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Primary teachers to go on nationwide strike from Monday

10:05 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Assistant teachers in Bangladesh’s government primary schools will launch a nationwide strike starting Monday, May 5, demanding salary upgrades to grade 11 and other reforms, the Primary Assistant Teachers Sangathan Oikya Parishad announced.

India reduces Chenab water flow

09:59 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

India has reduced water flows through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, with plans to extend similar restrictions to the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, according to PTI.

China’s Xi to visit Russia on May 7-10

09:56 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia on May 7-10 and join his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at commemorations of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, the Kremlin said on Sunday...

2 arrested over foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga concert

09:35 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro...

Eid-ul-Azha: Yunus orders high-level committee to secure fair rawhide prices

09:22 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has mandated the formation of a high-level committee to ensure fair pricing for sacrificial animal hides, streamline transportation, and enhance waste management during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Mbappe double earns Real win over Celta Vigo

09:11 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid held off a spirited Celta Vigo fightback to move back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona before El Clasico next weekend...

New faces in politics: Khaleda's daughters-in-law, next political power players?

09:09 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) grapples with a leadership void, all eyes turn to Dr Zubaida Rahman and Syeda Shamila Rahman, daughters-in-law of the ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Tax officials against splitting NBR, seek scrapping draft ordinance

08:50 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The BCS (Taxation) Association has strongly opposed the separation of the revenue policy from the revenue management calling for the immediate scrapping of the draft ordinance in this regard...

Hasnat comes under attack

08:19 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Hasnat Abdullah, southern region chief organiser of the National Citizen Party (NCP), reportedly came under attack in Chandana Chowrasta area of Gazipur on Sunday evening, May 4. The information was first shared in a Facebook post by Abdul Hannan Masud, another leader of the NCP...

Second highest $2.75b remittances come in April

06:39 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $2.75 billion (about BDT 33,574 crore) in remittances in April, the second highest in a single month in the country’s history...

Budget to be realistic even if no ADB-IMF support: Salehuddin

06:35 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has assured that the government will present a manageable and realistic budget even if it does not receive financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

ADB boosts food security funding to $40b by 2030

06:12 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Sunday, May 4, a $26 billion expansion of its food and nutrition security programme, raising total funding to $40 billion for 2022–2030 to combat hunger and transform food systems across Asia and the Pacific.

Al-Ahli wins its first Asian Champions League title

05:59 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Al-Ahli won its first AFC Champions League Elite title after beating Kawasaki Frontale of Japan 2-0 in the final on Saturday...

Bangladesh announce squad for Pakistan, UAE series

05:22 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, BCB, has announced a 16-member squad for five T20Is with Pakistan and two T20Is with the United Arab Emirates, UAE...

Barrister Abdur Razzaq passes away

05:01 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Bangladesh Supreme Court senior lawyer Barrister Abdur Razzaq has passed away on Sunday afternoon. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer for a long time.

China opens 'green channel' for Bangladeshi medical visas

04:55 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has launched a streamlined “Green Channel” initiative to facilitate medical treatment visas for Bangladeshi nationals, making it easier for patients to access advanced healthcare in China.

12 kg LPG price cut by Tk 19

04:45 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, BERC, has reduced the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 19 to Tk 1,431 per 12 kg cylinder...

UGC eyes administrators for troubled private univs

04:44 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The University Grants Commission (UGC) may dissolve the Boards of Trustees (BOTs) of private universities if allegations of financial irregularities are substantiated, and appoint administrators to oversee the institutions' operations.

Lady Gaga enthralls over 2 million fans on Copacabana Beach

04:29 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career...

UAE resumes visa issuance for Bangladeshis, issues 50 daily

04:20 PM, 04 May 2025 Sunday

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significant step forward following months of diplomatic efforts.