Diplomachy
After attending the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today left Dalian for Beijing by a bullet train.Tarique Rahman left here for Beijing by a high-speed bullet train from Dalian North Railway Station at about 2:00 pm (local time). Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of the premi...
Crime, Law and Order Situation,WAR
S. M. Lablur Rahman, Member (Administration) of the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) and an Additional Secretary to the Government, has filed a case alleging that his signature was forged to create fabricated documents, including a purported agreement and a consent letter.The case was lodg...
Economy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the World Economic Forum (WEF) to take coordinated measures in support of delta nations like Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate change, as well as countries threatened by rising sea levels.He made the call when WEF President and Chief E...
Bank & Insurance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought a time-bound action plan for comprehensive banking sector reforms, specifically raising structural objections over the newly added Section 18(A) of the Bank Company Act, finance ministry sources said.The global lender has placed these conditions as pa...
Politics
Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday warned that his party will not remain in Parliament if it does not get scope to speak in the interest of the nation, while calling on supporters to prepare for what he termed a new “revolution.”&l...
Diplomachy,Environment & Nature
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the leaders around the world to deliver on their commitments for the millions whose lives are at stake due to climate change. "It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the world can embrace the fu...
Infrastructure, Development
UNOPS Bangladesh has highlighted a localized model for advancing women’s leadership and inclusive governance at an SDG dissemination session held in Chattogram, bringing together government officials, development partners, youth representatives and civil society actors.The session focused on S...
Weather
Italy has declared a red heatwave alert in 15 cities, including Rome and Milan, as extreme temperatures continue to sweep across Europe, triggering public health warnings, transport disruptions and rising casualties.The Italian health ministry said the red alert, the highest level of heat warning, w...
Crime, Law and Order Situation
Four new witnesses today testified in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed.The four witnesses are Md Sohel Miah, Md Riajul Islam, Asef Ainan Bokhsh and Sirajul Haque.The four today appeared before Dhaka Special Judge Cour...
Opinion
Jeffrey D Sachs and Sybil Fares:On June 14, the United States and Iran agreed to a framework to end their war. The Strait of Hormuz is to reopen, the bombing of Lebanon is to end and – most importantly – the killing is to stop. After more than 100 days of war that killed thousands, inclu...
Hesham Gaafar:When Pope Leo XIV signed his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on 15 May 2026, the date was not accidental. It marked 135 years since Rerum Novarum, the 1891 papal letter that confronted the moral crisis of the industrial age: factories, machines, labour exploitation and the viole...
Business & Commerce
A state-owned cargo ship - 'MV Banglar Joyjatra' - of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) today successfully crossed the internationally risky Strait of Hormuz. The ship is currently moving towards the waters of Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to complete safe bunkerin...
Environment & Nature
Bangladesh can earn nearly US$ 1 billion annually from the sale of carbon credits to be generated through the nationwide 25 crore tree plantation programme announced by the incumbent government, according to a government report.On June 13 last, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated the ...
World
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that his extensive discussions with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland had created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" aimed at permanently ending the war that began in late February between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance.Vance a...
Football
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break.Ismaila Sarr cut the defi...
Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the Gulf state's energy minister said on Monday, one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility.Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which Saad al-Kaabi said was "an accident and not sabota...
BAT Bangladesh PLC. has appointed Raiyan Ahmed as its new Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion, to drive the company’s strategic agenda.In his new leadership role, Raiyan will oversee the company's organizational talent acquisition, workplace culture, and diversity initiatives, while su...
Datuk Sazali Hamzah, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petronas Group, Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. The meeting took place at 2:35 pm local time at the Shangri-La Hotel here today, accord...
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived here tonight from Kuala Lumpur concluding his two-day official visit to Malaysia.A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister and his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman landed at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airp...
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