Boost social and religious values from school level, PM says
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for greater emphasis on social and religious values from the school level and on sports and culture to keep youth away from drugs.
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US ambassador, charmed by Rajshahi mangoes, urges export push
US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen visited Rajshahi's Baneshwar mango market, praised the fruit's freshness and stressed developing cold-chain infrastructure to boost exports.
College student beaten with iron rod after protesting harassment of relative
A college student in Bhola's Borhanuddin upazila was critically injured after a young man beat him on the head with an iron rod for protesting the harassment of a schoolgirl relative, his family said.
Commerce ministry to be made more dynamic, minister says
Newly appointed Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan joined the ministry, with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir saying his experience would give the ministry fresh momentum.
Amazon water levels rise after two years of severe drought
Water levels in Brazil's Amazon region rose significantly in 2025 after two years of severe drought, though a monitoring network warned the long-term situation remained worrying, AFP reported.
UP chairman arrested in sabotage case in Saltha
Police arrested a union parishad chairman, Md. Khairuzzaman Babu Molla, 48, in a sabotage case in Faridpur's Saltha upazila, officers said.
Headmaster climbs mango tree to mark online attendance
A headmaster in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila climbed a mango tree to find a phone signal and submit his online attendance under a new government rule, according to reports.
India to fit machine guns with Israeli sights
India plans to buy at least 10,000 Israeli daytime optical sights to improve the effectiveness of its light machine guns, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Iran will face 'hell' if it seeks nuclear weapons, Trump says
Iran will face "hell" if it tries to acquire nuclear weapons, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at the G-7 summit in France.
Local government elections to be held in phases from September or October, Mirza Fakhrul says
Local government elections could begin in phases nationwide from September or October after this year's monsoon, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told parliament.
World leaders meet at G-7 summit with Iran-U.S. deal at center of talks
World leaders at the G-7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, focused on an Iran-U.S. agreement and the war in Ukraine, with a preliminary Iran deal drawing wide discussion.
Two female students of Jahangirnagar University expelled in drug case
Jahangirnagar University expelled two female students for two years over the possession and use of drugs in a hall room, the registrar said.
Unity is the only way to secure journalists' rights, Dinajpur forum told
The Journalists' Union of Dinajpur held a discussion meeting on Tuesday to mark the press's Black Day, with speakers urging unity to safeguard journalists' rights.
Cluster university admission begins June 7 for selected students
Students selected in the first phase of subject choices for the 20-university cluster admission must complete preliminary enrollment online between June 7 and June 10.
Too many people are dying in Lebanon, Trump says in criticism of Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israel's military operation in Lebanon, saying too many people were dying and that flattening apartment blocks to find a single Hezbollah member was unjustified.
Jahangirnagar University forces teacher into retirement over July crackdown
The Jahangirnagar University syndicate took final disciplinary action against 19 teachers and two officials accused of attacking and abusing students during the July movement.
Israel would not exist if I were not by its side, Trump says
Meeting Qatar's emir on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Trump claimed Israel would not exist without U.S. support and criticized Netanyahu over the Beirut airstrike.
Jackfruit seeds aid digestion and boost immunity
Often discarded, jackfruit seeds are rich in protein, fiber and minerals, and nutritionists say they can aid digestion, build muscle and improve skin and hair health.
Iran deal becomes a political nightmare for Netanyahu
A preliminary U.S.-Iran deal to end the war has left Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing what analysts call a political nightmare months before elections.
Know the health benefits of latkan
Now in season, the tangy-sweet latkan is rich in vitamin C, iron, potassium and calcium, offering benefits from stronger immunity to better digestion and bone health.
Jamaat warns of street protests if July charter is not implemented
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman warned that the party would take to the streets if the July charter referendum verdict is not settled in parliament.
Girl, 7, found dead in Lalmonirhat; clashes erupt as crowd torches house
Police said a 7-year-old girl was found buried in a maize field in Lalmonirhat's Aditmari upazila a day after she went missing, sparking clashes that left at least 30 injured.
Two police officers hurt in cleaver attack during Dhaka raid
Two police officers, including an officer-in-charge, were wounded when robbers attacked them during a raid in Dhaka's Adabar area, police said.
Health minister's surprise hospital visit leads to deputy director's removal
Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain ordered the immediate removal of a deputy director after an unannounced inspection of Noakhali General Hospital exposed filth and absent doctors.
France's likely lineup against Senegal
France, among the World Cup favorites, face a tough test against Senegal in a match starting at 1 a.m. on Tuesday night, with both sides' probable lineups in view.
Why the measles outbreak has proved so devastating
Three months into a measles epidemic among children, the toll keeps rising daily as public health experts blame mismanagement and policy errors, BBC Bangla reports.
One dies of measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
One person died of measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, raising the combined toll from measles and suspected cases to 657, the health directorate said.
Government announces changes to four pillars of education
Junior education minister Bobby Hajjaj outlined four core pillars and a new element for sustainable reform of the education system at a Cambridge event in Dhaka.
Institution heads face MPO suspension over false vacancy data
Education authorities have served show-cause notices on heads of institutions that submitted false teacher-vacancy data, warning their MPO benefits could be suspended or cancelled.
ECNEC approves five projects worth Tk 7,000 crore
ECNEC approved five development projects costing Tk 7,003.36 crore, including one technical school and college in each of 100 upazilas, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Bangladesh wins six awards at China-South Asia Expo
Bangladesh won six awards across four categories at the 10th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, China, including a top organizer prize for its Export Promotion Bureau.
