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BB to refund full value of damaged notes over 90% intact
08:32 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Bank has issued a new set of guidelines regarding the exchange of damaged, torn, or defective currency notes.
India fences nearly 80% of border with Bangladesh
08:22 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayIndia has physically fenced nearly 80 per cent of its international border with Bangladesh as part of efforts to strengthen security and prevent infiltration, according to data placed in the Indian parliament.
Students Against Discrimination opposes 2024 candidates in 2026 polls
08:17 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayStudents Against Discrimination Movement on Wednesday demanded that candidates who contested the 2024 general election be barred from contesting the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, arguing that their participation would undermine electoral fairness and reform efforts.
Tarique's epic homecoming derails BPL's grand Dhaka opener
08:08 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayInsiders from the BPL Governing Council reveal that the blockbuster opening ceremony planned for December 24 at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium – packed with superstar performers, concerts, and massive crowds – is likely getting axed.
Confidence Salt owner faces arrest warrant over substandard iodised salt
07:57 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against Sadiul Islam, owner of Confidence Salt Limited, after laboratory tests found the company’s iodised salt failed to meet required chemical standards.
Putin warns Russia may expand in Ukraine if talks fail
07:52 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayRussian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Moscow would seek to extend its territorial gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin’s demands in ongoing peace talks.
IU students stage demo demanding justice for Sajid
07:06 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayStudents at Islamic University staged a symbolic protest on the campus in Kushtia on Wednesday, calling for justice in the murder of Sajid Abdullah, a student of the Al-Quran and Islamic Studies department.
Indian advice on elections unacceptable: Touhid
07:04 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh does not need advice from any neighbouring country, stressing that it is absolutely unacceptable for others to dictate how the country’s elections should be conducted.
Childhood friends find $55,000 diamond in India
06:47 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayTwo childhood friends in Panna, a renowned diamond-mining district in central India, have discovered a 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond, valued at approximately $55,000–$66,000, in a find that could transform their lives.
Ekushey Book Fair from Feb 20
06:29 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayThe Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will be held begin on February 20 and will continue till March 15, 2026, opening at 11:00 am on the first day.
Traffic resumes on Pragati-Sarani after 2-hour blockade
06:17 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayVehicular movement on the Pragati Sarani road resumed on Wednesday evening after a two-hour blockade enforced by July Oikya, demanding the return of those allegedly involved in an attempt to kill Osman Hadi, spokesman of Inquilab Moncho.
172 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
06:04 PM, 17 Dec 2025 WednesdayA total of 172 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).