US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Saudi Arabia
The advisory, citing rising US-Iran hostilities, warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions across the Middle East.
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How seasonal change affects women's health
Doctors highlight iron deficiency, menstrual hygiene, skin and hair changes, allergies and other seasonal health concerns women should watch for, and when to seek medical advice.
Putin vows sharp-toothed response, pledges support for Iran
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, Russia's president said Moscow would intensify its war in Ukraine while continuing to back Tehran against the United States.
Illness, too, is a blessing from Allah
Islamic teaching holds that patience during sickness can expiate sins and raise a believer's spiritual rank, scholars note, citing hadith on the rewards of enduring hardship.
Dengue kills 5 more, pushing 2026 death toll to 107
The Directorate General of Health Services says 1,110 people were hospitalized in the latest 24-hour period, bringing this year's total cases to 38,280.
Injured schoolteacher dies after Shailkupa motorcycle accident
Rabeya Khatun, a teacher at Nadpara Jubo Milon Secondary School in Jhenaidah, fell from a moving motorcycle and died two days later at a Kushtia hospital.
Bangladesh's defaulted bank loans top 6 lakh crore taka again
Non-performing loans reached 606,555 crore taka by the end of June, or 32.78% of total disbursed credit, despite repeated relief measures for defaulters.
Veteran journalist Kazim Reza dies at 68
Syed Golam Batul Kazim Reza, a Phillips Award-winning journalist and senior National Press Club member, died Wednesday at Dhaka's BSMMU hospital.
Bangladeshi-origin Masud Chowdhury named deputy mayor in Sydney
Masud Chowdhury was sworn in as deputy mayor of Campbelltown City Council in New South Wales, a multicultural city home to residents speaking 73 languages.
Drug trends shift in Chuadanga as youth turn to painkillers, injections
Seizures of Tapentadol tablets and Buprenorphine injections have surged in the border district even as traditional narcotics like Phensedyl and marijuana persist, officials say.
How Mawlid an-Nabi became a global Muslim tradition
From Fatimid Cairo to Ottoman Bursa, Mughal Delhi to Chittagong's Jashn-e-Julus procession, the celebration of the Prophet's birthday took root across the Muslim world through many separate beginnings, not one single origin.
US lifts immigrant visa freeze for Bangladesh and 74 other countries
A federal court in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration's January suspension as unlawful, allowing applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and dozens of other countries to resume the process.
No one is being disappeared despite criticism of leadership, Rizvi says
BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, speaking at an event marking Tareque Rahman's 19th prison-release anniversary, said opposition criticism without reprisal reflects genuine free speech and democracy.
Chuadanga farmer draws attention with Bangladesh's first commercial vanilla crop
Humayun Kabir Faraji, 51, has spent four years cultivating the high-value spice in a climate-controlled greenhouse, hoping to reduce Bangladesh's reliance on imports.
Trump administration moves to end work permits for H-4 visa holders
A proposal in the Department of Homeland Security's regulatory agenda could strip work authorization from spouses of H-1B visa holders, a group Indian nationals dominate.
Lightning kills two brothers in Bagerhat's Morrelganj
Bidhan Bachar, 55, and Manik Bachar, 40, died while working in a field behind a police camp in Morrelganj upazila.
Kolkata actor Biplab Chattopadhyay denies death rumor, jokes about villain roles
West Bengal veteran actor Biplab Chattopadhyay responded to a viral false report of his death, saying he has played many bad characters but is not as bad as politicians.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin, Indian envoy Trivedi discuss bilateral ties
Discussions covered parliamentary exchanges, the Rohingya crisis and repatriation, and sports and cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and India.
Apple renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US maps
Apple made the change after direct intervention from President Donald Trump, days after Google made the same move on Google Maps.
New pay scale gazette expected this week, cabinet secretary says
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani says the finance division could issue the order on the approved 9th national pay scale as early as Wednesday or Thursday.
