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We don't need success that makes us forget our parents' love, scholar says

Islamic scholar Shaykh Ahmadullah, chairman of the As-Sunnah Foundation, said in a Facebook post that society does not need worldly success if it makes children forget their parents' love, after an elderly woman was…

Madrasa board extends registration deadline for left-out Class 6 students

Bangladesh's Madrasa Education Board has extended the deadline for left-out Class 6 students from 2024, 2025 and 2026 to pay their online registration fees through the e-SIF system, the board said in a notice…

Forest officials seize state-owned trees from BNP leader's sawmill in Naogaon

Forest officials in Naogaon's Mahadevpur upazila have seized two government roadside neem trees from a sawmill owned by a local BNP leader, who is accused of cutting up the storm-felled trees and hauling them…

Madrasa teachers' transfer policy vanishes from ministry website hours after release

A government notification setting out a transfer policy for madrasa teachers disappeared from the education ministry's website within hours of its release on Tuesday. The reason was not known.

Jamaat names mayoral candidate for Gaffargaon municipal election

Jamaat-e-Islami has named Md. Ekram Ullah, secretary-general of an international human rights journalists' body, as its candidate for mayor in the Gaffargaon municipal election in Mymensingh.

NCP coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari to visit Benapole border over India push-ins

National Citizen Party chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari will visit the Benapole border on Wednesday to protest forced push-ins from India, the party said.

Police ASI found hanging in Rangamati

Police recovered the hanging body of assistant sub-inspector Sajedul Haque, 37, from a rented house in Rangamati town. Police initially suspect he killed himself over family discord.

New cancer drug strips tumors of their invisibility cloak, early trial shows

Researchers report a breakthrough in cancer treatment with a smart drug that disables cancer cells’ ability to hide, making immunotherapy more effective. Early tests showed it shrank tumors by at least 30 percent.

6 more children die of suspected measles in 24 hours, toll hits 594

Six more children died of suspected measles in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 594, the Directorate General of Health Services said Tuesday. No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded…

LPG cylinder price cut by 55 taka to Tk 1,885

Bangladesh cut the consumer price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder by 55 taka to Tk 1,885 from Tk 1,940, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission said Tuesday. The new rate takes effect at 6 p.m.…

BNP leaders hit back after official calls them 'secret Jamaat' in Chapainawabganj

A remark by Harunur Rashid, the administrator of Chapainawabganj Zila Parishad, calling the district's BNP leaders 'secret Jamaat' has triggered a sharp backlash within the party, with leaders branding his comments baseless and offensive.

Bad loans rise by Tk 31,488 crore in three months

Defaulted loans in Bangladesh's banking sector rose by Tk 31,488 crore (about $2.6 billion) in three months to the end of March, reaching 32.26 percent of total disbursed loans, according to Bangladesh Bank's latest…

Returning migrant worker, mother and three siblings among five killed in expressway crash

A private car slammed into the back of a stationary truck on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway early Tuesday, killing four members of one family and the driver as the family drove home from the airport…

Suspected thief beaten to death by mob in Meherpur's Gangni

An unidentified man was beaten to death by a mob while trying to steal tyres from a shop in Bamundi, in Meherpur's Gangni upazila, early Tuesday, police said.

National Citizen Party draws 50 new members at Gangni induction event

Fifty new members from villages across Gangni upazila in Meherpur formally joined the National Citizen Party at an induction ceremony held at the party's local office.

Nilphamari opens government boro paddy procurement drive

Nilphamari has launched its internal boro paddy procurement for the season, with the district set to buy 2,400 tonnes of paddy from local farmers through a lottery of 845 growers.

Rangpur court jails Zia Parishad leader in check-dishonour case

A Rangpur court has jailed Shamim Al Mamun, general secretary of the Badarganj upazila unit of the BNP-aligned Zia Parishad, in a case over a dishonoured cheque for 16 lakh taka allegedly taken on…

Bangladesh remittances reach $3.5 billion in May

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home about $3.5 billion in May 2026, Bangladesh Bank data showed, as remittance inflows for the first 11 months of the fiscal year rose 19.09 percent from a year earlier.

Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves stand at $34.77 billion

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $34.77 billion, while net reserves under the IMF's BPM6 method were $30.11 billion, Bangladesh Bank said Monday.

Law enforcers pressed Islami Bank MD to hold board meeting online, customers allege

Islami Bank's acting managing director declined to hold a board meeting online despite central bank approval, after customers protested and law enforcers allegedly pressed him to convene the session virtually.

Brazil hit form with 6-2 win over Panama before World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil beat Panama 6-2 in a Maracanã warm-up, with six different players on the scoresheet, as Neymar — not yet fully fit — watched from the stands.

Bangladesh and Pakistan play out goalless draw

Goalkeeper Mehedi Hasan Sraban's heroics earned Bangladesh a point as their Olympic team drew 0-0 with Pakistan at the Four Nations Diamond Jubilee Tournament in the Maldives.

Markets to close by 7 p.m. again to save power

The government has again ordered all shopping malls, markets and shops to close by 7 p.m. to save power, ending the temporary Eid extension to 10 p.m.

Hosts Mexico announce World Cup squad

Mexico have named a 26-man World Cup squad headlined by 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who joins Messi and Ronaldo in playing a sixth World Cup, with Raúl Jiménez also included.

Messi joins Argentina camp by private jet

Lionel Messi arrived in Kansas City by private jet from Miami to join reigning champions Argentina, whose chartered flight bore the number AR1978 — a nod to their first World Cup win.

Could Messi win the Ballon d'Or again?

GOAL.com's Ballon d'Or power ranking puts Harry Kane top, followed by Dembélé and Lamine Yamal — but says a ninth award for Lionel Messi is not impossible.

Pakistani actress shares emotional message after completing Hajj

Pakistani actress Durefishan Saleem has shared an emotional message after completing the Hajj pilgrimage, saying the journey deepened her spirituality, patience and gratitude.

World champions Argentina land in Kansas City ahead of World Cup

World champions Argentina have arrived in host nation the United States to begin their World Cup title defence, landing in Kansas City — their chosen base camp — late Sunday.

Ziaur Rahman remembered at BCTI discussion and prayers

The Bangladesh Film and Television Institute and the National Institute of Mass Communication jointly held a discussion and prayer gathering marking the 45th death anniversary of late President Ziaur Rahman.

ICC tweaks several rules at Ahmedabad board meeting

Pink balls can now be used in daytime Test cricket when light is poor — with both teams' consent — the ICC decided at its board meeting in Ahmedabad, India, among a raft of…

Bollywood actress Ankita Lokhande goes viral for wearing hijab

Indian TV and film actress Ankita Lokhande has sparked widespread discussion after sharing photos from a Dubai and Abu Dhabi holiday with husband Vicky Jain in which she is seen wearing a hijab.

Iran rejects Trump's claim of nuclear deal, says no talks held

Iran has flatly denied holding any talks with the United States over its nuclear programme, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran had reached a new agreement not to build nuclear weapons.

Three die after drinking tainted alcohol in Rangpur's Mithapukur

Three people have died after drinking toxic alcohol in the Mithapukur area of Rangpur, with one more under treatment in critical condition at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

Saudi Arabia gifts pilgrims Qurans in over 80 languages

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing copies of the Holy Quran and its translations to pilgrims and Hajj field staff on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Bangladesh women's hockey team beats Chinese Taipei in Japan

Bangladesh's women have claimed their first win at the Under-18 Asia Cup, beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in Japan after an opening 12-0 loss to the hosts.

Iran could get $300 billion reconstruction fund under US deal

A final US-Iran agreement could create a reconstruction fund of roughly $300 billion to rebuild Iran's war-damaged economy and infrastructure, according to reports.

Bandage on Martínez's hand sparks fresh Argentina concern

A photo of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez with a bandaged hand on the flight to Kansas has revived injury worries 11 days after he fractured a finger.

Two traders fined for selling expired yogurt in Kamalnagar

A mobile court has fined two traders 30,000 taka for selling expired and adulterated yogurt in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.

US strikes Iranian military sites again

US Central Command says it has again carried out "defensive strikes" on Iranian radar and drone installations, responding to the downing of an MQ-1 drone over international waters.

6,175 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home

A total of 6,175 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia on 15 return flights after performing the Hajj, officials said.

BSF tries to push more than 100 people into Bangladesh

India's BSF has been accused of trying to forcibly push alleged Bangladeshi nationals — born and long resident in India — across the Benapole border in Jashore, with the BGB blocking the attempt.

Four held in anti-drug drive in Chuadanga's Jibannagar

Police have arrested four listed and fugitive suspects in a special anti-drug drive in Jibannagar, Chuadanga.

Zidane's son Luka to play World Cup for Algeria

Luka Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine Zidane, has been called into Algeria's World Cup squad, alongside the returning Riyad Mahrez.

Jamaat MP Masud sends wedding gift to Chhatra Dal leader who criticised him

Jamaat MP Dr Shafiqul Islam Masud sent a gift to the wedding of Bauphal Chhatra Dal president Abdullah Al Fahad — who had earlier stirred controversy with negative comments about the lawmaker.

Malaysia bans social media for under-16s

Malaysia has begun enforcing new rules barring children under 16 from opening social media accounts, joining a global push to strengthen online safety for young users.

Decision on Islami Bank will follow the law, not protests: Bangladesh Bank

Any decision on Islami Bank will be taken according to the law and the institution's interests — not in response to emotion, pressure or agitation — Bangladesh Bank spokesman Arif Hossain Khan has said.

Padma and Jamuna bridges collect nearly Tk 64 crore in tolls

Bangladesh Bridge Authority collected nearly 64 crore taka in tolls from vehicles crossing the Padma and Jamuna bridges over 10 days during the Eid ul-Azha rush.

Police charge Islami Bank protesters in Motijheel, dozens hurt

Police baton-charged and used water cannon and tear gas on customers demanding the resignation of Islami Bank's newly appointed chairman in Motijheel, injuring at least 50.

Fuel prices raised for second time in six weeks

The government has raised the price of petrol, octane and kerosene by 5 taka per litre for June — the second fuel price hike in about six weeks.

Testimony in Chougacha Shibir shooting case set for June 16

A tribunal has set June 16 for the opening statement and testimony against eight accused, including a former SP, over the 2016 shooting and crippling of two Chhatra Shibir leaders in Chougacha, Jashore.

Three more children die with measles symptoms

Three more children have died with measles symptoms in 24 hours, with 1,179 newly infected, taking the total deaths from measles and its symptoms since March 15 to 588.

Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed dies at 82

Former minister and veteran Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed has died at Square Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 82.

Jamaat condemns police attack on Islami Bank customers

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the police baton charge, tear gas and water cannon used on customers protesting in front of Islami Bank's head office.

Police charge Islami Bank customers demanding chairman's resignation

Police charged a human-chain protest by Islami Bank customers in Dilkusha demanding the new chairman's resignation, using baton charge, water cannon and tear shells; more than 50 were reportedly hurt.

National science fair launched to find young scientists

The government has launched a nationwide competition for secondary and higher-secondary students, with a national final at which the prime minister will award the top 10 teams.

A phone that changed hands eight times cracked a mother-son murder

Investigators traced a looted mobile phone through eight owners to solve the 2014 double murder of a mother and son in Baghmara, Rajshahi — a case that had baffled police for a year.

No deal with US unless Iranians' rights secured: Ghalibaf

Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf says Tehran will not approve any agreement with the United States until the rights of the Iranian people are secured.

Farmer electrocuted while irrigating field in Gangni

A 60-year-old farmer, Shahidul Islam, has died of suspected electrocution while switching on an irrigation pump in Gangni, Meherpur, though police say a stroke cannot be ruled out.

Anti-gang, anti-drug drive will be led by me in Chouddagram: Taher

Opposition deputy leader and Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has warned teen gangs and drug dealers in Chouddagram, giving them six months to change their ways.

US embassy in Dhaka to process immigrant visas within two days

The US embassy in Bangladesh says it will process all immigrant visa applications within two working days, effective June 1, to speed up the process.