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39 banks launch Tk 425cr venture capital platform for startups
The participating banks will contribute 1 percent of their annual net profits
12 May 2026, 13:59 PM
Ex-CJ Khairul gets six-month bail in murder cases; no legal bar on release
Court issues rules asking state to explain why his permanent bail should not be granted
12 May 2026, 13:45 PM
Cattle farmers expect better prices ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Azha
With Indian cattle flow down, farmers in Rangpur division expect stronger Eid demand
12 May 2026, 13:22 PM
Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country: Met office
Moderately heavy rainfall may hit parts of Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions today
12 May 2026, 12:33 PM
Bodies of two missing madrasa students recovered from DND lake in Narayanganj
They went missing while bathing in the lake
12 May 2026, 12:27 PM
Can Pakistan set a new Mirpur record?
Bangladesh on Tuesday set Pakistan a target of 268 runs to win in at least 76 overs in the opening Test of the two-match series after declaring their second innings at 240 for nine in the first session on day five at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
12 May 2026, 12:09 PM
PM urges universities to prioritise research, innovation
Tarique says Bangladesh must move beyond memorisation-based education to compete globally
12 May 2026, 11:38 AM
Hantavirus: How is the outbreak being contained?
Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
12 May 2026, 11:30 AM
A North Korean fairy tale
In the mornings, Pak Doo-ik worked with a dental drill as an army dentist. In the afternoons, he played football.
12 May 2026, 11:24 AM
Mind games at play in Mirpur
“Definitely, we will go for the win. If they are brave enough to give us 70 overs and a 260-run target, we will definitely go for the chase, but I don't think they will do that.”
12 May 2026, 11:10 AM
Guillermo Ochoa eyes historic sixth World Cup appearance
Ochoa is set to become one of the few players to appear at six World Cups, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, having previously represented Mexico at Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
12 May 2026, 10:50 AM
Rana five-for seals Bangladesh’s 104-run win over Pakistan
Bangladesh declared their second innings at 240 for nine, setting Pakistan a target of 268 runs for victory on the final day of the first Test in Mirpur on Tuesday.
12 May 2026, 10:22 AM
New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 members
Israel has been holding an estimated 200-300 fighters - the precise number is classified - captured in Israel during the attack, who have not yet been charged.
12 May 2026, 09:54 AM
‘Little General’ Dick Advocaat returns to coach Curacao in World Cup
Advocaat, who at 78 will become the oldest manager in World Cup history, resigned in February for family matters.
12 May 2026, 09:38 AM
California mayor charged with acting as Chinese agent
A woman who served as mayor of a California city has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, the Department of Justice said Monday
12 May 2026, 09:26 AM
Dembele clinches back-to-back Ligue 1 player of the year awards
The 28-year-old becomes just the fifth player to win back-to-back awards, the last being Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2014.
12 May 2026, 09:26 AM
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes kill around 760,000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data
12 May 2026, 09:19 AM
BCL top-scorer Amir already aiming ‘common problem’ fix
Whether Amir eventually becomes the “great player” remains to be seen.
12 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Kyiv under air attack after truce expires: Ukrainian authorities
Kyiv's regional military administration told residents to remain in shelters and said its air defences could be operating in the area
12 May 2026, 08:52 AM
Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM
He has not yet spurred economic growth to help British citizens suffering with the cost of living, but has been praised for resisting US President Donald Trump over Iran
12 May 2026, 08:42 AM