Police detain Awami League leader, 4 others in Jashore's Chougachha
Police in Jashore's Chougachha upazila detained an Awami League leader and four other men, including alleged drug dealers and a convicted criminal, during an overnight operation.
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25 Muslim candidates win seats in West Bengal assembly election
Trinamool Congress led Muslim candidates to victory across multiple West Bengal assembly seats, with smaller wins for ISF, Congress, CPM and AIUDF, in constituencies stretching from Kolkata to Murshidabad and Malda.
235 examiners skip collection of SSC answer scripts, Dhaka board warns of legal action
The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board said 235 examiners failed to collect SSC Bangla First Paper answer scripts on the assigned day and warned of legal action if they do not appear…
Bangladesh moves to hire 77,000 teachers, education minister says
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon said the government is working to appoint 77,000 teachers at MPO-listed institutions, with about 32,500 promotions and 32,000 new hires also stalled in legal disputes.
Chuadanga inaugurates 83.5 million taka road and bridge projects
The Local Government Engineering Department has launched a package of bridge and road improvements worth 83.5 million taka in Chuadanga's Jibannagar upazila, officials said.
Chhatra Shibir calls human chain over 2013 Shapla Square killings
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir says it will hold a human chain demanding prosecution of those responsible for the May 5, 2013, Shapla Square crackdown.
National University awards scholarships to 2,897 students at 837 colleges
Bangladesh's National University has selected 2,897 students from 837 affiliated colleges to receive scholarships, the university said in a Facebook post.
BJP leads early count in West Bengal assembly election
Early counting in the West Bengal assembly election shows the BJP ahead of the ruling Trinamool Congress, with a clearer picture expected by midday.
Missiles strike US Navy warship near Strait of Hormuz, Iran agency says
Iran's Fars news agency reports that two missiles have hit a US Navy warship near Jask Island, after the vessel ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard.
Teacher dies of smallpox in Gaibandha
GAIBANDHA - A 45-year-old assistant teacher died of smallpox in Gaibandha Sadar upazila early Monday after his son returned from Dhaka with the infection, family members said.
Next India-Pakistan war could be more intense, analysts say
NEW DELHI - The next conflict between India and Pakistan could be faster, more intense and harder to control than the four-day clash in May 2025, analysts say.
BJP leads in West Bengal as troops deployed near Mamata's home
KOLKATA - The Bharatiya Janata Party is on course for a historic victory in West Bengal, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, as central forces were deployed near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence…
Xi holds upper hand ahead of Trump's China visit, analysts say
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping holds the upper hand in his upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, as the Iran war weakens Washington's negotiating position, analysts say.
Why Mamata's defeat could reshape West Bengal politics
KOLKATA - The BJP is leading by a wide margin in West Bengal vote counting, and a defeat for Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress would mark a major shift in the state's politics.
Pakistan, Iran discuss regional situation, Tehran's new peace proposal
Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar and Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts in a late-night call, with Araghchi praising Pakistan's mediation role.
Putin tightens security over assassination, coup fears, intelligence report says
The Kremlin has sharply increased security around President Vladimir Putin over fears of assassination and a coup attempt, according to a European intelligence report obtained by CNN.
BU Chhatra Dal panel under fire over 20 alleged ex-Chhatra League members
The newly announced Barishal University Chhatra Dal committee is facing sharp criticism after allegations that at least 10 members linked to the rival Chhatra League were given key posts.
Bangladesh records 17 measles-linked deaths in single day, highest of outbreak
Bangladesh recorded 17 deaths from measles and suspected measles in a single day, the highest daily toll of the current outbreak, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Adult behavior shapes children: three habits parents should avoid at home
Children learn most from their parents' behavior, so adults should be cautious in front of younger family members and avoid actions that can shape unhealthy attitudes.
Bangladesh adds Tk 35,000 crore to budget for new public pay scale
Bangladesh plans to roll out a new public-sector pay scale in three phases starting fiscal year 2026-27, adding about 35,000 crore taka ($2.9 billion) to the upcoming budget to fund the first stage, finance…
Why measles is so contagious and how vaccines stop it
Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases known, with each patient infecting an average of 12 to 18 others. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer about 97 percent protection, health experts…
Bangladesh civil servants press for ninth pay scale ahead of budget
A welfare body for Bangladesh’s 22 lakh civil servants will hold rallies across the country in May to push the government to issue a gazette on the ninth pay scale, which the finance ministry…
Bangladesh plans 300 AI-equipped smart classrooms with China funding
Bangladesh will set up 300 new AI- and cloud-based smart classrooms in 150 secondary schools, funded by a Chinese grant and budgeted at about 135 crore taka, the directorate of secondary and higher education…
49 women MPs sworn in to reserved seats in Bangladesh parliament
Forty-nine newly elected women MPs took the oath of office for the reserved women’s seats of Bangladesh’s 13th parliament Sunday, completing the chamber, the parliament secretariat said.
Desh Rupantar daily marks 7th anniversary in Narail
Lawmaker Ataur Rahman Bachchu attended a celebration at the Narail Press Club marking the seventh anniversary of Bengali daily Desh Rupantar, organizers said.
Government threw referendum into Bay of Bengal, Narail lawmaker says
Lawmaker Ataur Rahman Bachchu accused the government of betraying voters by failing to implement the July Charter and constitutional reforms at an 11-party rally in Narail.
Narail labor group marks May Day with rally and procession
The Workers Welfare Federation held a discussion meeting and a procession in Narail to mark International Workers' Day, organizers said.
Why improving education quality is urgent
Bangladesh's education system is in crisis, with World Bank and UNESCO reports showing low quality despite higher enrollment, an education commentary says.
