Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
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Pakistan sent a full squadron of roughly 16 fighter aircraft—primarily Chinese-co-produced JF-17 Thunders—to Saudi Arabia in early April.

REUTERS Exclusive / Pakistan Sends 8,000 Troops, Jet Squadron to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has quietly deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an advanced air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact.
The official announcement was made by Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain.
Eid-ul-Azha on May 28 as Zilhaj Moon Sighted in Bangladesh
US Dollar
Bangladesh Bank Buys $100m from Banks, Records Highest May Purchase
DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed
Anti-Extortion Drives Underway for Hassle-Free Eid: DMP Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin
No Party Symbols in Upcoming Local Elections: CEC
All CNG Filling Stations to Remain Open 24 Hours for 13 Days During Eid
All CNG Filling Stations to Remain Open 24 Hours for 13 Days During Eid
Islamabad Warns New Delhi After Indian Army Chief's 'History or Geography' Remark
Islamabad Warns New Delhi After Indian Army Chief's 'History or Geography' Remark
NEC meeting begins under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
NEC meeting begins under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting began on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting started at
US Sets 5 New Conditions in Iran Peace Talks
US Sets 5 New Conditions in Iran Peace Talks
The United States has imposed five new conditions on Iran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the two
Dubai Taxi to Recruit 6,000 Bangladeshi Drivers
Dubai Taxi to Recruit 6,000 Bangladeshi Drivers
The Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) will recruit 6,000 skilled drivers from Bangladesh this year. The initial screening and recruitment interviews
Six More Children Die of Measles
Six More Children Die of Measles
Six more children have died from measles and related symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. Among them,

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US Jury Rules Against Elon Musk in High-Stakes OpenAI Lawsuit

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Bangladesh Bank Buys $100m from Banks, Records Highest May Purchase

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Anti-Extortion Drives Underway for Hassle-Free Eid: DMP Commissioner

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33 Recruited into Bhola Police purely on Merit for Tk 120

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Traders Cut Eid Prices on Ctg DC Zahid Initiative

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Hill Cutting in Lama for Brick Kiln Sparks Landslide Fears

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No Party Symbols in Upcoming Local Elections: CEC

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Free Lychee Garden in Pabna Opens 200 Trees for All

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Nageshwari Teachers Demand Transfer to Revenue Sector

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Train Crushes CNG Autorickshaw at Chittagong's Kadamtali Gate; Driver Injured

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Students continue DUET blockade demanding cancellation of VC appointment

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Drug case inmate dies in Faridpur District Jail

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Daughter-in-law jailed for filing false assault case against father-in-law in Jhalakati

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Man Gets Life Imprisonment for Murdering Wife Over Dowry in Faridpur

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Chittagong Chamber of Commerce Elections Set for May 23

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CMP Bans Rallies from GEC to Dewanhat After BNP-NCP Tensions

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Relief in Muksudpur as New AC Land Assumes Charge After Long Vacancy

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Bhola Tentulia River sand mining: dredger seized bulkheads

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VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister

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Helper killed, 4 injured in Narail pickup-trolley collision

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DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed
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Anti-Extortion Drives Underway for Hassle-Free Eid: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Monday announced that special police crackdowns on extortionists, muggers, and drug

No Party Symbols in Upcoming Local Elections: CEC

The upcoming local government elections will be held without party symbols, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin

All CNG Filling Stations to Remain Open 24 Hours for 13 Days During Eid

All CNG filling stations across the country will remain open 24 hours a day for...
All CNG Filling Stations to Remain Open 24 Hours for 13 Days During Eid

BMD Warns of 60 Kmph Gusty Winds in 5 Districts

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned that gusty winds of up to 60 kmph...
BMD Warns of 60 Kmph Gusty Winds in 5 Districts

NEC meeting begins under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting began on Monday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister...
NEC meeting begins under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Six More Children Die of Measles

Six more children have died from measles and related symptoms across the country in the...
Six More Children Die of Measles

