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Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr face off in explosive 'War 2' teaser

Dhaka, May 20 -- In a thrilling birthday surprise for fans, the teaser for the much-awaited action film War 2 was unveiled on Tuesday, showcasing a high-voltage showdown between Bollywood superstar Hr... Read More


Bangladesh Bank simplifies overseas payments for professional course fees

Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has streamlined the process for sending fees for internationally recognised professional courses abroad. From now on, separate central bank approval will not be requi... Read More


Khamenei calls US nuclear criticism 'nonsense'

TEHRAN, Iran, May 20 -- Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday pushed back against US criticism of the country's nuclear program, saying that Tehran won't seek permission from anyone to enrich uranium and c... Read More


Israel eases Gaza blockade slightly; only 5 aid trucks enter since Monday

Dhaka, May 20 -- Israel has begun allowing limited shipments of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after more than two and a half months of a total import ban on the enclave's two million Palestini... Read More


NBR to remain split, misconceptions cleared: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, May 20 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday firmly said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will continue operating as two distinct entities-tax and customs-clarifying that all pre... Read More


Torrential rain disrupts life in Dhaka

, May 20 -- Persistent rainfall triggered by a low-pressure area over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh, caused significant disruptions across Dhaka on Tuesday, compoundi... Read More


Electrician dies from electrocution in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, May 20 -- An electrician died after suffering an electric shock in the capital's Nimtola area on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Mozammel Hossain, 35, an electrician who used t... Read More


Chelsea manager Enzo 'not happy' over limited time to prep for European final

LONDON, May 20 -- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his unhappiness at his team getting two fewer days to prepare for the Conference League final compared to Spanish opponent Real Betis. Whi... Read More


Chhatra Dal activists end Shahbagh blockade after around 1.5 hours

Dhaka, May 20 -- The leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal, the student wing of BNP, withdrew blockade from Shahbagh in the capital after nearly one and a half hours on Tuesday afternoon. The JCD acti... Read More


EU, UK impose new sanctions on Russia's shadow oil fleet

BRUSSELS, May 20 -- The European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost 200 ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restr... Read More