Chhatra Dal wants Jinnah photo removed from DUCSU museum
The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has condemned and protested the display of a 1948 photo of Muhammad Ali Jinnah at the DUCSU museum in Dhaka today.
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Ex-student tears up Jinnah photo at DUCSU museum
A former student named Abu Tayeb Habildar has torn up a photo of Muhammad Ali Jinnah on display at the Dhaka University Central Students' Union museum.
8 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,132 infected
Bangladesh's measles situation remains a cause for concern, with eight more children dying of measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, officials say.
55 hurt as two groups clash outside Islami Bank
A clash broke out between the Islami Bank customer forum and sacked officials from the S Alam era, injuring forum secretary Motasim Billah and others.
When will the universe end, according to scientists?
The universe is made up of a sky full of stars, the sun and countless planets and moons, with our own Earth just a tiny part of that vastness.
Yamal's brace fires Barcelona to fine win
Barcelona are flying in La Liga this season, beating Levante 4-2 to claim a fifth straight win of the campaign under coach Hansi Flick today.
Islami Bank runs without a full board or MD
The country's largest Islamic bank has been running for over three months without a complete board of directors or managing director in place.
Oman postpones Iran-Gulf states meeting on Hormuz
Oman postponed at the last minute a regional meeting between Iran and Gulf states on opening a new shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
New Bangladesh needs a basic overhaul of education
The July 2024 revolution marked a watershed moment in Bangladesh's social and political history, one that now demands deeper structural reform.
Time for Dhaka University to wake up on hiring
Most public universities have realised, however belatedly, that building a true academic institution is impossible without hiring qualified teachers.
A different kind of year for post-uprising DUCSU
The current committee of Dhaka University Central Students' Union, elected after the July uprising, has completed one year in office this month.
Child drowns in pond in Gangni, Meherpur
A two-year-old girl, Arisha Khatun, drowned in a pond in Karamdi village, Gangni upazila, Meherpur, on Sunday afternoon, police and doctors said.
4 youths held with 165 yaba pills in Muladi, sent to jail
Police in Muladi, Barisal, arrested four young men with 165 yaba pills in separate raids, with all four sent to jail Sunday afternoon by the court.
Fear of arrest drives Kurigram farmers from their homes
Farmers in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, are staying away from home at night, fearing arrest after a case was filed over a fertiliser protest turning violent.
355kg of fertiliser seized from Jubo League leader's godown
Police in Gouripur, Mymensingh, seized 355 kilograms of illegally hoarded fertiliser from a warehouse belonging to a Jubo League leader today.
Kurigram's Aranya marks 10th anniversary, honours 5
Environmental group Aranya celebrated its 10th founding anniversary in Kurigram, honouring five individuals for their contributions to society.
Security Council paralysed but UN hasn't collapsed: Guterres
The UN Security Council has become paralysed as global powers still fail to recognise the limits of their own power, says Secretary-General Guterres.
NCP names Asif, Patwari as Dhaka mayoral candidates
The National Citizen Party has named its mayoral candidates for Dhaka's two city corporation elections, choosing leaders for north and south.
Woman's body lay for 9 hours amid police turf dispute
An unidentified homeless woman's body lay unattended for hours in Gaibandha after two police units disputed jurisdiction over her death today.
Trader fined for hoarding 21 sacks of fertiliser at home
A mobile court in Fulchhari raided a trader's home and seized 21 sacks of illegally hoarded fertiliser, fining him 10,000 taka for the offence.
Toddler dies after falling in pond while watching phone
A two-year-old girl named Arisha Khatun drowned in a pond in Gangni, Meherpur, after wandering off there while distracted by a mobile phone.
EC to decide if MPO teachers can run in local polls
The Election Commission will decide whether MPO-listed teachers can contest local government elections, a deputy minister has said in Dhaka.
Barefoot for 6,805km: an ultra-walker's new world record
Ireland's Eamon Keaveney walked 6,805 kilometres barefoot over 369 days, enduring bleeding feet and infections to smash his own world record.
Three Kashmiri leaders meet Iran's president in Delhi
Three Kashmiri leaders held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Delhi, where he arrived for the BRICS summit this week, officials said.
Couple's small venture transforms over 100 women's lives
Asadul Habib and Shiuli Begum set up a garment workshop at their home in Aditmari, Lalmonirhat, now employing more than a hundred local women.
Indonesia ferry sinks with 243 aboard, 140 still missing
A passenger ferry sank in Indonesia's Java Sea, killing one of the 103 people rescued so far, with 140 passengers still missing, officials said.
Over 100,000 farmers in Khulna to get farmer cards
The government's 'Krishok Card' scheme has enrolled 90,854 farmers across four districts of the Khulna agriculture region in its first phase.
Nation must stay alert so dark days never return: Rizvi
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has urged the nation to stay vigilant so the country's dark, difficult days never return again.
Jute farmers fear missing out on fair prices this year
Jute cutting is in full swing across Sharsha's fields in Jashore, with farmers bundling stalks and preparing for retting amid a record harvest.
