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BNP to attend talks with Consensus Commission Thursday

News —16 April, 2025 19:50

The National Consensus Commission is set to hold talks with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday morning as part of the series of dialogues with…

BNP to attend talks with Consensus Commission Thursday

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, marking the first day of the…

‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism
Bringing 10 million expatriate voters under balloting system a big challenge

Enabling more than 10 million expatriate Bangladeshis to cast…

Bringing 10 million expatriate voters under balloting system a big challenge

‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka demands end to Israeli offensive in Palestine

‘March for Gaza’ in Dhaka demands end to Israeli offensive in Palestine

Thousands of people from across the capital gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday afternoon, aiming to intensify global solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.  …

'Fascist’s Effigy' burned at DU: Farooki blames Hasina’s ‘allies’

'Fascist’s Effigy' burned at DU: Farooki blames Hasina’s ‘allies’

An effigy symbolising Sheikh Hasina’s fascism was set ablaze on Friday at the Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University, prompting Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki to condemn…

Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine

Thousands stream into Suhrawardy Udyan in solidarity with Palestine

Thousands of people from across the capital began streaming into Suhrawardy Udyan early Saturday morning, well ahead of the scheduled start of a mass rally in solidarity with the people…

Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis: Dhaka

Accountability key to resolving Rohingya crisis: Dhaka

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now visiting Turkey, on Friday emphasised that accountability for the crimes against humanity perpetrated against the Rohingya community…

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

Bangladesh Police have finalised its new logo or monogram to replace the existing one. The new logo features the national flower Shapla (water lily), resting on water, surrounded by…

Mangal Shobhajatra' renames as ‘Borshoboron Shovajatra’ this year

Mangal Shobhajatra' renames as ‘Borshoboron Shovajatra’ this year

Bangla New Year will be celebrated this year in the name of 'Borshoboron Ananda Shobhajatra' instead of 'Mangal Shobhajatra'. “This year Bangla New Year procession has been named…

India’s false claims on Bangladesh minority attacks persist

India’s false claims on Bangladesh minority attacks persist

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has issued a strong message concerning the internal dynamics of Bangladesh, highlighting rising radicalization, attacks on…

Hasina, family members' hidden wealth uncovered in five nations

Hasina, family members' hidden wealth uncovered in five nations

A Joint Investigation Team probing money laundering has unearthed vast offshore wealth linked to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family, spanning countries: the United…

India's trans-shipment cancellation will not cause any issue: Commerce Adviser

India's trans-shipment cancellation will not cause any issue: Commerce Adviser

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Thursday said India's sudden cancellation of trans-shipment facilities will not cause any problem as the government will try to overcome the situation…

Arrest warrant issued for Hasina, Putul in Rajuk plot graft case

Arrest warrant issued for Hasina, Putul in Rajuk plot graft case

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and 16 others in a case over irregularities in plot allocations…

India blocks Bangladesh export route

India blocks Bangladesh export route

India has revoked the transhipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries—such as Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar—via Indian land routes. The Central…

BB governor visits London to bolster efforts to recover stolen assets

BB governor visits London to bolster efforts to recover stolen assets

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur visited London during March 17-21, 2025 in connection with the government's ongoing efforts to recover stolen assets, and participate in…

Youngone Chairman Kihak Sung adorned with honorary citizenship

Youngone Chairman Kihak Sung adorned with honorary citizenship

 Kihak Sung, Chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, was awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh today…

BRICS-backed bank to lend $1b to Bangladesh this year

BRICS-backed bank to lend $1b to Bangladesh this year

The BRICS-established New Development Bank (NDB) has planned to raise its lending to Bangladesh development projects to US$ one billion this year, a vice-president of the Shanghai-based…