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Govt drafting note verbale to India for Hasina, Kamal’s return
08:28 AM, 19 Nov 2025 WednesdayThe government is preparing to send a letter to India seeking the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who have been sentenced to death in a case involving crimes against humanity.
Bangladesh ends 22-year wait with thrilling win over India
10:09 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayIt’s taken 22 long years, 11 matches and countless heartbreaks, but Bangladesh have finally done it – they’ve beaten India again, and on the very same patch of turf where they last tasted victory back in 2003.
Govt eases trade union rules amid global pressure, factory owners object
09:56 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayThe government has amended key sections of the labour law, easing the process of forming trade unions and expanding workers’ rights across several sectors. Under the new rules, unions can now be formed in factories with 20 to 300 workers if at least 20 employees support the initiative.
Hit squad of six behind Kibria murder, police eye conflict with Pata Sohel
09:36 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayIn a chilling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the capital, the cold-blooded murder of Juba Dal leader Golam Kibria – shot dead inside a shop in Mirpur – has been exposed as the calculated revenge of a returning crime boss bent on reclaiming his underworld empire.
Rickshaw garage catches fire in Kuril
09:36 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayA fire broke out at a rickshaw garage in Dhaka's Kuril Bishwaroad Area on Tuesday night, November 18. The fire was reported at Kuratali Bazar around 7:38pm, said Rafi Al Faruque, control room duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence.
Gold prices decline to Tk 2.06 lakh per bhori
09:21 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has reduced the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold down by Tk 1,364 to Tk 2,06,908 per bhori (11.664 grams). The prices have been cut following a decrease in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Tuesday, November 18.
13 sued over Juba Dal leader Kibria murder
08:40 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayA case has been filed against 13 people, including eight unidentified, over the death of Juba Dal leader Golam Kibria, who was gunned down at a shop in Dhaka's Mirpur.
EC rolls out phased postal voting registration for expats
08:38 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayIn a landmark move to safeguard the democratic rights of its global diaspora, the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has unveiled a meticulously structured postal voting system for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
Policy rates hold as Bangladesh eyes inflation ahead of elections, Ramadan
08:17 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayIn a widely anticipated decision, Bangladesh Bank has opted to keep its key policy interest rates unchanged, citing cautious optimism over slowing inflation while acknowledging emerging risks tied to the upcoming national elections, the holy month of Ramadan, and structural economic uncertainties.
Govt decides to form 'Dhaka Central University' comprising 7 colleges
08:05 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayThe government has decided in principle to establish a new public university named Dhaka Central University, comprising seven government colleges in Dhaka.
Cloudflare outage knocks sites offline worldwide
06:29 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayA major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday disrupted access to numerous websites across the globe, with users in Bangladesh also reporting widespread connectivity issues.
EC's final count: 12,76,95,183 voters set for election
05:43 PM, 18 Nov 2025 TuesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has published the final electoral roll ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections, confirming that 12,76,95,183 citizens are now eligible to vote.