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Political differences between Bangladesh and India should not be allowed to undermine economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said on Monday (August 24).
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 440 people in a 24-hour operation across the capital, filing 46 cases during the drive, police said on Monday (August 24).
Rangpur Metropolitan Police has said four members of a family were killed in a locked house in Machuapara area of Rangpur city over obstructing Yaba consumption on the rooftop. The bodies of a retired schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were recovered from the house, creating a sensation. Police initially thought it was a case of robbery while relatives suspected a planned murder. After several hours of investigation, the police made the announcement around noon on Sunday.
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.
Today, I wish to share a narrative regarding a darkness that the media in Bangladesh is hesitant to confront. It is a realm afflicted by exploitation, disdain, and humiliation, yet none of the nation’s prominent editors, tenacious investigative journalists, esteemed columnists, or well-known talk-show commentators appear capable of addressing its suffering.
“দায় খুঁজতে খুঁজতে বছরের পর বছর পার। জলবদ্ধতা তো খালি বাড়েই ”
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.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has been appointed chairman of the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) Game Development Committee, marking his first participation in the continental body's Annual General Meeting.
The ball used in Diego Maradona's iconic "Hand of God" match against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35 million, turning another piece of football history into a multimillion-dollar sports collectible.
Bangladesh are set for another busy international assignment immediately after the Asia Cup, with a Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan likely to be played in the United Arab Emirates in early October.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an incident at a nightclub in Derby, raising fresh questions over his availability for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan.
Manchester City has reached an agreement with Lille to sign Ayoub Bouadi after much effort. According to BBC, the Premier League club will spend 100 million euros to get the 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder.
At least 30 people have been killed after a massive garbage dump collapsed in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, following hours of heavy rain, burying makeshift homes and shacks nearby.
Global crude oil prices fell on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of fresh US sanctions on Iran amid heightened tensions over Washington’s pressure on Tehran.
Amid war, economic crisis, and political instability in Iran, a growing number of women are refraining from wearing the mandatory hijab in public. Women walking with uncovered hair are now significantly more visible on the streets of Tehran as well as various other cities across the country, placing renewed pressure on the Iranian government regarding the strict enforcement of compulsory hijab laws.
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).
Newly appointed Prime Minister's Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon and BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi paid tribute at the graves of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Sunday (August 23).
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana has explained her decision to abstain from Thursday's presidential election, describing the process as "meaningless" and a "farce."
Tarique Rahman, chairman of BNP and prime minister, has joined an organisational discussion meeting with leaders of the Pabna and Chapainawabganj district units of Rajshahi division, aimed at further organising and strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Cooke, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, met with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, with discussions covering the foreign adviser's priorities as president of the UN General Assembly, the Rohingya crisis, and Bangladesh-UK migration cooperation, at a meeting held on Sunday.
The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi and other foreign students studying in the United States about the possible cancellation of their student visas.
Bollywood star Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker are reuniting for a cricket-based sports drama, more than two decades after their acclaimed collaboration on Lagaan.
For millions of desk workers, sitting for hours has become an unavoidable part of the working day. But growing evidence suggests that spending too much time in a chair may carry significant long-term health risks, even for people who exercise regularly.
Bangladesh Bank is preparing a plan to return deposits to customers of four troubled non-bank financial institutions, with a detailed repayment scheme expected to be announced this week.
