April 17, 2025

Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, yesterday announced that a dedicated hospital for expatriates will soon be established in Dhaka's Gulshan. The hospital will be run by returnee…

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025. This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh toward democracy following last year's student-led uprising.…

Rights groups are increasingly worried that El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison is becoming a "black hole" for the United States to rid itself of expelled migrants or other unwanted people with no legal consequences. A US senator…

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday called for Asian nations to unite in resisting geopolitical confrontation, unilateralism and protectionism, as he aims to consolidate ties with some of China's closest neighbours amid a deterioration…

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Wednesday that the group is still preparing its response to an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. "The movement's response is still in preparation, and we affirm that…

The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning documents seen by…

Neymar's injury troubles resurfaced on Wednesday as he limped off just 30 minutes into Santos' match against Atlético Mineiro with a suspected hamstring problem. The 33-year-old was visibly emotional before being stretchered off at Vila…

Bangladesh national women's team will look to confirm their spot in the main event of the ICC Women's World Cup, scheduled to be held in India next year, when they face the West Indies in their penultimate qualifier at the LCCA Ground…

With packed halls and sustained audience turnout weeks after Eid, this year's releases "Borbaad", "Daagi" and "Jongli" have marked a strong box office run—prompting their scheduled release abroad. Due to the overwhelming response, no…

In a move that has left moviegoers across Dhaka stunned, Star Cineplex has significantly increased its ticket prices without prior notice, leading to widespread criticism from the public and the film industry.​ Previously, ticket prices…