Ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed Arrested in Dubai
Former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed has been arrested in Dubai by UAE authorities in connection with a major corruption case filed by Bangladesh’s...
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Xiaomi launches 17T in Bangladesh with Leica camera system
Chinese tech company Xiaomi has launched its new smartphone, the Xiaomi 17T, in Bangladesh, bringing advanced camera features and high-end specifications to the local market....
Hafezzi Charitable Society’s Humanitarian Activities Featured in International Media
The humanitarian activities of Hafezzi Charitable Society of Bangladesh are becoming increasingly visible beyond the country’s borders. A number of state, national, and international media...
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with vibrant colour, local culture and a performance by global music...
Proposed budget risks higher tobacco consumption and lost revenue
Anti-tobacco advocacy groups PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have expressed concern that the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27...
Local NGOs call for greater role in Rohingya response
Civil society organisations and community leaders have called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to place greater emphasis on the safe, voluntary...
Bangladesh-China call for stronger civilisational dialogue and cultural cooperation
Scholars, policymakers, diplomats and cultural figures from Bangladesh and China on Wednesday underscored the importance of intercultural dialogue, mutual learning and people-to-people exchanges as they...
JICA and Bangladesh Sign JPY50 Billion Loan Agreement
The Government of Bangladesh and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement for the “Emergency Support Loan for Enhancing Economic Resilience and...
Hundreds of youth activists pledge to protect Bay of Bengal on World Oceans Day
Hundreds of young environmental activists, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders gathered in Cox’s Bazar today to mark World Oceans Day 2026, pledging to protect the...
Health experts urge food warning labels to curb NCDs
Health experts and food safety advocates have called for the introduction of mandatory warning-based front-of-package labelling (FOPL) on packaged foods in Bangladesh, arguing that the...
Rejoinder and response
Mohammad Maruful Alam Chowdhury sent a rejoinder to a report titled ‘Robi’s Former Acting HR Chief Files Case After Dismissal Over Misconduct Allegations’, published in...
Global Cybersecurity Experts to Gather in Dhaka for Phoenix Summit 2026
Bangladesh’s leading cyber security convergence platform, The TeamPhoenix Group (TTPG), powered by BRAC Bank PLC, has officially announced Phoenix Summit 2026, scheduled to take place...