New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a team shirt after gaining almost five million Instagram followers in a week.

The selected projects are "Alowkik Rajhas", the debut feature by Bangladeshi filmmaker Rajib Rafi, and "Before the Earth Collapses", a multinational co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker Noriko Yuasa.

The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.

The former Australian fast bowler described his decision to leave as a difficult one.

Milon says a Tk 2,000 crore allocation has been made to clear pending benefits for teachers deprived since 2022

Govt plans nationwide school meals and uniforms for primary students, education minister says

Co-hosts Canada will look to capitalise on home support and a talented generation led by Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan as they chase a first-ever World Cup victory and historic progression beyond the group phase.

The crash on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway injured two others and briefly disrupted traffic near Bhogra Bypass

The narrative of “Nishi” centres on a tea worker’s daughter whose education is interrupted due to a severe water crisis. A timber trader, Lalchan, attempts to exploit the situation by offering a tube well in exchange for marriage to the minor girl, forming a story that reflects environmental strain and social vulnerability.

Officials suspect a wider syndicate may be behind the stealing of copper cables from the Secretariat area

The latest USTR proposal on forced-labour-related import restrictions raises issues that go well beyond Bangladesh’s immediate export interests.

Health minister says investigators found poor ventilation, lack of emergency response and delayed care as authorities prepare action based on the findings

Around 93.7 lakh livestock animals were slaughtered during Eid

The body bears injury marks, say police

Safety concerns raised over construction practices at site

Motorcycle crashes accounted for over 44 percent of fatalities recorded in 13 days

Stefan Liller congratulates the PM on forming government with majority mandate

Call for removal of state minister, citing provisions of the CHT Agreement

A trophy was in his hands. Golden, heavy, gleaming. But his eyes were not on that trophy; they were on the thing that, in just a few moments, would be handed to Germany. The World Cup. So close. Close enough to touch, yet untouchable.

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification today regarding his appointment to the post for four years