More than 100 factories in Bangladesh's Ashulia industrial zone suspended operations amid fresh garment-worker protests, as a wage board prepares a revised pay structure without yet determining the increase.
Substitute Mohammad Ibrahim scored in the 69th minute as Bangladesh defeated Bhutan 1-0 in Dhaka to begin their SAFF Championship campaign with three points.
Bangladesh face Bhutan in their SAFF Championship opener in Dhaka, seeking a winning start to their bid for a second regional title despite missing key players Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid.
Como thrashed Lens 9–1 and Fenerbahçe beat Liverpool 3–2 as nine Champions League matches produced 44 goals on Wednesday, with wins also for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal.
SAFF Championship 2026 begins in Dhaka on November 5. See Bangladesh's fixtures, groups, opponents and tournament schedule.
Garment workers demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage clashed with police in Narayanganj as protests spread across Bangladesh. The wage board has agreed on a December implementation target, with revised salaries expected in January 2027.
Washington has approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, but concerns over delivery timelines leave Kyiv seeking faster protection against Russian missile attacks.
G20 foreign ministers meet in Atlanta amid disputes over wars, tariffs and maritime security, seeking practical cooperation ahead of December's leaders' summit.
Israel’s partial election results put Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc ahead but short of a parliamentary majority, setting up coalition negotiations that could determine the country’s next government.
Oil prices eased as diplomatic efforts involving Iran raised hopes of reducing supply risks. Bangladesh remains vulnerable to elevated energy import costs, despite the latest decline.
Bangladesh Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has urged opposition parties to avoid frequent political movements, saying voters should judge the BNP government on its performance.
Russian forces launched fresh strikes against Ukrainian grid infrastructure over the weekend, fracturing a proposed United States energy ceasefire agreement.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman changed his X display name to “Ram Altman” after users joked about his controversial comments on computer memory and AI data centres.
Bangladesh's garment workers are demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage as protests disrupt factories and raise concerns about export shipments. A newly formed wage board faces pressure to resolve the dispute.
Bangladesh's garment factories are reopening after widespread disruption, but workers continue demanding a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage. A new wage board has begun the review process, leaving the dispute unresolved.
Remittances help millions of Bangladeshi families pay for food, education, healthcare and housing. Discover how money sent home by overseas workers supports local businesses, strengthens foreign-exchange inflows and contributes to Bangladesh's economic development.
Bangladesh wants Thailand to buy more pharmaceuticals and jute products as a new shipping connection promises faster cargo transport and both countries explore closer trade ties.
Alphabet’s shares plunged 12.6% after its latest earnings highlighted the financial strain of AI investment, even as Google Cloud revenue more than doubled.
Bangladesh aims to add up to 4,000MW of solar power before next summer. Financing, grid connections and project delivery will determine whether the ambitious target becomes reality.
Binance estimates that a major security breach affected $6.3 billion in crypto assets. The exchange says it will cover losses as investigators trace and freeze the funds.
Alphabet’s shares plunged 12.6% after its latest earnings highlighted the financial strain of AI investment, even as Google Cloud revenue more than doubled.
Bangladesh has approved the next phase of power-startup testing at Rooppur's first nuclear reactor, with trial electricity supply expected as early as November if commissioning proceeds successfully.
Apple's new M6 chip brings a 2-nanometre processor, faster graphics and enhanced on-device AI capabilities to the MacBook Pro and iMac.
Anthropic has filed to go public under the ticker ANT, bringing fresh attention to the AI company's rapid revenue growth, financial disclosures and technology risks.
Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu's dark comedy Digger opened to just $8 million in North America, facing a $150 million loss as Warner Bros. merges with Paramount.
While digital screens, streaming apps, and virtual spaces dominate contemporary leisure time, the physical, tactile cultural pulse of Bangladesh continues to thrive. Across...
The live music scene of Bangladesh has always been anchored by heavy heritage. The golden eras of the 1990s and early 2000s established a massive foundation of stadium-level hard...
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Beyond the Living Room TV For nearly three decades, Bangladeshi home entertainment followed a strict, linear blueprint. Families gathered around television sets at scheduled hours...
Bangladesh face Bhutan in their SAFF Championship opener in Dhaka, seeking a winning start to their bid for a second regional title despite missing key players Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid.
Como thrashed Lens 9–1 and Fenerbahçe beat Liverpool 3–2 as nine Champions League matches produced 44 goals on Wednesday, with wins also for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal.
SAFF Championship 2026 begins in Dhaka on November 5. See Bangladesh's fixtures, groups, opponents and tournament schedule.
