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The National Parliament has passed three bills strengthening human rights protection, recognizing enforced disappearance as a distinct criminal offence and ensuring the donor’s lifelong right to possession after property transfer amid strong objection and walkout by the opposition.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 517 people in connection with various offences during a regular 24-hour drive to maintain law and order in the capital. A total of 37 cases were filed at different police stations during this period.
A minor altercation with an auto-rickshaw driver over parking escalated into a brutal murder, claiming the life of a Special Branch Sub-Inspector (SI) and leaving his son critically injured.
The government has brought major changes in the top management of public administration. Contractual senior secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md Ehsanul Haque has been removed and made a member of the Planning Commission. In his place, contractual secretary of the Health Services Division Md Kamruzzaman Chowdhury has been transferred and posted as secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration. At the same time, three officers of the administration have been promoted to the rank of secretary and given charge of three important ministries.
It is a Bhadra afternoon. Outside the window, the sun is scorching the courtyard. The wind is blowing, yet there is no coolness in it. Sweat gathers on the forehead, neck and back. Even under the fan, the air feels hot. To make matters worse, frequent power cuts bring the fan to a halt, and the four walls of the room quickly turn into a heated box. Outside, people wait for the rain; indoors, they wait for relief. Both seem to be taking their time. Adding to the oppressive humidity this year is another uncomfortable message from the global weather system—the El Niño is strengthening.
“Definitely corrupt and unskilled authorities ”
Gianni Infantino has announced he will stand for re-election as FIFA president. The Swiss football official will run for a new term in the 2027 election.
Inter Miami twice took the lead against Atlanta United but were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after a late penalty denied them victory in an eventful MLS clash on Sunday (September 6).
Pakistan’s troubled England tour has taken another unusual turn, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) taking custody of mobile phones belonging to some members of the national squad ahead of the third and final Test at Edgbaston.
Bangladesh-origin footballer Cavan Sullivan has set another Major League Soccer (MLS) record, becoming the first teenager to contribute to a goal in five consecutive matches.
One of the most anticipated scenes in the football world may finally become a reality. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could take the field as teammates for the first time in their careers, with both reportedly set to feature in Carlos Tevez's farewell match.
At the age of 40, with 202 international caps to his name, Luka Modric has no intention of hanging up his Croatia jersey. One of the country's greatest footballers has decided to represent his nation once more, and will be seen in action for Croatia in the upcoming UEFA Nations League.
Nahil, a three-year-old Bangladeshi child, has died after part of a house collapsed in an explosion in the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois on the outskirts of Paris in France. Seven others were injured in the incident, two of them critically.
Kotoye Hashimoto, Japanese writer and former political candidate, has given birth to her seventh child amid Japan’s declining birth rate. Multiple social media posts she made addressing Japanese women after the childbirth have already generated widespread discussion.
Local officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have said at least 22 people were killed in a devastating fire at a wedding ceremony in the capital Kinshasa. Several others were injured in the incident and the death toll may rise further, according to the officials.
BNP acting secretary general and Prime Minister's Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said the opposition has chosen the path of conspiracy under the guise of a long march. He alleged that instead of presenting their demands and proposals in parliament, the opposition is trying to obscure the government's development activities through street protests.
BNP will field single candidates at all levels in the upcoming local government elections, said National Parliament Whip and Natore-2 MP Advocate Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu. He also said there will be no scope for multiple BNP candidates in the same upazila, municipality or union.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman attended a discussion meeting marking the 48th founding anniversary of the party at the Krishibid Institution in the capital's Khamarbari on Saturday, September 5.
The 11-party alliance began a “Long March” from Dhaka to Chattogram, pressing for an end to shortages of electricity, fuel, gas and fertiliser and demanding action on a range of economic and governance issues.
Once, there was a piece of land there. There was the smell of earth, dreams of crops, boundary ridges, and claims of possession and ownership. There were plans for the future, too. Each decimal of land was worth approximately Tk 2,000. The total value of the eight decimals was Tk 16,000.
Three decades after Yasmin’s murder, the crisis against which Dinajpur rose up has not disappeared; rather, in some respects, it has returned with an even more frightening face. A particular piece of information from the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad’s “Violence Against Women and Girls: 2025 Survey” is especially heart-wrenching: according to the survey, girls aged six to nine are at the highest risk among child victims of rape. At an age when a child should be holding a doll in her arms, she is instead becoming a victim of brutality. There can be no deeper social shame than this. According to the organisation’s latest figures, in just the first five months of 2026 (January to May), 1,035 women and girls were victims of violence, including 250 rape victims, 65 victims of gang rape, and 18 who were raped and then killed. And these figures represent only incidents reported in newspapers; it is easy to assume that the actual number of unreported and suppressed cases is many times higher.
Bangladesh does not need to win the global race for computing power. It needs to rediscover its own strength: organising people so that technology creates shared prosperity.
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a fresh warning to Bangladeshis travelling to the United States on B1/B2 visitor visas, outlining activities that are not permitted under the visa category.
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has urged Bangladeshi visa applicants to beware of fraudsters and unauthorised agents offering guaranteed visas, faster processing and confirmed appointment slots.
Former Dhallywood queen Shabnur has remembered the late film actor Salman Shah with deep love and respect on his 30th death anniversary. At noon on Sunday she gave an emotional message by publishing multiple photos with Salman Shah on her verified Facebook page.
Waking once or twice during the night to urinate can be normal for some people. But regularly waking several times and having it disrupt sleep or daily life may point to an underlying problem.
The European Union (EU) has called for ensuring a "level playing field" for companies from all countries in government procurement. Stressing the importance of decisions based on commercial merit, the EU also stated that Airbus's proposal is highly competitive and should be considered seriously.
