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India bans import of Bangladeshi RMG, processed food thru land ports
12:40 AM, 18 May 2025 SundayIndia has imposed restrictions on importing seven categories of Bangladeshi products, including readymade garments, fruits, and processed foods, plastic products through its land ports, effective May 17, as per a notification from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade. This follows Bangladesh’s April 15 ban on yarn imports via land ports.
BGB seizes 201kg powder of Viagra component at Benapole
10:00 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confiscated 201.5 kg powder of Viagra component, packed in four sacks, during a raid at the Benapole border on Saturday, May 17.
Cyclone threats loom again in May
09:42 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayAs the calendar turns to late May, a familiar dread is sweeping across Bangladesh’s coastal belt –the threat of cyclones is once again on the horizon. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued early warnings of a developing low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm between May 23 and 28.
Jaishankar’s ‘informing Pakistan’ confession triggers maelstrom in India
09:02 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayA political maelstrom has erupted in India following External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s alleged admission that Pakistan was informed prior to the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a military strike targeting “terrorist” infrastructure.
Israel on fresh attacks to 'seize and control' Gaza
08:14 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayIsrael’s military has initiated a significant offensive dubbed “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages in Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on its Hebrew X account. The operation involves mobilising troops to seize and control strategic areas of the strip, a move that has intensified the ongoing conflict.
Economist brands India's TV news ‘WWE in suits’
07:34 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe Economist magazine has sharply criticised Indian television news as a “suited version of World Wrestling Entertainment,” accusing it of abandoning factual reporting for sensationalism during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.
Dismissed soldier Naimul held for sabotage plot: ISPR
07:12 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayMd Naimul Islam, a former soldier dismissed from service, has been arrested on charges of orchestrating sabotage activities, including issuing provocative statements across various media platforms, since August 5, 2024.
Fire in Motijheel building, four fire units respond
07:05 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayA fire erupted on the third floor of a building in the capital’s bustling Motijheel area, prompting a swift response from the Fire Service.
BNP opens doors to acceptable AL supporters, says Amir Khasru
06:51 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayAwami League supporters who have not hindered Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activities and are deemed socially acceptable are welcome to join the party, declared Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of BNP’s standing committee.
Rallies, processions banned around Dhaka Cantonment
06:34 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced a ban on all forms of meetings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in several key areas around the Dhaka Cantonment in the capital, effective from Sunday, May 18, until further notice.
Microsoft admits aiding Israeli military with AI for war
06:11 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayMicrosoft acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages. But the company also said it has found no evidence to date that its Azure platform and AI technologies were used to target or harm people in Gaza.
No need to worry about US tariff, treat it as opportunity: Debapriya
06:00 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh should not be overly concerned about potential reciprocal tariffs from the United States, said Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Saturday.
Nagad again taken over by criminals, says central bank
05:50 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh Bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan has accused criminals of regaining control over mobile financial services (MFS) provider Nagad, raising serious concerns about its operations.
BAU researchers trace 3 new parasites causing diarrhoea in slum communities
05:35 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayAn investigation by researchers from the Department of Parasitology at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has uncovered an alarming public health crisis, identifying three intestinal parasites –Cryptosporidium, Blastocystis, and Giardia species – as drivers of diarrhoea outbreaks, particularly in the densely populated slums of Bangladesh.
Eurovision 2025 reaches its grand final
05:12 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayThe world's largest live music event has reached its glitter-drenched conclusion with the grand final on Saturday of the Eurovision Song Contest, a celebration of music and unity ruffled by discord over Israel's participation.
BGB chief calls for public help to curb push-ins
05:00 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayBorder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui has urged the public to collaborate in preventing India’s ongoing border push-ins, emphasising community vigilance as a key deterrent.
Court sends Momtaz to jail rejecting bail plea
04:51 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayA Dhaka court has sent former MP and renowned singer Momtaz Begum to jail following a four-day remand, linked to the shooting death of Md Sagar during last year’s anti-discrimination student movement.
Bangladesh to repatriate illegal Indians though proper channel
04:08 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayHome Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that illegal Indian nationals in Bangladesh will be repatriated through proper legal channels, contrasting with India’s recent push-in tactics.
India severs ties with Turkey amid growing boycott calls
03:01 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayWhat began as social media calls to avoid traveling to Turkey has snowballed into a major diplomatic fallout, with India suspending ties with Turkish businesses and academic institutions following Ankara’s backing of Pakistan in recent India-Pakistan tensions...
Workers block Dhaka-M’singh highway for arrears
02:50 PM, 17 May 2025 SaturdayWorkers of a ready-made garments factory blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur's Tongi on Saturday morning, May 17, demanding payment of their arrears...