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How six Americans escaped Iran hostage crisis using fake Hollywood movie

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- On November 4, 1979, 66 Americans were taken hostage at the US Embassy in Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis. Forty-six years later, their daring escape remains one of the most rem... Read More


Salman Khan faces legal notice over "misleading" pan masala ads

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been issued a legal notice by the Kota Consumer Court following a complaint alleging that advertisements for Rajshree Pan Masala, endorsed by him, are ... Read More


Nutritionist warns: 5 protein-rich foods that may actually cause weight gain

, Nov. 5 -- protein foods are often associated with weight loss, but some popularly marketed protein-rich items may actually contribute to weight gain due to their high fat and carbohydrate content. ... Read More


Nation's fate will be decided through the upcoming election: Jamaat Ameer

, Nov. 5 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday said the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election is extremely important for the nation. He emphasized that it is through this election ... Read More


Nation's fate will be decided through upcoming election: Jamaat Ameer

, Nov. 5 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday said the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election is extremely important for the nation. He emphasized that it is through this election ... Read More


6 jhut warehouses gutted in Gazipur fire

Gazipur, Nov. 5 -- A fire gutted six warehouses filled with jhut (garment scraps) in Ambag area of Gazipur city on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 6:30am at a warehouse located at Barbuc... Read More


BGMEA briefs IMF on RMG risks, urges govt to prioritize FTAs to counter LDC graduation challenge

, Nov. 5 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday to discuss the current state and future... Read More


Horse meat seized in Gazipur; 37 sick horses recovered in raid

Gazipur, Nov. 5 -- Law enforcement agencies have seized a large quantity of horse meat and rescued 37 diseased horses during a late-night operation in the Hyderabad area of Gazipur City Corporation. ... Read More


Army wants free, fair polls to ensure stability, law and order

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The Bangladesh Army, like the people of the country, wants a free, fair, and impartial election in line with the government's outlined framework, as such an election could help streng... Read More


Dhaka's air 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' this morning

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 15th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 124 at 9:20 am this morning (November 5, 2025)... Read More