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SC to hear Azharul’s appeal against death sentence Tuesday
11:13 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the appeal filed by ATM Azharul Islam, former Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami, against the death sentence handed down in a case related to crimes against humanity, including genocide committed during the Liberation War.
CA to leave for Doha this evening to attend Earthna Summit
10:49 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave Dhaka on Monday evening for Doha on a four-day official visit to Qatar to attend the Earthna Summit-2025.
Actress Angelina Jolie reiterates support for Gaza
09:58 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayWorld-famous actress Angelina Jolie on Saturday reaffirmed her support to Gaza by sharing a Doctors Without Frontiers report on Gaza in an Instagram story.
China warns against trade deals with US at its expense
09:44 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayChina on Monday said it "firmly opposes" other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, warning it would take "countermeasures" against them.
Hathurusingha claims he fled Bangladesh ‘fearing for his life’
09:20 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayFormer Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha revealed on Sunday that he feared for his life while fleeing the country. Bangladesh was undergoing political turmoil at the time, with the country at a standstill due to the student movement. Hathurusingha decided to leave in a state of panic, citing a lack of security.
Israel cancels visas for 27 French lawmakers, officials
08:24 AM, 21 Apr 2025 MondayIsrael's government cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group said.
Yunus sits with Chinese envoy, charts next steps for strategic ties
09:26 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Saturday at the State Guest House Jamuna to review the outcomes of his recent official visit to China and to set a concrete course for deepening Bangladesh-China relations across critical sectors.
30% promotion quota stayed; polytechnic students seek cancellation
09:13 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe High Court has stayed the verdict granting a 30% promotion quota for craft instructors to the post of Junior Instructor. However, this decision has not satisfied protesting polytechnic students, who are demanding the complete cancellation of the verdict and the related case.
Chamber judge stays HC verdict on craft instructors’ promotion
09:08 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayThe Appellate Division Chamber Court has suspended the High Court verdict regarding the promotion of craft instructors to the post of junior instructor in polytechnic institutes. The case has been scheduled for hearing on May 18 by the regular bench of the Appellate Division.
BNP agrees on many issues with Consensus Commission
07:55 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayLeaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have stated that while they agree on many issues with the National Consensus Commission, some points of disagreement still remain.
Wahiduddin baffled by Teesta plan without India’s support
07:31 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayPlanning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said he is confused whether Teesta water mega plan would be a good project without any help from India.
Boeing takes 737 MAX back to US amid China’s delivery ban
07:10 PM, 20 Apr 2025 SundayBoeing has reportedly flown a brand-new 737 MAX 8 aircraft originally destined for a Chinese airline back to the United States, following rising tensions in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The move comes shortly after the Chinese government instructed its airlines not to take delivery of Boeing aircraft amid retaliatory tariffs imposed by both nations.