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A journalist from Kushtia, Debashish Dutta (39), along with his wife, infant son and father-in-law, has died in a devastating fire at a residential hotel in Kolkata, India. The other deceased are his wife Afsana Shimmin (29), their three-year-old son Sharnashish Dutta and his father-in-law Akram Hossain (64).
In regular drives by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) over the past 24 hours, 483 individuals have been arrested across the capital. A total of 59 cases were filed at various police stations during this period.
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.
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.
Having conquered the world in the French jersey and dominated midfield for Arsenal, Patrick Vieira has now embarked on a new and emotional chapter in his coaching career. Following Senegal's exit from the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 50-year-old French legend has taken charge as head coach of Senegal's national team, becoming a symbol of trust for the country's football federation (FSF).
After months of speculation, World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri has finally joined Spanish giants Barcelona. He has signed a four-year contract with the Catalan club after leaving Manchester City.
Bayern Munich star midfielder Jamal Musiala has collapsed suddenly on the pitch twice within just four days. The 23-year-old German midfielder was first affected against Leipzig and then in a pre-season friendly against Heidenheim, raising concerns about his health .
Farhan Ali Wahid, a Bangladeshi-origin footballer born in England, delivered an impressive performance in his first start for Boreham Wood. The 19-year-old left winger scored one goal and provided an assist in a 5-2 victory over Leeds United's Under-21 side, earning him recognition as one of the best players on the pitch.
With the objective of building a championship-winning team for the upcoming season, traditional Dhaka club Mohammedan Sporting Club has appointed a new coach. Argentine coach Santiago Varela has been named the head coach of the club.
Argentina defeated Brazil 2-1 after extra time to retain the South American U-17 Futsal Championship, completing a third consecutive title triumph against their regional rivals.
At least 10 people have died in house collapses and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in southwestern China. With authorities responding to the disaster, more than 21,000 people have already been relocated to safer areas, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
At least 24 people were killed in an attack by armed individuals in Plateau state in north-central Nigeria. The assault began late Monday (August 17) and continued until Tuesday morning, according to local residents and multiple sources .
The United Arab Emirates has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country, an allegation Tehran has denied .
Relations between Bangladesh and India will be conducted on the basis of mutual respect and equality, said Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman met four newly appointed members of the party’s Standing Committee at his office in the Secretariat on Tuesday evenin (August 18).
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.
"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.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman held a meeting with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, in Doha on Wednesday, August 19, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has expressed optimism about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit to India, saying he would receive the "highest honour" from New Delhi and that the trip could mark a "golden chapter" in relations between the two countries.
A promising new organisation, ‘Gaaner Mela’, has been formed with music lovers and artists at its heart. The organisation is being led by several individuals associated with the music and cultural community, among them Kazi Ety Iqbal.
The first few minutes after waking up determine how the rest of the day will unfold—whether you'll feel energetic or sluggish. But without realising it, we often do things that don't allow our body to wake up properly. Let's take a look at what to avoid right after waking up.
The government has taken an initiative to provide affordable, data-dependent smartphones to people across the country, said Prime Minister's Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad.