Shehbaz Sharif crops Modi out of SCO summit photo
Pakistan's prime minister edited a group photo from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan to remove India's Narendra Modi and four other leaders.
Nepal's first female helicopter captain leads flood rescue missions
Capt. Priya Adhikari has flown more than 100 rescue missions in Nepal's flood-hit valleys, working to trace the missing and bring survivors to safety.
South Asia's water security at risk as Himalayan glaciers melt, Nepal says
Nepal's foreign minister says major greenhouse gas emitters bear historical responsibility to compensate climate-vulnerable countries, as Kathmandu seeks emergency aid for August's deadly border flood.
What Bhutan's happiness-based governance can teach the Global South
An analysis piece argues that citizens' well-being, dignity and social trust, not just elections, should be seen as key measures of democratic success, pointing to Bhutan's Gross National Happiness model.
Himalayan disasters underscore need for cross-border data sharing
The Aug. 26 Nepal-China border flood shows how a glacial collapse can turn into a cross-border crisis within hours, analysts say, calling for faster sharing of weather and glacier data among neighboring countries.
US deeply confused about its strategic goals, analyst says
Samir Puri of King's College London says Iran's precise retaliatory strikes, six months into the war, show no sign of running out of steam.
Brigitte Macron's daughter, 42, in new relationship with 22-year-old
Tiphaine Auziere's romance with kitesurfing instructor Antoine Lecomte has drawn attention for echoing the 24-year age gap between her mother and French President Emmanuel Macron.
LNG imports now cost more than double
Spot-market prices have more than doubled since the Middle East war began, with the government's LNG subsidy already 43% spent just weeks into the fiscal year.
650 join Jamaat, including former justice and army officer
The new members, welcomed by Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman at a Dhaka rally, include lawyers, businesspeople, Qawmi scholars and local BNP leaders as part of a month-long outreach drive.
Kushtia district council administrator stands by journalist Debashish's family
Council administrator Principal Sohrab Uddin handed the family of journalist Debashish Dutta, who died in an August 18 Kolkata hotel fire, a financial-assistance check.
Consumer rights raid in Darshana fines 2 businesses 70,000 taka
A National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate operation in Chuadanga's Darshana area found unlicensed operation, unauthorized dyes, and industrial salt used in food preparation.
BNP marks 48th founding anniversary with rally, discussion in Chaugachha
Upazila and municipal BNP leaders planted trees and held a discussion session at Press Club intersection before a celebratory rally through the town.
US lifts immigrant visa suspension for Bangladeshi citizens
A New York judge struck down the January 2026 ban covering Bangladesh and 74 other countries, reopening the path to green cards for applicants who had already applied or interviewed.
Low pressure over sea prompts signal 3 warning at ports
The Meteorological Department warned fishing boats in the northern Bay of Bengal to stay near the coast as a low-pressure system may bring squally winds.
Singapore to pay about S$70,000 per child, but couples remain reluctant
With fertility at a record-low 0.87, PM Lawrence Wong announced grants, monthly child support and cheaper preschool fees, but The Guardian reports high living costs and career pressure keep many couples away from parenthood.
I don't want to comment on Bangladesh's internal politics: Indian high commissioner
Dinesh Trivedi made the remarks after a courtesy call on Local Government Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, calling for a people-to-people relationship built on mutual respect.
Scottish Greens urge government to fully enforce sanctions against Israel
MSP Patrick Harvie called for repealing a Thatcher-era law blocking origin-based procurement decisions, saying the government has taken only minimal action so far.
Raphinha, Yamal braces power dominant Barca win
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to reclaim the La Liga summit and keep a perfect start to the season, with coach Hansi Flick praising the response after conceding first.
Badshah announces split just 5 months after wedding
The Indian rapper and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi confirmed their separation in a joint statement, saying the decision was mutual and asking fans not to speculate further.
National University to expand cooperation with the Philippines
National University and the Philippine ambassador agreed to launch joint training in health care, nursing assistance, IT and tourism, along with student exchange and scholarship programs.
