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CAO writes to EC to hold elections before Ramadan
09:09 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe Chief Adviser’s Office has formally written to the Election Commission requesting that all preparations for the national elections be completed ahead of Ramadan in February 2026.
Trump's new 25% tax hits India, total tariffs soar to 50%
08:53 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to place an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50 per cent.
AFC U-20 qualifier: Sagarika’s goal gives Bangladesh lead at half-time against Laos
08:16 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayBangladesh’s U-20 women’s team took a historic step in their quest for the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup, going into half-time with a 1–0 lead against hosts Laos in their opening qualifier match in Vientiane.
U-19 tri-nation series: Tigers triumph brilliantly under pressure against Proteas
08:02 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe bowlers had done their part, dismissing South Africa Under-19 for just 147 runs. But while chasing a modest target, Bangladesh Under-19 found themselves in deep trouble. After losing five wickets for only 68 runs, fears of a collapse began to grow. However, the young Tigers fought back with grit and composure to secure a remarkable five-wicket victory over South Africa in Harare.
Expats send $32.80cr remittance in 5 days of August
07:53 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $32.80 crore in remittances in the first five days of August...
Adviser hopes interest in preserving rawhide will grow next Eid
07:19 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has expressed hope that more people will participate in preserving rawhide ahead of next year’s Eid-ul-Azha, citing strong market prices achieved this year by those who preserved rawhides.
Political parties must not halt meeting face-to-face: Tarique
07:01 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on all political parties to maintain unity in the national interest, urging them not to discontinue face-to-face dialogue on critical national issues or matters concerning democracy.
Israel kills 135 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours
06:51 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayAt least 135 Palestinians, including 87 aid seekers, have been killed and 771 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry...
Trump’s envoy Witkoff meets Putin as ceasefire deadline nears
06:44 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayUS special envoy Steve Witkoff has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, as former President Donald Trump’s deadline for Moscow to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine draws near.
Ozzy died of heart attack, reveals death certificate
06:32 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayRock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, with his death certificate listing coronary artery disease and Parkinson's disease among the contributing factors, according to The New York Times...
Off-screen horror: Sanai sues husband for forcing her into prostitution
06:16 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdayThe life of model-turned-actress Sanai Mahbub Suprabha has taken a dramatic turn as she steps into the courtroom accusing her husband, Abu Saleh Musa, of dowry harassment and an alarming attempt to push her into prostitution.
Korean OCF Co to invest $8.06m in Mongla EPZ
06:08 PM, 06 Aug 2025 WednesdaySouth Korean company OCF Co. Limited is set to invest $8.06 million in Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ)...