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Gold prices have increased in the domestic markets, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of gold jewellery by up to Tk 2,158 per bhori, including VAT.
Five people have been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in connection with the robbery of Tk 1.21 crore belonging to DL Petrol Pump in Uttara.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 500 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of its regular crime-control operations, officials said.
In the last week of June 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto visited Dhaka. Although visiting the Savar National Memorial was part of the official protocol, Bhutto initially expressed his unwillingness to go there. However, under the firm insistence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bhutto was compelled to visit the memorial to pay tribute to those who had been martyred in 1971. Yet the shrewd Bhutto did not go to the memorial in formal attire; he went wearing a T-shirt and a golf cap. He objected to the playing of a bugle, the laying of wreaths and a gun salute.
As the Fourth Estate, the press and news media carry an immense responsibility. The media not only presents events before readers objectively, but can also play a major role in shaping public opinion during movements, struggles and critical moments by taking a principled moral position. At times, the media itself becomes the voice of the people.
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test after being bowled out for 426 in their first innings on Saturday (August 15), securing a commanding 228-run lead over Australia.
Australia’s struggle to regain control of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh continued on Saturday, with fast bowler Mitchell Starc conceding a rare no-ball as the hosts faced mounting pressure from the tourists’ stubborn lower-order resistance.
Bangladesh continued to dominate Australia on the third morning of the Darwin Test, extending their first-innings lead to 219 runs by lunch as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed mounted a stubborn resistance.
Against a star-studded and formidable Australia side, not many would have bet on Bangladesh in the Darwin Test. Having just lost the sole Test in Zimbabwe by an innings, and then being bowled out for 54 in the second innings against a third-string Australian side in the warm-up match on their return to Australia after 23 years, Bangladesh were hardly in the spotlight.
India has withdrawn from the FIFA-organised ASEAN Cup to play against Brazil. Bangladesh has been invited to replace India in the tournament, which will be held in Indonesia. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is moving towards a positive decision regarding accepting this last-minute invitation.
Bangladesh have taken control of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, with the second day firmly in their favour. The visitors built a solid resistance with the bat against the Australian bowlers, finishing the day in a strong position, leaving Australia with a challenging target to chase.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stressed Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz "will remain Iranian", after US President Donald Trump said he would "soon" declare the waterway part of American territory.
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead.
US President Donald Trump has threatened a dramatic escalation in the confrontation with Iran, saying he plans to declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz “territory of the United States” as Washington prepares further economic pressure on Tehran.
Leaders and activists of the banned Awami League held a torch rally and protest in Banshkhali, Chattogram, under the party's banner. At least 50 activists are believed to have taken part in the rally. When police teams arrived at the scene after learning of the rally, the participants had already fled.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a nationwide programme of prayer and milad mahfils to mark the 82nd birthday of its former chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has signalled that a new leadership of the Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) could be announced soon, during a meeting with six senior leaders of the BNP’s student wing in Dhaka on Thursday night (August 13).
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has resigned from his party posts and ministerial position after being nominated as the ruling party’s candidate for the country’s 23rd presidential election.
As the Fourth Estate, the press and news media carry an immense responsibility. The media not only presents events before readers objectively, but can also play a major role in shaping public opinion during movements, struggles and critical moments by taking a principled moral position. At times, the media itself becomes the voice of the people.
In the last week of June 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto visited Dhaka. Although visiting the Savar National Memorial was part of the official protocol, Bhutto initially expressed his unwillingness to go there. However, under the firm insistence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bhutto was compelled to visit the memorial to pay tribute to those who had been martyred in 1971. Yet the shrewd Bhutto did not go to the memorial in formal attire; he went wearing a T-shirt and a golf cap. He objected to the playing of a bugle, the laying of wreaths and a gun salute.
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).
Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind is facing a fraud lawsuit filed by a group of investors who accuse the company, Gomez, her mother and co-CEO Mandy Teefey, and former business partner Daniel Pearson of misleading them about the venture’s financial health and business prospects.
Deciding whether a romantic relationship is ready to move toward marriage can be difficult. Early attraction and emotions can sometimes mask differences that become apparent only with time. A social media trend known as the ‘3-3-3 dating rule’ offers a simple framework for evaluating a relationship at three stages: after three dates, three weeks and three months.
Gold prices have increased in the domestic markets, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of gold jewellery by up to Tk 2,158 per bhori, including VAT.
