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Legendary actor Javed returns home after health scare

Dhaka, April 16 -- Legendary Bangladeshi actor Ilias Javed, once a dominant presence on the country's silver screen, was hospitalised on Wednesday after his health deteriorated, family sources said. ... Read More


Ibrahim Ali Khan responds to Palak Tiwari dating rumours: "She's Sweet"

Dhaka, April 16 -- Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, has been the subject of ongoing dating rumours involving Palak Tiwari, daughter of Shweta Tiwari and Raja Chaudhary. ... Read More


Women's footballer Krishna flies to Thimphu to play in Bhutan Women's League

Dhaka, April 16 -- Krishna Rani Sarkar, the senior footballer of the SAFF Women's champions Bangladesh football team finally left Dhaka for Thimphu on Wednesday to play in the Bhutan Women's National ... Read More


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

Dhaka, April 16 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 133 at 9:40am this morning (April 16, 2025).... Read More


Dedicated expat hospital to be established soon in Dhaka: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, April 16 -- A dedicated hospital for expatriates will soon be established in Dhaka's Gulshan area, said Adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Asif Nazrul on We... Read More


Polytechnic students call nationwide rail blockade Thursday to press 6-point demands

Dhaka, April 16 -- After staging a daylong road blockades in parts of the country, students of public and private polytechnic institutes announced a countrywide rail blockade for Thursday as part of t... Read More


Dr Yunus named among Time magazine's 100 most influential people

Dhaka, April 16 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been named among TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025. This recognition follows his pivotal role in steering Bangladesh to... Read More


MRA, IFC ink deal to digitise microcredit and boost housing loans

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a deal for digital transformation in microcredit and enhanced housing loan facilities. ... Read More


Bangladesh, Germany sign climate adaptation funding deal

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh and Germany on Wednesday signed a financial agreement on development cooperation. Under this agreement Germany will finance Euro 52.5 million or approximately Tk 724 cro... Read More


Bangladesh Bank seeks wilful defaulter list with identities

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has instructed all banks to submit comprehensive information on wilful defaulters in a separate format. "It is mandatory to include all relevant details, including ... Read More