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11 units fighting Islambagh plastic warehouse blaze
03:23 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA major fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at a plastic warehouse in the Islambagh area of Lalbagh, Dhaka, prompting a swift emergency response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).
Yunus flags fake documents as threat to overseas employment
03:11 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayHighlighting the importance of safer, fairer and skilled migration, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said the submission of fake documents has emerged as a major barrier to sending people abroad, despite the huge opportunities offered by destination countries for Bangladeshis.
Yunus calls for broker free system to send workers abroad
03:01 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, December 17, emphasised building a broker and fraudulence-free system in sending workers abroad.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
02:32 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayIndia’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, December 17, summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and briefed him on the activities of certain extremist elements who have reportedly announced plans.
BNP leader shot dead in Pabna
01:51 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA local BNP leader was shot dead allegedly by his cousin in Pabna's Ishwardi on Wednesday morning, December 17.
Indian visa centre to close at 2pm over security concern
01:18 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka has said that it will be closed at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17, citing ‘ongoing situation’.
Tough days ahead as conspiracies on, warns Tarique
12:14 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday, December 16, urged party leaders and activists to remain alert and united, warning that the days ahead will be challenging as conspiracies against the country continue.
Barcelona seal last-16 Copa del Rey spot
11:37 AM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayMarcus Rashford was on target as Barcelona began their Copa del Rey defence with a hard-fought win against third-tier Guadalajara.
Trump expands travel restrictions to 20 more countries
11:11 AM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced earlier this year on who can travel and emigrate to the US.
Khawaja’s surprise Ashes comeback lifts Australia early in third Test
10:00 AM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayUsman Khawaja made a dramatic return to the Ashes, steadying Australia at 94-2 after the opening session of the third Test against England on Wednesday.
EU deploys election observation mission to Bangladesh
09:25 AM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayIn response to a formal invitation from the Bangladesh authorities, the High Representative/Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the parliamentary elections.
Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year
08:54 AM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayParis St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has been named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards.