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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval for the procurement of 200 electric buses for the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) without inviting tenders. The committee has also approved the direct procurement of necessary charging stations and ancillary infrastructure for operating the buses.
A wanted fraud suspect died after falling from the eighth-floor ledge of a residential building in Siddheswari during a police raid to execute an arrest warrant in the early hours of Thursday (August 6).
Police recovered the hanging body of a mason from an under-construction high-rise in Dhaka's Khilgaon on Wednesday (August 5).
The desert burned beneath a blazing mid-summer sun. It hung overhead like an enormous ball of fire, as though it could scorch everything in sight into ashes. In every direction stretched endless grey sand, shimmering under the relentless heat. There were no trees, no shade, no homes—nothing to suggest that life had ever existed there. Far ahead, a glimmer on the horizon promised water. But the closer one walked, the clearer it became that it was nothing more than another trick of the desert, another ribbon of sand masquerading as hope.
The government is set to enact a comprehensive law soon to recognize enforced disappearance as a distinct criminal offence and to ensure protection, justice, and compensation for victims and their families. The draft Prevention and Remedies for Enforced Disappearance Act, 2026 proposes life imprisonment and fines as the maximum punishment for enforced disappearance. It also provides for the death penalty in cases where the victim dies as a result of the disappearance, the body is recovered, or the missing person remains untraced even after five years.
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has set a new world record for the most runs in T20 cricket, surpassing former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-scorer in the history of the format.
Yan Diomande left RB Leipzig's preseason camp on Thursday to undergo a medical in Spain ahead of his move to Real Madrid, sources told ESPN.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck a composed unbeaten century as Bangladesh recovered from an early collapse to seize control on the opening day of their three-day tour match against the Cricket Australia XI at Marrara Oval on Wednesday (August 5).
Ireland's hopes of securing automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup were washed away after persistent rain forced the first ODI against Afghanistan to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has described the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh as an exciting opportunity to embrace the unknown, saying the limited history between the two sides makes the contest particularly intriguing.
Pakistan bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the two-match Test series against the West Indies, securing an eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Trinidad and ending a dismal run of eight consecutive away Test defeats.
A Lebanese man was killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon while talks on implementing a ceasefire were ongoing. Around the same time, two Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building.
Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, roughly $100 billion has been refunded to importers. According to US customs authority data, although a total of about $128.68 billion is owed in refunds, more than three-quarters of that amount has already been paid.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has alleged that the country's law and order situation has not improved even five months after the national parliamentary elections. Rather, the party claimed that terrorism, mob violence, extortion, violence against women and children, and political clashes have increased, further aggravating public insecurity .
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said giving the fugitive accused Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, an opportunity to deliver political speeches is an insult to Bangladesh's national sovereignty and tantamount to interference in the country’s internal affairs.
The 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami announced a Dhaka-to-Chattogram long march on September 5, as part of a nationwide campaign demanding relief from soaring living costs and improved public services.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that India "disrespects" the martyrs of the July uprising by allowing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to deliver a political address from New Delhi.
The government is set to enact a comprehensive law soon to recognize enforced disappearance as a distinct criminal offence and to ensure protection, justice, and compensation for victims and their families. The draft Prevention and Remedies for Enforced Disappearance Act, 2026 proposes life imprisonment and fines as the maximum punishment for enforced disappearance. It also provides for the death penalty in cases where the victim dies as a result of the disappearance, the body is recovered, or the missing person remains untraced even after five years.
The desert burned beneath a blazing mid-summer sun. It hung overhead like an enormous ball of fire, as though it could scorch everything in sight into ashes. In every direction stretched endless grey sand, shimmering under the relentless heat. There were no trees, no shade, no homes—nothing to suggest that life had ever existed there. Far ahead, a glimmer on the horizon promised water. But the closer one walked, the clearer it became that it was nothing more than another trick of the desert, another ribbon of sand masquerading as hope.
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.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam stated that India must determine whether it will permit convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Awami League leaders to engage in what she termed conspiratorial activities from Indian territory.
The High Commission of India in Dhaka has warned the public against fraudsters impersonating its officials and offering fake visa and consular services in exchange for money.
Veteran Dhallywood actress Rojina recently visited legendary actor Elias Kanchan at his Gulshan residence after he returned home following 15 months of medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
Glancing at yourself in the mirror the moment you step into an elevator — fixing your hair, straightening your clothes, or simply catching your own reflection — is a habit nearly everyone shares. But according to architects and behavioral experts, giving passengers a chance to check their appearance isn't actually the main reason mirrors are installed in elevators. Behind it lies a deliberate blend of psychology, safety, and user-friendly design.
Global gold prices rose for a fourth straight session, reaching their highest level in seven weeks as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing geopolitical tensions and restoring normal shipping flows.
