Hope of survival in the tunnels as Nepal searches for 900 missing hydropower workers
Rescuers in Nepal are continuing to search for 900 missing hydropower workers, 13 days after devastating floods and landslides.
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Passengers duct-tape man to seat after assault, slurs on flight
A passenger was duct-taped to his seat on a US flight after allegedly assaulting a fellow passenger and hurling racist and homophobic slurs at a flight attendant.
Wife killed over dispute about attending dance class
A 38-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, following a dispute over her attending a dance class.
Derogatory remarks about women will not be tolerated: Vijay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay has warned that insulting or crude remarks about women will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
MP Mardia proposes converting all Mujib Corners into 'July Corners'
Jamaat-e-Islami reserved-seat lawmaker Mardia Momtaz has proposed converting 'Mujib Corners' set up at public and private libraries and primary schools nationwide into 'July Corners.'
Billions spent, but the old Brahmaputra remains unchanged
Despite spending 10 billion taka of a 27.63 billion taka dredging project, sandbars still emerge in the dry season and severe erosion still hits during the monsoon on the old Brahmaputra.
EC to issue online media cards for all elections
The Election Commission has decided to issue online cards to journalists for covering all elections, including the national parliamentary election.
President lays foundation stone for Thakurgaon University
After a long-standing public demand, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has finally laid the foundation stone for Thakurgaon University.
Fungus threatens coconut in coastal areas
Rows of coconut trees once lined coastal homesteads, gardens, roadsides and fish enclosures — but disease, pests and salinity are steadily shrinking the harvest.
UP chairman accused of embezzling 2.9 million taka via 14 fake projects
Development bills were withdrawn on paper for completed projects, but no trace of the projects can actually be found on the ground.
Saifur Rahman's death should be investigated: Rizvi
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi says the mystery surrounding former finance minister M. Saifur Rahman's death should be investigated.
Barcelona coach not satisfied despite 5-0 win
The team won 5-0. The season has started with four wins in four matches, and Barcelona sit atop the table. But coach Hansi Flick isn't fully satisfied.
Vanilla farming takes root in Chuadanga greenhouse
Farmer Humayun Kabir Faraji, 51, has drawn attention by growing vanilla — an expensive spice and aromatic crop — in Chuadanga for the first time.
Bangladesh wants ties based on mutual respect, shared interests with India: environment minister
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi paid a courtesy call on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo.
Green revival on salt-hit soil
Khutikata village in Shyamnagar upazila, Satkhira, was once a place where growing vegetables in saline soil seemed nearly impossible — the scene there has now changed completely.
Himalayan tragedy: has it opened the media's eyes?
Is Nepal's devastating flood turning a corner for international climate journalism? That question is now being asked.
Pipe gun, cartridge found under bed, youth arrested
Police in Senbagh, Noakhali, recovered a homemade pipe gun, a cartridge and two machetes during a raid.
Austria bans hijab for under-14s in schools
Austria's ban on head coverings for girls under 14 in schools has taken effect with the start of the new academic year, drawing criticism from the country's Islamic community.
PM Tareque Rahman will visit India at the right time: Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has expressed optimism about Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's upcoming visit to India.
US attack on Iran driven by frustration, not strategy: professor
A University of San Francisco international relations professor says Washington's Gulf allies are the war's main casualties, and that the US attack on Iran stems from frustration rather than strategic calculation.
Rodri important even without the ball: Flick
Rodrigo Hernandez made his first Barcelona start, playing 62 minutes against Valencia, and coach Hansi Flick was pleased with his performance.
Jamaat holds Seeratun Nabi mahfil in Nabiganj
A Seeratun Nabi (peace be upon him) mahfil was held in Nabiganj upazila, Habiganj, to mark the holy month of Rabiul Awal.
Indian court fines Assam government over pushback of Muslim woman
The Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam state government to pay 200,000 rupees in compensation over the forced pushback of a Bengali-speaking Muslim woman into Bangladesh.
Additional attorney general Jabbar Bhuiyan resigns too
Additional Attorney General Muhammad Abdul Jabbar Bhuiyan has resigned, submitting his resignation letter Monday.
Yamal scores two as Barca hit five past Valencia
Lamine Yamal was at the center of the action from start to finish, scoring twice and setting up attack after attack, as Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 at Estadio Mestalla.
5 children hurt as classroom floor collapses in Ajmiriganj
Five child students and a teacher were injured when a classroom floor collapsed four feet at a government primary school in Ajmiriganj, Habiganj.
4,052 killed in river accidents over 35 years: shipping minister
River accidents have killed 4,052 people and injured 807 more in Bangladesh over the past 35 years, the shipping minister told parliament.
Man dies after lungi tangles in crushing machine in Feni
A businessman and mill owner, Nurul Islam Chuttu, 55, died in Feni after his lungi got caught in a crushing-mill machine.
Parents can enjoy donated property for life under new law
Parliament has passed an amendment to the property transfer law allowing a donor to continue enjoying donated property for as long as they live.
Raphinha surpasses Ronaldo, joins Messi in club record
Brazilian star Raphinha has surpassed Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and joined Argentine legend Lionel Messi in a Barcelona scoring record.
