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Cardinals at crossroads: A clash over Pope Francis’ legacy
05:10 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayFrancis’ 12-year papacy was a seismic shift. He championed a “poor church for the poor,” welcomed LGBTQ Catholics as “children of God,” and opened doors for remarried divorcees to receive communion. His push for women’s roles, critiques of economic injustice, and environmental advocacy stirred global attention—but also sparked resistance from conservative factions and some bishops.
Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile Nasr
04:34 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayPakistan successfully test-fired its Nasr ballistic missile on Saturday, May 3, escalating tensions with India following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir last week.
Sistine Chapel readying for conclave with 133 cardinals
04:10 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayThe Sistine Chapel is set to host 133 Cardinal electors for the conclave beginning May 7 to elect the 267th Pope, the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday, May 3, sharing images and videos of the preparations. This marks the first conclave with more than 120 electors, surpassing the limit set by the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis (UDG).
Economists for 10% budget share for agriculture
03:49 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayEconomists have called for a significant increase in agriculture’s share of Bangladesh’s national budget, advocating for a 10 per cent allocation and a 5 per cent subsidy to bolster the sector.
Hefazat’s 12-point demand feature banning AL, Qadianis
03:14 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayHefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has joined calls to ban the Awami League, unveiling a 12-point charter of demands during a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday, May 3.
India bans all imports from Pakistan
02:49 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayIn another strict move against Pakistan, India has banned all imports from the neighbouring country amid soaring tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack. The decision has been taken in the interest of national security..
HC releases full verdict in Abrar Fahad murder case
02:48 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayThe High Court on Saturday, May 3, released the full verdict that upheld the death penalty of 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) and life imprisonment for five others in Abrar Fahad murder case...
Met office issues lightning alert for 7 dists
02:36 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD, has issued lightning alert for seven districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes...
At least 58 killed in Hefazat's Shapla Chattar rally: Deputy press secy
12:54 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder has claimed that at least 58 people were killed in two days of violence centring Hefazat-e-Islam’s May 5 rally at Shapla Chattar in Dhaka’s Motijheel in 2013...
Army chief off to Qatar on official visit
12:10 PM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayChief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka for Qatar on Saturday, May 3, on an official visit...
Thousands join Hefazat rally at Suhrawardy Udyan
10:47 AM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayThousands of leaders and activists of Hefazat-e-Islam gathered at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on Saturday morning, May 3, to attend their pre-announced grand rally, to press home their five-point demand including withdrawal of cases filed against their leaders and activists immediately...
2 Bangladeshis return home after being picked up by BSF
10:24 AM, 03 May 2025 SaturdayTwo Bangladeshi nationals who were picked up by the members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from Gatiarvita border in Patgram upazila on Friday night were sent back after being held for nearly eight hours...