Direct hajj flights from Sylhet from May 14

A total of five direct flights will be operated from Sylhet, accommodating 2,095 pilgrims and making their travel smoother

1h ago

Govt did not have any journalist fired: Press Secretary

Shafiqul Alam said the media in Bangladesh is operating with unprecedented freedom

2h ago

Israel strikes near Syrian presidential palace in 'message' to Sharaa

Israel has escalated military operations in Syria since rebels ousted Bashar al-Assad in December

5h ago

Body found with shotgun, cartridges in Munshiganj

The body was sent to Munshiganj General Hospital for an autopsy, and a case is currently being processed.

5h ago

No election before trial of AL: NCP

The rally, organised by the Dhaka metropolitan unit of the NCP, began at 3:00pm

6h ago

Attempts being made to make election demands seem criminal: Tarique

Warns against risk of 'fugitive autocrat' rehabilitating if not held accountable

6h ago
Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Breathing life into bamboo: The flute makers of Sreemoddi

one-third of all flutes produced in Bangladesh originate from this village

3h ago

Ministry urges pilgrims to obtain permits before performing Hajj

Those attempting Hajj without a permit face fines up to 20,000 Riyals

6h ago

4 arrested, sent to jail in Tk 98 lakh robbery case in Gazipur

During the arrests, Tk 22.55 lakh in cash was recovered

7h ago

One killed in road accident in Banani, 2 others injured

The incident took place near Maasranga Television office around 12:30am

7h ago

Expatriates' awareness is important to realise their rights: Faiz Taiyeb

He also said the government is ensuring various facilities for the expatriates.

7h ago

Man killed in road accident on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

Locals caught the driver and seized his car following the accident, police said.

9h ago

Next seven months are crucial for Bangladesh economy: Alam

"The interim government has taken an ambitious plan to expand the capacity of Chittagong Port sixfold"

9h ago

Khaleda to return home from London on May 5

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home on Monday after her medical check-up in London.

10h ago
Asia

Asia

China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped

High-end tech goods such as smartphones, semiconductors and computers have received a temporary reprieve from US tariffs.

10h ago

US calls on India and Pakistan to 'de-escalate'

India blames Pakistan for the gun attack that killed 26 people on April 22 in Indian-administered Kashmir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his military "complete operational freedom"

1d ago

Singapore PM urges voters to re-elect his cabinet to deal with US, China

PM Wong urges voters to stick with his team in face of US tariffs, US-China tensions

1d ago

Myanmar junta lets post-quake truce expire

Monitors from the Britain-based Centre for Information Resilience logged 65 air attacks by the military during the proclaimed ceasefire

1d ago

South Korean ex-leader Yoon indicted for abuse of power: prosecutors

The new indictment comes as Yoon stands trial for orchestrating an insurrection with his December 3 martial law attempt, which sought to suspend civilian rule in democratic South Korea

1d ago

US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that China has reached out for talks on the tariffs -- claims Beijing has vehemently denied

1d ago

China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth: state media

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Wednesday after six months on the country’s space station, state media footage showed, as Beijing advances towards its aim to become a major celestial power.

1d ago

600 N Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia: Seoul lawmaker

Around 600 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia against Ukraine have been killed and thousands more wounded, a Seoul lawmaker said Wednesday, after Pyongyang officially confirmed deploying troops to aid Moscow.

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World

World

Pakistani Kashmir orders stockpiling of food as India tensions flare

The regional government also created an emergency fund of 1 billion rupees

6h ago

Activists say Israeli drones hit aid boat heading for Gaza

Israel has not commented on the allegation.

6h ago

Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer

Reform, led by anti-immigrant firebrand Nigel Farage, won the by-election in Runcorn and Helsby

7h ago

'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF

Paris-based Reporters Without Borders said its main index had fallen to its lowest-ever level.

8h ago

Israel strikes near Damascus presidential palace over Druze violence

Syria's Druze spiritual leader has condemned a "genocidal campaign" against his community after sectarian clashes killed 102 people.

10h ago

Air India to face $600 million loss from Pakistan airspace ban, seeks aid

Indian airlines are bracing for higher fuel costs and longer journey times after Pakistan shut its airspace to the country's carriers

11h ago

UN eyes major overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows

It terms "suggestions" that would consolidate dozens of UN agencies into four primary departments: peace and security, humanitarian affairs, sustainable development, and human rights.

12h ago

Analysis / US, Ukraine may wait decade or more to see revenue from minerals deal

Most mineral deposits in Ukraine have scant data to confirm they are economically viable

12h ago
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News Multimedia

May Day: Remembering a bloody history

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How will Trump's tariff impact Bangladesh?

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Could the interim govt bring relief to macroeconomy?

Restoring stability to the country’s macroeconomy has been the interim government’s biggest challenge

Syed Manzur Elahi: A dream, a unique success story

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Diners harassed during Ramadan in Lakshmipur

Abdul Aziz, acting president of the Lakshmipur Merchants' Association, allegedly harassed young and elderly individuals for eating during daylight hours in Ramadan

Lightning kills farmer in Netrokona

A farmer was killed in a lightning strike while harvesting paddy in Mohanganj upazila of Netrokona.

1d ago

70-year-old Sherjahan Bibi makes ends meet

Hailing from the heart of Kishoreganj's wetlands, Sherjahan Bibi manages to make ends meet with her income from goat rearing, including the education expenses of her grandchildren in Boro Hati of Nikli

1d ago

2 children drown in Narsingdi pond

Two children drowned while bathing in a pond in Sonakura village under Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi.

1d ago

Woman stabbed to death in Mymensingh

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her son-in-law in Mymensingh’s Muktagachha upazila.

1d ago

5 hurt in Sramik Dal factional clash in Jamalpur

At least five persons have been injured in a clash between two factions of Sramik Dal in Sharishabari upazila of Jamalpur.

1d ago

‘Announce outline for national election’

Tarique urges govt at Labour Day rally

1d ago

Unpaid for 20 weeks, 2,500 tea workers threaten tough action

Workers to block Sylhet Airport Road on May 4

1d ago

Workers mark Labour Day with protests, rallies in Savar, Gazipur

In Savar, rallies were held near the site of Rana Plaza, which collapsed in 2013, and at the tannery industrial estate in Hemayetpur and other key locations

1d ago

Buet beats Harvard, MIT to win global digital health innovation prize

Team NeoScreenix, comprising five CSE students, stood out for their innovative early breast cancer detection technology.

1d ago

Trying to erase 1971 will be a grave mistake, says Farhad Mazhar

Poet warns of civil unrest if longstanding divisions not resolved

1d ago