Daily Sun at a glance (16 May)

Nearly 150 Gazans killed on Thursday; aid entry blocked for 2.5 months

70% of Gaza is now either an Israeli-declared no-go zone or under evacuation order: UN

Yamal pearl seals Barcelona La Liga title triumph

Foreign investors won’t come if local peers continue to fear social instability: US professor

US military strategist slams Trump admin for not blocking IMF aid to Pakistan

Businesses seek continued policy, tax support in upcoming contractionary budget

Govt plans to withdraw tax exemptions, other business incentives starting 1 July to meet IMF demand, and rebuild state savings

JnU protesters to observe mass hunger strike today

Jagannath University Unity, a student platform of the university, declared 14 May as 'Black Day'

Three killed in Gopalganj road accident

'This will be a history in the making'

In an exclusive interview with Daily Sun's Zaigum Azam and Tanvir Ahmed Pranto, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Vice President Fahad Karim shared insights into BFF’s preparations for the high-stakes match, the challenges of organising such a major event, developing grassroot football, making sure this is not just a one-off hype and so much more. Here are the excerpts:

Dhaka pledges specialised military, police units to bolster UN capabilities

India’s border push-ins violate laws, human rights: Experts

340 pushed in thru 4 districts in 8 days

Country’s sovereignty at stake under current govt: Mirza Abbas

DNCC to launch tree plantation campaign in Dhaka on 1 June

Gold price to go down by Tk3,452 per bhori from Friday

Malaysian labour market beckons Bangladeshis once again

Southeast Asian country to recruit highest number of workers from Bangladesh: Asif Nazrul

Robi lift MNC Champions Trophy 2025 title

Sabina lead Paro FC to 28-0 rout in Bhutan Women’s League

Out of the 28 goals, 25 came from four Bangladeshi players — Sabina Khatun, Monika Chakma, Sumaiya Matsushima, and Rituparna Chakma.

Shop employees threaten countrywide retail shutdown if Eid bonus not paid

DMP bomb data centre gets full membership in global group

Ex-president Abdul Hamid’s son publishes emotional FB post

Delhi halts new Bangladesh envoy’s credential presentation event

Japan to continue supporting socio-economic development in Bangladesh

BCB grants Mustafiz permission to play two IPL matches

Mohammad Hatem elected BKMEA president

38th National 15 Red Snooker Championship kicks off

Internet prices to drop by 20% at ISP and IIG levels from July

Qalandars welcome Shakib for remainder of PSL

DMP bans gatherings at 9 sensitive court areas

The bans apply to gatherings at Supreme Court, Judges' Complex, CJ's residence, ICTs, among others

Taskin backs Tait to boost T20 bowling

Council of Advisers approves Freedom Fighters Council amendment draft

July Uprising draft Ordinance also gets nod in principle.

Travel Ban on Former Minister Obaidul Muktadir and Wife

Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury allegedly amassed substantial assets through abuse of political power.

Walton holds grand rally in Khulna

Free treatment provided at medical camps in more than 700 plus Walton Plaza across the country.

Gaza death toll surges past 100 in a single day

Israel starts preparing four sites across Gaza under a controversial US-backed plan to 'use humanitarian aid as a leverage for forced evacuation'

Waseem to lead UAE in T20I series against Bangladesh

DU buildings locked amid protests demanding justice for student’s murder

Chhatra Dal, leftist fronts also call for resignations of DU VC and proctor

Trump says 'getting close' to deal with Iran; oil prices tumble

Pilkhana carnage: 27 ex-BDR members released on bail

Bangladesh to receive over Tk8.4 crore for finishing 7th in WTC

JnU protesters announce campus shutdown until demands met

The students have also kept the Kakrail intersection blocked for the second consecutive day on Thursday

Bangladesh receives green signal for Pakistan cricket tour

ACC summons NCP leader Salauddin Tanvir for quizzing

India says Pakistan nuclear arsenal should be under UN surveillance

EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads

31 ‘Naxals’ killed in central India

JCD holds protest at DU demanding VC’s resignation

NBR moves to ease container congestion at Ctg port

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a special order aimed at accelerating the clearance and unloading of goods at Chattogram port.

Record increase in Test championship prize money

Bangladesh, in seventh place, will earn $720,000 (Tk 8.8 crore) — a substantial improvement from previous cycles.

Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph

Bangladesh to attend commonwealth talks in Geneva

Madrid delay Barca celebrations with late win over Mallorca

Los Blancos cut the gap on the Catalan giants to four points ahead of Barcelona's visit to neighbours Espanyol.

Ex-MP Dhanu arrested in Dhaka

EPL top-five hopefuls battle for UCL riches

Liverpool are so far guaranteed one of the five places up for grabs in Europe's top club competition next season.

Police arrest two over Son Heung-min 'blackmail'

The accused are a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s, a spokesperson for the Korean National Police Agency told AFP.

Shakib set to return with Lahore Qalandars in PSL

IPL eases replacement rules

JnU students vow to continue sit-in until demands met

They demand justice for police attack and fulfilment of 3-point charter

3 sentenced to life in college student gang-rape case

Commission to turn 2024 uprising hopes into national charter: Ali Riaz

WB approves $270m to support Bangladesh's flood recovery efforts

Bangladesh is seen as a leader in climate adaptation and disaster preparedness, says World Bank Interim Country Director

'They're coming': Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez shot dead on TikTok live

What to know about the Newark Airport Problems

Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway