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Ishraque's supporters continue protest for 6th day, traffic disrupted
03:37 PM, 20 May 2025 TuesdaySupporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain continued their sit-in for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday, May 20, demanding his swearing-in as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)...
Govt employees likely to receive dearness allowance
02:37 PM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayGovernment employees are likely to receive a dearness allowance, hinted Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. He said the matter is being actively considered and there is a fair possibility of its implementation, though it may take some time.
Israeli strikes kill 44: Gaza civil defence
01:19 PM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayGaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least 44 people on Tuesday across the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, where Israel has intensified a military offensive aimed at crushing Hamas.
India arrests 11 for alleged spying for Pakistan
12:29 PM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayIndian authorities have arrested nearly a dozen nationals for allegedly spying for Pakistan following their most serious conflict in decades, local media reported citing police.
Singer Noble arrested
11:54 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayDemra police have arrested popular singer Mainul Ahsan Noble in connection with a case filed over violence against a woman.
Nusraat Faria granted bail
11:02 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayA Dhaka court has granted bail to actress Nusraat Faria in a case filed over the alleged attempted murder of a man named Enamul Haque during the anti-discrimination student movement in the capital’s Bhatara area.
Turkish flight makes emergency landing in Dhaka after engine fire
10:46 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayA Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Tuesday morning, following a fire in one of its engines. The aircraft was carrying 290 passengers.
Ex-MP Laila Parvin arrested
09:54 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayLaila Parvin Senjuti, former Member of Parliament from a reserved women's seat and the Education and Human Resources Secretary of the Satkhira District Awami League, has been arrested by police.
Starlink officially launches in Bangladesh
09:39 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayStarlink has officially launched its services in Bangladesh. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning. He wrote, “On Monday (May 19) afternoon, they informed me about the development via a phone call, and this morning they confirmed it through a post on their X handle.”
Waseem’s 82 powers UAE to T20 Win over Bangladesh
08:50 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdaySkipper Muhammad Waseem struck a blistering 42-ball 82 as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured a stunning two-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second T20 match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Trump gets talks pledge from Putin, but no Ukraine truce
08:39 AM, 20 May 2025 TuesdayDonald Trump said Russia and Ukraine would "immediately" start peace talks after he spoke with Vladimir Putin on Monday, despite the Russian leader rebuffing the US president's call for an unconditional truce.
UK envoy meets women leaders of Jamaat
09:57 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayBritish High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke held a meeting with leaders of the Women’s Wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist political party, on Monday.
NCP says Nusraat’s arrest makes trial process a ‘farce’
09:33 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe National Citizens Party (NCP) has condemned the arrest of actress Nusraat Faria, calling it a mockery of Bangladesh’s judicial process and a deliberate attempt to undermine the trial of the July massacre.
Trump engages Putin in phone call amid Ukraine war stalemate
09:06 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump is holding a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a White House official confirmed to CNN. The conversation follows Trump’s discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier today, as reported by the Ukrainian presidency.
Israel orders mass evacuation of Khan Younis
08:55 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent evacuation order for residents of Khan Younis, including Bani Suhaila and Abasan, ahead of what it calls an “unprecedented attack” under Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
Bangladeshis' credit card spending gets a twist: India out, west in
08:11 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayOnce a go-to destination for Bangladeshi shoppers, travellers, and medical tourists, India is losing its lustre as Bangladeshi credit card holders sharply cut back on spending there, redirecting their wallets to the United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.
Algeria eyes importing Bangladeshi marine vessels
07:07 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayIn a move to deepen ties with Bangladesh’s burgeoning shipbuilding industry, Algeria is setting its sights on importing high-quality seagoing ships and watercraft crafted in Bangladesh.
NBR staff suspend strike
06:58 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayThe NBR Reform Unity Council has suspended its ongoing protest programme following a government proposal for dialogue, initiated under the directive of the Chief Adviser.
Land import ban: A costly gamble for Indian economy
06:24 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayWhile the ban aims to flex India’s economic muscle, it’s poised to backfire, hitting Indian importers, consumers, traders, and the broader economy harder than anticipated. From skyrocketing costs in the northeast to strained bilateral ties, here’s how India’s gamble could turn into a costly misstep.
Dhaka prefers diplomacy over countermeasure to India’s land import ban
05:55 PM, 19 May 2025 MondayIn a striking display of restraint, Bangladesh’s Commerce Ministry is steering clear of retaliatory countermeasures, opting instead for diplomatic negotiations to resolve the crisis and safeguard bilateral ties.