Kazi Nazrul Islam added to France's world literature dictionary
France's renowned Dictionnaire mondial des litteratures, published by Larousse, has included Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam as an important poet of the Bengali language.
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CNN publishes 14-point Iran-US draft accord: what it contains
CNN has published a 14-point draft of a possible Iran-US accord covering a ceasefire, Gulf shipping, sanctions relief and Tehran's nuclear program; the White House said it does not reflect the final deal.
Natore workshop trains teachers to keep schools drug-free
The Department of Narcotics Control held a workshop with teachers in Natore on Wednesday to keep the district's educational institutions free of drugs.
What does Lionel Messi love to eat?
Fans of Lionel Messi are as curious about the football great's diet and lifestyle as they are about his play, and his favourite dishes turn out to be surprisingly simple.
BNP-expelled leader who fled while leading prayers is rearrested
Pallabi police have rearrested Golam Azam, 45, an accused in a human-trafficking case who had earlier escaped by slipping away while leading prayers, police said.
Obama bribed Iran, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticised former President Barack Obama over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, alleging the Obama administration effectively bribed Iran with a large sum of money.
The World Cup records Messi broke in a single match
Lionel Messi broke and set a string of World Cup records with a hat-trick against Algeria, including becoming the tournament's all-time joint-top scorer.
Mbappe, Haaland shine, but Messi shows he is still the sun of football's universe
On a World Cup night when Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland dazzled, a Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria reminded everyone that football's universe still revolves around him.
Can Benzir be brought back from the United Arab Emirates?
With no extradition treaty between Bangladesh and the UAE, questions have arisen over how former police chief Benzir Ahmed can be returned after his arrest in Dubai, sources say.
If you don't come to office on time, you'll owe me a salaam: law minister
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman urged government employees to keep office hours, warning that those who fail to do so show no love for their office or the public.
Khairul Kabir Menon named new NAPD director general
Md. Khairul Kabir Menon, transport commissioner of the government transport directorate, has been appointed the new director general of the National Academy for Planning and Development.
Iran-US deal a humiliating defeat for Netanyahu
Citing Iran, ParsToday reported that the announcement of an Iran-US deal to end the war is seen in Israel as a bitter blow, leaving officials deeply angered.
Crude bomb and threatening note found again in Gangni, intimidating BNP activists
Police recovered a crude bomb and a threatening note left outside a tea stall in Gangni, Meherpur, in what locals allege was an attempt to intimidate BNP leaders and activists.
Chuadanga Volunteers hands out sewing machines to boost self-reliance
The social organisation Chuadanga Volunteers distributed sewing machines to disadvantaged women in Chuadanga on June 16 to help them earn a sustainable livelihood.
Four more children die with suspected measles in 24 hours
Four more children died with suspected measles across Bangladesh in 24 hours, the health directorate said, taking suspected measles deaths since March 15 to 568.
Man held over killing of wife in Narail, police say
Police in Narail's Lohagara have detained a man over the killing of his wife, who they say he strangled following a domestic dispute before staging it as a suicide.
India unlawfully expelling ethnic Bengalis in rights breach, HRW says
Indian authorities are pushing mainly Muslim ethnic Bengalis into Bangladesh without due process, violating human rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report.
Over half of proposed $300 billion Iran investment fund already pledged, source says
More than half the financing for a proposed $300 billion investment fund for Iran, part of a draft US-Iran framework, has already been secured, a source said.
Snake scare grips Germany camp at World Cup
Germany's World Cup squad is on edge after a venomous copperhead snake was spotted at its base camp in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, captain Joshua Kimmich said.
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the villages of Jiljilya and Mazra al-Nubani north of Ramallah and scrawled Hebrew slogans on their walls, Anadolu reported.
Messi earns a perfect 10 as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in his 200th international as defending champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0; here is how the rest of the side rated.
Ayodhya Ram temple trust accused of embezzling 200 crore rupees
A former kar sevak has filed a complaint accusing members of the Ayodhya Ram temple trust of embezzling about 200 crore rupees in donations.
HSC exam board allows calculators and analog watches
Candidates in the upcoming HSC exams may use ordinary calculators, eight specified non-programmable scientific calculator models and non-programmable analog watches, the Dhaka board said.
Government primary schools to drop exam fees, ministry says
The Primary and Mass Education Ministry has scrapped a plan to charge exam fees to third- to fifth-graders at government primary schools.
Unpaid loan interest to be treated as income after three years
A new income-tax provision treats deducted loan interest a company fails to pay within three years as taxable income, the finance minister said.
US owes its existence to Israel, says American envoy
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said America owes its existence to Israel, a claim directly at odds with recent remarks by President Donald Trump.
HSC candidates may enter exam centers from 8:30 a.m. under new directive
Candidates for the 2026 HSC exams may enter centers from 8:30 a.m. to ease nearby traffic and public disruption, the Dhaka education board said.
Israel committing war crimes in Lebanon, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has warned that Israeli forces are forcibly displacing people en masse in Lebanon, which it says amounts to a war crime under international law.
China to provide aid to Iran and Lebanon
China has announced humanitarian aid for Iran and Lebanon to support recovery and reconstruction following the war, its foreign ministry said.
Why do mouth ulcers occur
Mouth ulcers usually heal on their own within a week or two, but recurrent or persistent sores can signal a more serious underlying condition, a specialist says.
US used Musk's AI technology in Iran war
US strikes on Iran used Elon Musk's xAI “Grok” artificial intelligence, according to a US government legal filing.
