Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Foreign-Made Vehicles
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars and light trucks, set to take effect on April 2. Targeting imports from countries like Japan, […]
IMF Agrees On New $1.3 Billion Loan Program For Pakistan
The IMF has agreed on a new $1.3 billion loan program for Pakistan and is reviewing an existing bailout that could unlock an additional $1 […]
Trump Officials Call Europe “Freeloading, Pathetic” In Leaked Chat
President Trump endorsed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s criticism of European nations, agreeing they are “freeloading” during a leaked Signal app chat. The conversation, which included […]
Russia And Ukraine Agree To Suspend Strikes On Energy Facilities
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to temporarily suspend strikes on critical infrastructure, including oil refineries, pipelines, nuclear power stations, and energy transmission facilities. The 30-day […]
China-Bound Flight From US Makes U-Turn After Pilot Forgets Passport
A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was forced to return after a pilot boarded without a passport. The aircraft landed in San […]
Who Is Alina Habba, Trump’s Lawyer Now Interim US Attorney For New Jersey
US President Donald Trump appointed his longtime attorney Alina Habba as interim Attorney for the District of New Jersey. A prominent legal figure in Trump’s […]
Emraan Hashmi announces sequel to ‘Awarapan’
Emraan Hashmi announced “Awarapan 2”, a sequel to his 2007 cult classic, set to release on April 3, 2026. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and written […]
BMD forecasts increasing temperatures in 72 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts mostly dry conditions with a partly cloudy sky for the next 72 hours. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with […]
Starlink will use local broadband gateway for Bangladesh launch
Starlink must route its commercial broadband through a local gateway in Bangladesh, following the country’s NGSO policy. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to […]
Police, garment workers clash near Secretariat over unpaid salaries, Eid bonus
Garment workers clashed with police near the Secretariat while protesting for overdue wages, Eid bonus, and leave benefits. The confrontation at noon resulted in injuries […]
UN seeks nearly $1 bn in aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
The UN and partners have launched a $934.5 million appeal to support 1.48 million Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh throughout 2025. With dwindling […]
JAGPA leaders meet CEC to discuss party registration
After regaining party registration through a High Court order, a JAGPA delegation met with Chief Election Commissioner Nasir Uddin. Led by President Tasmia Pradhan, they […]
Under threat from Trump, Canada calls snap elections for April 28
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney called early elections for April 28, positioning the vote as a response to threats from US President Donald Trump. […]
6 fire service units battling Sundarbans blaze
A new fire has spread across half a kilometer in the Shaplar Beel area of Sundarbans, described as more intense than the previous Kolomteji blaze. […]
Gaps In US, Russian Expectations As Ukraine Peace Deal Talks Begin In Saudi
Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting separately with US officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. The White House hopes for […]
Sena Workers Ransack Hotel Where Comedian Made A Jibe At Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena workers vandalized a Mumbai hotel after comedian Kunal Kamra mocked Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” during a show. The party demanded […]
Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after rocket fire
Israel conducted multiple waves of airstrikes on Lebanon Saturday after rocket fire from across the border, killing at least eight people, including strikes on the […]
Tencent launches Hunyuan T1 reasoning model
Tencent officially released its Hunyuan T1 reasoning model on March 21, featuring faster response times and improved processing of lengthy texts. Built on the Turbo […]
Nvidia and Disney showcase Star Wars-inspired robot
Nvidia and Disney unveiled AI-driven robots inspired by Star Wars at Nvidia’s GTC conference. The droids, named Besh and Grek, can express emotions through movements […]
Jaishankar says India knew of anti-Hasina wave but unable to interfere: The Hindu
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar told a committee that India knew about the growing opposition to Sheikh Hasina before her ousting in August 2024, but lacked […]
Columbia University agrees to some Trump demands in attempt to restore funding
Columbia University has agreed to several demands from the Trump administration to potentially regain federal funding that was pulled over allegations of campus antisemitism. The […]
Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid to perform in Dhaka
Mustafa Zahid, known for hit Bollywood songs like “Toh Phir Aao” and tracks in “Aashiqui 2,” will perform in Dhaka on April 11. The concert […]
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Dhaka, other districts today, tomorrow
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts rain and thunderstorms across multiple districts, including Dhaka, for today and tomorrow. The highest rainfall in the past 24 hours […]
J-Hope’s ‘Mona Lisa’ takes over iTunes charts globally
BTS member J-Hope has released a new single “Mona Lisa,” co-produced with Blake Slatkin. The track quickly topped iTunes charts in 67 regions and entered […]
Huge fire closes UK’s Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted
A major electrical substation fire has forced London’s Heathrow Airport to close for the entire day on Friday. About 70 firefighters are battling the blaze, […]
Putin Orders Ukrainians To Leave Russia Or Obtain Citizenship
Russian President Putin has issued a decree requiring Ukrainians without legal status to leave Russia or obtain citizenship by September 10. The order affects residents […]
Tom Cruise To Receive BFI Fellowship Ahead Of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Hollywood star Tom Cruise will be honored with the prestigious BFI Fellowship on May 12, 2025, in London. The award recognizes his 40+ years of […]
Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka
Australian Home Minister Tony Burke announced that visa applications for Bangladeshi citizens will now be processed at Australia’s High Commission in Dhaka, rather than New […]
Turkey detains 37 people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities detained 37 people for making “provocative posts” following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Erdogan’s main rival. Officials identified 261 social […]
Met office forecasts rain in Dhaka, five other divisions
The Meteorological Office predicts temporary gusty winds, lightning, rain, and thunderstorms in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions over the next 24 hours. […]
Workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding extended Eid holiday
Workers from Utah Knitting & Dyeing Ltd in Gazipur halted production and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway Thursday morning. Over 100 employees demanded their holiday match […]
21 Bangladeshis return to country after serving jail term in India
21 Bangladeshis returned home through Benapole border after serving two-year sentences in India. They had entered India illegally through brokers promising better opportunities but were […]
India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China
India has significantly reduced medical visa issuance to Bangladeshis – from 5,000-7,000 to fewer than 1,000 daily – amid worsening relations after Sheikh Hasina fled […]
3 die as ambulance, human-haulier collide on Benapole-Jashore highway
Three people died and two were injured in a head-on collision between an ambulance and a human haulier (nosimon) on the Benapole-Jashore highway in Bangladesh. […]
Hollywood director accused of swindling $11M from Netflix for unreleased series
Director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for allegedly defrauding Netflix of $11 million meant for his sci-fi show “White Horse.” Prosecutors claim Rinsch diverted funds […]
US Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump’s attack on judge
US Judge James Boasberg temporarily halted deportations under Trump’s invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelan gang members. Two flights proceeded despite the […]