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Israel launches ground assault on Gaza City

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting widespread international alarm, with the UN condemning it as "... Read More


IMF MD praises leadership of Professor Yunus

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today praised the leadership of Professor Muhammad Yunus, crediting him for Bangladesh's remarkable economic... Read More


Former BB spokesperson Mezbaul Haque resigns

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Former spokesperson and Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Md Mezbaul Haque has resigned from his post. Bangladesh Bank's spokesperson and Executive Director Arief Hossain said M... Read More


Tesla shares jump as Musk buys $1B stake ahead of shareholder vote on record pay package

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Tesla's stock surged more than 7% in premarket trading on Monday as CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of over 2.5 million shares worth about $1 billion. According to a regulator... Read More


Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale ... Read More


Polytechnic students protest at Satrasta, presenting six point demands

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The capital's Satrastha intersection turned chaotic again on Wednesday as polytechnic students staged protests over a perceived deepening crisis in technical education and diminishi... Read More


Bangladesh seeks deeper trade ties with US: CA

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Chief Adviser to the Interim Government Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed Bangladesh's strong commitment to cementing bilateral relations with the United States, focusin... Read More


Its 5-point demand includes PR system polls

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a three-day movement program with 5-point demand, including holding next February elections on the basis of proportional representations (PR... Read More


BNP differs Jamaat, Islami Andolon's agitations

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has termed Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolan Bangladesh's announced demonstrations as "contradictory," noting that dialogue on implem... Read More


Mahmudur Rahman testifies against Hasina at ICT

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, deposed in the July 2024 uprising, was compared to fascist dictator Adolf Hitler during witness testimony at the International Crimes Tribunal o... Read More