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The Bangladeshi taka has remained one of the most stable currencies in South Asia and neighbouring countries over the past year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the taka depreciated by only 0.59 percent against the US dollar from March 2025 to March 2026 .
Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) have recovered a large quantity of heroin, local weapons, cash and CCTV cameras used to monitor police movements during a special anti-narcotics drive at the Haji Mazar slum in Tongi, Gazipur. Thirteen people were arrested on charges of drug sales and consumption during the operation.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 418 people in a series of operations across the capital over the past 24 hours, while filing 65 criminal cases in connection with a range of offences, police said on Wednesday (August 5).
The most powerful trading nation is flouting the core principles of the multilateral trade arrangement that has been in place under the GATT and now under the World Trade Organization (WTO) for decades. The arbitrary and capricious tariff actions of the Trump Administration violate the core principle of Most Favored Nation (MFN).
Twenty murder cases filed over the deaths of 44 police personnel during the violence that accompanied the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July and August 2024 have effectively remained dormant for more than a year.
Bangladeshi-origin midfielder Hamza Choudhury is at the centre of new transfer speculation. According to a report by Azerbaijani sports media OffsidePlus.az, the 28-year-old midfielder is set to join the country's top-flight club Sabah FC from English club Leicester City. However, the move has not yet been officially confirmed. Neither Leicester City nor Sabah FC have made any announcement regarding Hamza's transfer as of yet.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting with the international body's top leadership in Morocco on Wednesday as he faces mounting pressure following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been signed by Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the upcoming season of South Africa's franchise T20 league, SA20 . This will be his first appearance in the tournament, and he is set to become the first Bangladeshi player to feature in the competition.
Australia have suffered an injury setback ahead of their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Pacer Michael Neser has been ruled out for nearly a month after suffering a calf injury during a practice session.
WWE legend Brock Lesnar has announced his permanent retirement from the wrestling ring. The 49-year-old star has not only stepped away from professional wrestling but from all forms of combat sports. His match against Oba Femi in the 'Hell in a Cell' at SummerSlam in Minneapolis on Saturday was his final bout.
Neymar Jr showed flashes of his old magic on his return from injury, setting up the winning goal off the bench as Santos edged Remo 1-0 to book a place in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has expressed regret to the Indian government over the presence of child sexual abuse content, misleading deepfakes and various operational flaws on its platforms. According to Indian media reports, Meta representatives conveyed the message on behalf of CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent meeting with government officials.
At least 22 children have died in India from the Chandipura virus, which causes inflammation of the brain. To tackle the situation, the central government has deployed a National Response Team (NRT) comprising experts in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Noted journalist Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh has left the Indian media outlet Republic Bangla. He confirmed the matter on social media but did not specify why he left the organisation or where his next destination would be.
Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the northern region, has posed a question to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on social media, following a documentary screened on the July mass uprising.
A Dhaka court has ordered six individuals, including Momin Mehedi, chairman of political organisation Natundhara Bangladesh (NDB), and its senior vice chairman Shanta Farzana, to be sent to jail in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) boycotted a state programme organised to mark the July Mass Uprising Day, raising objections to a documentary screened at the event. The party alleged that the documentary failed to adequately portray the chronology of the July uprising and the sacrifices of the martyrs.
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has suspended its Bogura district organizing secretary, Showkat Imran, after police filed a case accusing him of kidnapping a bank official for ransom.
Twenty murder cases filed over the deaths of 44 police personnel during the violence that accompanied the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July and August 2024 have effectively remained dormant for more than a year.
Last week, a lengthy line formed outside the Rural Electrification Board office in Hili, Dinajpur. Not all individuals were present to settle their electricity bills. Many simply held their bills, inquiring about the same issue: Why has my bill increased so significantly?
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.
Applications have started for the prestigious Chevening Scholarship offered by the UK government. Under this scholarship, selected students will have the opportunity to pursue a fully-funded one-year Master's degree at various universities in the United Kingdom for the 2026-27 academic year.
India on Tuesday confirmed that an invitation was extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit as the BIMSTEC Chair as a separate bilateral invitation has been in place since February this year.
Even after the Cannes Film Festival has concluded, Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be a topic of conversation. An unreported haute couture look she wore at this year's festival has been unveiled by international fashion house Tony Ward, captivating fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Romance doesn't always demand mountain escapes, beach holidays or expensive travel plans. Sometimes, all it takes is a free day, a leisurely rickshaw ride and the company of someone special. Beyond Dhaka's relentless bustle lie a handful of charming spots where couples can create unforgettable memories without travelling far from the city.
The Bangladeshi taka has remained one of the most stable currencies in South Asia and neighbouring countries over the past year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the taka depreciated by only 0.59 percent against the US dollar from March 2025 to March 2026 .
