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Zaima pledges to engage with people to help rebuild Bangladesh

Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and granddaughter of Khaleda Zia, on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) said

Osman Hadi’s janaza held : Crowds gathering at Manik Mia Avenue,

Crowds have begun gathering at Manik Mia Avenue, adjacent to the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, to attend the janaza of Sharif

December, the Month of Victory.

From March 26 to December 10, 1971, countless brave Bengalis laid down their lives in the War of Liberation. Their

Envoy: Malaysia targets 3 lakh Bangladeshi tourists in 2026

Malaysian High Commissioner Mohd Shuhada Othman on Saturday said Malaysia aims to attract 300,000 Bangladeshi tourists in 2026 under its

Zubaida Rahman to arrive in Dhaka to take Khaleda Zia abroad

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, is flying from London to Dhaka as preparations intensify to

government declares Khaleda Zia a ‘VVIP’

The interim government has declared three-time former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, as Very Very Important Person

Indonesia floods toll rises to 440, missing at least 400

Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried

St Martin’s welcomes overnight visitors again as 1,174 arrive on reopening day

St Martin’s Island reopened to overnight visitors on Monday after months of restrictions, drawing a strong turnout of 1,174 tourists

Australian PM ties the knot in private ceremony

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his girlfriend Jodie Haydon on Saturday, becoming the country’s first leader to tie the

Draft master plan for Saint Martin’s Island published

The draft Master Plan for Saint Martin’s Island, prepared to regulate unplanned tourism, protect the island’s fragile environment, and ensure

Mexico’s Fatima crowned Miss Universe winner

Mexico has officially claimed the Miss Universe 2025 crown, giving the nation a proud and emotional moment. In a dazzling

Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals opens new branch in Savar

Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals, one of Bangladesh’s popular aesthetic skincare and haircare brands, is set to expand its footprint with a new

Yunus distributes graduation certificates of DSCSC course

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday distributed the certificate of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Course-2025

Pakistani high commissioner discusses defence issues with Bangladesh Navy chief

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, paid a courtesy call on Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, chief of

AL can’t contest polls: Prof. Prof. Muhammad Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that Awami League will not be able to participate in the upcoming

Newborn Baby Rescued from Riverbank in Benapole

A newborn baby boy was rescued from the bank of the Hakor River in Gazipur village under Benapole Port Police

Gaza children gradually return to school after two years of war

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced this week that following the start of the ceasefire Gaza, it was reopening

New pay scale for govt employees likely in January

The interim government has approved a new national pay scale for government officials and employees, set to take effect on

New guidelines issued to regulate tourism on St Martin

The government has issued new directives to regulate tourism on Saint Martin’s Island in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, to protect the

People yet to realize due rights after 54 years of independence: Akhter Hossen

RANGPUR, Oct 21, 2025 (BSS) – National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossen today said that even after 54

3 witnesses testify in plot corruption cases against Hasina

Three witnesses testified on Thursday in three separate corruption cases filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 22 others

Russia is one of main food suppliers to global market: Putin

Russia not merely provides itself with foods but is also one of main food suppliers to the international market, President

DMP bans rallies near Chief Justice’s residence, Supreme Court area

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all kinds of gatherings, rallies, and processions around the Chief

BNP Leaders Attend Funeral of Azizur Rahman Khokon’s Younger Brother in Benapole

Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) attended the funeral prayer of the younger brother of Md Azizur Rahman Khokon,

5 Foods Secretly Making You Age Faster And How To Swap Them For A Youthful Skin

Certain everyday foods can secretly speed up the aging process, affecting your skin, energy, and overall health. Sugary treats, high-heat

US, UK pledge more $96 m aid for Rohingyas

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) announced fresh aid commitment of US$ 96 million in the first

Five-day Durga Puja begins nationwide

The five-day Sharadiya Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community, began across the country on Sunday

Dr.Yunus calls for climate-resilient housing in disaster-prone regions

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called on UN-Habitat to expand its presence in Bangladesh to help develop sustainable and

Dhaka-China Celebrating friendship, culture, and collaboration at NSU

North South University (NSU), with the support of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangladesh, hosted Dhaka·

Ex-addl IGP Shamsuddoha arrested from own resort

Former additional inspector general of police M Shamsuddoha Khandaker was arrested from his own resort in Dhaka’s Nawabganj area early