250 Israelis pray at Al-Aqsa, breaking restrictions
Around 250 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, carrying out prayers in breach of longstanding rules.
Pori Moni joins director Selim's new web film
Dhallywood actress Pori Moni has joined a new web film titled 'Separation,' directed by Giasuddin Selim, with shooting already well underway.
Anwar Ibrahim charms BRICS dinner with Kishore Kumar hit
Malaysia's prime minister surprised guests at a BRICS summit dinner in New Delhi by singing a popular 1965 Kishore Kumar Hindi film song today.
364 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia sweep
Malaysian authorities detained 472 foreigners, including 364 Bangladeshis, during a mega enforcement raid in Kuala Lumpur's Chow Kit area on Sunday.
Calling hartal against court orders is illegal: HC
Bangladesh's High Court has ruled that calling any hartal or strike against a court verdict or order is illegal and unconstitutional, judges said.
Teesta master plan work 'can formally start next year'
The formal work on the Teesta master plan can begin next year, a minister said at an event promoting women's empowerment in Lalmonirhat on Saturday.
Supreme Court clears 98,000 cases in just 8 months
Bangladesh's Supreme Court disposed of over 11,000 Appellate Division cases and 87,000 High Court cases between January and August this year.
West Bengal shuts 252 madrasas, notices 100 more
India's West Bengal government has taken major action against unapproved madrasas, ordering 252 shut after an initial verification drive found them.
Dropped from squad, Salman Agha hits triple century
Pakistan middle-order batsman Salman Ali Agha turned his frustration at being dropped from the national squad into a stunning domestic innings.
Regular soil contact boosts children's immune diversity
Urban life has made contact with soil and nature a rarity, but researchers say touching soil and plants can diversify the microbes on our skin.
President urges stronger local government for democracy
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says local government must be strengthened in order to strengthen democracy across Bangladesh, he stated.
US becomes Bangladesh's second-largest trade partner
The United States has overtaken India to become Bangladesh's second-largest trade partner, driven by a sharp rise in US imports this year, data shows.
DUCSU museum reopens, preserving history and heritage
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union museum has been renovated to preserve the country's history, heritage and legacy of movements today.
Putul was not qualified for that WHO post: minister
Bangladesh's deputy foreign minister has questioned the appointment process of former WHO regional director Saima Wazed Putul, citing corruption.
Thakurgaon gang-rape: main accused arrested in Gazipur
RAB has arrested the lead accused in the gang rape of an expatriate's wife, who was filmed naked in a bathroom and later blackmailed with the video.
Strait of Hormuz will not reopen anytime soon
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding forming the basis for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the strategic waterway will not open yet.
Teen's body found in pond 3 days after going missing
Police recovered the body of 17-year-old Parvez from a pond in Balliadangi, Thakurgaon, three days after he was reported missing from home today.
War, genocide can never be accepted, says Irish leader
Ireland's president told Donald Trump that war and genocide can never be treated as normal events, condemning conflict and violence worldwide.
Iran challenges Trump's claim over Hormuz Strait
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned it will respond if any US warship comes within 100 kilometres of the Strait of Hormuz, officials said.
Iran signals it could quit nuclear treaty
Iran says withdrawing from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and revisiting its nuclear policy is now entirely possible amid rising US tensions.
New Bangladesh pay scale takes effect from July 1
Government employees' long wait for a ninth national pay scale is over, as the government formally approves the new National Pay Scale 2026 today.
Israeli companies quietly expand presence in Indonesia
Israeli firms are increasingly active in Indonesia, using local talent and marketing networks despite the country's non-recognition of Israel.
Houthi pressure sets a war trap for Saudi Arabia
Renewed conflict with Houthi forces has put Saudi Arabia in a difficult position, no longer confined to Yemen's own battlefield alone today.
China, India differ on how to frame border issue
Separate statements from India and China after Saturday's Modi-Xi meeting reveal differing views on how border tensions relate to broader ties.
Woman killed by husband in Gopalganj love marriage
A housewife named Mim Akter, 23, has been killed by the husband she married for love in Muksudpur, Gopalganj, police said early this Sunday.
6 teachers face dismissal at Sher-e-Bangla university
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University has recommended permanently dismissing six teachers who failed to return to work after study leave ended.
Trump's childhood home in New York sells for $1.93m
President Donald Trump's childhood home in Queens, New York, has sold for 1.93 million dollars, or roughly 238.2 million taka, property records show.
Dengue toll climbs as September deaths reach 52
Six people died of dengue in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,561 patients were hospitalised nationwide, health officials say today.
Saudi Arabia deports over 12,000 expats in a week
Saudi Arabia detained 14,796 people in a week over residency, labour and border law violations, with 12,057 expats subsequently deported this month.
Jamaat condemns fatal BSF shooting in Pirganj
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the death of a Bangladeshi youth shot by India's BSF in Pirganj, with two others also badly wounded.
Yemen's brave people will surely triumph: Ghalibaf
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Yemen's brave people will certainly triumph by the will of Almighty Allah, he declared.