Cops pushed angry students away from the busy Shahbagh crossroads during a heated protest Friday. The young demonstrators had blocked traffic for hours demanding major changes to government job tests. Police officers charged at the crowd and forced them to move toward Dhaka University campus. Students fought back briefly but nobody got hurt during the scuffle. The protesters regrouped at the famous Raju statue and vowed to keep fighting.
Salehin Sion from BUET said police attacked them from behind during their peaceful march. The engineering student helps organize the group called Chhatra Shamabesh that staged the demonstration. Students accuse officials of letting criminals steal test questions for three major government job exams...
America wants to slam the door shut on computer chips reaching China through back channels. The Commerce Department plans to block artificial intelligence processors from sneaking into Chinese hands through Southeast Asian countries. Officials discovered that Chinese companies rent powerful graphics cards or buy them through Malaysia and Thailand after direct sales got banned. The government agency is drafting new rules to patch these sneaky workarounds that help Beijing access advanced technology.
Malaysia and Thailand could face strict new limits on receiving American-made AI chips. The proposed restrictions would allow these nations to import the valuable processors under one condition. Only American companies with home offices in...
Energy minister Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan told crowds that his team stays neutral during political fights. The government official warned voters to pick leaders who stick around when problems hit hard. Khan spoke at a Friday event and said his administration wants the cleanest election the nation has ever seen. Young people deserve leaders who care about their future dreams and goals. The minister promised voters will choose their favorites without any tricks or interference.
Khan explained that his government welcomes whoever wins fair elections across the country. Polling stations will let candidate representatives watch vote counting happen out where everyone can see. The energy chief said voters should pick people who actually do...
A deadly building crash killed seven people and hurt eight others when a five-story apartment block crumbled to pieces Friday morning. The disaster struck around 10 am in Karachi's rough Lyari neighborhood where gangs once ruled the streets. About 100 people called the old structure home before it turned into a pile of broken concrete and twisted metal. Rescue teams dug through the wreckage searching for survivors trapped underneath massive chunks of debris. Officials fear at least ten more victims remain buried deep under the collapsed building.
One lucky resident escaped death after his wife called about dangerous cracks appearing on the walls. She warned their neighbors about the danger but one woman laughed off the threat saying...
A wild mob stormed Patgram Police Station early Friday morning after cops nabbed two extortion thugs. The angry crowd smashed windows and computers before freeing their criminal buddies from jail. Police caught the troublemakers red-handed collecting illegal money from truck drivers at a stone quarry. Officers locked up Sohel Rana and Belal Hossain for one month after a quick court hearing. Around 250 people showed up at the station with sticks and rocks ready for battle.
The attackers grabbed keys and busted open jail cells to spring their friends loose. Eight police officers got hurt during the violent clash that lasted several hours. Cops fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the crazy situation. Army troops rushed to the...
Bangladesh banks are seeing people ditch cash for plastic cards at record speeds. The central bank reports card use has exploded across the nation during recent years. Citizens grabbed 140 percent more debit and credit cards over five years. Transaction amounts jumped a massive 228 percent during the same period. Banks handed out millions of new cards to eager customers.
Debit cards became the clear winner among shoppers and workers. These popular cards grew from 19.4 million to 41.51 million users between 2020 and 2025. Credit cards saw decent growth from 1.5 million to 2.5 million holders. Prepaid cards shocked everyone with incredible 1,283 percent growth. These cards surged from just 550,000 to 7.6 million users.
VISA emerged as...
Bangladesh Krishi Bank scored a major win at the government innovation awards ceremony. The farm bank's mobile app grabbed the top prize for best new idea among state banks. Officials handed out the honor during the e-Governance and Innovation Action Plan event for 2024 and 2025. Bank leaders celebrated their digital banking breakthrough after months of hard work. The My BKB App beat other competitors to claim the prestigious recognition.
Customers love using the new phone app for everyday banking needs. People can check their account balances and send money to family members without visiting branches. The app has become super popular for workers sending cash back home from abroad. Bank officials report thousands of downloads since the...
Doctors told Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed to skip the second match against Sri Lanka. The cricket board medical staff made this call to keep their star player safe. Ahmed plays a crucial role for his team when they need wickets fast. The medical experts want him to rest and heal completely before coming back. Bangladesh cricket officials agreed with this careful approach.
Ahmed hurt himself recently but the injury seems minor. The team doctors worry that playing again could make things worse. Smart teams always protect their best players from serious damage. Ahmed brings speed and skill that Bangladesh really needs. The medical team wants zero risk of bigger problems later.
Cricket fans can expect Ahmed back for the final match...
BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced his party refuses to protect criminals among their ranks. The senior politician spoke at their main office and promised swift punishment for any member caught breaking laws. Rizvi warned that violent behavior will not be tolerated from anyone wearing party colors. He said immediate investigations start whenever complaints reach party headquarters. The opposition group vows to kick out troublemakers without hesitation.
Party chief Tarique Rahman keeps close watch over what members do across the country. Rizvi revealed that thousands of BNP workers have already faced discipline for bad conduct. He said around four to five thousand people lost their positions after violating party rules. The...
