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Under the dying yellow bulb: Rakib Hasan, our mentor of courage

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- When the restless heart that once beat with endless curiosity, mystery and endless imagination suddenly fell silent, it left more than just grief. It carved an untreatable wound wher... Read More


Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas split after less than nine months of dating

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas have ended their relationship after dating for less than nine months, according to a report by The Sun. Sources say the couple decided to ... Read More


Obaidul Quader's younger brother, 8 others held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Detectives have detained Md Shahadat Hossain, younger of former minister Obaidul Quader and eight others involved with Awami League politics, in Dhaka. Muhammad Talebur Rahman, depu... Read More


UGC warns against fake foreign university branches in Bangladesh

, Oct. 16 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has identified three fake foreign university branch campuses operating in the country and issued a warning to students against enrolli... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to form 'Shariah Advisory Board' for Islami Banking governance

, Oct. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has initiated measures to ensure good governance, transparency, and the proper application of Shariah principles in the Islamic banking sector. In this regard, the centra... Read More


587 bottles of foreign liquor seized in Sylhet

Sylhet, Oct. 16 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) on Thursday morning seized a pickup carrying 587 bottles of Indian liquor during a drive by Airport Police Station. The operation took place in fro... Read More


UN sees Bangladesh's progress on disappearance accountability, urges fair trials

, Oct. 16 -- UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has said the initiation of proceedings against those accused of carrying out enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government in Banglad... Read More


RUCSU Election 2025: Jote Leads Center Stage Politics, Promising Fresh Faces Surfacing

, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election of 2025 isn't just about who wins; it's about a fundamental shift in campus politics. The shift is characterized by a focu... Read More


Bangladesh Bank issues public advisory amid reports of forged currency

Dhaka, Oct. 16 -- Following recent reports in social media and newspapers regarding a massive influx of forged currency into Bangladesh, particularly from India, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a publ... Read More


RUCSU elections held fairly and peacefully, says Observation Team

, Oct. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) elections were conducted fairly and peacefully, according to the election observation team led by Professor Rafiqul Islam. Speakin... Read More