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A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Hasibur Rahman, who was arrested in the abetment to suicide case filed over the death of model and actress Ridhika Ridhi in Dhaka's Bashundhara Residential Area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam issued the order on Sunday.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 511 people and filed 49 cases during a 24-hour security and crime crackdown across the capital, police said Sunday (August 16).
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.
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.
Following Bangladesh's historic 9-wicket victory in the Darwin Test on Australian soil, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has dedicated the entire credit to the players, team management, and selectors. He stated, "1000 percent of the credit goes to them—the board's only job is to ensure necessary support and facilities."
Former captain Akram Khan has described Bangladesh's historic nine-wicket victory in the Darwin Test on Australian soil as the greatest achievement in Bangladesh's Test history. In a reaction to AFP, he said such a win was a long-cherished dream of Bangladesh cricket.
Former captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has congratulated the Bangladesh team after their historic Test victory on Australian soil in just four days. On Facebook, he described the win as the biggest achievement in Bangladesh's Test history.
In their third Test on Australian soil, Bangladesh made history. The Tigers beat Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, securing their first-ever win in Australia and also setting a record for the fewest Test matches played by an Asian team to win in Australia.
Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted his side were comprehensively outplayed by Bangladesh after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the opening Test in Darwin, saying the visitors were better in all three departments.
Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud credited disciplined execution and faith in the team’s plans after his match-winning performance helped Bangladesh secure a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the Darwin Test on Sunday (August 16).
Police have recovered the hanging body of Ashis Banerjee, a former deputy speaker of the assembly and five-time MLA, from a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, West Bengal. The body was recovered on Sunday morning and sent for post-mortem examination. According to Indian media outlet NDTV, a handwritten note was also found at the scene.
Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii’s Big Island with powerful winds and torrential rain on Saturday (August 15), knocking out power to more than 42,000 customers and prompting warnings of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Indonesia’s North Sumatra province on Saturday (August 16), hours after a deadly 7.7-magnitude quake hit the country’s eastern Flores region.
BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said that raising debate over Article 70 of the Constitution ahead of the upcoming presidential election is irrelevant. He said such matters are not for the current election, and parliament may consider it through constitutional amendment if it wishes in the future.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has said any amendment to the Constitution must be pursued through parliamentary procedures, not through street-level political demands.
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.
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.
The Bangladesh government has outlined two conditions for India to establish a favorable environment ahead of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s prospective visit to India. Speaking at a Foreign Ministry briefing, Ministry Spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim stated that Dhaka is currently awaiting a formal response from India on Sunday.
Bangladesh and Lithuania have expressed interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment by prioritising information technology, cybersecurity and fintech, with both sides seeing significant potential for cooperation in technology-driven sectors despite currently limited trade.
A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Hasibur Rahman, who was arrested in the abetment to suicide case filed over the death of model and actress Ridhika Ridhi in Dhaka's Bashundhara Residential Area. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbub Alam issued the order on Sunday.
Smartphones have become the easiest way to check the time. Yet wristwatches have not lost their popularity. For some, it is a necessity; for others, a fashion statement; and for many, an expression of personality. But have you ever wondered why most people wear their watch on the left wrist?
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.
