Bangladeshi 'shot' by BSF in Benapole
A Bangladesh national was shot allegedly by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Putkhali border in Jashore's Benapole area this morning
5 consecutive days holiday for Eid-ul-Azha
Government employees are scheduled to get five consecutive days off on Eid-ul-Azha
Dhaka wants to start Rohingya repatriation: Hasan Mahmud
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said they want to begin repatriation of the Rohingyas, noting that Myanmar's internal conflict which has always been there cannot be an excuse for delaying the Rohingya repatriation
MV Abdullah returns home
The Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah, which was released by Somali pirates on April 14, has reached Kutubdia anchorage in Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh's development not possible without India tie: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Bangladesh's development is not possible without good relations with India as both the countries share common border of several thousand kilometres
Upazila polls violence: Injured man dies in Sirajganj
A man who was beaten by his rivals on the day of first phase upazila parishad elections on May 8 died after five days in Sirajganj early today
Bangladesh
Pointing gun at woman: B'baria police forms committee to probe incident
The Brahmanbaria police formed a three-member committee to investigate the incident involving a DB police officer pointing a firearm at a woman's head, failing to nab her husband during a raid on Friday
Death row convicts can't be kept in condemned cells until pleas disposed of: HC
Death row prisoners cannot be kept in solitary confinement before their appeals, review and mercy petitions are disposed of, ruled the High Court yesterday
3rd phase of upazila polls: 130 withdraw candidacy
One hundred and thirty candidates have withdrawn their candidacy from the third phase Upazila Parishad elections scheduled to be held on May 29, the Election Commission (EC) said today
Key transport workers call 48-hour nationwide strike
Drivers and helpers of the prime movers announced a 48-hour strike throughout the country from tomorrow demanding withdrawal of a case what they termed a “false” case filed against a section of their leaders and workers
Veteran leftist leader Rano laid to rest at Banani Graveyard
Veteran leftist leader Haider Akbar Khan Rano was laid to rest at Banani Graveyard next to his parents at 3:00pm in a peaceful burial ceremony
All pending hajj visa applications will be expedited: Saudi envoy tells PM
Saudi Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan today assured that he will take steps to clear all pending visa applications from Bangladeshi aspirants to perform hajj this year
Death of trapped patient / Lift malfunctioned after passengers slammed against its door: hospital authorities
The authorities of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital have claimed that a lift at the institution malfunctioned yesterday after a few passengers, including patients, slammed against its door
Asia
Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail
An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano
Indian polls: Voting begins in 4th phase; 96 seats up for grab
Millions of Indians today began casting their votes in the fourth phase of polling in parliamentary election encompassing 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories
96 constituencies go to polls in 4th phase today
A string of high-profile ruling BJP and opposition politicians will be in the fray as millions of Indians cast their votes 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories in the fourth phase of India’s marathon Lok Sabha elections today.
Nepal's 'Everest Man' claims record 29th summit
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 29th time Sunday, breaking his own record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain
Canada arrests fourth Indian national in killing of Sikh activist
A fourth Indian national was charged by Canadian authorities Saturday in the 2023 killing of a separatist Sikh leader in Vancouver
Afghan floods kill over 300
More than 300 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the World Food Programme said yesterday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured.
Save India from dictatorship
A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday urged his compatriots to resist “dictatorship”, after the country’s top court provisionally released him from jail to campaign in national elections.
More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN
Flash floods that have ripped through northern Afghanistan left more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said on Saturday
World
Gaza officials warn health system 'hours from collapse' due to fuel shortage
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that the besieged Palestinian territory's health system is "hours away" from collapse, after fighting has blocked fuel shipments through key crossings
US sanctions test China's 'no limits' friendship with Russia
China's trade with Russia has hit record highs in recent years, drawing accusations that it is helping buoy its longtime ally's economy, with President Vladimir Putin due to visit Beijing in May.
First human to receive transplanted pig kidney dies
Slayman, 62, of Weymouth, Massachusetts, received the transplant in March in a four-hour surgery that the hospital at the time called "a major milestone in the quest to provide more readily available organs to patients."
Biden in the line of fire over Israel arms ultimatum
US President Joe Biden is facing backlash from lawmakers in both parties over his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons
Putin removes defence minister Shoigu
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday moved to replace defence minister Sergei Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive
Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes
US campus rallies over Gaza war / ‘Hot summer of protest’ waiting
About a dozen students arrested by police clearing a sit-in at a Denver college campus emerged from detainment to cheers from fellow pro-Palestinian protesters, several waving yellow court summons like tiny victory flags and imploring fellow demonstrators not to let their energy fade.
29th time on the top of the world
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 29th time yesterday, breaking his own record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain.
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SSC results: 51 institutions see zero pass rate
This year, 51 schools reported a zero pass rate in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams, compared to 48 last year
BCL factions clash at RU
A clash erupted between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Rajshahi University (RU) last night
Tk 34cr rail project in Lalmonirhat rife with allegations of irregularities
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Clogged canals and water-logging: DNCC's 3-day waste exhibition begins
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today started a three-day exhibition of waste discarded in canals, drains and other public places to create public awareness
Ceasefire talks end without agreement, Israeli attacks on Rafah continue
Israel launched a new attack on the Gaza Strip on Friday morning
Four Years of Dhaka Mayors: Failures stifle successes
Dhaka’s two mayors, who step into the fifth year of their tenure this week, have largely failed in their fight against mosquitoes.
Hit by bike, girl dies on her way to school
A schoolgirl was killed as a motorbike hit her bicycle on Atwary-Panchagarh road at Jugikata village in Atwary upazila, Panchagarh yesterday.
Discussion to amend labour law ongoing
Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said discussions are underway with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to amend the Bangladesh Labour Law.
Default Loan: Travel ban imposed on 4 sons of ex-minister
A Chattogram court yesterday issued a travel ban against four businesspersons, also sons of former minister Nurul Islam, from leaving the country on charges of defaulting on a loan of Tk 30 crore.
‘A green, clean Dhaka by 2050’
Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70.6 percent, Dhaka north and south city corporations have initiated first-ever Climate Action Plans towards 2050.
Teen stabbed to death after football match
A 17-year-old teenager was stabbed to death allegedly over a disagreement centring a football match in Jashore town on Saturday night.
Changing curriculum to discourage memorising
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government is bringing changes to the curriculum and the method of education mainly to cut dependency on learning through memorisation.
Ex-BNP MP Giasuddin sent to jail
A Dhaka court yesterday sent former BNP lawmaker from Narayanganj-4 Mohammad Giasuddin Ahmed to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over amassing Tk 1.41 crore illegally.
Lowest number of GPA-5 in 12 years
After witnessing two consecutive years of record numbers of GPA-5 achievers from the technical board, this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam saw the lowest number of GPA-5 achievers from the board in 12 years.
No departmental action against the UNO yet
More than a month has passed since the Information Commission’s recommendation to take departmental action against Sherpur’s Nakla Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sadia Ummul Banin for misconduct with a local journalist, but no action has been taken against her so far.