Election code bans posters, allows social media campaigning
The Election Commission has issued nearly identical codes of conduct for Union Parishad, municipality, city corporation, upazila and district council elections ahead of local government polls.
One deputy, two assistant attorneys general resign
Three law officers at the Attorney General's office have resigned.
Kushtia's historic Jhaudia Shahi Mosque
The centuries-old Jhaudia Shahi Mosque, a historic Mughal-era landmark in a remote village of Kushtia, draws hundreds of visitors every day.
US started the war, now blaming the world for it: Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has accused the United States of trying to shift the burden of its war on Iran onto the entire world.
Move the country forward through talks, not clashes: president
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the country must move forward through dialogue and understanding rather than clashes and conflict.
No room to bypass Shariah in the name of elderly parents' security: Mamunul Haque
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque has expressed deep concern over the hasty parliamentary passage of the Property Transfer (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Election code bars school committee heads from activity before polls
A code of conduct issued ahead of local government elections bars the chairs of educational institution management committees from institution-related activity before voting.
12 killed as pilgrims' vehicle overturns in India
At least 12 pilgrims were killed and more than 16 injured in a road accident in India's Uttar Pradesh.
Yaba stash found at police officer's house in Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh's Department of Narcotics Control raided a house belonging to a police officer in Jhilongja, near Cox's Bazar city, recovering 3.5 million taka in cash and 90,000 yaba tablets.
Jamaica delegation seeks slavery reparations in Britain, demands $10 billion
A Jamaican delegation is visiting Britain to seek reparations for slavery and will submit a petition to King Charles III seeking legal guidance.
Goal is quality, affordable connectivity, not just connections: ICT minister
Posts, Telecommunications and IT Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam says Bangladesh's main goal now is quality, meaningful connectivity, not just expanding connections.
New-province debate cuts short Pakistan president's London trip
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is returning home earlier than planned from London amid a political debate over creating new provinces.
Angry farmers break into dealer's warehouse to take fertilizer
Angry farmers broke down the fence and door of a dealer's warehouse in Roumari upazila, Kurigram, and took fertilizer after distribution was delayed.
At No. 3 for three years, Mominul is No. 3 there too
Bangladesh's Mominul Haque ranks third among No. 3 batsmen in Test cricket over the past three years, behind only England's Ollie Pope and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.
Far-right AfD scores historic win in Germany
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party has come 'very, very close' to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader says, after a historic election win in Saxony-Anhalt.
Israel threatens Palestinian Authority with 'full-scale war'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has threatened the Palestinian Authority with 'full-scale war' after an Israeli settler was seriously wounded in a stabbing in the occupied West Bank.
All union councils in an upazila to vote together
Union Parishad elections in the upcoming local government polls will be organized upazila-wide, with every union in an upazila voting at the same time, the Election Commission's senior secretary says.
Irregularities, corruption are devouring the country: ATM Azhar
Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh Naib-e-Ameer and lawmaker ATM Azharul Islam says corruption, irregularities and arbitrary rule are devouring the country.
Woman held with 1,205 bottles of Indian phensedyl in Sylhet
Police seized 1,205 bottles of Indian phensedyl in Sylhet's Goainghat, arresting a woman identified as Kutina Begum, 40.
100,000 farmers to get cards Sept. 17
The Farmer Card, a major initiative of the current government, will be officially launched Sept. 17, with 100,000 farmers set to receive incentive payments that day.
Hasina has no more chance to appeal, chief prosecutor says
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina no longer has the opportunity to appeal the International Crimes Tribunal's verdict, the chief prosecutor says.
US troops disable phone 'ad trackers' over fear of Iranian attacks
US military personnel are disabling 'ad trackers' on their phones and computers over fears they could be targeted by Iran, according to a letter from Sen. Ron Wyden.
3 more die of suspected measles
Three more people died of suspected measles in the past 24 hours nationwide, bringing the total measles and suspected-measles death toll since March 15 to 997.
Commerce minister meets US ambassador
US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent T. Christensen held a productive meeting with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on boosting American investment in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Selim to lead Awami League in my absence: Hasina
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will act as president of the now-banned Awami League in her absence, in a wide-ranging interview with India's The Wall.
Farmers block highway over fertilizer shortage in Puthia
Farmers blocked the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway at Baneshwar in Puthia, Rajshahi, demanding fertilizer.
FBI sends corruption data on ex-land minister to Bangladesh
The FBI has sent the Anti-Corruption Commission information on illegal assets, bank accounts and business records held in the U.S. by former Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife, Rukhmila Zaman.
Blair, once decried, now sits on Gaza 'peace' board
The 'Board of Peace' set up by U.S. President Donald Trump to bring 'peace' to war-ravaged Gaza recently sent former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair to the Palestinian territories, where he proposed replacing 'Palestine'…
Body of speech-impaired teen recovered from canal in Lalmohan
Police recovered the body of Md. Farhad, 14, a speech-impaired teenager, from a canal in Lalmohan, Bhola, after he went missing.
PM seeks Japan's help on Rohingya repatriation
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has sought Japan's cooperation in ensuring the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of Rohingya to Myanmar.