ECNEC approves five projects
ECNEC approved five projects costing Tk 7,003.36 crore at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with Tk 4,536.10 crore from government funds.
Lack of money kept my mother away, Vozinha says
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after his side held Spain to a goalless draw, later saying he could not afford to bring his mother to the World Cup.
Rare feat at the World Cup, 68 years on
All four matches scheduled on the World Cup's fifth day ended in draws, a feat seen only once before, at the 1958 Sweden World Cup.
Storms likely in 15 regions
The Met Office said squalls of up to 60 km/h could sweep over 18 regions including Dhaka, and asked river ports in those areas to hoist cautionary signal No. 1.
Iran hold New Zealand to a draw
Iran twice came from behind to hold New Zealand to a 2-2 draw in their Group G match at the World Cup.
Own goal dashes Egypt's hopes of victory
Egypt led for much of the match before an own goal forced them to settle for a 1-1 draw against Belgium at the World Cup.
Algeria stand in Argentina's way
Defending champions Argentina open their World Cup against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi set to play his 200th international and a record sixth World Cup.
Trial opens today over shooting of two Shibir leaders in Chougacha
The trial of a former police superintendent and seven others opens at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 over the 2016 shooting of two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in Jashore's Chougacha.
Saudi Arabia hold Uruguay to a draw
Saudi Arabia led for much of the match before a late Maximiliano Araujo goal earned Uruguay a 1-1 draw at the World Cup in Guadalajara.
Hold up the truth, not flattery, prime minister tells media
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged the media to pursue truthful, fact-based journalism at a meeting with television executives and news editors.
Body of elderly man recovered from Betagi River in Paikgachha
Police recovered the body of an 80-year-old man, Brinchi Mondal, from the Betagi River in Khulna's Paikgachha early Monday.
US deal's terms honor Lebanon's territorial integrity, Iran says
Iran said an interim agreement signed with the United States includes a key provision honoring Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Benazir's arrest a credit to Interpol, not the country's police, Jamaat chief says
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said Benazir Ahmed's detention was due to Interpol's mechanism, not the work of the country's police.
US will no longer spare Israel, Israeli columnist says
Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy said the standoff between the US, Israel and Iran remains highly volatile and that Israel has suffered a crushing defeat.
Human chain in Kalaroa demands justice for slain day laborer Sagar
The family of Sagar, a day laborer killed in Satkhira's Kalaroa, voiced anger over the lack of visible progress in the case at a human chain in Dhaka.
Mymensingh City Corporation razes more than 100 illegal structures
Mymensingh City Corporation demolished more than 100 illegal structures and makeshift shops around the Maskanda bus terminal in a daylong drive on Monday.
Can Salah give himself a 'gift' on his birthday?
Mohamed Salah turns 33 on the day Egypt face Belgium, a match that offers the Liverpool forward one of his last chances to make a mark at a World Cup.
Favoritism alleged in list of flood-hit farmers in Haor
Farmers in Kishoreganj's Nikli upazila allege irregularities, bias and favoritism in drawing up the list of those eligible for government flood relief.
Schoolboy stabbed in classroom in Nabinagar, four detained
A 12-year-old student was seriously injured in a classroom stabbing at a school in Brahmanbaria's Nabinagar, and four classmates were detained, police said.
Field day in Chougachha promotes arsenic-cutting rice method
A field day organized by the Asia Arsenic Network in Chougachha, Jashore, urged farmers to adopt the 3F4D+MD irrigation method to grow safer, more nutritious rice and reduce arsenic exposure.
Ashiqur Rahman named Bangladesh Bank executive director
Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman, director of Bangladesh Bank's Chattogram office, has been promoted to executive director and attached to the human resources department at the central bank's head office.
Students to get textbooks before Christmas, education minister hopes
Students will receive their 2027 textbooks before Christmas, Education Minister A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said, adding that SSC results would be published by July 20.
Singer Parsha reveals when she became an Argentina fan
Popular singer Parsha Mahjabeen Purni said she has supported Argentina since childhood, inspired by the large flags her elder brother brought home.
Momtaz granted bail in three cases
The High Court has granted bail to singer and former lawmaker Momtaz Begum of the ousted Awami League in two murder cases and one attempted-murder case, her lawyer said.
Writ challenges cancellation of Ad-Din hospital license
A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a writ at the High Court challenging the cancellation of the license of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka's Maghbazar, days after six newborns died there.
Why Yamal will not wear the No. 10 jersey at the World Cup
Spain's biggest star Lamine Yamal will not wear the No. 10 shirt at this World Cup, with the number going to the more experienced Dani Olmo under a long-standing Spanish tradition.
Tribunal sets June 28 verdict in Rampura cornice shooting case
A war crimes tribunal will deliver its verdict on June 28 in the case over the killing of two people, including a young man shot while clinging to a cornice in Dhaka's Rampura during…
Messi to face Algeria again after 19 years
Argentina and Algeria, who last met in a 2007 friendly at Camp Nou won 4-3 by a Messi-inspired Argentina, look set to meet again at the 2026 World Cup nearly 19 years later.
Workshop in Teknaf focuses on children and local community
World Vision Bangladesh and Bangla-German Sampreeti held a joint workshop in Teknaf to address problems facing children and the local community.