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A two-year-old boy fell inside an abandoned deep well in Koelhat village of Pachander Union in Tanor upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday afternoon.
A seven-member German delegation will be in Bangladesh to observe the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz has said.
Chief Election Commissioner AAM Nasir Uddin's address to the nation for the 13th National Assembly Elections and Referendum has been recorded.
Remittances are a vital pillar of Bangladesh’s economy. In 2024-25 alone, the country received over USD30.00 billion from its diaspora, supporting millions of families and fueling domestic consumption. For many households, these funds are not just supplemental income—they cover essential expenses such as food, education, healthcare, and housing. Despite their importance, sending money home remains expensive, often costing between 5% and 7% per transaction, significantly above the global average. Slow transfers, high fees, and reliance on traditional banking corridors continue to limit the effectiveness of remittances, reducing their potential impact on the broader economy. Reducing costs while increasing remittance volume is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity.
December 10 holds a special place in the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War. On this day, the warfront saw decisive victories, while Dhaka witnessed the beginning of the brutal intellectual killings. The nation also lost one of its greatest heroes—Birshreshtha Mohammad Ruhul Amin.
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The Ministry of Youth and Sports has cancelled the under-20 club match between Brazil and Argentina scheduled under the Latin Bangla Super Cup, citing assault on journalists, violation of conditions, and overall poor management by organisers. Brazilian club São Bernardo and Argentine club Atlético Charlone were scheduled to play at the national stadium on Thursday at 7pm.
Former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has clarified his retirement plans, stating that he intends to bid farewell to international cricket only after playing a full home series in all three formats.
Ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season, franchise side Dhaka Capitals have named popular model and actress Sifat Nusrat as their new brand ambassador.
Senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin and batting coach Mohammad Ashraful will remain with the Bangladesh team for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, confirmed BCB Cricket Operations Committee Chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim.
The schedule of the upcoming 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been released.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize in person at an award ceremony in Oslo but she will be in the European city, the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute has said.
A Russian military cargo aircraft crashed near the city of Ivanovo, close to Moscow, on Tuesday, killing all seven people on board, including the pilot.
Israel has remained at the top of the global list of journalist killings for three consecutive years, according to the annual report published on Tuesday, December 9, by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a global organisation advocating for press freedom, reports Al Jazeera.
Candidacy will be cancelled if allegations of involvement in corruption, terrorism or fascism are proven, said Nahid Islam, the convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP).
Interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has said he will contest the upcoming election, though the announcement of his resignation will be communicated in due time by the office of the chief adviser.
On World Human Rights Day, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the BNP rejects politics of revenge and believes in resolving national crises through solutions. Referring to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture during the Awami League regime, he said: “We promise that no Bangladeshi, whether pro-government or opposition, will ever need to live in fear of the state.”
The National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser Nasiruddin Patwari on Tuesday (December 9) sharply criticised the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP’s strategy of instilling fear from abroad.
December 10 holds a special place in the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War. On this day, the warfront saw decisive victories, while Dhaka witnessed the beginning of the brutal intellectual killings. The nation also lost one of its greatest heroes—Birshreshtha Mohammad Ruhul Amin.
Every December, a strange light ignites in the heart of Bangladesh— victory, grief and pride blend into an overwhelming emotion. The victory of 1971 was not just the end of a war, but the triumph of a nation fighting for existence, the liberation of a civilisation. Every year, December reminds us of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and the pride of a red-green flag born through immense struggle. Yet the question arises; 53 years after victory, are we still holding on to that spirit? Or is that light fading amid political instability, social division and the currents of time? Several recent incidents have intensified this question.
Identified smugglers in the mobile handset market are holding the regulatory authority's headquarters hostage under the guise of a blockade, creating a standstill. By blocking roads and causing extreme suffering to hundreds of citizens, they are demanding the continuation of unrestricted opportunities for smuggling! Bangladesh is truly a strange place. This is probably a world record! In no other country besides Bangladesh have a group of smugglers dared to implement such so-called programs of gathering on the streets and paralyzing public life.
Interim government's Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain said that India has not yet responded positively to Sheikh Hasina's return to the country. "They are examining the tribunal's verdict and we are also waiting for their response."
Bangladesh has sent relief assistance to Sri Lanka, which has been devastated by flash floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditowa. The relief package includes tents, dry food, mosquito nets, torches, gumboots, vests, hand gloves, rescue helmets and a large quantity of medicines.
