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Police have recovered the hanging body of a cook named Shuvro Rosario, 28, from the Capital Residential Hotel in Paltan, Dhaka.
Germany is one of the most successful and consistently strong teams in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Curaçao is a small but very promising team from North America and the Caribbean.
To begin with, the politicians in our nation are accountable for this disgrace. I will refrain from naming any particular party; the primary responsibility for child abuse in Bangladesh rests with the senior leaders of all political factions. However, it is shameful that they neither take nor acknowledge this responsibility. I am attributing blame to politicians in light of the rape and murder of child Ramisa in Mirpur. The immediate response to this might be, 'Will politicians go from door to door to protect children?' In a civilized political framework, there is no necessity for politicians to go door to door to safeguard children; if educated and aware individuals with a sense of civic duty and state customs are nurtured, they will become the guardians of their own moral compass. Another response might be, do educated individuals not commit crimes? Certainly, they do; however, genuinely educated individuals do not resort to violence, whether physical or verbal. This is our misfortune, a disgraceful failure on the part of our politicians. The education system in Bangladesh could arguably be considered one of the most inadequate education systems globally at this time.
President Ziaur Rahman was violently assassinated by a faction of army officers at the Chattogram Circuit House during the early hours of May 30, 1981. This marked the second assassination of a President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh within a decade following the nation's independence. A key figure in this incident was Major General M.A. Manzur. It is important to note that after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, M.A. Manzur assumed responsibility for the entire event and orchestrated a rebellion in Chattogram. He also put forth four demands, which included the declaration of martial law. Furthermore, he proclaimed the establishment of a revolutionary council. However, M.A. Manzur soon lost control amidst the unfolding events. Subsequently, he was also brutally killed in the Chattogram Cantonment on June 2. Former army officer Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram candidly discussed these events in 2012, 31 years after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman. It is essential to highlight that Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a close associate of President Ziaur Rahman, both professionally and personally. He fought alongside Ziaur Rahman during the Liberation War in 1971.
Do you agree with the claim made by thinker and poet Farhad Mazhar that the United States orchestrated the regime change in Bangladesh and is effectively the one in power now?
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A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) is coming to Bangladesh to observe the upcoming elections of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The BCB announced this information in a press release on Sunday (May 31).
Bangladesh, who had defeated India in the last two editions of the SAFF Women's Championship, were crushed 3-0 this time. This is the first time since 2019 that Peter Butler's team has lost to India. As a result of the defeat, Bangladesh has entered the semi-finals as runners-up in Group 'B', where they will face strong Nepal on June 3.
The Bangladesh national football team left Dhaka to play its first match on European soil on Sunday afternoon (May 31).
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest and most extravagant tournament in football history, with excitement and discussion already building worldwide. The tournament will be hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada and Mexico—making it a unique and unprecedented event. For the first time, 48 teams will participate, expanding the competition's scope and increasing the number of matches to 104.
Celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League triumph turned chaotic in parts of the French capital, with police arresting more than 400 people and leaving several police officers injured after incidents of violence and vandalism erupted across the city.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) etched their name deeper into European football history by successfully defending their UEFA Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw in the final.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost around 1,320 servicemen over the past 24 hours as a result of actions by Russian battlegroups in the special military operation zone, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Israel has expanded its military operations in southern Lebanon, with its armed forces claiming to have captured the strategically significant historic Beaufort Castle. The military has also announced the start of a "large-scale" new operation in the region.
A mouse plague is terrorising farmers across large swathes of Australia, with the rodents running rampant around homes and ravaging fields of grain.
BNP leader Rashed Khan has commented that Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman did not leave his Dhaka-10 seat due to corruption of Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan.
Jamaat-e-Islami is extorting money in the name of Hadia and Yant (voluntary donations), Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed satisfaction at being able to observe the martyrdom anniversary of martyred President Ziaur Rahman in a relaxed atmosphere after a long time. He said, after 17 years, we got an opportunity to freely remember the leader.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said criticism of the government and pointing out its mistakes were acceptable, but warned that conspiracies or politics aimed at creating instability would be dangerous for the country on Friday.
While the country celebrated Eid-ul-Azha, several families in Bogura spent a somber holiday inside the isolation ward of a hospital as their loved ones battled measles and cholera infections.
President Ziaur Rahman was violently assassinated by a faction of army officers at the Chattogram Circuit House during the early hours of May 30, 1981. This marked the second assassination of a President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh within a decade following the nation's independence. A key figure in this incident was Major General M.A. Manzur. It is important to note that after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, M.A. Manzur assumed responsibility for the entire event and orchestrated a rebellion in Chattogram. He also put forth four demands, which included the declaration of martial law. Furthermore, he proclaimed the establishment of a revolutionary council. However, M.A. Manzur soon lost control amidst the unfolding events. Subsequently, he was also brutally killed in the Chattogram Cantonment on June 2. Former army officer Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram candidly discussed these events in 2012, 31 years after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman. It is essential to highlight that Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a close associate of President Ziaur Rahman, both professionally and personally. He fought alongside Ziaur Rahman during the Liberation War in 1971.
As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.
Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has left Dhaka after the successful completion of his four-year term. Before departing for his next assignment as India's ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, he delivered an emotional farewell message expressing his deep affection for Bangladesh and its people, while sharing cherished memories.
Bangladesh's honorary consulate office has been inaugurated in Cape Town, South Africa.
The screening of the movie 'Bonolota Express' in Taltala village of Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria has been stopped in the presence of police. The screening was organized by some local youth on Saturday evening (May 30).
Beef is widely valued for its high protein, iron and vitamin content, making it an important source of nutrition for many people. However, health experts caution that individuals with certain medical conditions should limit or carefully monitor their beef intake, as its fat, cholesterol and protein content can pose additional health risks.
The price of gold has increased once again in the country's market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The price of 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been raised by Tk 2,158 to Tk 2,38,121. The price of traditional method gold has been set at Tk 1,58,689 per bhori.
