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Rushanara reiterates UK's support for Interim Govt

London, June 13 -- Secretary of State (Minister for Homelessness and Democracy) Rushanara Ali has said the UK government is committed to deepening the Bangladesh-UK trade and investment partnership, a... Read More


Gordon Brown lauds Prof Yunus for economic leadership

London, June 13 -- Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who currently serves as the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, on Friday commended Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus... Read More


BB Governor seeks stronger UK ties on asset recovery

London, June 13 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur hoped there would be a deeper collaboration with the UK National Crimes Agency (NCA) and International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre... Read More


IRGC chief Salami, ex-national security chief, 2 nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes: Iran

Dhaka, June 13 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday confirmed that several senior military figures and scientists were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Tehran. Iran's forme... Read More


At least 290 killed in Air India crash

Dhaka, June 13 -- At least 290 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed on departure at an airport in Ahmedabad, India, health officials said. The plane, en route to London, hit a hostel for do... Read More


Festive euphoria turns into despair, 14 lives lost to drowning over Eid outings

Dhaka, June 13 -- What should have been a time of warmth, laughter and familial bliss has instead left behind the silence of mourning, as the Eid holidays witnessed the tragic loss of at least 14 live... Read More


How Johnny Depp once earned $10m per minute, outshining Hollywood's top stars

Dhaka, June 13 -- list actors command millions per film, Hollywood icon Johnny Depp once secured a deal that redefined star power-earning nearly $10 million for every minute he appeared on screen in a... Read More


Dhaka experiences better air than Italy, USA's Milano and Minneapolis this morning

Dhaka, June 13 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 52nd on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 66 at 9:40am this morning (June 13, 2025). D... Read More


13 push-ins detained by BGB in Moulvibazar

Sylhet, June 13 -- Border Guard Bangladesh on Friday detained 13 people who were reportedly pushed in by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) through the Barlekha border in Moulvibazar. They were d... Read More


Prof Yunus, Tarique agree on pre-Ramadan election if preparations complete

Dhaka, June 13 -- Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman met for 90 minutes and agreed to hold the next election in the week before Ramadan 2026, instead of early April... Read More