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Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no 3

Dhaka, May 29 -- Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over northwest Bay an... Read More


Depression-induced rains disrupt life in Chandpur

Chandpur, May 29 -- Life in Chandpur was severely disrupted on Thursday due to continuous heavy rainfall under the influence of a low-pressure system. Meteorologist Md Shoaeb of the district's weathe... Read More


Indian BSF reportedly pushes 43 people more into Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 29 -- Indian Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed 43 more people, including women and children, into Bangladesh through the borders of Dinajpur, Sylhet and Kurigram on Thursday. In Dinaj... Read More


South Korea's cenbank cuts borrowing costs to nurse sluggish economy

SEOUL, South Korea, May 29 -- South Korea's central bank cut its key interest rate and sharply lowered its growth outlook for the country's economy in 2025, as it moved Thursday to counter US Presiden... Read More


Cool showers soothe Dhaka's heatwave; more rain expected

Dhaka, May 29 -- A light to moderate spell of rain washed over parts of Dhaka on Thursday morning, offering welcome relief to residents weary of the sweltering summer heat. The early showers, lasting... Read More


Shadab, Hasan star as Pakistan register easy T20I win over Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 29 -- Shadab Khan delivered a notable all-round performance, and Hasan Ali bagged five wickets as Pakistan began their T20I series vs Bangladesh with a 37-run win at the Gaddafi Stadium on ... Read More


Depression-spawned rains and tidal waves swamp 20 villages in Patuakhali

Patuakhali, May 29 -- At least 20 villages in Galachipa and Rangabali upazilas of Patuakhali have been submerged after embankments collapsed amid heavy rains spawned by a deep depression and new moon ... Read More


Notorious extortionist Liton arrested by Army in Purana Paltan

Dhaka, May 29 -- Army personnel detained a known extortionist named Liton during a raid in the Purana Paltan area of the capital on Wednesday night, while he was allegedly engaged in extortion activit... Read More


Indian president hopes for 'democratic, inclusive' Bangladesh as Dhaka's envoy presents credentials

Dhaka, May 29 -- Extending a warm welcome to newly appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner, President of India Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said they envision a "democratic, stable, prosperous, and inclu... Read More


High Commissioner Hamidullah submits credentials to Indian President

Dhaka, May 29 -- Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah on Thursday presented credentials to Indian Droupadi Murmu. The President of India accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/H... Read More