A half-day road blockade disrupted transport across Khagrachhari on Thursday (Sept 25) as hill tribe students protested the gang rape of an eighth-grade schoolgirl, demanding the arrest and exemplary punishment of those responsible.  The demonstration, which began at 6 am and

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in the United States today. The bilateral engagement marked one of several high-level meetings held by the Chief

Danilo Türk, President of the Club de Madrid and former President of Slovenia, met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the United States on Wednesday, extending a formal invitation to join the prestigious international organisation. During the

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the United States today, where the two leaders discussed safe migration, trade cooperation, and the ongoing Rohingya crisis. According to Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on American business leaders to expand their investments in the South Asian country, highlighting emerging opportunities across various sectors. Speaking at a high-level roundtable discussion titled

World Bank President Ajay Banga met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on key national and regional challenges. The meeting covered a broad agenda, including

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, who is currently visiting the United States, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Head of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh. The Grand Mufti passed away in Riyadh on Tuesday

As Bangladesh’s economy continues to rely on remittance inflows as a key driver of growth, banks are racing to make money transfers faster, safer, and more rewarding for millions of expatriates. BRAC Bank has positioned itself at the forefront of this transformation, harnessing

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty wind, across many parts of the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin issued this morning, light to

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that the final results of the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Examination 2022 will be published on December 10, in line with its previously declared roadmap. PSC spokesperson SM Matiur Rahman confirmed the date, saying,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said the upcoming February election will mark a new era for Bangladesh’s democracy as he met Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo in New York. “The upcoming February election will be a foundational one, ushering in a new era for the

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the World Trade Organization (WTO) to extend full support to ensure the country’s transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status to a developing nation is not hampered by trade-related setbacks. Speaking

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said that Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, during his ongoing visit to the United States, will inform the world about Bangladesh’s next general elections, scheduled for the first half of February next year.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday attended a high-level meeting of public and private sector leaders on social innovation. The event, organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF), was held on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office has wrapped up its KOICA–NGO Partnership Enhancement Workshop 2025 in Dhaka, convening leading NGOs, government officials, and development partners to boost collaboration and amplify the impact of ongoing projects

The Detective Branch (DB) of police has arrested 13 more leaders and activists of the banned Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organizations from different parts of Dhaka in the last 24 hours. According to a police press release, they were arrested for their alleged involvement in

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has confirmed that as the National Citizen Party (NCP) will not be allotted the ‘Shapla’ (water lily) election symbol, it must propose an alternative symbol for approval. Speaking to reporters at the Election Commission office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds at many places across the country over the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 am today. According to a BMD bulletin issued Monday morning, light to

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday (Sept 22) called on young people around the world to take the lead in building “3-Zero Clubs” as a pathway to transform the planet into a more just, inclusive, and sustainable place. Speaking at a high-level United

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that extensive preparations are underway to hold free, fair, and peaceful parliamentary elections in the first half of February. He made the remarks during a meeting with US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and