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US revokes over 6,000 student visas
12:34 PM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe State Department of the United States has revoked more than 6,000 student visas this year, an official of the department said Monday, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on some international students it says have broken the law.
3rd Teesta bridge to open to traffic on Wednesday
12:17 PM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe long wait for residents along the Teesta riverbank is finally coming to an end, as the much-hyped Third Teesta Road Bridge will officially open to traffic on Wednesday.
March 7 speech to stay in textbooks after heated debate
11:50 AM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe National Curriculum Committee (NCC) has rejected a proposal to remove Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic March 7 speech from national curriculum textbooks. Instead, it has decided that the speech will be included in an abridged form.
NCP suspends joint member secretary Mahin Sarker
10:15 AM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayThe National Citizen Party (NCP) has suspended its Joint Member Secretary, Md Mahin Sarker, until further notice for violating party discipline.
Putin, Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
09:06 AM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayRussian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.
Putin agrees to western security guarantees for Ukraine: Trump
02:23 AM, 19 Aug 2025 TuesdayIn a major diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed, during last week’s summit talks, to accept Western-provided security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any future peace agreement ending the ongoing war.
Like father, like son? Aryan's debut gives major SRK vibes
09:59 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe wait is finally over. After years of speculation, headlines, and hushed whispers, Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood’s undisputed Badshah, Shah Rukh Khan, has stepped into the spotlight with his debut project, and the internet is already buzzing like it’s 2001 all over again.
DU extends nomination collection deadlines for DUCSU, hall unions by a day
09:31 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayElection Commission for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections has extended the deadline for nomination collection by one day for both the DUCSU and hall union elections.
On and off the field: BCB to hold special session on cricketers’ conduct
09:16 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayIn a significant move aimed at reinforcing discipline and professionalism, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul is set to hold a private, high-level meeting with national team cricketers on Tuesday, August 19, at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka.
Five more NBR officials suspended over protest-related disruptions
09:04 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayFive officials from the Income Tax Department of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for allegedly obstructing official duties during recent employee protests.
DUCSU elections: 442 collect nomination forms on last day
07:40 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayOn the final day of nomination collection for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections, 442 candidates collected forms to contest for various positions, bringing the total number of aspirants to 565.
Biman announces highest-ever profit despite owing Tk 2,000cr to Padma Oil
07:02 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayDespite owing approximately Tk 2,000 crore to Padma Oil Company Limited, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has declared its highest-ever annual profit, sparking surprise among energy sector officials.
Ukraine should abandon Crimea, and NATO ambitions: Trump
06:48 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to relinquish hopes of regaining the annexed Crimean Peninsula or joining NATO, as he prepares to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington in a bid to push Kyiv toward a peace deal with Russia.
EC to release full polls roadmap this week, says EC secretary
06:33 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised the draft action plan for the 13th national election and will publish the complete roadmap this week, EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said on Monday, August 18.
Shibir announces DUCSU panel; Sadik for VP, Farhad for GS
03:03 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayBangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a 28-member panel to contest the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections.
Yunus calls for more research instts to save endangered fish
02:32 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayMore research institutions need to be established to restore endangered fish species, and young people should be involved in these efforts, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said.
Festive mood as DUCSU nomination deadline ends today
01:50 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayToday (Monday) is the last day to purchase nomination forms for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections. Since morning, a festive atmosphere has prevailed at the DUCSU nomination form distribution centre and hall offices.
Govt declares Savar upazila ‘Degraded Air Shed’
12:41 PM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayDue to severe air pollution, the government has declared Savar Upazila in Dhaka district a “Degraded Air shed.” As a result, all brick kiln production in Savar will be suspended starting September 2025.
Ex-DB chief Harun among 18 suspended
11:53 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayThe government has temporarily suspended 18 police officers, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun-ur-Rashid.
Ex-AL MP Shafiqul Islam arrested in Dhaka
11:17 AM, 18 Aug 2025 MondayShafiqul Islam Apu, former Member of Parliament for Jhenaidah-2 and president of the district Awami League, was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB).