Six held in Gaibandha for slaughtering horses, selling meat as beef
Locals seized six men in Gaibandha's Sadullapur upazila after they allegedly slaughtered horses in secret to sell the meat as beef, police said.
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Chhatra Shibir leader Zisan goes missing, group demands swift rescue
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir said its central assistant international affairs secretary, Zisan Ahmed Pradhan, has been missing for more than 20 hours and demanded his immediate, safe recovery.
Woman dies of burns after Narayanganj gas explosion
A woman has died of her injuries after a gas-leak explosion in Narayanganj's Madanpur left five members of one family burned, a hospital doctor said.
Nine Bangladeshis held at South African airport with fake visas
South African authorities detained nine Bangladeshi nationals at O.R. Tambo International Airport for trying to enter on forged travel documents and visas, border officials said.
The conquest of Hira in Persia under Caliph Abu Bakr
After the Battle of Ullais, the Muslim commander Khalid ibn al-Walid advanced on the wealthy Persian frontier cities of Amghishiya and Hira, securing their surrender by treaty.
China's demographic crisis could end its superpower dream, US investor says
Martin Capital founder Rod D. Martin says China's population decline has passed a “mathematically irreversible” point that could doom its ambition to become a global superpower.
Actress Tanjika jokes her husband 'switched sides' for the World Cup
Bangladeshi actress Tanjika Amin shared AI-edited photos of her Brazil-supporting husband in an Argentina jersey, joking it was his clever move to keep peace at home.
Nawabganj launches startup and innovation idea showcase
An inauguration was held for a startup, science project and innovation idea showcasing program in Nawabganj upazila, Dinajpur, attended by a state minister.
Listed Dhaka criminal 'Kailla Palash' shot and wounded
A listed top criminal known as Kailla Palash was shot in Dhaka's Hatirjheel area and is in critical condition at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, police said.
Budget is final hurdle to graduating from LDC status, Jamaat leader says
Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia Golam Parwar said the proposed 2026-27 budget would become the final obstacle to Bangladesh graduating from least-developed country status and urged the government to revise it.
Football fervor splits a neighborhood in new Bengali drama series
A new nightly Bengali drama, "Para'r Bishwakap," follows how World Cup football fandom divides a neighborhood between Argentina and Brazil supporters.
Hefazat-e-Islam rallies in Rajshahi, demands ban on Hindu group
Hefazat-e-Islam held a protest march and rally in Rajshahi on Friday, demanding a state ban on a group it called "Heybut Tawhid" and protesting alleged persecution of Muslims in India.
Government committed to deepening Bangladesh-China ties, commerce minister says
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said Bangladesh's new democratic government is committed to deepening bilateral ties with China, speaking at the inauguration of "Bangladesh Day" at the China-South Asia Expo in Kunming.
Iran will not give up control of Strait of Hormuz even under draft deal
Iran will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz even under a possible draft agreement being negotiated with the United States, Iranian state media reported Friday.
Woman dies after falling from rickshaw during bag-snatching attempt in Dhaka
A 42-year-old woman has died of her injuries four days after she fell from a moving rickshaw when bag-snatchers tried to grab her handbag near Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, her relatives…
Jaishankar slams Western 'double standards,' defends buying Russian oil
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized Western countries' "double standards" and defended New Delhi's decision to buy Russian oil, NDTV reported.
Chinese delegation to assess industrialization prospects in north, LGRD minister says
A Chinese delegation will visit within the next month or two to assess the prospects for industrialization in the country's northern region, LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said in Thakurgaon.
Son leads the national budget after his father and mother
Bangladesh's 55th budget was announced Thursday under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tareque Rahman, after his father and mother had each led national budgets before him.
BGB-BSF issue joint statement after Delhi border talks
Bangladesh and India reaffirmed their commitment to work together for border peace and stability in a joint statement issued after a four-day director general-level meeting of their border forces in New Delhi.
Gold prices fall again on international market
Gold prices fell on the international market on Friday amid inflationary pressure and fears of a possible interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Islami Bank depositors will face no trouble, governor says
Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostakur Rahman said tools to be deployed within days will let Islami Bank depositors withdraw money at any time, denying any improper intervention in the lender.
13 young entrepreneurs open clinic and diagnostic center in Narail
Thirteen young entrepreneurs from various professions have launched the New Square Surgical Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Narail, inaugurated Friday by the local lawmaker.
Bill Gates admits marital strain and an affair in Epstein testimony
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told a U.S. congressional committee he had no personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging marital strain and an extramarital affair.
Top criminal Palash shot in Dhaka’s Rampura
Iyasin Khan Palash, 50, described by police as a top criminal in Dhaka’s Rampura, was shot by unidentified assailants on Friday and taken to hospital, police said.
What is on Kharg Island, and why does Trump covet it
Hours before announcing he had called off a planned strike on Iran, President Trump said U.S. forces would seize Kharg Island, which processes 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil exports.
Education directorate orders ban on tobacco company CSR activities in schools
The Directorate of Technical Education has ordered institutions to take steps to bar tobacco companies’ corporate social responsibility activities and to report compliance by June 15.
China alleges ‘spy turtles’ and ‘spy fish’ in its waters
China’s Ministry of State Security says foreign intelligence agencies are using sensor-fitted “spy turtles” and “spy fish” to gather sensitive maritime data in its waters.
Mistakes will happen on the path to invention, but you must not give up, Dr. Farid says
At a Chouddagram science startup and innovation fair, local lawmaker Dr. Farid urged students not to fear failure, saying mistakes are inevitable on the path to invention.