Why do headaches increase in the heat
Doctors say summer headaches may stem from sinus problems, migraine or dehydration, and that identifying the true cause matters.
Train-bus collision in Zimbabwe kills 9, including children
A goods train collided with a bus in southern Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing nine people, including two children, and injuring 25, officials said.
Bangladesh collapse hands Australia easy win in Chattogram
Bangladesh lost eight of their 10 wickets to catches as they were bowled out for 131 against Australia in Chattogram.
Argentina face Australia next after thrashing Algeria
Argentina, who beat Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener, next play Australia on June 22 in a Group J clash between the day's two winners.
Neymar returns to training after injury
Neymar trained with Brazil for the first time at the World Cup on June 16, a key step in his recovery from a calf injury.
Iraq's Hussein shines on world stage despite losing his father
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein, 30, scored his side's only goal in a 4-1 World Cup opening loss to Norway, drawing praise after a turbulent life.
Possession means little as Spain held to goalless draw
Spain dominated possession with 74% of the ball but failed to score, held to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener as tiki-taka again proved toothless.
Groundwater is running out and the Barind is drying up
Groundwater levels across Bangladesh's Barind region are falling fast, threatening farms and drinking-water supplies, with some areas now dry below 90 feet.
Haaland's double helps Norway to big win over Iraq
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their Group I World Cup opener, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut.
France start with a flourish as Mbappe sets record
France beat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with captain Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to become his country's all-time top scorer.
Messi hat-trick gives Argentina a flying start
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as defending champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener, sending a strong message in Group J.
One killed, 10 hurt in clash between rival groups in Narsingdi
A 20-year-old man was shot dead and several others were wounded as two rival groups clashed over local dominance in Narsingdi's Raipura early Tuesday, police said.
Man held with 2 kg of cannabis taped to his body in Habiganj
Border Guard Bangladesh arrested an alleged drug dealer carrying 2 kilograms of cannabis taped to his body in Habiganj's Chunarughat on Tuesday, the BGB said.
Farmer dies of electric shock while winnowing paddy in Jamalpur
A 35-year-old farmer was electrocuted while using an electric fan to winnow paddy in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj on Tuesday, a local official said.
Train hits private car at unauthorized crossing in Mymensingh, no casualties
A private car was thrown into a paddy field after being struck by a train at an unauthorized level crossing in Mymensingh on Tuesday, with no casualties reported, police said.
Video of alleged drug use by BNP leader goes viral; party to form inquiry committee
A video purportedly showing a Joypurhat union BNP president using yaba spread on social media Tuesday, prompting the upazila BNP to issue a show-cause notice and form an inquiry committee.
Body with gunshot wound recovered from Padma River, second in a week
Police recovered the body of a man with a gunshot wound from the Padma River in Natore's Lalpur on Tuesday, the second such death in seven days; another man was wounded, police said.
Bangladesh opens door to billion-dollar tech exports with chip tax breaks
Bangladesh has granted full tax benefits to its export-oriented semiconductor sector through 2031, opening a path to lift annual chip-design export earnings from $6 million to $1 billion within five years.
India advances multiple plans to fortify the Chicken's Neck corridor
The West Bengal government has prioritized land acquisition and infrastructure to strengthen the 60-km Siliguri Corridor, the narrow strip linking India to its northeastern states, reports say.
Young man dies of electric shock while hanging Argentina flag in Chattogram
A 20-year-old man was electrocuted while hanging an Argentina flag in Chattogram's Kotwali area on Monday, police said.
Storm of up to 60 km/h forecast for 15 districts overnight
Squalls of 45 to 60 km/h, with thunderstorms, may sweep over Dhaka and 14 other districts by 1 a.m., the Meteorological Department said.
India restricts Telegram to curb exam-cheating fraud
India's central government has temporarily restricted Telegram to stop rumors and fraud surrounding the NEET-UG medical entrance re-examination, a move welcomed by the National Testing Agency.
Sonargaon Textiles shares double in a month, trading halted
The share price of Dhaka-listed Sonargaon Textiles has more than doubled in a month with no specific cause, prompting the Dhaka Stock Exchange to halt trading on Monday.
China rejects EU claim its forces trained Russian troops
China has rejected a European Union allegation that Chinese military personnel trained Russian soldiers involved in the Ukraine war, calling the claim baseless, the Anadolu Agency reported.
BSF again tries to push woman across Chapainawabganj border
India's Border Security Force tried again to push a woman into Bangladesh through the Chapainawabganj border, but was forced to take her back after resistance from the BGB and local residents, the BGB said.
Berger declares Tk 258 crore in dividends after profit rises
Multinational Berger Paints Bangladesh has declared a 525 percent cash dividend totaling about 258 crore taka after its annual profit rose to 377 crore taka, with foreign shareholders set to receive the bulk.
Iran war exposed limits of US power, analysts say
Analysts say the war that began on February 28 between the United States and Iran ended with a new settlement but stands as a major foreign-policy failure that exposed the limits of US power.
Two held with yaba and Tk 58 lakh in Gazipur
Police seized 10,500 yaba pills and 58 lakh taka in an anti-drug raid in Tongi, Gazipur, and arrested two men on charges of involvement in the drug trade, police said.
Times Square erupts in violence after Knicks title, dozens arrested
Celebrations of the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years turned violent in Times Square on Saturday night, with shooting, stabbings and 63 arrests, New York police said.