October 1, 2025

US, UK Announce Fresh Aid Commitment of US$ 96M to Rohingyas

New york: The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) announced a fresh aid commitment of US$ 96 million during the first-ever High-Level Conference on the Situation of the Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar at the UN headquarters…

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Concludes Nine-Day U.S. Tour

New york: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today departed for home, concluding his nine-day visit to the United States. A commercial flight of Emirates airline carrying the Chief Adviser and his entourage left John F Kennedy International Airpor…

Dhaka Records Highest 206mm Rainfall in 24 Hours

Dhaka: Dhaka recorded the highest rainfall of 206 millimetres in the country in the last 24 hours from 9am on Tuesday to 9am today. The capital received 132 millimetres of rain in just six hours between midnight and 6am today, which was the highest re…

Solution to Rohingya Crisis Lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief

New york: UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi warned that the plight of the Rohingyas will not end without bold action inside Myanmar, saying that the solution to the protracted crisis lies there (Myanmar).

According to Banglade…

Cautionary Signal No 3 Issued for Bangladesh Maritime Ports

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued local cautionary Signal No. 3 for all maritime ports across the country. This advisory affects the ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra, urging them to hoist Signal No. 3 …

Boy Learning Swimming Drowns in Pond in Kalihati

Kalihati: A young boy drowned in a pond on Tuesday morning in Kalihati upazila of the district while reportedly learning swimming. The victim was identified as Yunusur Rahman Hridoy, 18, son of Md Abdur Rahman of Pach Jowair village in the district.

Jamaat Announces Programmes to Press 5-Point Demand

Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today unveiled new initiatives to advocate for its 5-point demand, primarily centered on conducting the upcoming national election in February based on the July National Charter. Party Secretary General and former law…