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The Bangladesh Embassy in Bucharest has urged Bangladeshi nationals residing in Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Moldova to exercise caution when using social media and online platforms. The embassy issued a public awareness notice on Monday, August 17.
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested a chemist named Anisur Rahman for allegedly selling the banned drug THC on the online shopping platform Daraz under the name 'CBD Oil' and aromatic oils. The agency claims this is the first case in the country under the amended narcotics law involving the sale of drugs through an online platform.
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.
"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.
Before dawn, the chilli market is set up — piles of good-quality dry chillies on one side and stacks of rotten ones on the other. As light breaks, the Kaliganj market in Panchagarh's Boda upazila bustles with buyers and sellers. Traders from various districts buy dry chillies, and by 9am, most of the business is done. The concern is that rotten dry chillies are openly sold here with significant demand, putting consumers at risk.
Australia are preparing to bounce back in the series after the shock of a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Following that loss in the first Test, multiple changes are expected in the playing XI for the second Test in Mackay. If they lose the next match as well, the hosts will face the embarrassment of being whitewashed in a Test series by Bangladesh for the first time.
With his tall frame, handsome features, and shoulder-length blonde hair, Claudio Caniggia instantly evokes memories of that fierce Argentina team of the 1990s for football fans. His hair once became a point of contention when Argentina coach Daniel Passarella ordered him to cut it ahead of the 1994 World Cup, a directive Caniggia refused to follow. Today, football fans of that era still recognize him easily by those very signature locks.
Rajshahi Stars, the champions of the Bangladesh Women's Football League, could not make a winning start in their debut match in the AFC Women's Champions League, suffering a 4-0 defeat against Kolkata's East Bengal at the Likas Stadium in Malaysia.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the Bangladesh women's national cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games and Women's T20 Asia Cup, both of which will be played in the T20 format. Opener Taj Nehar has been dropped from the squad led by captain Nigar Sultana, making way for Sharmin Sultana's inclusion.
Australia’s tradition of using verbal gamesmanship alongside their skills with bat and ball resurfaced on Day 3 of the Darwin Test, sparking a heated exchange between Steve Smith and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das.
Australia's defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin has come with further consequences. Pat Cummins' side has been found guilty of a slow over-rate.
Gold prices rose for a third consecutive day in the international market as investors adjusted their expectations regarding US interest rates. With the likelihood of a rate hike next month diminishing, interest in gold as an investment is growing, according to market analysts. Investors are also keeping an eye on the minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during a ceremony at Sheetal Niwas yesterday.
Indian yoga guru Ramdev has said that Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day be reunited with India. He called on Indians to be patient in this regard.
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.
Not only the BNP, but the current opposition parties in parliament also hold 'notes of dissent' or differing views regarding the July National Charter, according to Nazrul Islam Khan, BNP Standing Committee member and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting, he stated that issues agreed upon by political parties in the July Charter will be considered a mandate from the public, while points of disagreement from any party have also been documented within the charter on Monday.
"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.
In the last week of June 1974, Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto visited Dhaka. Although visiting the Savar National Memorial was part of the official protocol, Bhutto initially expressed his unwillingness to go there. However, under the firm insistence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bhutto was compelled to visit the memorial to pay tribute to those who had been martyred in 1971. Yet the shrewd Bhutto did not go to the memorial in formal attire; he went wearing a T-shirt and a golf cap. He objected to the playing of a bugle, the laying of wreaths and a gun salute.
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.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Bucharest has urged Bangladeshi nationals residing in Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Moldova to exercise caution when using social media and online platforms. The embassy issued a public awareness notice on Monday, August 17.
Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir has held a courtesy meeting with non-resident Ambassador of Lithuania to Bangladesh Diana Mickeviciene.
Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has set the box office ablaze, crossing the $2 billion milestone in just 17 days of its global release. This marks the second-fastest time to achieve this feat in cinematic history, behind only 'Avengers: Endgame'.
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.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has introduced major changes to the margin loan system in the stock market. The commission has published the gazette of the amended 'Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025', incorporating new provisions on loan facilities for investors, marginable shares, risks for lending institutions and share sales. The amended rules have come into effect from the date of gazette publication.
