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Thu, Nov 5 · 4 stories

2026-11-05

12:58 PM

Actress Pori Moni Secures Bail on 500 Taka Bond in Boat Club Case

Bangladeshi actress Pori Moni has been granted bail after surrendering to a Dhaka court in connection with an assault and vandalism case filed by businessman Nasir Uddin Mahmud. A judicial magistrate approved her bail on a 500 Taka bond on Thursday following a brief hearing.

12:23 PM

BreakingAmericas3 min read

Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Grueling Latin America Tour Amid Declining Catholic Numbers

Pope Leo XIV has kicked off his first papal visit to Latin America, an ambitious 11-day trip across Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. Coming just weeks after lung cancer surgery, the pontiff aims to reconnect with the world’s largest Catholic region at a time when the Church faces a significant decline in followers and the rapid rise of evangelical denominations.

12:00 PM

BreakingAfrica3 min read

Vote Counting Underway in Critical South Africa Local Elections

South Africans have cast their ballots in a crucial local government election marked by widespread frustration over crumbling infrastructure and high unemployment. As vote counting begins across 257 councils, major cities are bracing for complex coalition governments, further challenging the ruling ANC's historical dominance.

8:21 AM

BreakingGovernment & Policy3 min read

AI Must Not Dominate Humanity: President Warns at AI Business Summit

Speaking at the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, the President emphasized the safe and human-centric use of Artificial Intelligence. He warned that if AI controls humanity, the entire civilization will face an existential crisis.

Nov 4

Wednesday · 2 stories

2026-11-04

9:17 AM

BreakingGovernment & Policy3 min read

New Wage Structure for Garment Workers to be Finalized in December, Increased Pay from January

A new wage structure for garment workers in Bangladesh will be finalized by December. Workers will begin receiving their increased salaries from January. Representatives of both factory owners and workers confirmed this timeline following the first meeting of the newly reconstituted Minimum Wage Board.

9:01 AM

Government & Policy3 min read

Immature Government Decisions Blamed for Industrial Unrest, New Wage Structure Demanded Within 3 Days

Jatiya Sramik Shakti has attributed the ongoing industrial unrest to unplanned government decisions. Issuing a three-day ultimatum for a new wage structure, the organization demanded the resignation of both the Labor and Home Ministers for their failures.

Nov 3

Tuesday · 6 stories

2026-11-03

1:11 PM

Business3 min read

Apparel Exports Grow but Wages Trail Competitors; Bangladesh Garment Workers Demand 30,000 Taka Minimum

Despite steady growth in global market share, Bangladesh pays its garment workforce lower minimum wages than regional manufacturing rivals. With current pay structures eroded by persistent inflation, workers across Mirpur and Gazipur staged street demonstrations demanding 30,000 taka, leading authorities to establish a new six-member wage board.

12:13 PM

Entertainment3 min read

Salman Khan Wishes Shah Rukh Khan on 61st Birthday; SRK Credits Him for 'King' Physique

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan turned 61 on November 2, drawing warm birthday greetings from long-time friend and co-star Salman Khan. After Salman shared a song from his upcoming film 'King' wishing him eternal youth, SRK revealed Salman was the reason behind his chiselled physique.

10:49 AM

Entertainment3 min read

On Her 53rd Birthday, Moushumi Reflects on Career Lessons, Industry Politics, and Caring for Her Mother in the US

Marking her 53rd birthday on November 3, celebrated Bangladeshi actress Moushumi looked back on her journey through cinema, discussing past missteps, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and her current life in the United States, tending to her ailing mother.

10:06 AM

BreakingGlobal Politics3 min read

Election Deadlock in Israel: Netanyahu Remains Caretaker PM as Arab Bloc Holds Balance of Power

Israel faces political uncertainty after national elections left all major blocs short of a 61-seat parliamentary majority. Benjamin Netanyahu continues as caretaker prime minister with his 53-seat right-wing bloc, while former army chief Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition alliance secured 48 seats, leaving the future government dependent on an empowered Arab parliamentary contingent.

8:30 AM

BreakingCricket3 min read

Mohammad Amir Denies IPL Rumors Following British Citizenship Speculation

Speculation mounted that Mohammad Amir would register for the IPL auction after obtaining a British passport and entering the Afghanistan Premier League draft as a UK citizen. However, Amir dismissed the reports as untrue, confirming he has no plans to join the league.

8:05 AM

BreakingPolitics3 min read

Clashes in Mirpur Halt Two Metro Stations; Garment Unrest Shuts 679 Factories Across Bangladesh

Violent confrontations broke out between garment workers and police in Mirpur on Tuesday, forcing authorities to suspend passenger entry at two metro stations. Industry data shows nearly 1.7 million workers walked out as 679 factories halted operations nationwide amid wage-hike protests.