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India, Pakistan accuse each other of ceasefire breaches
08:36 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayIndia and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations early Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbours had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.
Govt bans all AL activities till completion of trial
12:04 AM, 11 May 2025 SundayThe Advisory Council, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has banned all Awami League activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act until its trial at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) concludes.
Explosions, projectiles rattle Srinagar despite ceasefire
10:14 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe night sky over Srinagar, the heart of Indian-administered Kashmir, erupted in chaos Saturday as loud explosions echoed across the city, accompanied by sightings of projectiles and wailing air sirens amid a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Progressive Knit Alliance sweeps BKMEA polls
10:02 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe air buzzed with anticipation as knitwear industry leaders gathered at polling stations in Dhaka and Narayanganj, their ballots sealing a resounding victory for the Progressive Knit Alliance in the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) elections for the 2025-27 term.
Yunus commends Modi, Sharif for ceasefire, thanks Trump
09:42 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for agreeing to an immediate ceasefire and committing to diplomatic talks, marking a pivotal step toward de-escalation in South Asia.
India to keep Indus deal suspended despite ceasefire
09:13 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayDespite a mutual agreement between India and Pakistan to de-escalate hostilities following four days of intense cross-border clashes, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended, according to sources in India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Will Trump recognise Palestine at Riyadh Summit next week?
08:16 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump, revisiting Riyadh for the first time in his second term, has teased a “very important announcement,” sparking fevered speculation about whether he will declare US recognition of a Palestinian state, reports the Jerusalem Post quoting the Media Line.
Personal healthcare expense in Bangladesh now 73%
07:15 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh Medical University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam on Saturday said personal expenditure on healthcare in Bangladesh now stands at 73 per cent and called for urgent measures to reduce it.
India, Pakistan agree ‘full and immediate’ ceasefire: Trump
06:18 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayUS President Donald Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”.
Church must respond to digital revolution: Pope
05:53 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayIn the hushed grandeur of the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes bore witness, Pope Leo XIV stood before the College of Cardinals on Saturday, his voice steady yet humble, delivering a vision that married the Church’s ancient wisdom to the pulse of a digital revolution.
Pope Leo XIV’s first steps signal tradition, humility
05:32 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayWith every gesture now under a global microscope, Pope Leo XIV’s first days offer tantalising clues to how he will lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion faithful.
Council of Advisers to review ICT Act for trying AL this evening
04:52 PM, 10 May 2025 SaturdayThe Council of Advisers will convene a special meeting tonight at 8:00 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, to discuss draft amendments to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, aimed at enabling the trial of the Awami League as a political party for alleged crimes against humanity.