Actress Mishti Jannat gets married
The actress confirmed her marriage but is withholding her husband's name, saying the wedding took place in Bangladesh some time ago and was kept private for personal reasons.
Government says it will buy China's J-10 fighter jets for less than half the cost
PM's Information Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said the Chinese jets were chosen after reviewing US, European and Chinese options for a modern multirole fighter.
Bangladesh at risk in LNG crunch
QatarEnergy has pushed its force-majeure LNG suspension into November, with an energy expert naming Bangladesh among the countries most exposed to the shortage alongside Pakistan and India.
Pakistani court bans solitary confinement of Imran Khan, Bushra
The Islamabad High Court ordered Adiala Jail to arrange family visits and phone calls with Imran Khan's sons, after his sister and Bushra Bibi's daughter petitioned the court.
Silent heart attack warning signs: ignoring them can raise the danger
Heart attack symptoms in women often look different from the classic chest pain seen in men, with unexplained fatigue among the most overlooked warning signs, per an NDTV report.
Kabir Hossain new OC at Jashore Kotwali police station
Kabir Hossain took charge Monday night, succeeding Mohammad Masum Khan, who had led the station since March.
Anandabazar Patrika office building smeared with saffron paint
A group chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' vandalized the Kolkata paper's office over an August 21 headline about a right-wing student protest, in an incident West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari had publicly demanded be withdrawn.
Bappa Raj, Joy weigh in after actress Popy calls acting a 'sin'
Actor Shahriar Nazim Joy needled Popy over her remark, comparing it to a similar comment by actress Moushumi; Bappa Raj added his own take in the comments.
Sonali Bank in trouble over loans to state sugar mills
With government guarantees expired and roughly 7,000 crore taka at risk of turning bad, Sonali Bank has repeatedly asked the finance ministry for bonds, a new guarantee, or repayment.
6 more children die with measles symptoms
Bangladesh's measles-linked child death toll has reached 979 since March 15, according to the health directorate's latest report, though no confirmed-measles deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.
Nepal-Tibet death toll tops 1,000, 4,462 still missing
AFP reports a combined 1,003 dead across Nepal and Tibet from last Wednesday's flash flood, with rescue operations continuing on the seventh day.
Nepal's prime minister calls for international climate action
PM Balendra Shah said last week's Himalayan glacial flood, which killed at least 939 and left thousands missing, was no ordinary disaster but a product of climate change.
4 dead, including husband and wife, in Chuadanga electrocutions
Separate electrocution incidents in Damurhuda and Chuadanga Sadar upazilas killed a farmer and his wife, an e-rickshaw owner, and a man allegedly stealing a tube well motor.
India wants to boost trade with Iran despite US sanctions
Modi told Pezeshkian in Bishkek that India wants to diversify trade with Iran even as Washington's 'Operation Economic Outcast' tightens pressure on Tehran's foreign partners.
2 killed in head-on motorcycle collision in Gobindaganj
Two young men died after their motorcycles collided on the Dhaka-Dinajpur highway in Gaibandha; both were declared dead after being referred to Bogura for treatment.
Turnover tax exempted up to 2 crore taka in gross receipts
The revenue board scaled back a planned 1% flat turnover tax rate after concerns it would create a heavy burden on businesses.
Hormuz is now the main arena of war, economy and diplomacy
A South Asia Monitor analysis argues Iran long avoided fully closing the Strait of Hormuz because it would hurt its own economy — until the 2026 war changed that calculus.
Government will follow 'Bangladesh First' policy on Mecca Pact: deputy foreign minister
Shama Obaied said no decision on joining the Mecca defense pact has been made, as she separately welcomed an IPU delegation's visit.
Qatar cannot supply LNG to Bangladesh past September
QatarEnergy has extended its force-majeure grace period as Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions continue, also cutting cargoes to Pakistan and European buyers.
Trump expects to meet PM Tareque Rahman soon
In a letter to the prime minister, Trump also thanked Bangladesh for its decision to buy Boeing aircraft.