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Yunus invites Kuwaiti investors to Bangladesh’s SEZs
02:52 PM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited Kuwaiti investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit to be held on 7-9 April in Dhaka.
Pran sponsors mountaineer Shakil’s world record attempt
02:28 PM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayIkramul Hasan Shakil, the youngest mountaineer, has embarked on a mission to set a world record by walking the longest distance from a sea beach to the summit of Mount Everest in the shortest time. Leading food brand Pran is the title sponsor of this ambitious attempt, while popular noodles brand Mister Noodles is the snack partner.
Jahangir vows strict punishment for recent rape offenders
11:48 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayHome Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has vowed that those involved in recent rape incidents will face justice and strict punishment. The Adviser made the remarks on Sunday morning after visiting the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka Cantonment to meet the child victim of the rape incident in Magura.
HC orders removal of rape victim’s photos from social media
10:44 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayThe High Court has ordered the removal of all pictures of a child who was raped while visiting her sister's house in Magura from social media. The court instructed the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Sunday to remove the child's pictures from social media platforms and inform the state's lawyer by 12:15 pm.
Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies
10:44 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayBarcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club's first team doctors died.
6 of a family burnt in gas leak explosion in Chandpur
10:25 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundaySix members of a family were severely burnt in an explosion caused by a gas leak at a house in Chandpur early Sunday. The incident occurred on the 4th floor of a building owned by Rustam Bepari in the Koralia Road area of the district.
Over 1,000 killed in two days of clashes in Syria
09:40 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayMore than 1,000 people, including 745 civilians, were killed in the two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and fighters loyal to the former Assad regime and ensuing revenge killings, a war monitor has said, one of the highest death tolls in Syria since 2011.
DU female students issue 24-hr ultimatum over Magura rape
09:24 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayFemale students from Dhaka University (DU) held a protest at the Raju Sculpture in the early hours of Sunday, demanding justice for the rape of an eight-year-old girl in Magura. They issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate arrest and court appearance of the perpetrators.
Russian strikes kill 25 in Ukraine, officials say
08:28 AM, 09 Mar 2025 SundayAt least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict shows no sign of easing. One attack on Donetsk Region killed at least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local officials said on Saturday.
Starlink partners with Bangladeshi firms to boost internet access
10:20 PM, 08 Mar 2025 SaturdayUS telecom giant Starlink has signed agreements with several Bangladeshi companies to establish ground earth stations, aiming to deliver high-speed internet across the country. The deals, inked during a visit by a Starlink team, involve local firms providing space, construction support, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
Progress for girls slow in Bangladesh amid child marriage, digital gaps
10:13 PM, 08 Mar 2025 SaturdayA new report, "Girl Goals: What Has Changed for Girls? Adolescent Girls’ Rights Over 30 Years," released on Saturday today by UNICEF, UN Women, and Plan International on International Women’s Day, highlights both progress and persistent challenges for adolescent girls globally, with a spotlight on Bangladesh.
Rajnath reaffirms India’s commitment to strong ties with Bangladesh
09:33 PM, 08 Mar 2025 SaturdayIndia’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the country’s dedication to fostering good relations with its neighbours, particularly Bangladesh, despite growing concerns over the worsening law and order situation there.