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Tarique Says He Wants to Return Home but Cannot Decide Alone

Tarique Says He Wants to Return Home but Cannot Decide Alone

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in a critical condition under intensive care, her son and the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Saturday.In a verified Facebo...

  • 29 Nov 2025
President Expresses Concern over Khaleda Zia’s Deteriorating Health

President Expresses Concern over Khaleda Zia’s Deteriorating Health

President Md Shahabuddin has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.The concern was conveyed in...

  • 29 Nov 2025
Khaleda Zia’s Condition Still Critical, No Improvement Reported

Khaleda Zia’s Condition Still Critical, No Improvement Reported

BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains critical, with no signs of improvement as she continues to receive treatment at the CCU for the last three days amid mu...

  • 29 Nov 2025
China eyes major jute, green manufacturing push in Bangladesh: Exim Bank

China eyes major jute, green manufacturing push in Bangladesh: Exim Bank

Chinese investors are gearing up for large-scale investments in Bangladesh’s green technology, jute, textiles and pharmaceuticals to support the manufacturing transformation envisioned by Chief Advise...

  • 28 Nov 2025
Fresh Tremor Jolts Dhaka Again

Fresh Tremor Jolts Dhaka Again

A mild earthquake was felt in the capital at around 4:15 pm on Thursday, with the tremor lasting a few seconds. Many residents rushed out of their homes and offices after sensing the sudden jolt.This...

  • 27 Nov 2025
Khaleda Zia Under CCU Observation at Evercare

Khaleda Zia Under CCU Observation at Evercare

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains under intensive monitoring at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of the capital’s Evercare Hospital.She is receiving treatment under the supervi...

  • 27 Nov 2025
Imran Khan Still in Adiala Jail, Rumours Dismissed

Imran Khan Still in Adiala Jail, Rumours Dismissed

Pakistan’s Adiala jail authorities on Wednesday rejected widespread rumours claiming the PTI founder and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan had been moved out of the facility, asserting that...

  • 27 Nov 2025
Hong Kong Blaze Claims 55 Lives, Probe Focuses on Renovation Graft

Hong Kong Blaze Claims 55 Lives, Probe Focuses on Renovation Graft

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in seven decades has claimed 55 lives, prompting the city’s leader to order territory-wide inspections of public housing estates undergoing renovations, as criminal investig...

  • 27 Nov 2025
Hasina Gets 21 Years in ACC Graft Cases

Hasina Gets 21 Years in ACC Graft Cases

A court in Dhaka on Thursday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 21 years in prison in three separate corruption cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over irregu...

  • 27 Nov 2025
166 Upazilas Get New UNOs Ahead of National Election

166 Upazilas Get New UNOs Ahead of National Election

The interim government has reshuffled the posts of Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) following changes in the ranks of Deputy Commissioners (DCs), as part of its preparations for the 13th National Parli...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Four Dead as Major Fire Sweeps Through Huge Hong Kong Apartments

Four Dead as Major Fire Sweeps Through Huge Hong Kong Apartments

At least four people have died after a major fire tore through several apartment blocks in Hong Kong, authorities have confirmed.The government said two other people are in a critical condition, while...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Govt Facing No Western Push on Election: Touhid Hossain

Govt Facing No Western Push on Election: Touhid Hossain

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that Western countries are not exerting any pressure on Bangladesh to ensure an inclusive national election.Speaking to journalists at the Ministry o...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Bangladesh’s NPLs Hit New Record at Tk 6.44 Trillion

Bangladesh’s NPLs Hit New Record at Tk 6.44 Trillion

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector have surged to a fresh record, reaching Tk 6.44 trillion at the end of September — accounting for 35.73 percent of all outstanding loans.The...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Law and Order Not Satisfactory, but Likely to Improve Before Polls: CEC

Law and Order Not Satisfactory, but Likely to Improve Before Polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said that the current law and order situation is not satisfactory, though he expects it to improve ahead of the upcoming national election.Speak...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Fire Brought Under Control at Karail Slum, Hundreds Forced to Sleep Under Open Sky

Fire Brought Under Control at Karail Slum, Hundreds Forced to Sleep Under Open Sky

The devastating fire that swept through the capital’s Karail slum in Mohakhali has been brought under control after more than five hours of efforts by 19 units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence.Fi...

  • 26 Nov 2025
Fire Rages Through Karail Slum: 19 Units Battling Flames Amid Water Shortage

Fire Rages Through Karail Slum: 19 Units Battling Flames Amid Water Shortage

Nineteen units of fire services are working to bring a massive fire under control at the Karail slum in the capital’s Mohakhali area, where a shortage of water and frequent pipe damage are hampering e...

  • 25 Nov 2025
Marine fish stocks declining due to unplanned fishing: Farida

Marine fish stocks declining due to unplanned fishing: Farida

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Tuesday warned that unplanned fishing practices are steadily depleting Bangladesh’s marine fish stocks, creating a worrying situation both in coastal w...

  • 25 Nov 2025
Bangladesh’s Poverty Reduction Slows Despite Growth: World Bank

Bangladesh’s Poverty Reduction Slows Despite Growth: World Bank

Bangladesh’s progress in reducing poverty has slowed significantly since 2016 despite years of strong economic growth, according to a new assessment released by the World Bank.The report was formally...

  • 25 Nov 2025
BNP fully prepared for national election: Rizvi

BNP fully prepared for national election: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said the party’s preparations for the upcoming national election are at their final stage, and any additional measures will be taken as soon as...

  • 25 Nov 2025
Captial Market: DSE Slips, CSE Ends Higher

Captial Market: DSE Slips, CSE Ends Higher

After opening on a positive note, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed Tuesday’s session in the red, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) managed to maintain its upward momentum.At the DSE, the...

  • 25 Nov 2025