May 2025

Director Kaushik Ganguly has announced "Ajo Ardhangini", the sequel to his critically acclaimed film "Ardhangini". Starring Jaya Ahsan, the original film received widespread praise, and the fans were eagerly waiting for its sequel. The…

The Advisory Council has decided to abolish a provision of the Public Service Act, 2018, which allows the government to send public servants into forced retirement after 25 years of service. Additionally, a four-member panel of…

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said the general election will be held between December and June, and there is no scope for even a single day's deviation from the government's side. "The…

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam and National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah yesterday called for unity among the forces that led the July uprising, urging reconciliation and a renewed focus on national interest. Mahfuj made a…

A top Thai court yesterday ruled that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra must pay more than $300 million compensation over a controversial rice subsidy scheme during her time in office. The ruling is the latest round in a…

Iranian and US negotiators meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of nuclear talks, after a public disagreement over Tehran's uranium enrichment. The talks, which began in April, are the highest-level contact between the foes since…

Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region,…

The UK's National Crime Agency has obtained freezing orders on two London properties owned by the son of an ally of ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina, following allegations that her regime embezzled funds, according to a report by…

Harry Brook struck a typically rapid 58 as England piled up 565-6 before captain Ben Stokes declared on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Friday. Brook, nine not out overnight, faced just 50…

When the final whistle blew on the FIFA World Cup 2022, and Argentina were crowned champions, another message stirred hopes from across the Atlantic.  "Mate, come and be the coach of Brazil," it read; an unassuming but heartfelt plea…