Arrest warrant for Bacchu, 4 family members

A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for former BASIC Bank Chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu and four of his…


3 army officers sent into forced retirement, one dismissed

Three senior officers of Bangladesh Army have been sent into forced retirement on Tuesday.  Moreover, another officer…

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Chief Adviser to exchange views with businessmen this afternoon
Chief Adviser to exchange views with businessmen this afternoon

 Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will exchange views with the businessmen…

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Ex-lawmaker Karim detained while feeling to India
Ex-lawmaker Karim detained while feeling to India

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday rounded up three persons including former…

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Yunus seeks people's cooperation to carry out reforms
Yunus seeks people's cooperation to carry out reforms

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the people to cooperate…

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Deposed dictator's ghosts spreading confusion: Tarique Rahman
Deposed dictator's ghosts spreading confusion: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the ghosts of the deposed dictator…

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Khaleda Zia: a legacy of resilience and commitment

Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh,…

News | 33 Hours 21 Minutes ago


Hasina’s energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi arrested

Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi, former energy advisor to Prime Minister…

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Medical board checking Khaleda’s fitness for overseas treatment

The medical board at Evercare Hospital is assessing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's physical capability for sending…


TIB urges US to help Bangladesh recover its stolen assets
TIB urges US to help Bangladesh recover its stolen assets

Transparency International US and Transparency International Bangladesh have said the US can show its genuine partnership…

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Moscow decries
Moscow decries "fake news" about ambitious Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant  

Russia has said those who produce and spread "fake news" about the alleged embezzlement…

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Chief Adviser to address nation this evening
Chief Adviser to address nation this evening

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation this evening. "Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 7:30pm today," his press wing said.

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Pakistan wants direct air connectivity with Bangladesh

Islamabad is keen to re-establish direct air connectivity…

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US Senate Majority whip expresses support to Prof Yunus

US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support…

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Politics

Hasina’s energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi arrested
Hasina’s energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi arrested

Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi, former energy advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was arrested on Tuesday night from the Gulshan…

Politics | 38 Hours 53 Minutes ago


India repeatedly adopts 'dominance politics' with neighbouring countries: Fakhrul
India repeatedly adopts 'dominance politics' with neighbouring countries: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday criticised India's hegemonic…

Politics | 79 Hours 33 Minutes ago


Political leaders for national unity and quick state reform
Political leaders for national unity and quick state reform

Political leaders in a discussion today put emphasis on national unity and urged…

Politics | 102 Hours 21 Minutes ago


No terrorists, illegal occupants have room in BNP: Amir Khasru
No terrorists, illegal occupants have room in BNP: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday called upon…

Politics | 123 Hours 17 Minutes ago


Hasina's ‘ghosts’ hatching various plots against country: Dr Zahid

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Friday…

Politics | 147 Hours 07 Minutes ago


Shajahan Khan arrested

Detectives of Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested Awami League…

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Business

Ashik Chowdhury appointed BIDA executive chairman

Ashik Chowdhury has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) for a two-year term, with the status of a senior secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect on Thursday. Further terms of his appointment will be specified in the approved contract. The appointment was made in the public interest, according to the notice.

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Five Petrobangla staff temporarily suspended
Five Petrobangla staff temporarily suspended

Four officers and one employee of Petrobangla have been temporarily suspended for…

Business | 38 Hours 49 Minutes ago


Reserve stands $19.46 billion
Reserve stands $19.46 billion

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has paid USD $1.37 billion in import liabilities of member…

Business | 48 Hours 37 Minutes ago


Trade and commerce with Pakistan to be revived: Salehuddin 
Trade and commerce with Pakistan to be revived: Salehuddin 

Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday put emphasis on expediting…

Business | 51 Hours 21 Minutes ago


Govt to procure 25,000MTs of rock phosphate, 40,000MTs of MOP fertilizer

The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for…

Business | 54 Hours 45 Minutes ago


Body formed to probe stock manipulation by S Alam, Salman F Rahman

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)…

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International

Peru's polarising ex-president Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori, who ruled his country with an iron fist and then spent 16 years in prison…


40 killed, 60 wounded in Israeli strike on humanitarian zone
40 killed, 60 wounded in Israeli strike on humanitarian zone

Gaza's civil defence agency said early Tuesday that a strike on the Al-Mawasi humanitarian zone in the Palestinian territory's…

International | 54 Hours 43 Minutes ago


Israel strikes on Syria kill 14
Israel strikes on Syria kill 14

  Syrian state media said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed at least…

International | 79 Hours 36 Minutes ago


Venezuelan presidential opposition candidate heads for Spanish exile
Venezuelan presidential opposition candidate heads for Spanish exile

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia was on Sunday heading into…

International | 103 Hours 37 Minutes ago


Zelensky meets Meloni in Italy
Zelensky meets Meloni in Italy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

International | 128 Hours 27 Minutes ago


Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin city and its refugee…

International | 146 Hours 41 Minutes ago


At least 17 children killed in Kenya school fire: police

At least 17 pupils have died after a fire ripped through…

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'Labour Grievance Monitoring Committee' formed to address labour issues 

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has constituted a 'Labour Grievance Monitoring Committee' to resolve the ongoing labour unrest.  A press release signed by Md Noor Alam,…

More News | 04 Hours 15 Minutes ago


Bangladesh, China to strengthen cooperation on water management: Rizwana
Bangladesh, China to strengthen cooperation on water management: Rizwana

Water Resources and Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said China is…

