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The Law Reporters Forum (LRF)—an organization of journalists covering law, justice, and parliamentary affairs—has strongly demanded the immediate withdrawal of the decision restricting journalists from entering the courtrooms of various benches of the High Court and Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court. The demand was raised during a human chain and sit-in program organized by the LRF in front of the Supreme Court's main gate on Wednesday.
A total of 484 individuals were arrested in regular operations by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours. Various items, including drugs and cocktail-like objects, were recovered during the drives. Fifty-eight cases have been filed in connection with these incidents, according to DMP.
Police have recovered the hanging body of a 31-year-old housewife named Jeba Adiba from Bailey Road in the capital's Ramna area. Police initially suspect that she died by suicide following a marital dispute. Jeba worked as a nail artist.
After a record 82-day wait, the results of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations have finally been published. The combined pass rate across all education boards stands at 62 per cent. Of nearly 1.8 million candidates, just over 1.1 million passed. In terms of the SSC results, this is the lowest pass rate in the past 20 years. Compared with 2021, the rate is 31 percentage points lower.
Rarely has world football witnessed a scene quite like this: FIFA’s president facing an open vote of no confidence from three of his own vice-presidents, with the dispute escalating to discussions about an alternative tournament to the World Cup.
Lionel Messi is heartbroken following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, after a long illness. In an emotional social media message following his passing, the Argentine star expressed that he does not know how he will fill this void, while reflecting on his childhood, football career, and numerous memories with his father.
Cristiano Ronaldo has offered his condolences to his long-time rival Lionel Messi following the death of Jorge Messi. Commenting on an emotional social media post by Messi, the Portuguese star sent a message of strength to help him through this difficult time.
The final of the tri-nation series between Bangladesh Emerging and South Africa Emerging was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. As a result, both teams were declared joint champions.
An Australian journalist asked out of curiosity whether Liton Das would play. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain replied with relief: “Yes, he is now 100 per cent fit.”
Australia have named a strong XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh, with experienced campaigners Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon returning to the side.
Left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam could join Kent for a four-match stint in the English County Championship, with the club awaiting a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
At least six people have been killed in a landslide in Kurla area of Mumbai, India.
Seven US sailors were killed and several others injured in a reported clash among crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier involved in military operations against Iran, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.
Spain is bracing for an unprecedented influx of visitors as around six million people are expected to gather across the country to witness a rare total solar eclipse, prompting authorities to deploy more than 35,000 security and emergency personnel amid extreme heat and heightened wildfire risks.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has convened a meeting of the party's standing committee to finalize the party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday morning (August 13).
A clash broke out between leaders and activists of Dhaka College Chhatra Dal and local Jubo Dal members in the capital’s New Market area over the setting up of roadside stalls.
Anti-liberation forces are trying to belittle the history of the Liberation War, said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister's Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed.
Members of Parliament who vote against the party's decision in the presidential election will lose their seats, said Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni. He said Article 70 of the Constitution has not been amended, so it will remain in effect for the presidential election as well.
Rarely has world football witnessed a scene quite like this: FIFA’s president facing an open vote of no confidence from three of his own vice-presidents, with the dispute escalating to discussions about an alternative tournament to the World Cup.
After a record 82-day wait, the results of this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations have finally been published. The combined pass rate across all education boards stands at 62 per cent. Of nearly 1.8 million candidates, just over 1.1 million passed. In terms of the SSC results, this is the lowest pass rate in the past 20 years. Compared with 2021, the rate is 31 percentage points lower.
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.
Canada has issued a fresh travel advisory for visiting Bangladesh, urging its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution amid concerns over the country’s political climate, protests, clashes and possible disruptions linked to political and judicial developments.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi just a day after his meetings with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday (August 11).
Police have arrested a man for allegedly attempting to burglarise Hollywood star Kim Kardashian’s home in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles.
For many people, cracking their knuckles is an almost unconscious habit, especially after long hours of typing or other repetitive hand movements. The familiar “crack” can bring a brief sense of relief or relaxation. But what actually causes the sound, and does repeated knuckle-cracking damage the joints?
The state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is facing substantial financial losses as fuel prices have risen in the global market amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
