Bangladesh is witnessing a significant surge in remittance inflows ahead of Eid celebrations. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, expatriates have sent $2.25 billion in the first 19 days of March 2025. At the current exchange rate (122 BDT per USD), this amounts to over 274.74 billion BDT. This figure marks a 27% […]
Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Donald Trump following Trump’s 90-minute call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a temporary ceasefire. The Kremlin agreed to a limited 30-day halt on strikes against Ukraine’s power grid, but both sides accused each other of violating the truce. Russia reported a Ukrainian attack on an oil depot, while […]
Read MoreIsrael has restarted ground operations and airstrikes in Gaza, issuing a “last warning” for Hamas to release hostages and relinquish power. The renewed offensive follows a period of relative calm since mid-January, with Israeli attacks killing over 400 people in recent days, according to Gaza’s health ministry. The escalation has led to further displacement of […]
Read MoreThe 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off in just two days, with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Before the match, a grand opening ceremony will take place featuring numerous Bollywood stars and sports legends. Shah Rukh […]
Read MoreIn Joypurhat’s Khetlal upazila, a police station was attacked under the leadership of a BNP leader following a dispute over extortion. The incident occurred on Tuesday (March 18), shortly before Iftar. According to police, BNP Ward-9 President Kabir Chowdhury and his associates demanded Tk 50,000 from local resident Tofazzal Hossain at the sub-registry office. When […]
Read MoreYouth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan will meet Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) President Tabith Awal on Wednesday (March 19) to discuss the exclusion of expatriate footballer Fahmidul Islam. The 18-year-old forward, who plays in Italy’s Serie D, was initially called up for the national team’s training camp but later dropped from the final […]
Read MoreLionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle injury. The 37-year-old star suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami against Atlanta United. Although he had recently returned to action as a substitute and scored against Jamaica’s Cavalier in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the […]
Read MoreGonodhikar Parishad has demanded the resignation of interim government’s two student advisers, Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, within 15 days. At a press conference held on March 18 in Dhaka’s Paltan, the party warned of strict action, including surrounding the chief adviser’s office if the demand is not met. Secretary General Rashed Khan […]
Read MoreKhan Talat Mahmud Rafi, a key coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Chattogram, confirmed his marriage through a Facebook post on Monday after Iftar. While he initially did not disclose his bride’s identity, he later updated his relationship status, linking to the profile of Jannatul Ferdous. Reports revealed that Jannatul, daughter of school teachers […]
Read MoreJamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman expressed gratitude to BNP and Tarique Rahman for standing by the family of Montu Chandra Das, who was murdered after seeking justice for his assaulted child. During a visit to the victim’s family in Barguna, he assured them of full support, including education and medical expenses. Addressing a gathering, he […]
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