The United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB) has announced its Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term, with Mahiyan Araf Siam elected as Vice President. Samin Mohtadi has been elected President of the new committee, while Anna Anonna Biswas will also serve as
The government of Malta has bestowed a special recognition upon Shoeb Chowdhury, Honorary Consul of Malta in Bangladesh, in appreciation of his distinguished service to bilateral diplomacy. The certificate of recognition was presented by Deputy Prime Minister of Malta Ian Borg during an official c
The 26th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation, is being observed today (Friday, April 17), according to a media statement. On the occasion, her relatives, friends and admirers have been requested to offer prayers for t
A US YouTuber who caused widespread anger in South Korea with a series of offensive online stunts has been sentenced to six months in prison. The Seoul Western District Court on Wednesday found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, guilty of several charges, including disrupting bus
The 25th session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) opened on Tuesday at UN Headquarters, bringing together global governance experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss reforms aimed at strengthening public institutions and rebuilding
The Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT), trained and supported by WildTeam and working in close coordination with the Bangladesh Forest Department, has rescued a python from Nangli village under Rayenda union of Bagerhat’s Morrelganj upazila. The incident occurred near the Dhanshagor Forest S
A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with negligent homicide nearly a year after a previous case collapsed in a mistrial. An enduring presence in Argentina - from towering murals to tatto
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. Police were alerted by a neighbour to the “sounds of a child’’ coming
A wedding in Patuakhali’s Dashmina Upazila took a turn for the worse on Thursday when a dispute over ‘gate money’ escalated into a clash, leaving several guests injured. On Thursday afternoon, laughter and happiness filled the Mallik house in Dhandhania village, where friends and
The spirit of Eid in Dhaka has always been about togetherness. Traditionally, the first three days are a whirlwind of family visits, heavy meals, and the exchange of crisp banknotes known as Salami. However, as the city evolves, so does its youth. For college and university students, the desire to
