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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


Transform Asia into a beacon of shared prosperity: Prof Yunus tells Nikkei Forum in Tokyo

Tokyo, May 29 -- Urging Asian nations to chart a new course of cooperation, inclusion, and sustainability, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday outlined a seven-point agenda aimed at tra... Read More


Tranform Asia into a beacon of shared prosperity: Prof Yunus tells Nikkei Forum in Tokyo

Tokyo, May 29 -- Urging Asian nations to chart a new course of cooperation, inclusion, and sustainability, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday outlined a seven-point agenda aimed at tra... Read More


Monsoon Misery Looms: Dhaka braces for worsening waterlogging crisis

Dhaka, May 29 -- Already grappling with multiple problems like traffic congestion, mosquito infestations and pollution, Dhaka's residents are now bracing for yet another challenge-waterlogging-as the ... 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


Prof Yunus, Japanese PM to hold talks Friday eyeing greater cooperation

Tokyo, May 29 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru are set to hold bilateral talks on Friday which will outline areas of cooperation to further strengthen the re... 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