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A 21-year-old college student drowned while taking a bath at the Sadapathar tourist spot in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet on Saturday.
A single organised gang is believed to be behind a large share of robberies in Dhaka, according to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB), which says dismantling the network could significantly reduce such crimes in the capital.
Five people have been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in connection with the robbery of Tk 1.21 crore belonging to DL Petrol Pump in Uttara.
In the last week of June 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto visited Dhaka. Although visiting the Savar National Memorial was part of the official protocol, Bhutto initially expressed his unwillingness to go there. However, under the firm insistence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bhutto was compelled to visit the memorial to pay tribute to those who had been martyred in 1971. Yet the shrewd Bhutto did not go to the memorial in formal attire; he went wearing a T-shirt and a golf cap. He objected to the playing of a bugle, the laying of wreaths and a gun salute.
As the Fourth Estate, the press and news media carry an immense responsibility. The media not only presents events before readers objectively, but can also play a major role in shaping public opinion during movements, struggles and critical moments by taking a principled moral position. At times, the media itself becomes the voice of the people.
Bangladesh remained firmly in control of the Darwin Test against Australia as the hosts finished the third day on 167 for four in their second innings, still 67 runs behind the tourists.
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test after being bowled out for 426 in their first innings on Saturday (August 15), securing a commanding 228-run lead over Australia.
Australia’s struggle to regain control of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh continued on Saturday, with fast bowler Mitchell Starc conceding a rare no-ball as the hosts faced mounting pressure from the tourists’ stubborn lower-order resistance.
Bangladesh continued to dominate Australia on the third morning of the Darwin Test, extending their first-innings lead to 219 runs by lunch as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed mounted a stubborn resistance.
Against a star-studded and formidable Australia side, not many would have bet on Bangladesh in the Darwin Test. Having just lost the sole Test in Zimbabwe by an innings, and then being bowled out for 54 in the second innings against a third-string Australian side in the warm-up match on their return to Australia after 23 years, Bangladesh were hardly in the spotlight.
India has withdrawn from the FIFA-organised ASEAN Cup to play against Brazil. Bangladesh has been invited to replace India in the tournament, which will be held in Indonesia. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is moving towards a positive decision regarding accepting this last-minute invitation.
The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has risen to 38. The quake, which hit early Saturday morning, caused buildings and houses to collapse, triggering panic among residents, authorities said, citing local media.
China has built a vast transshipment network using more than 40 countries and trade zones, including India, to evade US tariffs, the White House has claimed. The allegation was made in a report titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam' published by the US administration's Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.
An Indian family has approached the British government seeking repayment of a 35,000-rupee loan that it says its ancestor extended to the colonial administration during World War I—109 years ago.
Four senior leaders have been nominated as members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) national standing committee with the aim of enhancing the party's organisational dynamism.
BNP makes promises and delivers beyond its manifesto, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.
Leaders and activists of the banned Awami League held a torch rally and protest in Banshkhali, Chattogram, under the party's banner. At least 50 activists are believed to have taken part in the rally. When police teams arrived at the scene after learning of the rally, the participants had already fled.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a nationwide programme of prayer and milad mahfils to mark the 82nd birthday of its former chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
As the Fourth Estate, the press and news media carry an immense responsibility. The media not only presents events before readers objectively, but can also play a major role in shaping public opinion during movements, struggles and critical moments by taking a principled moral position. At times, the media itself becomes the voice of the people.
In the last week of June 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto visited Dhaka. Although visiting the Savar National Memorial was part of the official protocol, Bhutto initially expressed his unwillingness to go there. However, under the firm insistence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bhutto was compelled to visit the memorial to pay tribute to those who had been martyred in 1971. Yet the shrewd Bhutto did not go to the memorial in formal attire; he went wearing a T-shirt and a golf cap. He objected to the playing of a bugle, the laying of wreaths and a gun salute.
A new international conflict has emerged over the dominance of the artificial intelligence technology sector. Similar to past global rivalries, one faction is spearheaded by the United States, while the opposing faction is led by China and Russia. As anticipated, it was the United States that instigated this latest competition. On December 12, 2025, during the concluding day of the International Tech Summit in Washington, D.C., the Pax Silica Alliance was formed through an agreement signed by 25 nations.
India is sincerely interested in further strengthening and deepening its bilateral friendship and partnership with Bangladesh, said Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi.
Canada has issued a fresh travel advisory for visiting Bangladesh, urging its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution amid concerns over the country’s political climate, protests, clashes and possible disruptions linked to political and judicial developments.
Police have recovered the body of actress and model Ridhika Ridhi from a residence in the capital's Bashundhara Residential Area. She was found unconscious in a flat early on Saturday and taken to Kurmitola General Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Deciding whether a romantic relationship is ready to move toward marriage can be difficult. Early attraction and emotions can sometimes mask differences that become apparent only with time. A social media trend known as the ‘3-3-3 dating rule’ offers a simple framework for evaluating a relationship at three stages: after three dates, three weeks and three months.
The draft proposal for long-awaited ninth national pay scale is being prepared for submission to the Cabinet, with a proposal to raise the basic salaries of government employees by as much as 100 per cent, according to officials familiar with the process.