Harry Kane wins the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or after a prolific season at Bayern Munich, while Alexia Putellas claims her third Women’s Ballon d’Or at a historic ceremony in London.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2–1 at Camp Nou to end their unbeaten La Liga start and close the gap at the top.
Barcelona host Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the 2026–27 La Liga season. Can the league leaders extend their advantage, or will Mourinho's side close the gap?
Garment workers demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage clashed with police in Narayanganj as protests spread across Bangladesh. The wage board has agreed on a December implementation target, with revised salaries expected in January 2027.
Spanish authorities have identified 66 of the 69 people killed in the Urda train collision, including 12 foreign nationals. Three victims remain unidentified as forensic teams continue working with families and international authorities.
Authorities have restricted access within 200 metres of an underground gas fire in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, as BAPEX investigates the gas and its possible source.
Bangladesh has secured a three-year extension before graduating from the UN’s least developed country category, giving exporters and policymakers more time to prepare for changes in international trade preferences.
Cyclone Arnab has damaged electricity infrastructure and farmland along India’s eastern coast, leaving authorities to restore essential services and assess losses after mass evacuations.
A strike by private ambulance operators at Dhaka Medical College Hospital has disrupted patient transfers as operators and hospital authorities remain at odds over parking arrangements.
Bangladesh has approved the next phase of power-startup testing at Rooppur's first nuclear reactor, with trial electricity supply expected as early as November if commissioning proceeds successfully.
The WMO says carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached record atmospheric concentrations in 2025, raising fresh concerns ahead of COP31.
Walton has launched an integrated solar ecosystem in Bangladesh combining solar panels, battery storage and compatible household appliances. The initiative aims to expand solar power use in homes and industries, potentially helping consumers reduce their dependence on conventional electricity.
The Orionid meteor shower peaks around October 21–22, offering a chance to see up to 20 meteors an hour under ideal conditions, though moonlight may obscure fainter shooting stars.
Another nuclear fuel shipment reached Bangladesh’s Rooppur plant on October 21 as fuel deliveries and commissioning preparations continue for its two reactor units.
Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak exposes gaps in mosquito control, drainage and public health. Why spraying alone cannot stop the disease.
A strike by private ambulance operators at Dhaka Medical College Hospital has disrupted patient transfers as operators and hospital authorities remain at odds over parking arrangements.
Researchers detected microplastics in all commercially dried marine seafood samples examined from four coastal regions of Bangladesh. The study identifies contamination patterns but does not establish consumer health risks.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases and 4,887 deaths, while infections reported in Kenya and Nigeria highlight the importance of cross-border surveillance and rapid response.
Bangladesh’s dengue cases hit a 2026 daily high as measles infections continue to rise, putting hospitals under growing pressure in October.
Bangladesh’s deadly measles outbreak has exposed gaps in routine vaccination, health-service access and disease surveillance. Here is what the crisis reveals about protecting children and preventing future outbreaks.
More than 100 factories in Bangladesh's Ashulia industrial zone suspended operations amid fresh garment-worker protests, as a wage board prepares a revised pay structure without yet determining the increase.
Substitute Mohammad Ibrahim scored in the 69th minute as Bangladesh defeated Bhutan 1-0 in Dhaka to begin their SAFF Championship campaign with three points.
Bangladesh face Bhutan in their SAFF Championship opener in Dhaka, seeking a winning start to their bid for a second regional title despite missing key players Hamza Choudhury and Farhaan Ali Wahid.
Como thrashed Lens 9–1 and Fenerbahçe beat Liverpool 3–2 as nine Champions League matches produced 44 goals on Wednesday, with wins also for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal.
SAFF Championship 2026 begins in Dhaka on November 5. See Bangladesh's fixtures, groups, opponents and tournament schedule.
Garment workers demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage clashed with police in Narayanganj as protests spread across Bangladesh. The wage board has agreed on a December implementation target, with revised salaries expected in January 2027.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman changed his X display name to “Ram Altman” after users joked about his controversial comments on computer memory and AI data centres.
Bangladesh aims to add up to 4,000MW of solar power before next summer. Financing, grid connections and project delivery will determine whether the ambitious target becomes reality.
Private-sector credit growth slowed to 4.17% in September, remaining below 5% for seven months as high costs, energy shortages and business uncertainty weighed on borrowing and investment.
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, setting up a major political confrontation with President Donald Trump during the final two years of his presidency.
Bangladesh's garment workers are demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage as protests disrupt factories and raise concerns about export shipments. A newly formed wage board faces pressure to resolve the dispute.
Bangladesh's garment factories are reopening after widespread disruption, but workers continue demanding a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage. A new wage board has begun the review process, leaving the dispute unresolved.
