Dhaka Police Ban Gatherings Around Key Areas

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a ban on all forms of meetings, rallies, processions and public gatherings in key judicial areas of the capital, including the official residence ...

BBC in Turmoil as Top Executives Resign Amid Trump Speech Controversy

The BBC has been plunged into a leadership crisis after its Director-General, Tim Davie, and head of news, Deborah Turness, resigned following the controversial editing of a speech by former ...

Police in Dhaka Banned from Using Mobile Phones While on Duty

Police personnel stationed in Dhaka have been barred from using mobile phones while on duty, as part of tightened security measures amid the ban on Awami League programmes.Dhaka Metropolitan Police ...

Turnover at DSE dips below Tk 300 crore amid continued market slump

The persistent downtrend in the country’s capital market showed no sign of reversal on Monday as turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell below Tk 300 crore, accompanied by ...

Gold price up by Tk 2,507 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised the price of gold by Tk 2,507 per bhori, setting the new rate for 22-carat gold at Tk 2,04,283 per bhori.The new price ...

Doctor of Death: The Tragic Descent of Dr Umar Mohammad from Healer to Bomber

Once a promising young doctor from Kashmir’s Pulwama, Dr Umar Mohammad lived a life that, on the surface, symbolised service and success. But on a quiet Monday evening, his name ...

Mixed trading at stock markets amid index fluctuations

Trading on the country’s stock exchanges showed a mixed trend in the first hour on Tuesday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) indices edging up while those in Chattogram slipped.At ...

Hungarian-British author David Szalay wins 2025 Booker Prize for ‘Flesh’

Hungarian-British writer David Szalay has won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel Flesh, a dark yet compelling portrayal of one man’s journey through youth, manhood and identity.Szalay’s sixth work ...

Verdict on appeal seeking return of caretaker government system on Nov 20

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has set November 20 to deliver its verdict on the appeals seeking the restoration of the caretaker government system during the election period.The ...

Special cell formed to curb rumours

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has formed a special cell to counter fake information, misleading content and rumours ahead of the upcoming national election.According to a press release signed ...