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Tawfique Nawaz, a senior advocate of the Supreme Court and husband of former Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, has died.
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested a chemist named Anisur Rahman for allegedly selling THC—a banned narcotic substance—under the guise of "CBD Oil" and aromatic oils on an online shopping platform. DNC officials stated that this is the country's first case filed under the amended law concerning the sale of narcotics via online platforms.
During regular drives across various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 488 individuals. Police also filed 55 cases in connection with various incidents.
Tarique Rahman took oath as prime minister on 17 February. Exactly six months, or 180 days, have passed since then. In numerical terms, six months may seem like a relatively short period, but for a state, such a span can sometimes feel as weighty as a decade.
"Autumn has come, a touch of frost lingers in the air" — Rabindranath's autumn is a familiar portrait of Bengali nature. Blue skies with white clouds, swaying kash flowers, dew drops on morning grass and the soft glow of sunlight — autumn is a season awaited by both nature and people.
With the objective of building a championship-winning team for the upcoming season, traditional Dhaka club Mohammedan Sporting Club has appointed a new coach. Argentine coach Santiago Varela has been named the head coach of the club.
Argentina defeated Brazil 2-1 after extra time to retain the South American U-17 Futsal Championship, completing a third consecutive title triumph against their regional rivals.
Brazilian star Neymar became the first high-profile player to be temporarily removed from the field under a new experimental football rule aimed at reducing time-wasting.
Delhi Premier League umpire Dharmesh Bhardwaj was seriously injured after being struck in the face by a cricket ball during a match at Arun Jaitley Stadium and was later admitted to an intensive care unit for observation, according to a report.
Pakistan have suffered a major setback ahead of their Test series against England, with star batter Babar Azam ruled out of the opening match at Headingley because of a right-hand injury.
Bangladesh national cricket team have arrived in Mackay, nearly 3,000 kilometres from Darwin, after completing a long journey following their emphatic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin.
US President Donald Trump has posted a map depicting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as US territory, escalating his rhetoric over control of the key waterway amid tensions with Iran.
The US Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million civil verdict in writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case, leaving the jury’s unanimous finding against the US president intact.
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister and the residence of the region’s intelligence chief in northern Iraq, Kurdish security authorities said, in attacks they said were launched from Iranian territory.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman met four newly appointed members of the party’s Standing Committee at his office in the Secretariat on Tuesday evenin (August 18).
ANM Ayas, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum (SDF), went to Bhaluka Model Police Station in Mymensingh and lodged a verbal complaint alleging that leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League had attacked him.
Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel has found himself mistakenly listed as a martyr in a presentation about journalists killed during the "July Mass Uprising." The incident occurred during an event titled "July Through the Eyes of Journalists" at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, organized by the Democratic Journalist Alliance (DJA) on Monday (August 17). National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament, Md. Nahid Islam, attended the event as the chief guest.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded a four-day raid at the office of former Awami League Member of Parliament and former Premier Bank Chairman H.B.M. Iqbal located in Iqbal Center, Banani. Following the operation, his chamber and a director's room were sealed, though the entire Iqbal Center was not locked down.
"Autumn has come, a touch of frost lingers in the air" — Rabindranath's autumn is a familiar portrait of Bengali nature. Blue skies with white clouds, swaying kash flowers, dew drops on morning grass and the soft glow of sunlight — autumn is a season awaited by both nature and people.
Tarique Rahman took oath as prime minister on 17 February. Exactly six months, or 180 days, have passed since then. In numerical terms, six months may seem like a relatively short period, but for a state, such a span can sometimes feel as weighty as a decade.
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.
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has expressed optimism about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit to India, saying he would receive the "highest honour" from New Delhi and that the trip could mark a "golden chapter" in relations between the two countries.
India is reviewing Bangladesh’s request to extradite it's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after being ousted during the July mass uprising, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday (August 18).
Rubaiyat Hossain’s The Difficult Bride has made history as the first Bangladeshi film to enter the main competition of the BFI London Film Festival in its 70-year history.
Daily bathing is a common habit for many. However, health experts and researchers say there is limited evidence that bathing every day provides any additional health benefits. In fact, excessive bathing and soap use can damage the skin's natural moisture and defence mechanisms.
Bangladesh Bank has announced that foreign nationals working in Bangladesh will be permitted to open bank accounts only if they possess valid and updated work permits. At the same time, banks have been directed to strictly comply with standard Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations when opening accounts for foreigners working under employment-based visas, including 'A3' visas.