Writ filed seeking travel ban on Dr. Yunus

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the decision to shift...
Writ filed seeking travel ban on Dr. Yunus

Advance Train Ticket Sales for Final Day of Eid Journey Begin Today

Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance tickets for May 27, the final day of the...
Advance Train Ticket Sales for Final Day of Eid Journey Begin Today

PM Tarique Rahman Hints at Comilla Division If Public Demand Persists

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated today that a formal decision on upgrading Comilla to a...
PM Tarique Rahman Hints at Comilla Division If Public Demand Persists
Bangladesh
Bhola Superintendent of Police (SP) Md. Shahidullah Kawsar stated that 1,538 applicants initially competed for the posts.
Bangladesh
33 Recruited into Bhola Police purely on Merit for Tk 120
In a stark departure from the traditional narrative surrounding police recruitment, 33 candidates in Bhola secured positions as Trainee Recruit
Hill Cutting in Lama for Brick Kiln Sparks Landslide Fears
Bangladesh
Hill Cutting in Lama for Brick Kiln Sparks Landslide Fears
In Lama upazila of Bandarban, around 10 acres of hill have allegedly been cut and leveled for establishing a brick
Free Lychee Garden in Pabna Opens 200 Trees for All

Free Lychee Garden in Pabna Opens 200 Trees for All

Nageshwari Teachers Demand Transfer to Revenue Sector

Nageshwari Teachers Demand Transfer to Revenue Sector

Train Crushes CNG Autorickshaw at Chittagong's Kadamtali Gate; Driver Injured

Train Crushes CNG Autorickshaw at Chittagong's Kadamtali Gate; Driver Injured

Students continue DUET blockade demanding cancellation of VC appointment

Students continue DUET blockade demanding cancellation of VC appointment

Business
The decision followed a proactive initiative led by Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mian.
Business
Traders Cut Eid Prices on Ctg DC Zahid Initiative
Customs houses to remain open during Eid holidays
Business
Customs houses to remain open during Eid holidays
US Dollar
Business
Bangladesh Bank Buys $100m from Banks, Records Highest May Purchase
Bangladesh Bank (BB) bought $100 million from six commercial banks on Monday, marking its highest single-day greenback purchase in May.
The national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 is officially scheduled to be presented in the parliament of Bangladesh on June 11, 2026.
Business
NBR to Deploy Cameras, QR Codes in Tobacco Sector to Fight Tax Evasion
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury speaking at an event at the Chattogram Maa O Shishu General Hospital in Agrabad.
Business
West Asia Conflict Costs Bangladesh Tk 400b in Fuel Imports: Finance Minister
International
Pakistan sent a full squadron of roughly 16 fighter aircraft—primarily Chinese-co-produced JF-17 Thunders—to Saudi Arabia in early April.
International
REUTERS Exclusive / Pakistan Sends 8,000 Troops, Jet Squadron to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has quietly deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an advanced air defence system to Saudi Arabia
VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister

VD Satheesan sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister

Islamabad Warns New Delhi After Indian Army Chief's 'History or Geography' Remark

Islamabad Warns New Delhi After Indian Army Chief's 'History or Geography' Remark

US Sets 5 New Conditions in Iran Peace Talks

US Sets 5 New Conditions in Iran Peace Talks

Dubai Taxi to Recruit 6,000 Bangladeshi Drivers

Dubai Taxi to Recruit 6,000 Bangladeshi Drivers

India and UAE Sign Major Defence and Energy Deals During Modi’s Visit

India and UAE Sign Major Defence and Energy Deals During Modi’s Visit

Reflecting on 78 Years of the Palestinian Catastrophe

Nakba Day / Reflecting on 78 Years of the Palestinian Catastrophe

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Ready to Resign Amid Labour Crisis