10 more die from measles, suspected measles in 24 hours
Ten more people, all children, died from measles or measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Rangamati Chhatra Dal protesters demand cancellation of new district committee
RANGAMATI — Members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's student wing protested Sunday demanding the cancellation of the newly announced Rangamati district committee, alleging that posts were sold in exchange for money.
Jashore press club marks World Press Freedom Day
CHOUGACHHA, Bangladesh — Journalists in Jashore's Chougachha upazila marked World Press Freedom Day on Sunday with a discussion calling for stronger legal protections and an end to attacks on the press.
Measles spreads inside Dhaka children's hospital, alarming parents
DHAKA — Children admitted to Bangladesh Shishu Hospital for other illnesses are contracting measles on the wards, alarming families as the country's outbreak worsens, parents and doctors said.
Bangladesh adds 3,736 teachers to monthly pay roll
DHAKA — Bangladesh's secondary and higher education directorate has decided to add 3,736 newly recruited private school and college staff to the government's monthly pay order, officials said.
Four more children die of measles symptoms in Bangladesh
DHAKA — Four more children died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking the toll since mid-March to 235, health officials said Saturday.
Bangladesh releases 2026 HSC exam schedule
DHAKA — Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Certificate exams will begin July 2 and end Aug. 8, the Dhaka education board said in its 2026 schedule published Wednesday.
Bangladesh releases 2026 Alim exam schedule
DHAKA — Bangladesh's Madrasa Education Board has released the 2026 Alim exam schedule, with tests running from July 2 to Aug. 8, the board said Saturday.
Three arrested in fire at Bangladesh primary education directorate
DHAKA — Police have arrested three people in connection with a fire at the Directorate of Primary Education that destroyed laptops, saying the blaze was deliberately set under a 500,000-taka contract.
Young people will show the new world, education minister says
CHANDPUR, Bangladesh — Bangladesh's education minister, Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon, said the country's young generation will put the nation on the world map as it competes in international sports.
No more crackdowns on free expression, Bangladesh prime minister says
SYLHET, Bangladesh — Prime Minister and BNP chairman Tarique Rahman said Saturday that police can no longer detain people simply for speaking out, calling for an end to crackdowns on free expression.
Wild elephants raid villages in Chakaria as farmers fear for ripe paddy
Wild elephants are descending from the hills of Cox's Bazar's Chakaria upazila in search of food, leaving farmers anxious about losing their ripe boro paddy crop.
Iranian strikes damage 16 US military bases across Middle East
Iranian retaliatory strikes have damaged at least 16 US military bases across eight Middle Eastern countries, with some installations rendered fully inoperable, according to satellite imagery and US and Gulf sources.
Pakistan opens land transit routes for Iran
Pakistan has opened six land transit routes to help thousands of containers stranded at Karachi port reach Iran after the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions on Iranian ports.
US approves $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies
The United States has approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, the State Department announced.
Mouse plague torments Australia
Australia is grappling with a severe mouse infestation that threatens food production, the government said, vowing to work jointly with farms to tackle the crisis.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon says
The United States is pulling 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced, amid sharpening disagreements between President Donald Trump and Europe over the Iran war.
14 IRGC members killed defusing unexploded ordnance in Iran
Fourteen members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed when unexploded ordnance detonated in northwestern Iran's Zanjan province, Fars News Agency reported.
MP Oli inaugurates canal excavation in Amtali
Barguna-1 MP Maulana Mahmudul Hossain Oli Ullah inaugurated canal excavation work in Amtali upazila as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's canal excavation program.
Newly elected MPs in reserved women's seats to take oath Sunday
The 49 newly elected members of parliament in reserved women's seats of the 13th Parliament will be sworn in on Sunday at the Parliament Building.
'How will crocodiles tell Bangladeshis from Indians?'
Indian authorities are considering deploying crocodiles and venomous snakes as a 'natural barrier' along unfenced sections of the Bangladesh border, drawing criticism from analysts and rights activists.
Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest, junta says
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, but her son says he has no proof she is still alive.
India to host major military exercise with 11 nations in Meghalaya
India will host a multinational military exercise involving 11 neighboring countries this month, marking its first such drill at a foreign training facility in Meghalaya.
Iran activates air defenses as Trump faces legal showdown over war
Two months into the Iran conflict, Tehran activated its air defenses Thursday night as the Trump administration approached a constitutional deadline for congressional authorization.
Pentagon lying about $100 billion war cost, Iran foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon of misleading the public about the cost of the war on Iran, saying it has so far cost the U.S. $100 billion.
Trump's mental fitness questioned in fiery congressional hearing on Iran war
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs in a congressional hearing on the Iran war, where she questioned President Trump's mental fitness.
Four more children die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, health agency says
Four more children have died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, with 1,285 new patients admitted to hospitals, the Directorate General of Health Services said Friday.
Education minister orders probe into fire at primary education directorate
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon ordered the formation of a three-member committee to investigate a fire at the Directorate of Primary Education in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Education directorate issues urgent notice on national high school coding contest
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has directed all educational institution heads to ensure student participation in the 2026 National High School Programming Contest.
Two arrested in Kushtia pir killing, police say
Police in Kushtia's Daulatpur upazila have arrested two suspects in the killing of pir Shamim Jahangir, 57, who died after being attacked at his shrine in Philipnagar.
Six students detained with weapons after exam in Patuakhali
Six students were detained with weapons after a Dakhil exam at Dhanadi Kamil Madrasa in Bauphal, Patuakhali, and handed over to police on Thursday.
Iran has stockpiled 11 tonnes of enriched uranium, status unclear since US strikes
Iran has stockpiled 22,000 pounds, or 11 tonnes, of enriched uranium since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal eight years ago. The status of that stockpile remains a mystery, even two months after…