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Efforts are underway to bring back the bodies of six of the seven Bangladeshis killed in the fire at 'Shikha Inn' hotel in Kolkata's New Market area. Under the directive of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, the bodies will be sent to Bangladesh through two border crossings.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 498 people in a 24-hour drive across the capital, filing 47 cases and recovering firearms, ammunition, drugs and other items, police said on Friday (August 21).
Professor Dr. Asadur Rahman, head of the ENT department at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, revealed that he received a text message demanding $15,000 in extortion prior to being assaulted. The message invoked the name of David Imon, a top terrorist operative based in Chattogram.
A 16-member fact-finding committee was formed at Rajshahi University (RU) to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in infrastructure construction, maintenance and development projects since 2009, irregularities in recruitment and promotions, and torture and harassment during the July 2024 uprising. However, even after 16 months of the committee's formation, the investigation report has not been submitted. This has raised questions among teachers and students regarding the committee's activities and the publication of its report.
It was the afternoon of August 21, 2004. An Awami League rally on Bangabandhu Avenue was nearing its end. Then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina had just finished her speech from a makeshift truck stage and was stepping down when a series of explosions shook the area.
“দায় খুঁজতে খুঁজতে বছরের পর বছর পার। জলবদ্ধতা তো খালি বাড়েই ”
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is keeping expectations in check despite the team's stunning nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin, insisting that the focus should remain on playing good cricket throughout the five days of the Mackay Test.
Moises Henriques' international career with Australia may be over, but the 39-year-old all-rounder has quickly found a new challenge — leading his birthplace Portugal in their bid to reach the 2028 T20 World Cup.
Australia are considering a four-man pace attack for the series-deciding third Test against Bangladesh in Mackay as they look to avoid a historic Test series defeat.
Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title defence will begin away from home after a severe heatwave damaged the pitch at Parc des Princes, forcing a late change of venue for Sunday’s opening match against Rennes.
Bangladeshi outfit Rajshahi Stars saw their AFC Women’s Champions League knockout hopes dashed following a 2-1 defeat against local side Sabah FC at the Likas Stadium in Malaysia on Thursday.
Phil Simmons, Bangladesh's head coach, has said his team's plan for the second Test in Mackay is to bat 110 overs in the first innings and put Australia under pressure, building on the tactics that worked in the first Test.
The UN Security Council is set to hold a second round of informal voting on Friday (August 21) to gauge member states' support for candidates seeking to become the organisation's next secretary-general.
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Lebanon-based Hezbollah over its alleged financial ties and close coordination with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while again designating the group as a "Specially Designated Terrorist" organisation.
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi just hours after being taken to a hospital in Islamabad for medical tests.
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana has explained her decision to abstain from Thursday's presidential election, describing the process as "meaningless" and a "farce."
Tarique Rahman, chairman of BNP and prime minister, has joined an organisational discussion meeting with leaders of the Pabna and Chapainawabganj district units of Rajshahi division, aimed at further organising and strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP's candidate, has been elected the 23rd President of Bangladesh, securing 255 of 343 votes cast in a contested presidential election held after 35 years. His rival, Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, candidate of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, received 88 votes.
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has congratulated newly elected 23rd President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
A 16-member fact-finding committee was formed at Rajshahi University (RU) to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in infrastructure construction, maintenance and development projects since 2009, irregularities in recruitment and promotions, and torture and harassment during the July 2024 uprising. However, even after 16 months of the committee's formation, the investigation report has not been submitted. This has raised questions among teachers and students regarding the committee's activities and the publication of its report.
Voting to elect Bangladesh's 23rd President is taking place today, Thursday. Polling will be held in the National Parliament chamber from 2pm to 5pm. However, with the ruling BNP holding more than a two-thirds majority in Parliament, the election is largely expected to be a formality. The numbers suggest that Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the BNP's recently retired Secretary General and the party's candidate, is set to become President.
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.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has warned against the spread of what it described as misleading information, alleging that a news report was distorted by altering the original cover of a book presented as a gift from the high commissioner.
Bangladesh's non-resident Ambassador to Chile, Md Tauhedul Islam, has presented his credentials to Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast. During the meeting, discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries. Special emphasis was placed on the proposal to establish a free trade zone between Bangladesh and Chile.
Nine years have passed since Bangladesh lost one of its greatest film stars, Nayak Raj Rajjak. The legendary actor died of a heart attack on August 21, 2017, at the age of 75, leaving behind a cinematic legacy that continues to captivate generations.
Senior Citizens Day is being observed today (August 21), highlighting the need to respect older people, recognise their lifelong contributions and ensure their rights, dignity, safety and well-being.
Country’s foreign exchange reserves have risen again, with gross reserves crossing the $37 billion mark to reach $37.35 billion, supported by stronger remittance inflows and increased foreign currency receipts.
