National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Man killed in Chattogram gas cylinder blast

UNB, Chattogram:: A man was killed and four others injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a scrap shop in Boro Kumira Majar Gate area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon.The deceased was identified as Arman,30, a van driver hailing from Cumilla.Police said the explosion occurred...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

PM urges public support to take Bangladesh forward

UNB, Sylhet:: Saying that his government’s main responsibility is to protect the interests of people and resolve their problems, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged citizens of all strata to stand by his government to help take Bangladesh forward and place it alongside developed na...

World,WAR,Middle East

US warns shipping firms of sanctions over Iran toll payments in Hormuz

The United States has warned global shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.The warning, issued Friday by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, adds fresh pressure to the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran over cont...

World,Glamour & Entertainment,Fair & Festivals

Oscars body sets AI rules, expands international film eligibility for 2027 awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has, for the first time, introduced rules addressing the use of artificial intelligence in films for the 2027 Oscars, while also expanding eligibility for international entries.Announcing updated guidelines on Friday, the Academy said AI tools will not...

World

US military signs AI deals with 7 tech firms for classified use

The Pentagon on Friday said it has struck agreements with seven technology companies to bring artificial intelligence into its classified computer systems, aiming to boost military capabilities in modern warfare.The companies — Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection...

National,Politics,Religion,President, Prime Minister

PM offers fateha at Shahjalal’s shrine in Sylhet

UNB, Sylhet:: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday offered fateha at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) during his first official visit to Sylhet since assuming office.After arriving at Osmani International Airport at 10:05am on a domestic flight with his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, the Prime Mini...

World

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Tensions with Berlin

The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States will remove around 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months, following through on President Donald Trump’s earlier warning. The decision comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Berlin, particularly after Germ...

National,Country, Districts,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Kurigram residents face fresh displacement as Teesta devours land

UNB, Kurigram:: Severe erosion along the Teesta River has once again put vast areas of Kurigram at risk, swallowing cropland and homesteads and pushing thousands of riverbank residents into deep uncertainty.Farmland is disappearing almost daily, leaving farmers without livelihoods and families feari...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people and injured others on Saturday, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continued despite an ongoing ceasefire.The strikes came as Israel’s military issued fresh warnings, urging residents of nine villages in the south to evac...

National,Infrastructure, Development,Politics,Agriculture & Farming,Transportation & Aviation,President, Prime Minister

PM announces plan to improve Dhaka-Sylhet road, rail connectivity

UNB, Sylhet:: Recalling his difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during the election campaign, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his government has started work to improve both road and rail connectivity between the two districts to make travel faster and more comfortable.&l...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Kushtia ‘Pir’ murder: FIR-named accused arrested

UNB, Kushtia:: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested another accused in the case filed over the killing of a self-proclaimed “Pir” Abdur Rahman, also known as Shamim Reza and Jahangir, in a mob attack at his shrine in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia.Rajib Mistry, 32, one of ...

World

May Day protests held worldwide as workers demand relief from rising costs

Workers and activists across the world marked May Day with rallies and protests on Friday, demanding higher wages, better working conditions and peace, as many face rising energy costs and declining purchasing power linked to the Iran war.International Workers’ Day, observed on May 1 in many c...

National,Healthcare

Effectiveness of anti-tobacco laws getting laxer

Prominent citizens in the country believe that the effectiveness of anti-smoking and tobacco laws is gradually getting laxer. They have called upon the government and all concerned to ensure the effective use of this law as well as increase citizen awareness.They made this call at an anti-tobacco di...

National,Business & Commerce

Bangladesh Finance posts turnaround performance in 2025, driven by recovery and balance sheet strengthening

Bangladesh Finance PLC has reported a notable turnaround in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, returning to profitability following a challenging prior year.According to the audited financial statements approved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 April 2...

World,Media

Indonesia asks social media platforms to disclose under-16 account suspensions

Indonesia has urged social media companies and digital platforms to publicly disclose how many accounts belonging to users under 16 have been suspended under new government restrictions, authorities said Wednesday.“We will continue to insist that compliance alone is not enough; we must also re...

National,Country, Districts,Environment & Nature,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Locked in poverty and erosion: The reality of Kurigram

UNB:: Kurigram, a northern border district of Bangladesh, continues to struggle with extreme poverty, widespread landlessness and relentless river erosion, trapping millions of people in harsh living conditions despite its large geographic size.Spanning around 2,255 square kilometres and home to ove...

World,WAR,Middle East

Gaza flotilla organisers say surrounded by Israeli 'military boats'

The organisers of a flotilla carrying pro-Palestinian activists aiming to break through an Israeli blockade in Gaza said Thursday their boats were surrounded by Israeli "military boats".The flotilla, made up of more than 50 boats, set sail in recent weeks from Marseille in France, Barcelon...

World,WAR,Middle East

Trump, Putin hold phone conversation on Iran and Ukraine, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone conversation discussing issues related to Iran and Ukraine, the Kremlin has said.According to a Kremlin aide, during the call Putin put forward proposals aimed at resolving the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program...

World,Middle East,Passport, Vissa, Immigration ,Accident, Fire, Disaster

17 killed, seven rescued off Libya after week at sea: Red Crescent

The Libyan Red Crescent said Wednesday that a patrol boat recovered 17 bodies and rescued seven people during an operation to assist a stranded vessel off the North African country.With Italy around 300 kilometres (186 miles) away, Libya has become a key launchpad for tens of thousands of migrants w...

National,Education & Research

Proff Dr. H M Jahirul Haque appointed Mentor of WURI Rankings

Professor Dr. H M Jahirul Haque, Vice Chancellor of the Canadian University of Bangladesh has been appointed as a Certified Mentor by the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).The recognition highlights his contributions to academic leadership, innovation-driven education, and quality assu...