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Public university students face persistent housing crisis

Fewer than 40 percent of students at Bangladesh's public universities have access to residential hall housing, with data showing 10 universities offering no residential accommodation at all and only three providing full coverage, forcing…

Mahespur upazila administration observes National Fisheries Week 2026

Mahespur upazila administration held the inaugural ceremony and discussion for National Fisheries Week 2026, with MP Motiar Rahman highlighting the region's fisheries potential and honoring local fish farming entrepreneurs.

BGB seizes drugs in Chuadanga border operation

Border Guard Bangladesh seized 112 bottles of Indian cough syrup and three kilograms of marijuana in an anti-drug operation along the Chuadanga border, recovered unclaimed from a guava orchard near the border.

Woman killed by train in Chuadanga

A 60-year-old woman was killed after being struck by an intercity train near Mominpur railway station in Chuadanga Sadar upazila on Sunday morning.

Chuadanga holds district development coordination committee meeting

Chuadanga held its monthly district development coordination committee meeting, chaired by the district commissioner, reviewing progress on infrastructure, education, health, and other public service projects.

Rajshahi University professor fired over sexual harassment allegations

Rajshahi University has permanently dismissed statistics professor Provas Kumar following investigations that found him guilty of sexually harassing a student and academic misconduct, university officials confirmed, after two investigation committees and a higher review…

Kushtia distributes 31.7 million taka in checks to road accident victim families

Authorities in Kushtia distributed 31.7 million taka across 83 checks to families of road accident victims, with 5.5 million taka each going to families of 55 people killed and additional amounts to 28 injured…

Regular care key to successful rooftop farming, expert advises

Rooftop farming can supply households with safe, poison-free vegetables, fruits, spices, and herbs while cooling the environment and boosting oxygen, an agriculture officer advises, outlining proper soil preparation, container selection, and pest control methods.

Outcry over West Bengal activist's father's death, group demands swift arrests

Civil rights group CJP has demanded swift arrests after the father of a 25-year-old volunteer died from injuries allegedly inflicted by BJP-linked men following the volunteer's inspection of a government school in Bankura district,…

More than 150 Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

More than 150 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under Israeli police protection and performed religious rituals and prayers, in violation of a longstanding arrangement barring non-Muslim prayer at…

Chougachha's Sobuj finds success with integrated farm

Abul Hasan Sobuj of Chougachha, Jashore, has built a thriving integrated farm from three cows and ten goats, now producing milk, ghee, fish, fruit, vegetables, and biogas while creating jobs for local workers.

Assistant Attorney General Nurul Karim resigns amid Awami League ties allegation

Assistant Attorney General Md Nurul Karim has resigned after media reports surfaced alleging his affiliation with Awami League politics, with Attorney General Ruhul Quddus Kajal confirming he did not deny the reports when questioned.

Early bean cultivation brings smiles to Kotchandpur farmers

Farmers in Kotchandpur, Jhenaidah, have planted early-season summer beans across 254 hectares this season, reaping strong prices at the start of the harvest and driving growing interest in the crop.

Land ministry issues 14-point directive to district commissioners

The Land Ministry has sent a 14-point directive to all district commissioners for regular monitoring of field-level land offices, aimed at making land management more transparent, accountable, and citizen-friendly.

PM warns against street chaos as 10-year power crisis plan heads to parliament

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has accused certain groups of exploiting the power crisis to create disorder on the streets, while reiterating that a 10-year plan to resolve the country's electricity problems will be presented…

BBC: Who will be BNP's next secretary general?

With Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir cleared to run for president, BBC reports that senior BNP figures widely expect senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi to take over as acting secretary general, though the…

Lawyers protest at Supreme Court, demand Attorney General's resignation

Lawyers staged a protest at the Supreme Court demanding the resignation of Attorney General Ruhul Quddus Kajal, alleging corruption in deputy and assistant attorney general appointments and declaring him unwelcome in his office.

Presidential race: 247 vs 90 on paper, but the real contest lies elsewhere

With both BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the Jamaat-led alliance's Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed cleared to contest the August 20 presidential vote, Fakhrul's win is all but certain — leaving the real intrigue…

Jaya Ahsan draws sharp criticism from Sreelekha Mitra over India independence march

Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan faced sharp criticism from Tollywood actress Sreelekha Mitra after joining a women's march in Kolkata marking India's independence day, with Mitra sharing a post questioning Ahsan's participation.

North Korea, Russia pledge deeper ties as Kim, Putin exchange messages

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in messages marking the anniversary of liberation from Japanese colonial rule, as South Korea's president renewed calls…

From wedding gowns to miners' boots, Adamjee EPZ drives billion-dollar exports

The Adamjee Export Processing Zone, built on the site of the former jute mill, now employs roughly 80,000 workers across 47 factories producing everything from European bridal gowns to safety footwear, generating over a…

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing US soldier

Iran's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami, has announced a $30,000 reward, funded by public donations, for capturing or killing US military personnel accused of aggression against Iranian territory, a claim that could not…

Farmer's arms broken in machete attack in Chougachha, victim says

A 50-year-old farmer in Chougachha, Jashore, says both his arms were broken when a rival group attacked him with a machete and iron rods over a longstanding feud, leaving him too afraid to file…

Russia, Ukraine trade heavy strikes as casualties reported on both sides

Ukraine says it downed roughly 100 Russian drones and three missiles overnight, while Russia's Rostov region reported five deaths from a Ukrainian strike and Moscow's mayor called an overnight barrage of 600 drones the…

US names over 40 countries in Chinese tariff-evasion scheme, ahead of Xi's Washington visit

A White House report titled "The Great Transshipment Scam" accuses more than 40 countries, including Canada, Mexico, and Japan, of helping China dodge US tariffs worth up to $303 billion, as Washington deploys new…

'Hormuz was Iran's, is Iran's, and will remain Iran's,' Tehran says

Iran has sharply rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US will declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the waterway will only open or close on…

Saudi Arabia imposes new conditions on one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said holders of the one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa must book an approved service package and obtain Umrah permission before each visit, despite the visa's year-long validity.

