Punishment waived for 20 NBR officials involved in protest
Twenty National Board of Revenue officials who were punished for joining protests under the interim government a year ago have now had their punishments waived.
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Hills turn golden with jum harvest in Bandarban
Ripe jum paddy is spreading a golden hue across the hillsides of Bandarban, as indigenous farmers begin harvesting this year's swidden-cultivation crop.
Indonesia volcano eruption grounds 300+ flights at 5 airports
Volcanic ash from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption has forced the suspension of 301 flights at five airports, including the main Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
1.4 million farmers received agricultural loan waivers: finance minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that 1,434,482 farmers who had taken loans of up to 10,000 taka have had their loans, with interest, waived since the current government took office.
Cornered BJP leans into hardline Hindutva again
After two and a half decades in power, a politically cornered BJP is once again turning to hardline Hindutva, a trend now visible across several Indian states.
Grandfather, two grandchildren drown in pond in Lakshmipur
Three members of the same family drowned in a pond in Lakshmipur — a grandfather and his two grandchildren.
TV host among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drug case
An Egyptian court has sentenced a popular female television host, along with 11 others, to death in a drug manufacturing and trafficking case, state media report.
Indian police file case against man for praying at circuit house
Police in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, have filed a case against Samajwadi Party district vice-president Haji Mohammad Usman for offering prayers at the local circuit house.
IAEA finds 73 tons of uranium at Assad-era secret nuclear site
The International Atomic Energy Agency has found new evidence of a covert nuclear program run under former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government.
HSTU honors admission test begins Jan. 24
Admission tests for the 2026-27 academic year at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur will begin Jan. 24.
Lightning-triggered wall collapse kills child in Bhaluka
A four-year-old girl, Ayesha Akter, was killed when a mud wall collapsed during a lightning strike while she was visiting her grandfather's home in Bhaluka, Mymensingh.
Taro stems turn farmers' fortunes in Jashore
Commercial cultivation of taro stems (kochur lati) is expanding across Jashore, a district long known for its vegetable farming, as farmers find it more profitable than rice.
Israel unyielding on plan to displace Palestinians
Israel is again pushing an old plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza, with Defense Minister Yisrael Katz saying there is no real solution to the crisis without Palestinians' 'voluntary emigration.'
100 teachers to get 1 lakh taka award each on Teachers' Day: minister
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon says 100 teachers will each receive a 1-lakh-taka award and recognition to mark World Teachers' Day.
Messi sets unique MLS record, but Miami stumbles
Lionel Messi made his first Inter Miami appearance since formally retiring from international football, marking a new MLS milestone with two assists in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
BGB seizes 2 crore taka of contraband on Sylhet border
Border Guard Bangladesh seized nearly 2 crore taka worth of smuggled Indian goods in separate operations along the Sylhet border.
100 bodies recovered from rubble in Gaza, mass burial prepared
About 100 bodies, most of them children, have been recovered from under the rubble in Gaza City's Zeitoun area.
Japan's national fruit takes root in Jashore soil
A farmer in Jashore's Chougachha upazila is successfully growing persimmon, Japan's national fruit, offering a promising new cash crop for the region.
52,000 Iranians in Kuwait face fresh uncertainty amid Iran-U.S. war
Iranians living in Kuwait are increasingly caught in the crossfire of the Iran-U.S. conflict, facing growing pressure and anxiety as tensions escalate.
Iran forms task force to counter economic war
Iran has formed an 'economic war' task force to address financial problems stemming from the ongoing conflict, semi-official news agency Tasnim reports.
Body of Shuvo, killed in Israeli strike, returns home after 3 months, 25 days
The body of Shuvo Das, 24, a remittance worker killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon, has returned to Bangladesh after three months and 25 days.
Let your balcony be your first garden
In the mechanical rush of city life, greenery is hard to come by — but a small balcony can become your very own garden with just a little will and patience.
Wanted man dies fleeing police in Noakhali
A warrant-listed suspect, identified as Md. Sohag Chowdhury, 35, died after falling while fleeing police in Noakhali's Subarnachar upazila.
Iran preparing coordinated attack on Israel with allies: report
Iran is preparing a coordinated attack on Israel involving Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Man held with 31 yaba pills in Chougachha
Police in Chougachha, Jashore, arrested a man identified as Kanak Kumar, 39, with 31 yaba tablets.
Guyana agrees to accept migrants deported from U.S.
Guyana has agreed to accept some migrants deported from the United States, its government announced Saturday.
Washington preparing to sustain Iran conflict through 2027
The Iran war that President Trump promised would be short and swiftly finished is now headed toward becoming a prolonged conflict, with the Pentagon preparing to extend troop deployments in the Middle East through…
Five-story building collapses in Delhi, fears many students trapped
A six-story building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area, with fears that several people, many of them students, are trapped inside.
251 enforced-disappearance cases: trial to start this year after probe wraps up
Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam says investigations into 251 enforced-disappearance cases from the Awami League era are nearing completion, with trials expected to begin this year.
Now is the time to raise chili seedlings
Chili is one of Bangladesh's most important spice crops. An agriculture officer offers guidance on preparing seedbeds for the coming Rabi-season chili planting.
