Govt decides to declare Khaleda Zia a VVIP
Govt decides to declare Khaleda Zia a VVIP
UK, China to send two specialist teams to assist Khaleda Zia's medical board
UK, China to send two specialist teams to assist Khaleda Zia's medical board
Tarique Rahman will return soon if Khaleda Zia's condition remains unchanged: Fakhrul
Tarique Rahman will return soon if Khaleda Zia's condition remains unchanged: Fakhrul
SSF providing security to ailing Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital  
SSF providing security to ailing Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital  
CHT Peace Accord's 28th anniversary observed in capital
CHT Peace Accord's 28th anniversary observed in capital
July leaders pray for Khaleda Zia, recall her democratic legacy
July leaders pray for Khaleda Zia, recall her democratic legacy
BNP leader Dulu calls for urgent steps to protect the Teesta River
Jamaat Ameer visits ailing Khaleda Zia at hospital
Jamaat Ameer visits ailing Khaleda Zia at hospital
DHAKA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital in the city tonight. During the visit, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman inquired about her health and was briefed on her medical condition.  He prayed to the Almighty Allah for patience and strength for her family during this difficult time. Expressing hope for her recovery, he said, "As she is still surviving, we hope and pray that she will regain full health, Insha'Allah." He also urged everyone to maintain discipline at the hospital and requested prayers for Begum Khaleda Zia's speedy recovery.
ACC responds to queries over trial, sentencing of Tulip Siddiq
ACC responds to queries over trial, sentencing of Tulip Siddiq
Two sisters held for attempted newborn trafficking at DMCH
Two sisters held for attempted newborn trafficking at DMCH
AL found organisationally involved in BDR carnage, Taposh identified as key coordinator: report
AL found organisationally involved in BDR carnage, Taposh identified as key coordinator: report
Govt clarifies Google takedown request figures, rejects claims of content control
Govt clarifies Google takedown request figures, rejects claims of content control
Dhaka awaits India’s reply on Hasina extradition 
Dhaka awaits India’s reply on Hasina extradition 
CA seeks written suggestions from experts on earthquake preparedness 
CA seeks written suggestions from experts on earthquake preparedness 
BB to issue new Tk500 note from Thursday
BB to issue new Tk500 note from Thursday
  DHAKA, Dec 02, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to release a newly designed Taka 500 banknote from Thursday as part of its ongoing "Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh" series.   The new note, signed by Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, will initially be issued from the central bank's Motijheel office before being distributed through other branches.   The new note measures 152mm x 65mm and features a predominantly green color scheme.   The left side displays the Central Shaheed Minar, while the center background features a blooming Water Lily (Shapla) with leaves.   The reverse side showcases the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.    A portrait of the Royal Bengal Tiger, a bright electrotype '500', and the Bangladesh Bank monogram are embedded as watermarks.   To ensure authenticity, the note incorporates 10 distinct security features.   The value '500' in the top right corner is printed with optically variable ink. When tilted, the colour shifts from green to blue, revealing a diagonal '500' inside.   A 4mm wide twisted thread combines red and bright gold. Upon tilting, the red portion turns green (showing Taka 500), while the gold portion displays moving rainbow-colored bars.    A latent image of the number '500' is hidden in the green design of the bottom border, visible only when held horizontally. Additionally, a see-through image of '500' beside the Governor’s signature becomes visible against light.   The note is designed to be accessible to the visually impaired, featuring five small, raised dots on the bottom right corner. Rough intaglio printing is used for key elements, including the Shaheed Minar, the bank's name, the diagonal lines on the right, and the Supreme Court image, allowing users to feel the texture.   The note utilizes UV curing varnish on both sides, giving it a glossy feel and increased durability. Under a UV detector, the Water Lily image fluoresces magenta, and red, blue, and green fibers scattered within the paper become visible.    Micro printing of 'BANGLADESH BANK' is also present in various locations, viewable only with a magnifying glass.   Bangladesh Bank has confirmed that all currently circulating notes and coins will remain legal tender alongside the new issue. For numismatists, non-exchangeable Specimen versions of the note will be available for purchase at the Taka Museum in Mirpur.   This release follows the earlier issuance of new 1000, 100, 50, and 20 Taka notes under the same architectural series.
16.8pc growth of remittance inflow till Dec 1 of FY26
16.8pc growth of remittance inflow till Dec 1 of FY26
Polish giant expresses interest in expanding apparel sourcing from Bangladesh
Polish giant expresses interest in expanding apparel sourcing from Bangladesh
Baseball development training camp begins in Cox's Bazar
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IAEG’s Asian Regional Conference ends at JU
IAEG’s Asian Regional Conference ends at JU
MoU signed between KU and 'Shatotto Architecture for Green Living'
MoU signed between KU and 'Shatotto Architecture for Green Living'
NU honours 3rd year exam form filling deadline extended
NU honours 3rd year exam form filling deadline extended
DU Arts, Law & Social Sciences unit admission test on Dec 13
DU Arts, Law & Social Sciences unit admission test on Dec 13
Business institute in Bogura fined for violating food safety laws
Business institute in Bogura fined for violating food safety laws
BOGURA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS) - A mobile court here today fined a business institute Tk 3 lakh for selling counterfeit food colours and flavours, expired products and violating several provisions of consumer rights and food safety laws. The institute was identified as M/s Rubel Chemical and Ceramics. The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) conducted joint operation from 10am to 1pm in the Rajabazar area of the district town today and fined the institute. DNCRP Assistant Director Mehedi Hasan and District Food Safety Officer Md Rasel led the drive. They said the establishment had been selling fake food colours and flavours in counterfeit packets using the names of foreign brands.  The team also detected expired perfume and foreign products without mandatory stickers. Various brand stickers were also found which were supposed to sell to local shops. For these irregularities, the mobile court imposed a fine of Tk 3 lakh on the establishment and temporarily sealed it. Representatives from the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) and law enforcement agencies were present during the operation.
