unknown killer in Jhalakathi murder case

2025-06-25 00:00:00

In a major breakthrough, DNA evidence has enabled the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to identify and arrest a previously unknown suspect involved in the brutal murder of a man in Jhalakathi earlier this year, reports UNB.The suspect, Md Selim Madbor...

Bankkhali River erosion turns severe in Cox's Bazar's Ramu

OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

Cox's Bazar, June 24: Numerous structures are on the verge of entering the gorge of the Bankkhali River in Kajrobil and Dauchari areas of Gorjania union under Ramu upazila of Cox's Bazar district as erosion by the river has taken...

Leaders gather for NATO summit

2025-06-25 00:00:00

THE HAGUE, June 24 (AP): World leaders were gathering in the Netherlands on Tuesday for the start of a historic two-day NATO summit that could unite the world's biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions...

China urges Iran, Israel to seek 'political resolution'

2025-06-25 00:00:00

BEIJING, June 24 (AFP): China urged Iran and Israel on Tuesday to seek a "political resolution" to their conflict as Israel said it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a ceasefire."The Chinese side calls on relevant parties...

Thai party plans no confidence vote against embattled PM

2025-06-25 00:00:00

BANGKOK, June 24 (Reuters): Thailand's Bhumjaithai party, which left the ruling coalition last week, said on Tuesday it will seek a parliamentary no confidence vote against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinwatra and her cabinet, in another blow to the embattled premier....

Israel kills 29 in Gaza bloodshed

2025-06-25 00:00:00

GAZA, June 24 (Reuters/AFP): Israeli forces killed at least 29 Palestinians in Gaza and ordered new evacuations on Tuesday, local medics and residents said, in further bloodshed shortly after Israel and Iran reached a ceasefire to end a 12-day air...

CLUB WORLD CUP SCHEDULE (2025-06-25)

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Women's football team departs for Myanmar today

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh National Women's Football team, led by Afeida Khandaker, was set to depart Dhaka for Myanmar early today (Wednesday) at 2.45 am to take part in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 (qualifiers) scheduled to be held from June...

India's Mohammed Siraj reacts on day five of the first cricket test match

2025-06-25 00:00:00

India's Mohammed Siraj reacts on day five of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on Tuesday. — AFP

Messi's Miami and PSG progress to set up Club World Cup reunion

2025-06-25 00:00:00

MIAMI, June 24, (AFP): Inter Miami's Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase.Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go...

We're upbeat to give Sri Lanka hard time in Colombo Test: Simmons

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons categorically said that his side is confident to push Sri Lanka hard in the second and final Test, starting today (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM (BST) at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo, reports...

Why more people are choosing to live alone

MAKSUDA AKTER MAYA | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

There was a time when living alone was considered unusual, something people did only when they had no other choice. It was primarily linked to old age, divorce, sadness or being left behind. But today, the idea is changing fast....

What Ramchandrapur's revival means for Dhaka

TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

This canal is approximately three kilometres in length and is almost filled with dust, including solid waste, plastic, and household waste, which interferes with the regular water flow and causes waterlogging during the rainy season. Another adverse effect of pollution...

FAIR ELECTRONICS ACHIEVES GREEN FACTORY AWARD

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Fair Electronics, manufacturer of mobile phone and consumer electronics of Hisense and Samsung in Bangladesh, has been awarded the Green Factory Award 2025. Mutassim Daiaan, Director of Fair Group, received the award in 'Electric and Electronics Product Manufacturing Industry' category...

WALTON HI-TECH GETS 'GREEN FACTORY AWARD'

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has been honoured with 'Green Factory Award-2025' for enhancing productivity through use of skilled workforce and eco-friendly technology in a safe working environment. M. Yusuf Ali, additional managing director (AMD) of the company, received the award...

Meghna Bank holds 12th Annual General Meeting

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Meghna Bank PLC was held at Madona Tower at Mohakhali in Dhaka on Monday. Chairperson of the bank Uzma Chowdhury presided over the meeting. Tanveer Ahmed, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Md Ali...

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM OF RUPALI BANK HOLDS 26TH MEETING

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The 26th meeting of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of Rupali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office in Dhaka on Monday. SMT Chairman and Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam presided over the meeting....

Jamuna Bank holds 24th Annual General Meeting

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank PLC held its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a virtual platform from its Corporate Office in Dhaka on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Robin Razon Sakhawat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank....

Nissan shareholders assail management over deepening crisis

2025-06-25 00:00:00

TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters): Nissan Motor shareholders vented their frustrations over the automaker's poor performance at its annual general meeting on Tuesday, with some demanding greater management accountability for the deepening crisis at Japan's third-largest car company.The meeting was the...

Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi test rides hit the road in Austin, Texas

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Tesla shares jumped over 9 per cent on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker started testing its long-awaited robotaxi service, a key step toward proving the technology that CEO Elon Musk has for years touted as a crucial driver of its...

EBL OFFERS loans for MOTOR BIKE PURCHASE

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Eastern Bank will offer loans to customers purchasing brand new motor bikes from New Grameen Motors. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD, head of retail and SME banking of EBL, and Mazba Uddin Mamun, chairman of New Grameen Motors Limited, signed an...

GOOGLE WALLETâ„¢ OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN BANGLADESH

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Google Wallet has been officially launched in Bangladesh. City Bank customers can now add their Mastercard or Visa cards to Google Wallet and pay with Google Pay™. Google Pay is backed by advanced encryption technology, ensuring high levels of data...

BRAC Bank, Diners Club launch Emerald Credit Card

2025-06-25 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has collaborated with Diners Club International to launch BRAC Bank Diners Club International Emerald Credit Card, which is tailored to offer a blend of luxury, convenience, and exclusive privileges to corporate professionals.New card members will receive welcome vouchers...

IPDC Finance appoints new Head of Retail Business

2025-06-25 00:00:00

IPDC Finance PLC has appointed Mohammad Monirul Islam as its new Head of Retail Business, marking a strategic move aligned with the company's ambition to scale up its retail operations and deliver transformative customer experiences, says a statement.Mr. Islam brings...

No financial liability for banks in contract-based imports: BB

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Bank has clarified that commercial banks will not bear any financial liability in the case of contract-based imports, in a move aimed at streamlining import procedures and encouraging greater engagement from banks, reports UNB.In a circular issued on...

Rupali Bank surpasses Tk 780b in deposits

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

Rupali Bank PLC has reached a major milestone by crossing Tk 780 billion in deposits, marking a significant achievement for the state-owned bank amid growing public trust and expanded financial inclusion efforts.The state-owned bank has made notable progress across several...

Regulator to see if Ratanpur Steel can return to production

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

The stock market watchdog has decided to find out if Ratanpur Steel Re-Rolling Mills (RSRMSTEEL) has enough resources to return to business, prompted by its closure for years and non-submission of financial statements. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)...