Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
Gold prices in Bangladesh climbed again on Saturday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,640 per bhari, reversing the previous day’s cut amid
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said that sweeping amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 proposed by Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur during the tenure of the interim government
Bangladesh Bank has launched three refinancing facilities totalling Tk 22,500 crore to expand low-cost credit for micro, small and medium enterprises, aiming to support industrial growth, boost investment and create
The Election Commission has suspended its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to a little-known non-governmental organisation, People’s Association for Social Advancement, ahead of the upcoming Jatiya
A major road development project meant to strengthen connectivity between Dhaka and Hili land port in Dinajpur is facing further delays, with the government proposing a sharp rise in costs
Workers and employees of Chittagong Port resumed an indefinite strike on Sunday, after a two-day break, protesting the decision to lease the port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based
Operations at Chattogram Port were again thrown into near paralysis from 8:00 am today, Sunday, as workers resumed their strike over a four-point set of demands. The programme, called by
More than three-quarters of voters in Bangladesh continue to equate development with visible infrastructure such as roads, bridges and culverts, along with employment generation, reflecting a narrow understanding of progress
A total of 6,28,85,525 female voters will be eligible to cast their ballots in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12, as the overall number
Amid deepening financial troubles and newsroom upheaval, Washington Post CEO William Lewis has stepped down following sweeping layoffs that eliminated hundreds of jobs across the organisation. Though newspapers across the
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday said he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
The chairman of Yemen’s ruling leadership council has announced the formation of a new cabinet, weeks after deadly violence erupted in the country’s south and a separatist group was dissolved.
US President Donald Trump said he did not see the racist portion of a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes
Thailand heads to the polls on February 8 amid a prolonged period of political instability. Since the last election some three years ago, the winning party has been dissolved and
A sign hanging from a rusty ice-green shipping container installed by Thai forces on what they say is the border with Cambodia proclaims: “Cambodian citizens are strictly prohibited from entering
Google is preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) feature in its Chrome browser called “auto browse” that can carry out multi-step online tasks on behalf of users, according to
Amazon is set to begin testing a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed for film and television production in March 2026, as the company moves its in-house technology beyond
On a bright evening at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday, Scotland took the field against the West Indies to begin their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup --
James Neesham, during his recent stint with the Rajshahi Warriors in the Bangladesh Premier League, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about New Zealand’s chances in the tournament,
Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after
A sparkling unbeaten 84 from India captain Suryakumar Yadav and three wickets from late call-up Mohammed Siraj in Mumbai on Saturday helped India avoid a shock defeat to the United
Force Majeure is usually reserved for extreme events such as wars, natural disasters or political upheaval. Under ICC rules, however, a government directive also qualifies — giving the PCB legal
"How did we get to the World Cup? In Italy we say 'miracolo Italiano', an 'Italian miracle'," said Riccardo Maggio, development officer with the Italian Cricket Federation.
Durbar will now face Dhumketu XI in Monday’s final at the same venue. Dhumketu had earlier beaten Duronto by six wickets before suffering a narrow two-wicket defeat to Durbar.
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কেন্দ্রীয় ছাত্র সংসদের (ডাকসু) ভিপি সাদিক কায়েম বলেছেন, বিগত সময়ে সাতক্ষীরায় চরম জুলুম-নির্যাতন চালানো হয়েছে। আগামী নির্বাচনে বিপুল ভোটে সা
আওয়ামী লীগকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে বিএনপি কাজ করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান আসিফ মাহমুদ সজীব ভূঁইয়া। শনিবার (৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি) রাতে রাজধানীর বাংলামোটরে দলটির কার্যালয়ে
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday issued a stern warning that anyone attempting to manipulate, intimidate, or conspire around the February 12 election would be met with a
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party alleged that a political party was preparing for planned election engineering, preparing large numbers of burqas and niqabs to facilitate fraudulent voting.
The Josephites Foundation (formerly St. Joseph Old Boys’ Foundation), the alumni association of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School and St. Joseph International School, has announced its newly elected executive committee
General inflation at the national level has again risen in January 2026, as the inflation rate on a point-to-point basis increased to 8.58%. This figure is slightly higher than the
Inflation has increased for three consecutive months as in January of this year, the overall inflation rate rose to 8.58 per cent. Inflation had also risen in December and November.
Perhaps the most striking, and largely unforeseen, consequence of the fall of the Hasina government has been the surge in support for Jamaat-e-Islami over the past 18 months.
It is safe to say that while our RMG industry has long been the engine of our economy, especially as it relates to export earnings, it is an industry that
With the national election only days away, the country finds itself in a moment of collective anxiety. Political parties are rushing to release their electoral manifestos, yet one issue stands
Recent clashes in the Shahbag-Intercontinental area have brought us back to the old question: Is Bangladesh slipping back into the politics of agitation before the elections? The murder of Shaheed
Reports suggest a casting change in director Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic “Ramayana”, with actor Raghav Juyal likely stepping into a key role previously linked to Vikrant Massey.
The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav reportedly borrowed ₹5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture “Ata Pata Laapata” (2012). The film’s poor
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed every year on 30 January, shines a spotlight on a group of preventable and treatable diseases that continue to affect the world’s most
Long-term musical training may help older adults overcome age-related difficulties in understanding speech, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. Researchers found that older musicians perform better in noisy
In Prothom Alo’s Saturday supplement ‘Chutir Dine’, well-known figures share stories of their favourite travel destinations in a new section titled ‘Phire Phire Jai’. This time, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury shares
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