Experts for concerted efforts to reduce child and maternal mortality
Experts for concerted efforts to reduce child and maternal mortality
RMP launches force mobilization drill as part of pincer drive
RMP launches force mobilization drill as part of pincer drive
Husband to walk gallows for killing wife over dowry 
Husband to walk gallows for killing wife over dowry 
Sheikh Rehana's 10-katha Purbachal plot allocation cancelled
Sheikh Rehana's 10-katha Purbachal plot allocation cancelled
Hasina gets 5-year imprisonment, Rehana 7, Tulip 2 for Purbachal plot scam
Hasina gets 5-year imprisonment, Rehana 7, Tulip 2 for Purbachal plot scam
Man sentenced to life imprisonment in Jamalpur rape case
Man sentenced to life imprisonment in Jamalpur rape case
300,000 people displaced in northern Mozambique: UN
300,000 people displaced in northern Mozambique: UN
GENEVA, Dec 2, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The UN said Tuesday it was "gravely concerned" at the number of civilians fleeing violence in northern Mozambique, where it says around 300,000 people have been displaced in recent months. A jihadist insurgency in the Cabo Delgado province has caused the deaths of over 6,200, according to the Global conflict monitoring group ACLED. Violence has also spilled into the neighbouring Nampula province. On Tuesday, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said violence had pushed almost 100,000 people to flee the region over the past two weeks alone. And in the last three months, "a minimum of 287,000" people have fled, according to UNHCR representative Xavier Creach. "I would say this figure is only the people who have been registered," he told reporters in Geneva, adding that "many more" individual cases have gone unrecorded. "I think we can talk approximately of a minimum of 300,000 displaced over there since July," he said. Since then, the agency has observed "intensifying attacks on villages and the rapid spillover of the conflict into previously safe districts", making the provision of humanitarian aid more difficult. Creach described "very challenging needs" in the region and a "largely insufficient response". "Humanitarian actors collectively... cannot sustain the response without additional support and resources," UNHCR said in a statement, calling for "urgent international support". Since the current conflict erupted in 2017, more than 1.3 million people in Mozambique have been displaced, according to the agency.  
Bangladesh concede 2-1 defeat to Azerbaijan 
Bangladesh concede 2-1 defeat to Azerbaijan 
BPL set to kick off on Dec 26 
BPL set to kick off on Dec 26 
Sadia to lead U19 women's in T20I series against Pakistan
Sadia to lead U19 women's in T20I series against Pakistan
Dhaka Div keep aloft over Khulna
Dhaka Div keep aloft over Khulna
Mustafizur sets maximum base price in IPL auction
Mustafizur sets maximum base price in IPL auction
Amite shines with double century as NCL action intensifies
Amite shines with double century as NCL action intensifies
Bangladesh goes down fighting 3-2 to France
Bangladesh goes down fighting 3-2 to France

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BanglaFact detects ‘BD Digest’ as AL’s platform for spreading propaganda
BanglaFact detects ‘BD Digest’ as AL’s platform for spreading propaganda
BanglaFact identifies fake video using name of Police Headquarters
BanglaFact identifies fake video using name of Police Headquarters
AI-generated video circulating propaganda against BNP: Rumor Scanner
AI-generated video circulating propaganda against BNP: Rumor Scanner
BanglaFact detects false claim over Consensus Commission’s expenses
BanglaFact detects false claim over Consensus Commission’s expenses
Strategic policy measures needed to tap billion-dollar global handicrafts market: Speakers
Strategic policy measures needed to tap billion-dollar global handicrafts market: Speakers
Month-long Jatra Pala festival begins at Shilpakala Academy
Month-long Jatra Pala festival begins at Shilpakala Academy
18-day 'Oitijjhya Book Carnival 2025' ends with diverse arrangements 
18-day 'Oitijjhya Book Carnival 2025' ends with diverse arrangements 
1,174 tourists sail to Saint Martin as season opens
1,174 tourists sail to Saint Martin as season opens
Two dengue patients die, 565 fresh cases detected overnight
Two dengue patients die, 565 fresh cases detected overnight
Chikungunya, dengue kill 21 children in crisis-hit Cuba
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Youth becomes successful in strawberry farming in Bogura 
Youth becomes successful in strawberry farming in Bogura 
Fruit mixed farming becomes popular, profitable in Rajshahi
Sugarcane crushing begins at Rajshahi Sugar Mills
Flood-hit Asia regions saw highest November rains since 2012: AFP analysis
Flood-hit Asia regions saw highest November rains since 2012: AFP analysis
Indonesians pick up the pieces after floods ravage island
DoE’s anti-pollution drive in Dhaka fines offenders TK 2.55 lakh