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Trump freezes VOA, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe
02:51 PM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayPresident Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave, abruptly freezing outlets long seen as critical to countering a Russian and Chinese information offensive.
New university name finalised for 7 Dhaka colleges
02:03 PM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayA new university name has been finalised for the students of seven government colleges in Dhaka. The university will be named ‘Dhaka Central University.’ The decision was made during a meeting on Sunday (16th) at the UGC building in Agargaon, Dhaka, which was attended by a 32-member student delegation.
Abrar’s father seeks swift implementation of verdict
12:54 PM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayExpressing satisfaction with the High Court's verdict, Abrar Fahad's father, Mohammad Barkat Ullah, said, "We are currently satisfied with this verdict. We hope the subsequent processes will be completed quickly, and the verdict will be implemented."
Abrar murder: HC upholds death sentences for 20
12:19 PM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayThe High Court (HC) has upheld the death sentences for twenty convicts and life imprisonment for five others, as handed down by a lower court, in the sensational murder case of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad.
Myanmar village air strike kills 12
11:27 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayA Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas.
UN chief leaves Dhaka
10:56 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayUN Secretary-General António Guterres left Dhaka on Sunday at 9:55 am, concluding his four-day official visit. Environmental Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Chief Adviser’s High Representative for the Rohingya Crisis, Khalilur Rahman, saw him off at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Jamaat takes responsibility for Magura rape victim’s family
10:18 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced that it will take responsibility for the family of the child who was raped in Magura.
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes ‘exhausted’ Real Madrid top
09:18 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayKylian Mbappe's brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti's complaints that his team was "exhausted".
Yunus seeks UN Support to combat misinformation
08:46 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sought the support of the United Nations (UN) in combating misinformation.
20 killed in US strikes against Yemen’s Houthis
08:26 AM, 16 Mar 2025 SundayThe first US strikes against Yemen's Huthis since President Donald Trump took office in January killed at least 20 people, the rebels said Sunday, as Washington warned Iran to stop backing the group.
Glaucoma’s silent threat: 20 lakh affected in Bangladesh
09:57 PM, 15 Mar 2025 SaturdayIn Bangladesh, an invisible menace stalks the eyes of 20 lakh people: glaucoma, a disease that can steal sight forever. Eye specialists warn it’s a growing crisis, particularly for those over 40, and are urging greater awareness to combat its stealthy advance.
‘Rape’ sounds 'unpleasant', use something gentler: DMP chief
09:17 PM, 15 Mar 2025 SaturdayDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali has called for replacing the word “rape” with “women’s oppression” or “abuse,” citing its harsh impact.