National

Bangladesh Launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2’, Arrests Over 1,000 in Two Days

Bangladesh’s joint security forces launched ‘Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2’ on Saturday evening to recover illegal weapons, restore law and order, and prevent extremist activities ahead of the upcoming national elections.

BGB Increases Surveillance Along Brahmanbaria Border After Shooting Incident

YUNet Bangladesh Gaming and ESports 2025 Summit Highlights Future of Gaming and Esports in Bangladesh

YUNet Bangladesh Gaming and Esports Summit 2025 was held on 12 December at the IDEB Auditorium in Dhaka, drawing students, developers, industry leaders and gaming communities from across the country. The full-day summit marked a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s growing gaming and esports ecosystem.

Government Announces Tk 5 Million Reward for Arrest of Attackers Behind Osman Hadi Shooting

The government has announced a Tk 5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Manch and a potential independent candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.

Bangladesh’s First Satellite Turns Profit 38.35 Crore Tk After Six Years of It's Launch

Bangabandhu Satellite-1 recorded its first-ever profit in the 2024–25 fiscal year, earning Tk 38.35 crore. The milestone comes six years after its launch, marking a major breakthrough for Bangladesh’s space sector.

Smart Technologies Launches Bangladesh’s First HONOR Smartphone Assembly Plant in Gazipur

Smart Technologies (BD) Limited has inaugurated the country’s first HONOR smartphone assembly facility at the Kaliakair Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, marking a major step forward for Bangladesh’s mobile manufacturing industry. Established with an investment of Tk150 crore, the plant has begun operations by assembling the HONOR X6c the brand’s first device to carry the “Made in Bangladesh” tag. Full-scale manufacturing is expected within the next six months.

Three-party alliance, including NCP, officially launched

The Democratic Reform Alliance has been launched, bringing together three political parties, including the National Citizens Party (NCP).

The United Kingdom will provide Bangladesh with duty-free benefits until 2029

The United Kingdom will continue to provide duty-free access for Bangladeshi products in its market until 2029, said Sarah Cook, the British High Commissioner to Dhaka.

Tangail saree nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage

Just a short distance from Dhaka, in various workshops of Tangail, the rhythmic sounds of handloom weaving can be heard. Weavers use colorful silk and cotton threads to create the famous Tangail saree.