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Old relationship with US ‘is over’: Canada PM
09:22 AM, 28 Mar 2025 FridayCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada's old relationship with the United States, "based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over".
Yunus holds talks with Xi, discusses bilateral issues
08:46 AM, 28 Mar 2025 FridayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday morning. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, focusing on bilateral relations.
Maradona died ‘in agony,’ forensic expert tells court
08:28 AM, 28 Mar 2025 FridayThe state of Diego Maradona's corpse suggested he must have died "in agony," an expert who participated in the late football legend's autopsy testified Thursday in the trial of seven medical professionals accused of homicide over his death.
Liton, Rishad, Nahid get NOC to play in PSL
09:57 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board, BCB, has permitted Liton Das, Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana to play in the upcoming Pakistan Super League, PSL...
Bangladesh to get duty-free, quota-free access to China until 2028
09:51 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayChina will continue to offer duty-free and quota-free market access to Bangladeshi products until 2028, extending trade benefits for two years after Bangladesh graduates to a developing nation.
Red carpets roll out as Yunus reaches Beijing, talks with Xi Friday
09:30 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus arrived in Beijing on Thursday night, set to hold bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. Dr Yunus was warmly welcomed at Beijing International Airport by China’s Vice Minister Sun Weidong at approximately 10:20 pm (China time).
Hasina, 73 others face sedition case over toppling interim govt plot
09:13 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayA sedition case has been filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 73 others, including top leaders of the Bangladesh Awami League, over allegations of plotting a civil war and conspiring to overthrow the interim government.
French FM bats for ‘Franco-Chinese partnership’ during Beijing visit
09:03 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayFrance’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has called for a “powerful Franco-Chinese partnership” in the face of geopolitical upheaval caused by the Trump administration’s America First policy...
6 die in Egypt tourist submarine capsize
08:28 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayAt least six people have reportedly died and nine have been injured after a 44-seater tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada...
4 state-owned banks to remain open on Friday
08:08 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayBangladesh Bank, BB, has decided to keep four state-owned banks open on Friday, March 28, despite the start of a nine-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday...
Arms race to Dhaka: US, France vie to equip Bangladesh
07:20 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayIn a bid to bolster defence ties, the United States and France have intensified efforts to equip Bangladesh’s military with advanced weaponry and technology. Senior military officials from both nations visited Dhaka this week, pitching state-of-the-art equipment and deepening strategic partnerships as global powers vie for influence in South Asia.
Adani restores full power supply to Bangladesh
07:11 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayFull electricity supply has been restored in Bangladesh from Adani's power generation unit. This is after four months of half the supply due to unpaid dues. The Bangladesh Power Development Board is making regular payments to the company...
122 RMG units fail paying Feb salaries, 723 skip Eid bonus
05:52 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayA significant portion of Bangladesh’s readymade garment and textile sector is facing criticism for failing to meet workers’ financial obligations.
3 factories get Tk 12.23cr to pay workers' arrears
05:42 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayThe government has given around Tk 12.23 crore to three factories to pay salary and allowance of workers before Eid-ul-Fitr. Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr M Shakhawat Hossain shared this information in a press conference on Thursday, March 27...
How a US-based outlet triggers smear campaigns against Bangladesh
05:25 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdaySince August 5, 2024, at least ten articles critical of Bangladesh’s interim government have appeared on IPD under pseudonyms with no verifiable identities. Profile photos used by these authors were traced back to stock image libraries like Shutterstock and Freepik, and none of the writers had any digital footprint—no social media profiles, professional histories, or contact information.
Highest ever $2.95b remittances come in 26 days of March
05:00 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayBangladesh received its highest ever $2.95 billion in inward remittances in 26 days of March...
Dhaka, Beijing agree to deepen ties
04:12 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayChina and Bangladesh on Thursday, March 27, agreed to deepen their relations, saying it would extend full support to the Bangladesh interim government. The two countries also agreed to boost investment, trade and cultural ties, people to people exchanges as they mark 50 years since the establishment of their diplomatic relationships...
Court declares BNP leader Ishraque DSCC mayor
03:25 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayA Dhaka court has declared BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation, DSCC, cancelling results of the polls held in 2020. Dhaka 1st Joint District Judge and Election Tribunal Judge Md Nurul Islam delivered the verdict on Thursday, March 27, sources in the court said...
Yunus seeks Ban Ki-moon’s support for democratic transition
02:50 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sought support and advice from former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for a smooth transition to democracy in Bangladesh.
Home ministry assures safety for Dhaka residents during Eid
02:03 PM, 27 Mar 2025 ThursdaySenior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nasimul Gani, has said that those staying in their homes in Dhaka during the Eid holidays will remain safe.