Sri Lanka's Jayawickrama handed one-year ban

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket for breaching the anti-corruption code...

3 advisers to probe bribery charges against public admin secy

The Advisory Council has launched an investigation into bribery allegations against the senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, particularly in relation to the appointment of deputy commissioners. Three advisers have been appointed to lead the inquiry.

Tasty Treat celebrates milestone with 400th outlet opening

The renowned fast food retail brand ‘Tasty Treat’ has inaugurated its 400th outlet on September 30...

BGB detains 2 Indians along Rajshahi border

Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have detained two Indian nationals at the Yusufpur border outpost in Charghat of Rajshahi.

Dhaka, Seoul for inking economic partnership deal

Bangladesh and South Korea have expressed strong interest in advancing negotiations to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement, EPA, aimed at addressing the growing trade imbalance between the two countries...

A deal decades in the making: Sony acquires Pink Floyd’s music rights for $400m

In a monumental music industry deal, legendary British rock band Pink Floyd has sold its music rights, including iconic albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, to Sony Group for a reported $400 million.

Workers of one factory attack another for not joining protests

Tensions erupted in Gazipur's Jirani area on Thursday morning when workers from one garment factory attacked another for not joining their protest.

Tarique set to return anytime

After the fall of the Awami League government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and many of the party's leaders were released from prison. However, despite two months under the interim government, the cases against BNP's Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, have not been withdrawn, preventing his return to Bangladesh.

Public admin secy denies bribery allegations, calls news 'fake'

Anwar Ibrahim to arrive in Dhaka Friday

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Dhaka on Friday, October 4, marking the first high-level visit by a foreign head of government since the interim administration led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus took power following the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.

Mahmudur walks out of jail on bail

Mahmudur Rahman, Acting Editor of Dainik Amar Desh, has been released on bail on Thursday.

Teen killed in gunfight at Ukhia Rohingya camp

A teenaged boy man was killed, and five others were injured in a shootout between members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO groups at the Ukhia Rohingya camp, Cox's Bazar, in a clash over territorial dominance.

Heavy rainfall expected in 5 divs, landslide risk in Ctg

The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in five divisions across Bangladesh, with a heightened risk of landslides in the hilly areas of the Chittagong division due to the downpour.

Labour unrest, vandalism threaten manufacturing industries

Labour unrest in several manufacturing industries across the country has escalated, causing severe disruptions in production due to widespread attacks and vandalism.

Severe traffic congestion on Dhaka-Chattogram highway

Heavy traffic congestion has gripped the Narayanganj section of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, causing severe disruption for passengers, particularly women and children, who are stranded in the rain.

Israel pounds central Beirut after death of 8 IDF soldiers

Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday on a Hezbollah rescue facility in central Beirut, Lebanese sources said, after at least eight Israeli ground troops were killed near the border.

Garment worker murder: Salam Murshedy on 2-day remand

A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former Khulna-4 lawmaker Abdus Salam Murshedy on two-day remand in a case lodged over the killing of garment worker Rubel during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

Israel to declare UN chief persona non grata

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has decided to declare UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country.

Babar resigns as Pakistan white-ball captain

Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.

China keen to preserve, process, import Bangladeshi marine fish

China has expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Bangladesh to preserve, process, and import marine fish, according to Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen.