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The High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a directive to enact a new law titled the "Prevention and Protection of Men from Abuse Act" to protect men from alleged harassment through the misuse of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
A wanted fraud suspect died after falling from the eighth-floor ledge of a residential building in Siddheswari during a police raid to execute an arrest warrant in the early hours of Thursday (August 6).
Police recovered the hanging body of a mason from an under-construction high-rise in Dhaka's Khilgaon on Wednesday (August 5).
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.
Yan Diomande left RB Leipzig's preseason camp on Thursday to undergo a medical in Spain ahead of his move to Real Madrid, sources told ESPN.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck a composed unbeaten century as Bangladesh recovered from an early collapse to seize control on the opening day of their three-day tour match against the Cricket Australia XI at Marrara Oval on Wednesday (August 5).
Ireland's hopes of securing automatic qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup were washed away after persistent rain forced the first ODI against Afghanistan to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has described the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh as an exciting opportunity to embrace the unknown, saying the limited history between the two sides makes the contest particularly intriguing.
Pakistan bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the two-match Test series against the West Indies, securing an eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Trinidad and ending a dismal run of eight consecutive away Test defeats.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised for what he described as a "mistake" in handling a controversial proposal to open the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investors.
A Lebanese man was killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon while talks on implementing a ceasefire were ongoing. Around the same time, two Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building.
Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, roughly $100 billion has been refunded to importers. According to US customs authority data, although a total of about $128.68 billion is owed in refunds, more than three-quarters of that amount has already been paid.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
The 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami announced a Dhaka-to-Chattogram long march on September 5, as part of a nationwide campaign demanding relief from soaring living costs and improved public services.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that India "disrespects" the martyrs of the July uprising by allowing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to deliver a political address from New Delhi.
A march by the 11-party opposition alliance towards the Secretariat was stopped by police in central Dhaka on Thursday (August 6) as the coalition sought to enforce its "Secretariat siege" programme over the country's worsening fuel and gas shortages, soaring utility bills, deteriorating law and order, and rising prices of essential commodities.
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance staged a protest rally in Dhaka on Thursday (August 6), using gas stoves and cooking pots as symbolic props to highlight the country's gas shortages, alleged "ghost" electricity bills and the soaring cost of essential commodities.
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.
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.
Stephen Rodriques, the newly appointed UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh, has presented his credentials to Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has issued a warning urging Bangladeshi visa applicants to stay alert against fraud, after reports emerged of individuals posing as High Commission officials and offering visa and consular services in exchange for money.
Hasan, vocalist of the popular band Ark, faced an unpleasant incident at a concert titled 'Borsha Biplober Gaan' (Songs of the Monsoon Revolution), organized in the capital's Manik Mia Avenue to mark July Mass Uprising Day. A water bottle was thrown at him from the audience while he was performing.
Glancing at yourself in the mirror the moment you step into an elevator — fixing your hair, straightening your clothes, or simply catching your own reflection — is a habit nearly everyone shares. But according to architects and behavioral experts, giving passengers a chance to check their appearance isn't actually the main reason mirrors are installed in elevators. Behind it lies a deliberate blend of psychology, safety, and user-friendly design.
Global gold prices rose for a fourth straight session, reaching their highest level in seven weeks as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing geopolitical tensions and restoring normal shipping flows.
