Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok on April 4, following the sixth BIMSTEC summit. The bilateral discussion, held at the Shangri-La Hotel, addressed several critical issues, including the possible extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, who is accused of making provocative statements from India. Other key topics […]
Inspired by the excitement surrounding Hamza Choudhury, two more diaspora footballersâElman Matin from England and Abdul Kader from Italyâhave joined Bangladesh’s U-19 training camp for the upcoming SAFF U-19 Championship. Scheduled for May 9â18 in Arunachal, India, the players began training at Dhanmondi Club before moving to the residential camp at Kamalapur Stadium. Kader plays […]
With the absence of tourists, St. Martinâs Island is witnessing a revival of its natural beauty and biodiversity. The islandâs beaches, once crowded with visitors, are now cleaner, allowing marine life, including coral and sea turtles, to thrive. The government restricted tourism for ten months starting January 31, reducing environmental pollution and aiding the islandâs […]
Interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism about resolving the tariff issue with the U.S. through discussions. Speaking from Bangkok, his press secretary, Shafiqul Alam, stated that Bangladesh is reviewing the matter and is committed to finding a mutually beneficial solution.The U.S. recently imposed a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi imports, raising concerns […]
Barcelona secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after defeating AtlÊtico Madrid, setting up a historic clash with Real Madrid for the first time in ten years. Following a thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg, Ferran Torresâ lone goal in the second leg secured Barçaâs victory. The match saw intense attacking plays, […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Bangladeshi products from an average of 15% to 37%, as part of a broader tariff hike on imports from various countries. The announcement was made at a White House press conference, where Trump declared the day as the U.S.’s “Economic Independence Day.” The move aligns with his […]
Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased 14 times in the past three months, reaching a record high of BDT 157,872 per bhori (22K) as of March 28. In contrast, a year ago, the price was BDT 111,000, marking a rise of BDT 47,000 per bhori. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) regulates gold prices, adjusting them […]
Renowned Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has passed away at the age of 65 after a prolonged battle with throat cancer. The actor, best known for his role as Iceman in Top Gun (1986), reprised the character in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), where his illness was incorporated into the story. Kilmer also portrayed Batman in Batman […]
The Shawwal moon has been sighted in Bangladesh, confirming that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across the country on Monday. The National Moon Sighting Committee held a meeting on Sunday evening and officially announced the decision.Earlier, on Saturday, Saudi Arabia sighted the Shawwal moon, leading to the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr in the country on Sunday. The […]
Beef prices in Dhaka have increased by Tk 30-50 per kg due to high demand ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Meat traders claim that the surge is driven by increased cattle costs at Gabtoli market, where prices per cow have risen by up to Tk 15,000. As a result, beef prices have reached Tk 800 per kg […]