Rajdhani Express Fire in Rajasthan

Rajdhani Express Fire in Rajasthan

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Mexico City World Cup 2026 exhibitions
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Mexico Grips World Cup Fever Putting Iconic Treasures in Mexico City
Mexico City is not waiting for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff to celebrate the beautiful game. The capital has
Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their first goal Action.
Sports
FA Cup final 2026 / Semenyo Back-Heel Seals FA Cup for Manchester City
According to the schedule, a draft voter list will be published on Sunday at 4:00 PM.
Sports
BCB Election Scheduled for June 7 at Mirpur Stadium
Litton's scored his 6th Test century (126 runs off 135 balls).
Sports
Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test / Litton’s Valiant 126 Rescues Bangladesh Before Pakistan Openers Steady Reply
The tournament concluded with an official prize-giving ceremony attended by corporate leaders, tournament organizers, and participating teams.
Sports
Robi Axiata Wins Axentec FICCI Corporate Football Tournament 2026
Aston Villa secure Champions League, leaving Arne Slot's top-four hopes hanging in the balance.
Sports
Premier League / Aston Villa Beat Liverpool 4-2 to Secure Champions League Spot
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song: Shakira & Burna Boy.
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Shakira and Burna Boy Release 2026 World Cup Song 'Dai Dai'
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium's all-time Leading Goalscorer.
Sports
Road to FIFA World Cup 2026 / Injured Lukaku Named in Belgium’s 26-Man World Cup Squad
Mushfiqur Rahim remains Bangladesh’s second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.
Sports
Mushfiqur Rahim Rejects Offer to Return to ODI Cricket
Entertainment
A Spanish High Court has ruled in favor of pop icon Shakira.
Entertainment
Spanish Court Clears Shakira of €49m Tax Fraud Penalties
A Spanish High Court has ruled in favor of pop icon Shakira, striking down a tax claim that demanded around
Kareena Kaiser laid to rest in Gazaria village burial today
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Kareena Kaiser laid to rest in Gazaria village burial today
Banalata Express Hits OTT on May 24
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Banalata Express Hits OTT on May 24
BIIRD performed their first live gig together at Trafalgar Square.
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Irish All-female Band 'Bird' is Taking the World by Storm
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79th Cannes Film Festival / Vin Diesel and Fast & Furious Cast Celebrate 25 Years at Cannes
This event marks the first time in FIFA history that a musical performance will take place during the halftime interval of a World Cup Final.
Entertainment
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will Perform First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
The 79th Cannes Film Festival runs from May 12–23, 2026.
Entertainment
79th Cannes Film Festival / Glitz, Glamour and Global Cinema Take Center Stage
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Dua Lipa Files $15 Million Lawsuit Against Samsung
DJ Sanjoy (Sanjoy Deb) is a Los Angeles-based artist of Bangladeshi.
Entertainment
FIFA World Cup 2026 / Bangladeshi Youth on FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony Stage
Politics
The event was attended by prominent local figures and political leaders.

Education Suffered 17 Years of Political Interference, Says Laxmipur MP Abul Khair Bhuiyan

Abul Khair Bhuiyan, the Member of Parliament for the Laxmipur-2 constituency, stated on Saturday that extensive political interference over the past 17 years has brought the country's general education system

The resignation of 22 members occurred within 24 hours of the announcement, as confirmed by Office Secretary Rafsan Joni Riaz.
Politics
22 NCP Leaders Resign in Chattogram Over New Committee
Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) confirms the Arrest of 19 Awami League and Chhatra League activists.
Politics
19 Arrested in Chattogram After Pro-AL Procession
July Uprising murder charges against Sheikh Hasina and 83 others after the complainant admitted to taking financial bribes.
Politics
Police Urge Dropping Fake July Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina
AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon and Mohammad Ali were elected president and secretary.
Politics
BNP-Backed Blue Panel Sweeps SCBA Elections Amid Low Turnout
NCP forms second committee in two weeks in Lakshmipur
Politics
NCP forms second committee in two weeks in Lakshmipur
NCP Names 100 Candidates for Upazila and Municipal Elections
Politics
NCP Names 100 Candidates for Upazila and Municipal Elections
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Nakba 78th anniversary

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China-US Summit 2026

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Rains revive Iraq’s wetlands

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2026 Met Gala