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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 504 people in a 24-hour crime-control operation across the capital, recovering large quantities of narcotics, ammunition, local weapons and other items, police said Sunday (August 9).
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 504 people in a 24-hour crime-control operation across the capital, recovering large quantities of narcotics, ammunition, local weapons and other items, police said Sunday (August 9).
Police have arrested 21 people during a special operation in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka, targeting individuals allegedly involved in various offences.
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.
Inter Miami suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday (August 8), surrendering the game to a stoppage-time goal after taking an early lead without Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
Newly crowned Lanka Premier League champions Galle Gladiators are exploring the possibility of acquiring a franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League, with preliminary discussions already underway with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, a representative of the ownership group said.
Algeria have secured their first-ever place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after reaching the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, while Morocco also booked their ticket to the 2027 global tournament.
Football legend Lionel Messi has lost one of the most important people in his life. His father, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68.
Arsenal won the English Premier League title in the 2025-26 season after 22 years. Mikel Arteta's side also came close to winning the Champions League, but PSG denied them the European crown for the second consecutive time. Now, with bigger goals ahead, the Gunners have planned to strengthen the squad. As part of that plan, they have secured Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. His move to the Emirates was almost certain, and the Gunners have now finalised the deal.
Lionel Messi was reportedly among the highest-profile players targeted by bomb and armed-attack threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to media reports citing purportedly leaked documents linked to the FBI and international police cooperation authorities.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater investment in midwifery and childbirth training to strengthen maternal and child healthcare for Indigenous communities worldwide.
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires rage across the Canadian province, forcing more than 21,000 people from their homes and threatening communities amid rapidly deteriorating conditions.
The US government has begun the process of ending the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B visa holders and certain other foreign workers to remain legally in the country after losing their jobs while seeking new employment.
The 11-party alliance named Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Colonel (retd.) Oli Ahmed as its candidate for the country's presidential election.
The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday (August 9) collected two nomination forms from the Election Commission for the country’s 23rd presidential election, formally entering the race to fill the vacant top constitutional post.
Former Member of Parliament, former Bangladesh cricket team captain and world-class all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has said he is prepared to return to the country and face the judicial process if the government provides security assurances.
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 .
Urvi Som is a renowned Nazrul Sangeet and classical music artist and teacher. As a former student of Government Music College, she completed her B. Music and M. Music in Nazrul Sangeet from the same institution, securing first class in M. Music. She is currently teaching at Government Music College.
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.
Bangladesh and Malaysia have discussed expanding cooperation in finance, investment and other economic sectors, including a proposed free trade agreement, Islamic finance and the recovery of illicitly transferred assets.
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.
A woman weaver in Assam has paid an unusual tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg, weaving his songs and memorable words into a 25-foot-long traditional gamcha.
Cats are among the world’s most popular companion animals, winning people over with their playful nature, affection and ability to adapt easily to human surroundings. But as more people bring cats into their homes, animal experts are urging owners to look beyond the affection and embrace the responsibilities that come with pet ownership.
Business leaders have demanded special concessions for industrialists as gas and power shortages severely disrupt industrial production in the country. They have sought 90 days' time to pay electricity and gas bills without penalties. They have also requested a three-month deferment of bank loan instalments along with interest waivers.
