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Shakib to play for Atlanta Fire in US Minor League
06:00 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayBangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed he will feature in the upcoming US Minor League Cricket season, signing with Atlanta Fire as an international wildcard...
No role for military in student union polls: ISPR
05:58 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has categorically said that the Bangladesh Army has not received any government directive to participate in the upcoming central student union elections at universities, and there is no possibility of such involvement in the future.
Bangladesh shines on global stage: ‘Pathao’ and ‘Shomvob’ named in Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch 2025
05:40 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayBangladesh’s startup ecosystem, two homegrown tech innovators – Pathao and Shomvob – have secured spots on the prestigious Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2025 list, placing the country firmly on the map of Asia’s most promising startups.
Chittagong port auctions 1,000 long-standing containers to ease congestion
05:13 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has taken decisive steps to alleviate container congestion at the country’s main seaport by auctioning off 1,000 long-standing containers over the past two months.
Govt shuts 3 land ports, halts operations of another
05:11 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe interim government on Thursday, August 28, announced the complete closure of three land ports and suspension of operational activities of another along the Bangladesh-India border..
Lifetime US entry ban for criminal convictions
04:49 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayIndividuals convicted of a crime may face a lifetime ban on entering the United States, the US Embassy in Dhaka has warned. Even relatively minor criminal offences could result in visa denial.
CUCSU polls schedule unveiled; voting on Oct 12
04:38 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe election to the Chittagong University Central Students Union (CUCSU) and Hall Union will take place on October 12 after long three decades...
‘How risky is a child?’ BGB DG asks BSF chief as he defends border shootings
04:26 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh delegation iterated longstanding concerns over what it described as indiscriminate shootings and urged stricter adherence to protocols governing the use of force. In response, DG Chaudhary reaffirmed the BSF’s commitment to enhancing precautionary measures, including intensified night patrols in vulnerable areas and continued efforts to minimise fatalities.
EC unveils polls roadmap; schedule in December
03:33 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has announced the roadmap for the 13th parliamentary elections EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed made the announcement at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka’s Agargaon...
Latif Siddiqui, AL leaders taken to DB office for questioning
02:52 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayFormer minister Latif Siddiqui and several Awami League leaders were taken to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning on Thursday following their detention at an event organised by the freedom fighters’ platform, ‘Mancha 71.’
New political parties may get EC registration in Sept
02:35 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised a roadmap for the 16th national parliamentary election, under which new political parties may receive registration in September.
Latif Siddiqui among others detained at DRU
12:47 PM, 28 Aug 2025 ThursdayFormer minister Latif Siddiqui and several others were detained by police following widespread tensions at an event organised by the freedom fighters’ platform, ‘Mancha 71,’ on Thursday.