Uruguay’s FM seeks stronger economic ties with Bangladesh

Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin on Saturday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and highlighted the importance of expanding trade and investment ties between Uruguay and Bangladesh.

Exiled poet Daud Haider dies in Germany

Poet and columnist Daud Haider, who lived in exile, has passed away in Germany. He died on Saturday night (April 26) at an old-age home in Berlin. He was 73 years old.

July martyr’s daughter found hanging weeks after gang-rape

The body of the daughter of Shahid Jasim Uddin, a martyr of the July-August movement, was found hanging at a rented house in the capital’s Shekhertek area on Saturday night. Locals recovered her and rushed her to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

4 KUET students who led protest against VC attacked

Four students who led a protest demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) were attacked by unidentified miscreants.

Palestinian president appoints aide as potential successor

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday, positioning him as a potential successor to the veteran leader.

BNP, CPC rekindle ties in Dhaka after 15-year hiatus

After a 15-year gap, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) held a significant meeting with a visiting delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Dhaka on Saturday, discussing their stance on Bangladesh’s electoral situation. The meeting commenced at 6:30 pm at the Westin Hotel.

RMG workers from 22 factories rally outside Australian HC

Workers and representatives from 22 Bangladeshi garment factories rallied in front of the Australian High Commission in Dhaka, on Saturday, April 26, demanding that Australian garment importer Mosaic Brands Limited settle outstanding dues.

Nat’l grid failure plunges 21 southern districts into darkness

A fault in the national grid disrupted power supply across several districts in Dhaka Division, as well as all districts in Khulna and Barishal Divisions, leaving 21 southern districts of Bangladesh in darkness on Saturday, April 26.

Yunus attends Pope’s funeral

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday joined the funeral mass of Pope Francis at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. The Chief Adviser was greeted by senior officials of the Vatican as he entered St Peter's Basilica, where the mortal remains of the Pope were lying in state.

BNP meets Chinese Communist Party delegation in Dhaka

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is holding a meeting with a visiting delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday. The meeting began at 6:30pm at the Westin Hotel in Dhaka

4,00,000 bid farewell as Pope rests in Santa Maria Maggiore

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome Saturday after a Vatican funeral for the "pope among the people" attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including US President Donald Trump.

From toil to triumph: Oli’s dream to export ‘Made in Bangladesh’ agro-tools comes true

In the bustling Sarojganj Bazar of Chuadanga, a small factory hums with purpose, churning out machines that are transforming Bangladesh’s agricultural landscape.

Over 1,000 alleged Bangladeshis detained in Gujarat

Gujarat Police have detained over 1,000 individuals describing them as Bangladeshis and accused them of illegal infiltration and residing in India with forged documents.

Massive blast at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port kills 4, injures 516

At least four people were killed and more than 500 injured in a powerful explosion on Saturday that ripped through vital Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday

Iran offers to mediate metween India and Pakistan

Pakistan open to ‘neutral, transparent’ probe into Pahalgam attack: Shehbaz

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was open to any “neutral and transparent” investigation into the Pahalgam attack in India-occupied Kashmir this week.

World leaders join thousands at Pope’s funeral

Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including US President Donald Trump packed St Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, "pope among the people" and the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader.

Govt employees to enjoy extended breaks with back-to-back holidays

After a long nine-day break during Eid, government officials and employees in Bangladesh are set to enjoy yet another round of consecutive holidays in May, thanks to a combination of public, executive and weekly holidays...

Will try to limit load shedding this summer: Adviser

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said they are trying to import additional liquified natural gas (LNG), adequate coal and other fuels in a bid to limit load shedding this summer...

Jamaat to fully back constructive, pragmatic reforms: Taher

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Saturday, April 26, said his party would extend full support to constructive and pragmatic reforms aimed at ensuring the welfare of the country and its people...