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Taka rises against dollar amid remittance, export surge
08:46 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayIn a welcome turn for Bangladesh’s economy, the Taka is gaining ground against the US dollar, fuelled by a surge in remittances and exports. This shift, observed in April 2025, signals a potential turning point for the nation’s financial stability, with experts predicting a continued decline in the dollar’s value in the coming weeks.
Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal
08:20 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayPower went out across all of Spain and Portugal on Monday, cutting cellphone and internet networks, halting trains and trapping people in elevators, officials said. Spain's government was scrambling to identify the origin of the huge outage, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez going to the headquarters of the state electricity network operator to be briefed.
How do you know people don’t want polls, Khasru asks Yunus
08:14 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayAmir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a senior member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee, has sharply criticised Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus over his recent comments on the public’s stance toward national elections and the interim government.
DSCC cancels trade licenses of all rooftop restaurants
07:47 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayThe Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) announced the cancellation of trade licenses for all rooftop restaurants and establishments operating restaurants in buildings not designed for such use, citing significant safety risks.
Yunus approves licence for Starlink to operate in Bangladesh
07:34 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus approved the license for US-based Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite service provider Starlink on Monday, April 28.
Trump again pitches Canada to be 51st US state as it goes to polls
07:20 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayAs Canadians headed to the polls on Monday, US President Donald Trump proposed that Canada relinquish its independence to become the "cherished 51st state" of the United States.
Taijul's 5 wickets gives Bangladesh day 1 advantage against Zimbabwe
07:03 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayLed by Taijul Islam’s stellar five-wicket haul, Bangladesh’s spinners dominated the first day of the second Test, restricting Zimbabwe to 227 for 9 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Taijul’s 5 for 60 marked his 16th Test five-wicket haul, his fifth against Zimbabwe, and fourth at this venue.
Cardinals to enter conclave May 7 to choose new pontiff
06:46 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayCatholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. So-called "Princes of the Church" under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
A worker dies every 15 seconds globally, Bangladesh faces challenges
06:22 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayA staggering 2.78 million workers die annually from workplace accidents or diseases globally, equating to one death every 15 seconds, while 374 million are injured each year, according to a 2019 International Labor Organization (ILO) report.
It’s Tisha who can explain why she acted in Mujib biopic: Farooki
04:37 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayCultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki on Monday said that his wife actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha can explain better why she acted in the Bangabandhu biopic.
HC orders demarcation of Mogra river, listing encroachers, polluters
04:28 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayThe High Court on Sunday ordered the demarcation of the Mogra River in Netrakona based on its main flow, along with the preparation of lists of encroachers and polluters, and their subsequent eviction.
Govt to translate Deoband madrassa fatwas into Bengali
04:06 PM, 28 Apr 2025 MondayReligious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain announced on Monday that the government will translate Fatawa-e-Darul Uloom Deoband, a collection of Islamic legal opinions issued by the Islamic seminary that leads Deobandi school of thought, into Bengali.