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Islami Bank chairman Zubaidur Rahman resigns
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (363+ words) Professor M Zubaidur Rahman, Chairman of the private-sector Islami Bank, has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Bank today, Sunday. In July 2025, Bangladesh Bank appointed M Zubaidur Rahman as an independent director of the bank. He was subsequently…...
Charge sheet filed against 2 accused, hearing on charge framing set for 1 June
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (467+ words) In a case concerning the brutal murder of an eight-year-old child in the capital's Pallabi, the police have submitted a charge sheet against the accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter in court. The court has accepted the charges…...
Democratic transition cannot be achieved through political obstinacy
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (1267+ words) Violence against women and children draws protests across country TOP SHOT (22 May 2026) How much do you think democratic practice, accountability and a culture of debate have been reflected in the proceedings of the first session of the new parliament formed…...
Which restaurants are offering 30pc off on foodpanda!
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (208+ words) foodpanda has launched its new campaign, "Make Your Life Delicious, running from 20th May to 11th June, bringing customers a wide range of savings across popular restaurants, reports a press release. As part of the campaign, the favourite promo code DEALNAO has…...
3 Bangladeshis killed in landmine explosion at Ghumdhum border in Naikhongchhari
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (377+ words) Three Bangladeshi men were killed in a landmine explosion at the Ghumdhum border in Naikhongchhari, Bandarban. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), police, and locals have recovered the bodies. According to Inspector Jafar Iqbal from…...
We need a new, future-oriented agenda for our engagement: Pranay Verma
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (693+ words) Indian outgoing High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, has laid emphasis on a new, future-oriented agenda for engagement between India and Bangladesh. The Indian diplomat made the remark in a farewell note today, Sunday. He mentioned that both India and…...
itel brings 180-day replacement warranty for feature phones this Eid
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (308+ words) This Eid-ul-Azha, itel, the global technology empowerment brand, has introduced a 180-day replacement warranty for its feature phone customers. Under this new policy, customers purchasing any itel feature phone from 20 May 2026 onward will be eligible for direct handset replacement within…...
16 more children die with measles symptoms, taking death toll to 528
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (175+ words) In the last 24 hours (from 8 am Saturday to 8 am Sunday), 16 more children have died in the country due to measles symptoms. During this time, 1, 434 people across the country have been affected by measles and its symptoms. So far, a total…...
Miscreants open fire targeting BNP leader at Cox's Bazar court, associate shot
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (243+ words) Miscreants opened fire targeting a BNP leader who had come to appear before the Cox's Bazar District and Sessions Judge Court. Although the BNP leader escaped unharmed, one of his associates, Mainuddin, 37, was shot. The incident occurred today, Sunday, around…...
Asif challenges state minister over allegation of approving files without secretary's signature
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (276+ words) The government has formed a seven-member committee to investigate alleged irregularities and corruption in the Local Government Division and its affiliated offices and agencies during both the Awami League government and the tenure of the interim administration. At the same…...