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In regular operations by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in the capital, 501 people were arrested in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 53 cases were filed.
In regular operations by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in the capital, 501 people were arrested in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 53 cases were filed.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested five members of a human trafficking gang for allegedly pocketing huge sums of money by offering lucrative job opportunities in Saudi Arabia on driving visas with a monthly salary of 2,500 riyals. They were arrested in an operation in the Sainik Club area of Banani in the capital.
On the dawn of August 24, 1995, the lifeless, bloodied body of a teenage girl lay by the roadside in front of the BRAC office at Raniganj intersection in Dinajpur town. Her name was Yasmin Akter. According to Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and most reliable accounts, she was only 14 years old. At an age when a girl should have been carrying schoolbooks, Yasmin’s lifeless body lay on a city street in the early morning light. She had been working as a domestic helper in a Dhaka household and was travelling by bus to return to her mother in Dinajpur.
In the official narrative of Pakistan, the term "peace" is associated with a troubling history. Elections occur, parliament convenes, and prime ministers are sworn in; however, alongside political authority looms an unseen presence—the military chief of the country, whose sway often surpasses that of the elected prime minister. When political ties between the central government and a peripheral region deteriorate, the discourse of dialogue is swiftly supplanted by the discourse of security.
“দায় খুঁজতে খুঁজতে বছরের পর বছর পার। জলবদ্ধতা তো খালি বাড়েই ”
Chelsea started their campaign under new manager Xabi Alonso with a victory, beating west London neighbours Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League opener on Monday night.
Aiming for the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup, the Pakistan women's cricket team has adopted a unique strategy before taking the field. To enhance their performance in the tournament in Dubai, the team led by Fatima Sana played full T20 matches against the men's team of the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
Stuart Broad, former England pacer, has expressed doubts over the behaviour of the pitch of the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay after questions have also been raised over the batting failure of Bangladesh in the second Test against Australia just as discussion is going on about it. The match ended in just two days.
Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team has maintained their fine form in Australia, continuing their run of success in the Top End T20 series following the national team's historic Test win. The team defeated Victoria Cricket Association Academy by 5 wickets, moving to the top of the points table with their third consecutive win in the tournament on Monday.
Gerard Jones, head coach of the Bangladesh under-20 national football team, and Atikur Rahman Mishu, assistant coach, have taken their dispute to the point of pushing and shoving. At one stage of the heated situation between the two at a team hotel in Dhaka, English coach Gerard Jones called the police by phoning the national emergency service number 999.
Brazil have proposed playing a friendly against Bangladesh in Dhaka in October, with a delegation from the five-time world champions arriving in the capital on Sunday (August 23) to assess possible venues and discuss the fixture.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in September. The international summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September.
The US administration is preparing to cancel business and tourist visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The information was reported by the Associated Press (AP) .
The United States has warned every country trading with Iran to sever financial ties with Tehran. Announcing new economic sanctions on Iran on Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries that maintain such ties will face retaliatory measures from the US.
Maruf Ali, a Chhatra Dal leader, has been expelled from the party for illegally imposing Section 144 and making announcements through loudspeakers because he was not invited to the final match of a football tournament in Lalpur, Natore.
The National Citizen Party (NCP), a partner of the main opposition alliance, has described the activities of the first 180 days of the current BNP government as an example of ‘inefficiency, mismanagement, short-sightedness and failure’.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has relieved Tanim Sufyani, a member of its media cell's digital team, from all responsibilities following scrutiny of his past political activities.
Jatiya Party has appointed veteran leader Sunil Shubho Roy as a co-chairman of the party and spokesperson for its chairman, the party said in a statement on Sunday (August 23).
A 16-member fact-finding committee was formed at Rajshahi University (RU) to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in infrastructure construction, maintenance and development projects since 2009, irregularities in recruitment and promotions, and torture and harassment during the July 2024 uprising. However, even after 16 months of the committee's formation, the investigation report has not been submitted. This has raised questions among teachers and students regarding the committee's activities and the publication of its report.
On the dawn of August 24, 1995, the lifeless, bloodied body of a teenage girl lay by the roadside in front of the BRAC office at Raniganj intersection in Dinajpur town. Her name was Yasmin Akter. According to Bangladesh Mahila Parishad and most reliable accounts, she was only 14 years old. At an age when a girl should have been carrying schoolbooks, Yasmin’s lifeless body lay on a city street in the early morning light. She had been working as a domestic helper in a Dhaka household and was travelling by bus to return to her mother in Dinajpur.
Bangladesh does not need to win the global race for computing power. It needs to rediscover its own strength: organising people so that technology creates shared prosperity.
Muhammad Abdul Muhith has been appointed as Bangladesh's High Commissioner to London. The appointment has been made on a contractual basis for two years, cancelling his remaining tenure as Rector of the Foreign Service Academy.
Humayun Kabir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said Bangladesh has expressed interest in the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. He said, however, no formal progress or final decision has been made on the matter yet.
Bollywood actress and former beauty queen Urvashi Rautela is once again caught in a controversy. This time, she has come under fresh criticism for a dress she wore at the finals of 'Miss Universe India 2026'.
It was nearly 11:30pm. Suppose a young woman in Dhaka is lying down scrolling through her phone, reel after reel. Suddenly she stops at a video. A smiling influencer is saying, “This one cup of coffee has changed my life. All toxins from the body have come out, the skin is glowing, energy is sky-high.” The caption reads—#CoffeeEnema #DetoxJourney. In the comment box there are thousands of people’s questions, praise and curiosity. Like that young woman, lakhs of people are now stopping in front of this same video, thinking—does the body really get ‘cleaned’ so easily?
Bangladesh Bank has delivered major relief news for customers of Sammilito Islami Bank. From September 1, individual depositors will be able to withdraw money from their respective accounts as per their needs. Additionally, no 'haircut' or deduction of any kind will be made on deposit profits.
