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Indelible ink fading, CUCSU VP candidates allege
12:34 PM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayVP candidates in the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) elections from Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir, Sazzad Hossain Hridoy and Ibrahim Hossain Rony respectively, have alleged that the indelible ink applied on voters’ fingers was fading.
Mirpur factory fire not fully extinguished, smoke still rises
12:01 PM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayA fire that broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Shialbari, Mirpur, Dhaka, on Tuesday, claiming 16 lives, has not yet been fully extinguished. Smoke continues to rise from the site.
Shibir’s GS candidate pledges safe campus for female students
11:17 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdaySayed Bin Habib, the General Secretary candidate of the Combined Student Alliance backed by Chhatra Shibir in the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) as well as hall and hostel union elections, has expressed his commitment to creating a safe campus for female students if elected.
Yunus returns home after two-day visit to Italy
10:44 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home on Wednesday morning, concluding his two-day visit to Rome to participate in the World Food Forum (WFF) at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in the Italian capital.
England qualify for World Cup; Portugal await spot after draw
10:24 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayHarry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.
Govt may reconsider IMF loan if tougher conditions imposed
10:06 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that if the International Monetary Fund (IMF) imposes new or stricter conditions for disbursing promised loans, the government will reconsider whether to proceed with borrowing.
Voting underway in CUCSU elections
09:08 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayAfter a 35-year hiatus, elections for the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) as well as hall and hostel unions are underway.
Final copy of July Charter sent to 33 parties, alliances
08:24 AM, 15 Oct 2025 WednesdayThe National Consensus Commission has sent the final copy of the July National Charter to political parties. The information was disclosed in a message to the media on Tuesday (October 14) night.
DNA tests may require to identify Shialbari 16 fire victims: Fire Service
10:04 PM, 14 Oct 2025 TuesdaySixteen charred bodies have been recovered so far from NR Garments following a devastating fire that broke out at the readymade garment factory and a chemical warehouse in the Shialbari area of Rupnagar Residential Zone in Mirpur of the capital on Tuesday.
Japan fight back from two goals down to beat Brazil
09:42 PM, 14 Oct 2025 TuesdayJapan completed a superb second-half turnaround to secure a first-ever victory over Brazil in their international friendly in Tokyo...
16 workers die in Mirpur fire as locked roof exit, toxic smoke trap victims
09:31 PM, 14 Oct 2025 TuesdaySixteen workers lost their lives in a devastating fire that engulfed a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse—identified as Cosmic Pharma—in Shialbari, Mirpur, after being trapped on the upper floors with no escape route, officials confirmed Tuesday night.
Gold prices hit new record, bhori Tk 2.16 lakh
09:24 PM, 14 Oct 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has raised the prices of gold again, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 2,613 to Tk 2,16,332 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest so far in the country’s history.