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

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 11th among cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 95 at 9:07 am. The city’s air was classified as “moderate,” posing a light health risk, according to the

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed deep condolences to the family of Bangladeshi-origin US police officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in a gunman’s attack in New York in July this year. Yunus met the bereaved family members at his hotel in New York on Sunday

Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of an event at the United Nations headquarters in New York today (Sep 23). Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director

Families of Bangladeshi fishermen and civil society groups have called for urgent government action to secure the release of more than 100 fishermen reportedly detained by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Myanmar’s Arakan Army. The demand was made at a press

A low-pressure area has developed over the northern Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 at all maritime ports in Bangladesh. The Meteorological Department issued the warning on Monday (Sept 22), cautioning that squally weather is likely along the

The Election Commission (EC) is set to unveil details of the registration process for expatriate Bangladeshis to vote for the first time. Speaking to reporters at the commission’s media centre on Monday (Sept 22), the EC secretariat's public relations director Ruhul Amin