Downhill Dochu La
It was a perfect escape from an intense business discussion in Bhutan. Sitting inside a conference hall of a five-star hotel in picturesque Thimphu and discussing the future of South…
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What Hasina, Kamal and Mamun are charged with
The International Crimes Tribunal delivers its verdict on Monday on five charges of crimes against humanity brought against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and…
Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury retires from politics
Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury, chairperson of Trinamool BNP, has retired from the party. He submitted his resignation on Sunday through a letter sent to the party’s secretary general, Taimur Alam Khandaker.…
Europe remains primary destination for Bangladeshi apparel
Despite uncertainty in the global market, geopolitical tensions, rising production costs and pressure from competing countries, Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector has managed to maintain positive growth in the first…
Jamaat, allies urge voters to back `Yes’ in referendum
Eight like-minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan, Sunday urged citizens to vote “Yes” in the upcoming referendum, expressing concern over public confusion after the government announced a national…
Youth Festival 2026 inaugurated at Dhaka University
The Youth Festival 2026, organized by Dhaka University (DU), was inaugurated on Sunday at the auditorium of the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building. Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan, vice-chancellor…
Govt to distribute 400 metric tons rice to Rohingyas on Nabanna Festival
The government will provide one day’s food to Rohingya refugees during the Nabanna Festival, a traditional harvest festival. While speaking at a seminar held in Cox’s Bazar on Sunday, Secretary…
DMP commissioner orders shoot at sight
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali has issued orders to open fire if anyone attempts to set vehicles on fire or throw crude bombs (cocktails). He confirmed…
DBCCI delegation meets foreign affairs adviser
A delegation from the Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DBCCI) held a meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain. The meeting took place on Sunday at the adviser’s…
Media stakeholders urge swift, industry-led self-regulation to safeguard press freedom, accountability
The news media industry must take the lead to establish a structured and industry-driven system for self-regulation to safeguard press freedom, strengthen accountability, rebuild public trust, and uphold high journalistic…