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Allegations of irregularities and favouritism have surfaced in the selection of mosques for a government stipend programme for imams, muezzins and caretakers in Keshabpur of Jashore, with local residents accusing political leaders of replacing the names of actual mosque workers with those of Jamaat-e-Islami figures.
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested a chemist named Anisur Rahman for allegedly selling THC—a banned narcotic substance—under the guise of "CBD Oil" and aromatic oils on an online shopping platform. DNC officials stated that this is the country's first case filed under the amended law concerning the sale of narcotics via online platforms.
During regular drives across various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 488 individuals. Police also filed 55 cases in connection with various incidents.
Tarique Rahman took oath as prime minister on 17 February. Exactly six months, or 180 days, have passed since then. In numerical terms, six months may seem like a relatively short period, but for a state, such a span can sometimes feel as weighty as a decade.
"Autumn has come, a touch of frost lingers in the air" — Rabindranath's autumn is a familiar portrait of Bengali nature. Blue skies with white clouds, swaying kash flowers, dew drops on morning grass and the soft glow of sunlight — autumn is a season awaited by both nature and people.
Egypt national football team coach Hossam Hassan’s two wives reportedly got into a physical altercation during a holiday in northern Egypt, with Hassan said to have collapsed while trying to stop the fight.
A raft of new rules aimed at speeding up matches and curbing deliberate time-wasting will come into force across English football from the 2026-27 season.
Interest in Bangladesh’s historic Test series in Australia has surged after their stunning victory in Darwin, with tickets for the first day of the second Test in Mackay already sold out.
Bangladesh national team striker Al Amin has been handed a 15-match suspension by FIFA for his involvement in a confrontation during the four-nation tournament match against the Maldives on June 7.
The government will identify talented athletes from the grassroots level and admit them to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP), taking full responsibility for their education and sports, said Youth and Sports Minister Md Aminul Haque. He said talented athletes scattered across the country will not be allowed to go to waste due to lack of opportunities. Arrangements will be made to develop their talent and bring them to the national level.
Australia are preparing to bounce back in the series after the shock of a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Following that loss in the first Test, multiple changes are expected in the playing XI for the second Test in Mackay. If they lose the next match as well, the hosts will face the embarrassment of being whitewashed in a Test series by Bangladesh for the first time.
The US Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million civil verdict in writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case, leaving the jury’s unanimous finding against the US president intact.
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister and the residence of the region’s intelligence chief in northern Iraq, Kurdish security authorities said, in attacks they said were launched from Iranian territory.
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison to a hospital. The directive was issued on Tuesday, according to his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
ANM Ayas, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum (SDF), went to Bhaluka Model Police Station in Mymensingh and lodged a verbal complaint alleging that leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League had attacked him.
Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel has found himself mistakenly listed as a martyr in a presentation about journalists killed during the "July Mass Uprising." The incident occurred during an event titled "July Through the Eyes of Journalists" at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, organized by the Democratic Journalist Alliance (DJA) on Monday (August 17). National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament, Md. Nahid Islam, attended the event as the chief guest.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded a four-day raid at the office of former Awami League Member of Parliament and former Premier Bank Chairman H.B.M. Iqbal located in Iqbal Center, Banani. Following the operation, his chamber and a director's room were sealed, though the entire Iqbal Center was not locked down.
Not only the BNP, but the current opposition parties in parliament also hold 'notes of dissent' or differing views regarding the July National Charter, according to Nazrul Islam Khan, BNP Standing Committee member and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting, he stated that issues agreed upon by political parties in the July Charter will be considered a mandate from the public, while points of disagreement from any party have also been documented within the charter on Monday.
"Autumn has come, a touch of frost lingers in the air" — Rabindranath's autumn is a familiar portrait of Bengali nature. Blue skies with white clouds, swaying kash flowers, dew drops on morning grass and the soft glow of sunlight — autumn is a season awaited by both nature and people.
Tarique Rahman took oath as prime minister on 17 February. Exactly six months, or 180 days, have passed since then. In numerical terms, six months may seem like a relatively short period, but for a state, such a span can sometimes feel as weighty as a decade.
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.
Dhaka has summoned Myanmar Ambassador U Kyaw Soe Moe to formally convey its concerns over recent statements by Myanmar on the Rohingya repatriation process, including what Dhaka described as inaccurate figures on the number of Rohingyas sheltering in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has strongly rejected Myanmar’s continued portrayal of the Rohingya refugees sheltering in Bangladesh as “Bengalis”, saying the community has its own distinct ethnic identity.
Actress Shabnur has sparked fresh speculation with a cryptic social media post amid renewed discussion surrounding the investigation into the death of popular actor Salman Shah.
Daily bathing is a common habit for many. However, health experts and researchers say there is limited evidence that bathing every day provides any additional health benefits. In fact, excessive bathing and soap use can damage the skin's natural moisture and defence mechanisms.
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has stated that if Indian investors express interest in Bangladesh's infrastructure sector and if such investment proves beneficial for the country, it will be welcomed.
