The price of defiance: How Iran turned global trade into a weapon
The latest exchange of missiles and drones over the Persian Gulf in 2026 are a grand geopolitical distraction. While the world’s cameras are fixed on...
Today’s Newspaper
Rain likely across country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9:00 am. Rain or thunder showers...
Jitu Kamal gets involved in controversy
Popular Bengali small screen actor Jeetu Kamal is in the news for his alleged misbehavior with a co-star on the sets of the serial ‘Chirodin...
‘Israeli airstrike on Iran prison is a war crime’
The head of a UN investigation said on Monday that an Israeli air strike on a prison last year was a war crime, and warned...
EBL, Proyash to support children with special needs
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) yesterday entered into a strategic partnership with Proyash Institute of Special Education to strengthen the school’s infrastructure for children with special...
Salahuddin seeks UK support on police reform, Rohingya crisis at Vienna bilateral meeting
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held a high-level bilateral meeting with UK Home Office Minister Lord Hanson at the Vienna International Centre on the sidelines of...
Unlocking full potential of Zakat in Bangladesh
As a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh has the potential to collect a significant amount of Zakat every year. Unfortunately, the full benefits of this potential are...
Saudi Arabia calls for Shawwal crescent sighting on Mar 18
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal crescent on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, 2026 –...
Prime Bank promotes Nazeem A Choudhury to AMD post
M. Nazeem A. Choudhury has recently been promoted to Additional Managing Director (AMD) of Prime Bank PLC. Choudhury has more than 25 years of diversified...
Weeklong Eid holiday begins
A 7- day holiday began on Tuesday as Bangladesh gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a nationwide travel rush with millions leaving major cities including...