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Moon sighted, Eid-ul-Azha on June 7
07:22 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayThe crescent moon marking the start of the Islamic month of Zilhajj in the Hijri year 1446 has been sighted in Bangladesh, confirming that Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7.
Nat’l elections must be held by December: Tarique
06:51 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayBNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman demanded that national elections be held by December 2025, criticizing delays in the electoral process during a youth rally in Nayapaltan on Wednesday.
Reforms after national polls: BNP top leaders
06:39 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayTop leaders of the BNP on Tuesday, May 28, said state reforms will be undertaken only after the national elections, dismissing any rationale for linking these matters to the electoral process. “There will be no compromise on elections...
If I had money, I’d have launched newspapers, TV channels: Subrata Bain
05:53 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayIn a dramatic scene at a Dhaka court on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Trimoti Subrata Bain, alias Mohammad Fateh Ali, a 61-year-old listed criminal, unleashed a passionate tirade against the media, accusing them of painting him as an extortionist and robber.
Polls by June next year, Yunus tells Japan’s ex-PM
05:51 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday told former Japanese Prime Minister and Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League President Taro Aso that the country’s next national election will be held any time between December and June next year...
Dhaka paralysed as political rallies trigger daylong traffic congestion
05:10 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdaySevere traffic congestion paralysed Dhaka on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, causing significant hardship for office workers, pedestrians, students, teachers, and guardians. The situation was exacerbated by the afternoon school holidays, which intensified the suffering of students and their families. This was observed during visits to various parts of the capital.
Gas exploration, renewable energy should get budgetary priority
04:31 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayAs the 2025-26 fiscal year budget approaches – the first under the interim government – questions arise about the appropriate allocation for the power and energy sectors and the key areas that should be prioritised.
380 UK, Ireland writers condemn Gaza 'genocide'
04:30 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayNearly 380 writers from the UK and Ireland, including Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan, penned an open letter Wednesday denouncing what they called Israel's "genocide" in Gaza and urging a ceasefire...
Tarique, Zubaida acquitted from jail terms in graft case
03:57 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayThe High Court (HC) has acquitted BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman from jail sentences of nine and three years respectively in a graft case...
Govt wants parties' backing on ‘false case’ withdrawals
03:57 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry on Wednesday sought help from the political parties for withdrawing the cases filed with the intent to harass the opposition political leaders and workers during the fascist regime.
Secretariat staff now announce 1-hour strike every day
03:46 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayOfficers and employees at the Bangladesh Secretariat have announced a one-hour work abstention every day from Thursday, May 29, until the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 is repealed...
Vision AC launches money-back guarantee offer campaign
02:35 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayVision, the electronics brand of Bangladesh's leading business conglomerate RFL, launched the 'Money back guarantee offer' campaign. Under this campaign, customers will get a full refund if the they are not satisfied with the air-conditioner (AC) within one month of use.
Doctors, staff skip work at eye hospital, patients suffer
02:02 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayDoctors, staff, and employees of the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital (NIOH) in the capital have launched a work stoppage to protest assaults on them by patients' relatives.
Applications open for High Court additional judge posts
01:15 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayA public notice has been issued inviting applications for the appointment of additional judges to the High Court.
Chief Adviser arrives in Tokyo
12:01 PM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus arrived in Tokyo at 2:05pm on Wednesday (Japan time), 25 minutes ahead of schedule, for a four-day official visit to Japan.
Jitesh, Kohli power RCB to IPL qualifier 1 with win over LSG
11:52 AM, 28 May 2025 WednesdaySkipper Jitesh Sharma hammered an unbeaten 85 and Virat Kohli hit 54 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into qualifier 1 of the IPL playoffs with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday.
Jamaat leader ATM Azharul released from jail
10:07 AM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayJamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who was acquitted by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a case over crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, has been released from jail.
Eid-ul-Azha date to be announced this evening
09:50 AM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayThe National Moon Sighting Committee will meet on Wednesday evening at the conference room of the Islamic Foundation in the city’s Baitul Mukarram.
Govt amends BCS rules to hold 48th special BCS exam
09:31 AM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayThe government has issued a gazette notification amending the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Rules 2014 to facilitate a special BCS examination.
US suspends student visas, expands social media vetting
09:11 AM, 28 May 2025 WednesdayUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing as President Donald Trump's administration ramps up vetting of their social media, according to an internal cable.