New chairmen named for 8 city development authorities, 7 are BNP leaders
The government has appointed new chairmen to eight city development authorities, seven of them BNP leaders, on one-year contracts, the Public Administration Ministry said.
Ariana Grande warns White House not to use her song for ‘barbaric work’
U.S. pop star Ariana Grande has warned the Trump administration not to use her music to promote its immigration policy, after the White House used her song in a video.
Brazilian referee sparks debate with three red cards in World Cup opener
Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio drew controversy by showing three red cards in the World Cup's opening match between South Africa and Mexico.
Injury-hit Morocco to face Brazil
Morocco has been dealt a double blow before the start of its World Cup campaign, losing forward Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd to injury.
Martinez makes prediction about the World Cup champion
Argentina's World Cup-winning hero Emiliano Martinez has stirred excitement with a bold forecast that the title will stay in Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
US-Iran peace deal could be signed in Geneva by Sunday
A US-Iran memorandum to halt the war in the Middle East could be signed by Sunday, with Geneva the likely venue, a Western official told Reuters.
The curse Argentina must break to defend the World Cup
Predicting the World Cup champion is nothing new, and German economic analyst Joachim Klement, who correctly called the last three winners, sees several historical patterns working against title holders Argentina.
Will a Brazil-Argentina clash be seen at the World Cup?
With the World Cup under way, fans across the subcontinent are most focused on arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina, and the prospect of a showdown between the two.
Chhatra Shibir central assistant international secretary Zisan Pradhan goes missing
Zisan Pradhan, central assistant international affairs secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, has gone missing since offering Isha prayers at the Daudkandi Model Mosque on Thursday night.
France meets Mbappe's demands before start of World Cup mission
France and its football federation have ended a dispute over player bonuses and family ticket allocation ahead of the World Cup, with captain Kylian Mbappe leading the players to a settlement.
Israeli soldiers used dogs to abuse Palestinian detainees, Al Jazeera documentary finds
An Al Jazeera investigation gathers testimony from former Palestinian detainees who say Israeli forces subjected them to systematic abuse, including sexual violence and attacks with dogs.
Are we even lowlier than the ant?
A reflection on Surah An-Naml, in which a single ant's care for its own community challenges us on our sense of duty toward family and society.
Jamaat chief offers condolences to family of student killed in China
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited the family of Toufiq Ahmad Sparsho, a Bangladeshi student killed in a road accident in China, to offer his condolences.
BNP leader shot dead in Khulna
Assailants shot dead a BNP leader, Gazi Rafiq, near his home in the Dakshin Labanchara area of Khulna on Friday, police said.
South Korea's former president jailed for 30 years over Pyongyang drone flights
A South Korean court sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to 30 years in prison over military drones sent to Pyongyang, the news agency Yonhap reported.
Lawyer claims pathology centre's licence, not hospital's, was cancelled at Ad-Din
The licence cancelled at Ad-Din Hospital belonged to its pathology centre, not the hospital itself, lawyer Shishir Monir claimed in a Facebook post.
Neymar set to miss Brazil's match against Morocco
Neymar is highly unlikely to feature in Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco on Sunday after complications in his recovery, French outlet Footmercato reported.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after his space company SpaceX raised a record $75 billion through an IPO.
Mexico open World Cup with commanding win
Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 2-0 win over South Africa in Group A in front of about 80,000 fans at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
South Korea open World Cup with comeback win over Czech Republic
South Korea came from a goal down to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opener at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
Akshay Kumar speaks out on rumours of retirement
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar said he has no plans to retire from acting, addressing recent rumours at a trailer launch event.
German economist who predicted three World Cups makes forecast for this edition
Joachim Klement, a German economist who correctly predicted three World Cups, has forecast that Brazil will lose to Japan in the second round of this tournament.
German economist whose model called the last three World Cups now picks the Netherlands
A German economist whose statistical model correctly predicted the champions of the last three World Cups says the Netherlands could win the 2026 title.
Science and technology fair in Gangni leaves visitors impressed by students' inventions
A science and technology fair and exhibition was held in Gangni, Meherpur, to promote science and encourage inventive thinking among students.
Seven critically ill patients moved to Ad-din after Khulna city hospital fire
A fire at Khulna City Medical College Hospital was brought under control by midnight Thursday, with more than 250 patients shifted to other hospitals and seven critical patients moved to Ad-din; no casualties were…
Five percent of students to get free education
Five percent of secondary- and college-level students will be offered free education in the 2026-27 fiscal year, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said while presenting the budget.
Plan to set up 500 educational institutions
The government will set up 500 educational institutions in backward areas in the new fiscal year, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said in the proposed 2026-27 budget.
MPO policy for ibtedayee madrasas
A separate MPO policy will be framed for ibtedayee madrasas, with the education ministry directed to begin work, sources said.
Signs of storms in 10 districts
Powerful storms with thunder and rain may hit 10 districts at up to 60 km per hour, the Meteorological Department said in a warning.
South Korea beat the Czech Republic
Trailing in the second half, South Korea hit back with two goals to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 for a winning start.
US and Paraguay meet on the world stage after 96 years
Hosts the United States open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Saturday, the two sides' first World Cup meeting in 96 years.
'Algorithm' takes its name from a Muslim mathematician
The word 'algorithm', woven deeply into modern life, derives from the name of a ninth-century Persian mathematician, Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.