Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal to open soon: Commerce Adviser

The government is working earnestly to inaugurate the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the near future, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Thursday, adding that the ...

Advisory Council approves proposal to merge five Islamic banks into a new entity

The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved a proposal to merge five financially distressed private Islamic Shariah-based banks into a single new entity.The decision was made on Thursday ...

Army arrests 224 in weeklong drives to maintain law, order: ISPR

The Bangladesh Army has been carrying out coordinated operations across the country to help maintain law and order, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.According to ISPR, between October ...

JU Retains Country’s Top Spot in THE World University Rankings

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has once again been recognised as one of Bangladesh’s leading higher education institutions, jointly securing the top position among the country’s five universities featured in the Times ...

World Awaits Nobel Peace Prize as Norway Braces for Trump’s Reaction

With just hours to go before the announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, all eyes are on Oslo — and on how US President Donald Trump might respond if ...

Shahidul Alam’s Release Efforts Underway: CA Office

Efforts are underway, with Turkey’s assistance, to secure the release of journalist Shahidul Alam, who is being held in an Israeli prison, the Chief Adviser’s Office said in a statement ...

Rajshahi University Mourns After Senior Professor Killed in Road Accident

A serene Friday morning turned tragic for Rajshahi University as Professor Shiv Shankar Roy, 58, of the Marketing Department, lost his life in a road accident, while his colleague, Md ...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition activist María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to democracy and freedom in the face of authoritarian repression.Announcing the prize ...

Shahidul Alam En Route to Turkey After Release from Israeli Custody

A flight carrying renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam departed from Israel this afternoon, Turkish sources confirmed.The flight, TK 6921, is scheduled to land in Istanbul around ...

Advisor calls for inclusion of eggs in school feeding program

Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida Akhter on Friday called for the inclusion of eggs in the government’s school feeding program, stressing its importance in tackling child malnutrition.Speaking as the ...