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Time’s List: Yunus among 100 most influential people
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.…
Of music, colours and festivities: Nation welcomes Bangla New Year
The nation welcomes the Bangla New Year 1432 with a jubilant spirit and celebrates Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar, with music, colourful rallies, and festive events, today.
With the first rays of the Sun visible at…
Nationwide celebrations of Pahela Baishakh underway amid festivities
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, is being celebrated across the country today with vibrant festivities, traditional performances, and a renewed sense of cultural pride.
In Chattogram, the day began with colorful…
Nationwide celebrations of Pahela Baishakh
The nation joyfully welcomes the Bangla New Year 1432 today, celebrating Pahela Baishakh—the first day of the Bangla calendar—with vibrant rallies, lively music, and festive gatherings.
A boy, beaming with a pure smile, holds a cat…
Earthquake felt in Dhaka, surrounding areas
An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and its surrounding areas today at 4:52 PM.
Confirming the matter, Golam Mostafa of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said that the earthquake had a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale.
He also…
First round of PCA negotiations between Bangladesh, EU begins
The first round of negotiations on the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) kicked off in the EU Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium yesterday. The PCA aims to provide a comprehensive…
Meghna Alam not abducted, kept in protective custody: police
Model and Miss Bangladesh Foundation Chairperson Meghna Alam was not abducted, but is being held in protective custody following due legal procedures, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said today.
Muhammad Talebur Rahman, deputy…
‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ renamed to ‘Borsho Boron Anondo Shobhajatra’
The procession marking the Bengali New Year, organised by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka, has been renamed.
The procession, formerly known as Mangal Shobhajatra, will now be called "Borsho Boron Anondo…
Kihak Sung awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh
Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation, was awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 today.
Founded in 1974, Youngone Corporation is a leading…
India cancels transhipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo
India has withdrawn the transhipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo to third countries, including Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar, via its land borders.
According to a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and…