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Jahangir Kabir embarrassed over hundreds of fake Facebook pages
09:50 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayDr Jahangir Kabir, an health advocate, is grappling with an embarrassing scandal involving hundreds of fake Facebook pages created in his name, some mimicking his verified profile’s blue-badge image...
Gaza blockade enters 60th day as US defends Israel at ICJ
09:41 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayIsrael’s total blockade of Gaza has reached its 60th day, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague holds the third day of hearings on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians...
Clashes erupt at NCP rally in Bogura in presence of Sarjis
08:51 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayA National Citizen Party (NCP) rally demanding a ban on Awami League erupted into violence on Wednesday, April 30, as factions of the anti-discrimination student movement clashed in the presence of NCP Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam.
Petrobangla clears $3.74b in LNG bills two months early
08:23 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayPetrobangla has settled all outstanding external LNG payments totalling $3.739 billion two months ahead of the June 30 deadline, the state-owned corporation announced.
Yunus orders swift action to boost Ctg port capacity
08:12 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed officials to fast-track negotiations with foreign investors to enhance Chattogram Port’s capacity and deliver world-class services.
Fuel prices cut by Tk 1 per litre
08:03 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe government has lowered the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane by Tk 1 per litre...
2-month hilsa fishing ban ends tonight
07:35 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayFishermen are set to resume hilsa fishing as the two-month ban on catching, selling, and transporting jatka (hilsa fry) ends on Wednesday midnight, April 30...
Bangladesh’s forex reserves surge past $27b
07:11 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayBangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have soared to $27.41 billion as of April 30, 2025, bolstered by a record-breaking surge in remittance inflows.
All cardinal electors to vote in papal conclave, Becciu opts out
06:59 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe College of Cardinals has announced that all 133 Cardinal electors participating in the conclave beginning May 7 will have the right to vote for the new Pope, overriding a previous limit of 120 voters.
Bangladesh’s innings victory over Zimbabwe
06:19 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayIn a stunning display of resilience, Bangladesh avenged their first Test defeat to Zimbabwe with a commanding innings-and-106-run victory in the second Test in Chattogram.
State seeks stay on Chinmoy’s bail, hearing Sunday
06:13 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe state has moved to suspend the bail granted to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, in a sedition case, with a hearing scheduled for Sunday, May 4, in the Appellate Division’s Chamber Judge’s Court...
India’s next census to include caste data
06:10 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayIn a landmark decision, India’s 2026 national census will, for the first time since Independence, include a detailed enumeration of castes and sub-castes, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced during a cabinet briefing on Wednesday.
Finland bans mobile phone use in schools
06:00 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayFinland has passed legislation to restrict the use of phones and other mobile devices during the school day amid fears over their impact on student wellbeing and learning.
Court orders seizure of Sheikh family lands in Tungipara, elsewhere
05:40 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayA Dhaka court has mandated the confiscation of multiple properties owned by Sheikh family members across Tungipara, Dhaka, Khulna, and Gopalganj, following allegations of illegal wealth acquisition.
Salehuddin hints reducing tax waiver in next budget
05:29 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayFinance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced that the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget will prioritise practicality over expansive expectations, hinting at a reduction in tax waivers.
Met office forecasts lightning in 12 dists
05:03 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD, has issued lightning alert for multiple districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes...
Actor Siddique placed on 7-day remand
04:28 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday, April 30, placed actor Siddiqur Rahman on a seven-day remand in an attempted murder case...
Chinmoy secures bail in HC
03:48 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe High Court, HC, has granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, in a sedition case. The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order on Wednesday, April 30, after a hearing on his bail petition...
It turns tough to remain unprepared in a war threatened world: Yunus
03:47 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said like many others he is also a person against any war in the world but they live in a world where war threat surrounds them always.
Mehidy ton anchors Bangladesh’s first innings in Ctg
03:31 PM, 30 Apr 2025 WednesdayMehidy Hasan Miraz produced a composed century to help Bangladesh post 444 in their first innings and take a 217-run lead over Zimbabwe on the third day of the second Test...