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A court in Faridpur's Madhukhali has sentenced an elderly man, Md Hakim Biswas (58), to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a six-year-old girl. He was also fined Tk 20,000, and in default, he will have to serve an additional three months of simple imprisonment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two decades ago, when Bangladesh played a Test in Australia, the goal was simply to play good cricket. Over 23 years, the gap in strength between the two teams has narrowed significantly. This time, the Tigers crossed the Tasman with the aim of winning. That Bangladesh's new target is far from unrealistic was proven on the very first day. Dominating with both bat and ball on Australian soil, Bangladesh ended the day in the driver's seat. Dismissing Australia for 10 wickets and then wiping off half the deficit with one wicket down — such a day is among the best in Bangladesh's Test history.
Xavi Hernández has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands, succeeding Ronald Koeman and returning to management after nearly two years out of the dugout.
Lionel Messi returned to action amid personal grief, but his comeback could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the Leagues Cup at the group stage after a 3-2 home defeat to Mexican side Leon.
Bangladesh seized control of the opening day of the Darwin Test as a devastating spell from Hasan Mahmud helped bowl Australia out for 198 in their first innings. The right-arm pacer claimed six wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain provided crucial support to dismantle the hosts’ batting lineup.
Bangladesh's fast bowlers put on a scintillating display on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, reducing the hosts to 157 for six inside 40 overs after Australia opted to bat first at the Marrara Stadium.
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.
A 17-year-old Indian-American teenager has been arrested and charged with killing his mother and 14-year-old brother at their family home in Acton, Massachusetts, with investigators saying he had recently used the internet and the AI chatbot ChatGPT to explore fictional ideas and theories about killing his family.
The United States will withdraw all of its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, bringing an end to the US-led military mission in the country more than two decades after American forces invaded to topple Saddam Hussein.
Global oil prices extended their decline on Thursday (August 13), with both major benchmarks falling by more than $1 a barrel amid weaker demand projections and continued uncertainty over the situation in the Gulf.
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.
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.
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.
A state possesses firearms, which is a natural occurrence. These firearms are accompanied by regulations, uniforms, a hierarchy of command, and, ideally, a system of accountability. Police conduct can be scrutinized for misconduct, military actions can be subject to discussion, and a government's security strategies can be contested in legislative bodies or judicial courts.
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).
The Delhi High Court has barred the unauthorised use of Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor’s photographs and videos, particularly for creating or circulating pornographic and objectionable content. However, the court has rejected her plea seeking a blanket ban on fan pages featuring her.
A new social media trend is encouraging people to slip a dried bay leaf inside their smartphone case, with claims that the simple ritual can attract good luck, prosperity and positive energy.
Bangladesh Bank has taken the initiative to launch person-to-person (P2P) money transfers through Bangla QR to reduce cash transactions and increase digital payments. Banks, mobile financial services (MFS), payment service providers (PSPs) and payment system operators (PSOs) have been asked to be ready to offer this facility from November 1.