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US delegation to feature Bangladesh's financial stability: state department
US delegation to feature Bangladesh's financial stability: state department

The upcoming United States (US) high level delegation will focus on Washington's…

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Load shedding worsens as gas-based power plants fail to meet production targets
Load shedding worsens as gas-based power plants fail to meet production targets

Load shedding has been increasing across the country as power generation from gas-based…

More News | 75 Hours 22 Minutes ago


Signal three for maritime ports, signal one for river ports

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's bazar; Mongla and…

More News | 79 Hours 55 Minutes ago


Jashim Uddin 27th foreign secretary

The government has appointed Md. Jashim Uddin as the 27th…

More News | 102 Hours 14 Minutes ago



Sports

Bangladesh squad for India Tests announced

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against…


England drop batter Lawrence for Pakistan tour
England drop batter Lawrence for Pakistan tour

England have dropped batter Dan Lawrence for the tour of Pakistan and included uncapped pair Jordan Cox and Brydon Carse…

Sports | 51 Hours 18 Minutes ago


Bangladesh suffer heart breaking defeat to Bhutan
Bangladesh suffer heart breaking defeat to Bhutan

Bangladesh suffered a heart breaking solitary goal defeat to host Bhutan in…

Sports | 79 Hours 47 Minutes ago


England's Moeen Ali retires from international cricket
England's Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

 England's World Cup-winner Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket,…

Sports | 102 Hours 19 Minutes ago


Brazil down Ecuador
Brazil down Ecuador

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre…

Sports | 128 Hours 31 Minutes ago


Naimur Rahman resigns from BCB

Naimur Rahman, popularly known as Durjoy has tendered his…

Sports | 176 Hours 54 Minutes ago


Crowds give Nepal's first Paralympics medallist hero's welcome

Nepal gave their first-ever Paralympicmedallist a hero's…

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Entertainment & Lifestyle

Kate Winslet says women should celebrate 'being a real shape'

Actress Kate Winslet has told the BBC that women should celebrate "being a real [body] shape" after being told on a recent film set to sit up straighter to hide her belly rolls. Speaking…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 79 Hours 27 Minutes ago


Khaleda’s motorcade attack: 50 including actor Zayed Khan, Saju Khadem, Joy sued
Khaleda’s motorcade attack: 50 including actor Zayed Khan, Saju Khadem, Joy sued

A case has been filed against 50 people including film actor Zayed Khan, Saju Khadem…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 435 Hours 46 Minutes ago


French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88
French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88

French film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. The actor was a star…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 608 Hours 20 Minutes ago


Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat
Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat

Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 848 Hours 22 Minutes ago


Singer Jewel dies at 56

Renowned singer and popular television programme host Hassan…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 1064 Hours 42 Minutes ago


Celine Dion dazzles Olympics after four-year health absence

Celine Dion has returned to the stage for the first time…

Entertainment & Lifestyle | 1136 Hours 21 Minutes ago



Interview

Some foreign forces want to control Bangladesh— Mirza Fakhrul
Some foreign forces want to control Bangladesh— Mirza Fakhrul

In an exclusive interview with The Mirror Asia, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir talks about the burning political issues of…

Interview | 1779 Hours 08 Minutes ago


Bangladesh turns into ‘one-party’ state
Bangladesh turns into ‘one-party’ state

Bangladesh has turned into a ‘one-party’ state as the ruling party stamps…

Interview | 2233 Hours 50 Minutes ago


Bangladeshis are killed at the border on Indian government’s order: Touhid Hossain
Bangladeshis are killed at the border on Indian government’s order: Touhid Hossain

Bangladeshis are regularly being shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF)…

Interview | 2260 Hours 15 Minutes ago


JCD leader Jonny's son asks his mother
Why does my father’s name need the prefix 'late'? / JCD leader Jonny's son asks his mother

Nuruzzaman Jonny, General Secretary of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal’s Khilgaon…

Interview | 2313 Hours 07 Minutes ago


Why should a bank have four directors from one family? 

Abul Kashem Haider, former vice-president of the FBCCI talks…

Interview | 2450 Hours 08 Minutes ago


"The current authoritarian Government takes pleasure in violating human rights." —Nur Khan Liton

Nur Khan Liton is a prominent human rights activist in Bangladesh.…

Interview | 2497 Hours 36 Minutes ago



Opinion

Khaleda Zia: a legacy of resilience and commitment

Begum Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, once said, "The ability to stand up against governmental oppression, to boycott elections, to refuse offices of profit,…

Opinion | 33 Hours 16 Minutes ago


Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future after fall of Hasina
Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future after fall of Hasina

By all quantifiable measures, Bangladesh’s now deposed Prime Minister Sheikh…

Opinion | 795 Hours 57 Minutes ago


Bangladesh’s failure must worry India
Bangladesh’s failure must worry India

The collapse of a friendly government in Bangladesh is bad news for Prime Minister…

Opinion | 804 Hours 59 Minutes ago


Bangladesh protests: brutal security crackdown
Bangladesh protests: brutal security crackdown

Bangladeshi citizens took to the streets throughout July in nationwide protests…

Opinion | 996 Hours 15 Minutes ago


Bangladesh faces growing criticism for violent crackdown

International pressure is mounting on Bangladesh to end…

Opinion | 996 Hours 32 Minutes ago


Bangladesh’s battle between democracy and autocracy

The brutal crackdown on student protesters revealed the…

Opinion | 1019 Hours 49 Minutes ago


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