Microsoft provided Israel $125 million in support during Gaza war
U.S. tech giant Microsoft signed contracts worth about $125 million with Israel in the first year of its military campaign in Gaza.
8 Muslim nations condemn Israeli push to displace Palestinians
Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority nations have strongly condemned remarks by Israeli ministers on forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza.
Union parishad election schedule this month, voting to be held in phases
The Election Commission has decided to announce the long-awaited union parishad election schedule this month, with voting held in phases rather than all at once.
German rocket reaches orbit, opening new chapter in Europe's history
German startup Isar Aerospace launched its first rocket into space Saturday from a site in Arctic Norway.
EC rejects Jamaat's demand, says no to MPO teachers in elections
The Election Commission has said direct political involvement by MPO-listed teachers is a major obstacle to a fair, neutral educational environment, rejecting Jamaat-e-Islami's demand that such teachers be allowed to run for office.
We've only just begun, Iran warns U.S.
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said any new attack on the country would draw a response 'faster, heavier and more painful,' Al Jazeera reports.
Government begins hiring drive to fill vacant health-sector posts
The government has launched a recruitment drive to fill vacant posts across the health sector, aiming to deliver on its election manifesto's grassroots healthcare pledge.
Chhatra Shibir honors 600 GPA-5 achievers in Naogaon
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir held a reception for 600 students in Naogaon who scored GPA-5 in the SSC and equivalent exams.
SSC recheck results out Thursday
Results of SSC and equivalent exam answer-sheet rechecks will be published Thursday (Sept. 10) morning.
Indian police file case against man for praying at circuit house
Police in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, have filed a case against Samajwadi Party district vice-president Haji Mohammad Usman for offering prayers at the local circuit house.
President Mirza Fakhrul visits Thakurgaon for first time since taking office
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited his home district of Thakurgaon for the first time since becoming president, arriving Sunday afternoon.
100 bodies recovered from rubble in Gaza
About 100 bodies, most of them children, have been recovered from under the rubble in Gaza City's Zeitoun area.
HIV infections climb in Bogura: 93 cases, 9 deaths in 19 months
HIV infections are rising alarmingly in Bogura, with 93 cases detected and nine deaths recorded over the past 19 months, about 87% of patients male.
Bus plunges into ditch in Gopalganj, killing 3
A passenger bus lost control and plunged into a ditch in Gopalganj's Muksudpur upazila, killing three people and injuring at least 20 others.
Death sentences for 2 JMB men upheld, 5 acquitted in shrine caretaker's murder
The High Court has upheld the death sentences of two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) members and acquitted five others in the murder of Rangpur shrine caretaker Rahmat Ali.
Meet our six-point demand or face a one-point movement to topple the government
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the government has insulted and betrayed 70% of the country's people by denying the referendum verdict.
Harmful bacteria found in street food and restaurant meals
A study has found dangerous levels of disease-causing bacteria in Bangladesh's street food and restaurant-served ready-to-eat items, raising fresh concerns about food safety oversight.
India shuts down madrasas one after another in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand state in India has closed 20 madrasas, citing lack of accreditation and substandard education.
BPC warns private-sector fuel import, marketing carries serious risk
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation has submitted a report warning the government against opening refined fuel oil imports and marketing to the private sector, ahead of a new policy.
Hotel crunch leaves Bangladeshi patients sleeping on Kolkata streets
Weeks after a deadly hotel fire in central Kolkata, Bangladeshi cancer patients and their families are being forced to sleep on the streets amid a citywide hotel crackdown.
BNP marks 48th founding anniversary with rally in Chaugachha
The BNP marked its 48th founding anniversary with a discussion meeting and rally in Chaugachha, Jashore.
Government betraying the people, says Jamaat Amir Shafiqur Rahman
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the BNP government has been betraying the people since its first day in power.
A certain party is misleading the nation, says PM
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman said a certain party is misleading the public by exploiting the energy crisis.
Class XI admission: Fee set at 220 taka, up to 10 college choices
Applications for admission to class XI opened this week for students who just passed the SSC and equivalent exams.
Government approves 739 crore taka for class VIII-IX textbooks
The government has approved a total expenditure of 739.13 crore taka for printing, binding and supplying free textbooks for class VIII and IX students for the 2027 academic year.
Tube-well water banned as drinking water at 6,888 primary schools
Excessive arsenic, iron and chloride have been found in tube-well water at 6,888 government primary schools across the country.
Barisal University students clash over dorm door latch dispute
Students from Barisal University's sociology and economics departments clashed with sticks after a dispute over a locked door at an off-campus mess.
Father drowns saving son in Saghata
A father died trying to rescue his 10-year-old son after the boy fell into a pond while fishing in Saghata upazila, Gaibandha.
Regular checkups are essential for safe motherhood and a healthy baby
Pregnancy is one of the most important and sensitive periods in a woman's life, and regular checkups are key to a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.
BGB seizes huge haul of Indian contraband on Sylhet border, detains 2
Sylhet Battalion 48 of the BGB seized a huge quantity of smuggled Indian goods in separate operations along the Sylhet border.