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Hasina, 2 others formally charged at ICT
12:48 PM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayThe prosecution has filed formal charges with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others in connection with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the mass uprising of July–August last year.
Govt staff protest at Secretariat, to submit memos to 3 advisers
12:36 PM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayGovernment employees are staging a protest at the Secretariat on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. Following the demonstration, they will submit a memorandum to three advisers regarding their demands.
21 athletes killed in Nigeria road crash
11:30 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayA bus crash on a Nigerian highway on Saturday killed 21 athletes returning from a national sports tournament, with authorities saying the accident might have been the result of driver fatigue or excessive speed.
SC orders reinstatement of Jamaat’s registration
10:26 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayThe Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the reinstatement of Jamaat-e-Islami's registration as a political party. The Election Commission has been directed to implement the order without delay.
7 killed as bridge collapses onto railway in Russia
09:37 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayAt least seven people were killed late Saturday and dozens injured after a bridge collapsed onto a railway in a Russian region bordering Ukraine, officials said, in an incident the railway operator blamed on "illegal interference".
4 family members killed in Sylhet hillock collapse
09:03 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayFour members of a family were killed after being buried under debris when a portion of a hillock collapsed onto their house in the Bakhtiarghat area of Lakkhanaband Union under Golapganj upazila in Sylhet early Sunday.
Yunus returns home after 4-day Japan visit
08:38 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returned home early Sunday, wrapping up his four-day official visit to Japan.
PSG win first Champions League title with 5-0 rout of Inter Milan
08:25 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayParis Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time as Luis Enrique's brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever with teenager Desire Doue scoring twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory.
‘Forum’ sweeps BGMEA polls with landslide victory
12:21 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayThe Forum alliance has secured a resounding victory in the 2025-27 Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, winning 31 of 35 director posts. In Dhaka, Forum claimed 25 of 26 seats, while in Chittagong, they secured 6 of 9.
Bangladeshi girls hold back Indonesia in tri-nation football
12:03 AM, 01 Jun 2025 SundayIn a gritty display of resilience, Bangladesh’s women’s football team kicked off their Jordan tour with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Indonesia in the tri-nation tournament in Amman on May 31, 2025.
Anu Muhammad warns against emergence of ‘new fascism’
09:54 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayProfessor Anu Muhammad, a member of the Democratic Rights Committee, warned of emerging fascist tendencies in Bangladesh during a 'Solidarity Rally' held by the Democratic Students' Alliance at Dhaka University’s Raju Memorial Monument on Saturday.
Doctor-pharma nexus faces ethical criticism: BMU VC
09:27 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayBangladesh Medical University (BMU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam highlighted concerns about the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical companies, emphasising the need for ethical standards in the medical profession.
Diesel, octane, and petrol prices cut, kerosene price hiked
09:13 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayThe Energy and Mineral Resources Division announced on Saturday, May 31, a reduction in the prices of diesel, octane, and petrol, effective from midnight on Sunday, June 1.
Dhaka, Beijing ink two trade MoUs
08:51 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao at InterContinental in Dhaka on Saturday, focusing on deepening trade and technological cooperation. The meeting culminated in the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to promote free trade and e-commerce collaboration.
Trawler sinks in Meghna: One dead, five missing including Police, Ansar
08:39 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayA trawler carrying 39 passengers sank in the Meghna River in Hatia, Noakhali, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, due to severe weather conditions. One body has been recovered, while five individuals, including police and Ansar members, remain missing.
73% of factories yet to pay Eid bonuses, 92% fail to clear May wages
07:47 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayAs Eid-ul-Azha looms on June 7, 2025, garment workers in Bangladesh were expected to receive their Eid bonuses in May and May salaries between June 1 and 3. However, only 26.62% of the country’s 9,683 factories—2,578 in total—have paid the Eid-ul-Azha bonuses, leaving 73.38% (7,105 factories) yet to do so.
BTV to likely broadcast Hasina’s trial live from ICT
07:33 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to broadcast live the hearing on formal charge framing against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for alleged crimes against humanity, according to the prosecution.
Savar tanneries gear up for Eid, target 1.05cr hides
06:58 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayAs Eid ul-Azha approaches, Savar’s tanneries are in high gear, aiming to collect 1.05 crore animal hides. However, rising salt prices and concerns over power supply threaten to disrupt operations, while a controversial government decision on wet blue leather exports has sparked alarm among tannery owners.
Two youths hacked, lynched to death in Darussalam
05:53 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayTwo unidentified youths were brutally hacked and beaten to death in the capital’s Darussalam area, police confirmed on Saturday (May 31). The bodies were discovered lying on the roadside, believed to have been dumped there after the attack.
Dhaka’s deadly streets: 136 murders in 4 months fuel fear
05:35 PM, 31 May 2025 SaturdayDhaka, Bangladesh’s bustling capital, is reeling from a surge in violent crime, with 136 murders reported from January to April 2025. Public killings, kidnappings, and armed robberies are escalating, leaving residents gripped by fear and insecurity.