Idle bank funds hit record high, but entrepreneurs still aren't borrowing

Surplus liquidity in Bangladesh's banking sector surpassed 4 trillion taka for the first time in June even as private-sector credit growth fell to a historic low, as entrepreneurs cite gas and power shortages, high…

Japan's PM skips Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, though her defense minister's visit still drew sharp protest from China and a note…

Israel moves toward de facto West Bank annexation, deploying police

Israel is preparing to replace military control with civilian police forces across the West Bank, a move seen as advancing annexation of the occupied territory, according to a report by the London-based Middle East…

Government to help youth farm fish in unused water bodies, PM says

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has announced plans to restore the country's unused ponds, haors, and other water bodies and distribute them among local youth for fish farming, as part of efforts to expand employment…

Gas crisis persists in Dhaka, hardship mounts for residents

Long queues have formed at CNG stations across Dhaka as gas supply remains largely cut off, while households report gas pressure too weak to cook properly even where supply has partially returned.

UK town imposes first-ever speed limit on cyclists

Cambridge has introduced a 15 mph speed limit for cyclists on a popular shared-use path, the first such restriction in the UK, after years of complaints from elderly residents and families with young children…

Apple issues spyware warning to iPhone users in 110 countries

Apple has sent security alerts to iPhone users across 110 countries over the risk of dangerous mercenary spyware attacks, targeting high-profile individuals such as journalists, politicians, and diplomats.

Analysis: The world watches on in wonder as Bangladesh conquers Australia

A sweeping tribute to Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin, tracing the 23-year wait, the doubters silenced, and a performance the writer argues ranks among the finest in the nation's cricketing history.

Rupali Bank to auction Beximco property over unpaid loan

Rupali Bank is auctioning 26 acres of mortgaged land belonging to Beximco Limited in Gaziupur and Narayanganj to recover a 1.9 billion taka outstanding loan, a move the company's leadership says stems from the…

Mamata's former minister found dead at Trinamool party office

Ashish Banerjee, former West Bengal deputy speaker and minister in Mamata Banerjee's cabinet, was found dead at a Trinamool Congress party office in Birbhum district, with police investigating an alleged suicide note recovered at…

Nepali man who defended mosque on one leg rewarded with Umrah trip by Saudi donors

A disabled Nepali Muslim man who went viral for standing on one leg to defend a mosque from a mob was tracked down by Saudi activists and flown to Mecca for Umrah with his…

Model Ridhi's death: boyfriend Hasibur sent to jail over abetment allegation

Hasibur Rahman, boyfriend of model and actress Lina Akter, known as Ridhika Ridhi, has been sent to jail after being arrested in connection with her death, with her mother filing a case alleging he…

How the world views India — and where Bangladeshis stand

A Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds an average 45 percent hold a positive view of India, with sharp variation by region — Sri Lankans overwhelmingly favorable, Pakistanis overwhelmingly unfavorable, and a…

Lithuania eyes investment in Bangladesh's ICT and fintech sectors

Bangladesh and Lithuania have identified new opportunities for joint cooperation in information technology, cybersecurity, and fintech, following a meeting between Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Lithuania's non-resident ambassador to Bangladesh.

'You've stunned us,' Gilchrist tells Miraz after historic win

Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin has drawn praise from former Australian cricketers, with Mehedi Hasan Miraz singling out Adam Gilchrist's compliments after the legendary wicketkeeper interviewed him following his five-wicket haul.

Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots from downed jets

Qatar has denied Iranian claims that it is holding surviving pilots from Iranian warplanes shot down in March, saying it recovered the body of one pilot and coordinated its return, while Iran's military alleges…

Shapla Chattar killings: hearing against Hasina, 40 others set for September 3

The International Crimes Tribunal has set September 3 as the next hearing date in the crimes against humanity case over the 2013 Shapla Chattar killings, which named deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40…

Eleven Awami League-backed union council members join BNP

Eleven union parishad members previously backed by the Awami League in Titas upazila, Cumilla, formally joined the BNP, handing the party's paddy-sheaf symbol to local MP Selim Bhuiyan.

Max Group to invest 200 million taka in Bangladesh's solar power sector

Max Group has announced a major investment in Bangladesh's solar power sector, ordering 200 million taka worth of equipment and forming a joint venture with international solar firm Blue Carbon as the government targets…

USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after 266 days at sea, mental health concerns mount

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the US after 266 days deployed, including roughly 200 days in direct combat, as Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed a small number of sailors…

Iran's embassy claims Levitt resigned over Trump dispute; White House rejects claim

Iran's embassy in South Africa has claimed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned following a dispute with President Donald Trump, a claim the White House has dismissed as "false and baseless."

PM congratulates Tigers on historic Test win over Australia

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman offered heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh cricket team after their historic first-ever Test win on Australian soil, speaking with the players by video call while traveling in Kishoreganj.

US declares emergency over severe flooding in Indiana

Days of relentless rain triggered severe flooding in Indiana, killing at least five people and submerging parts of Noblesville and Indianapolis, prompting a state and federal emergency declaration in what officials called one of…

Rejected proposal sparks overnight clash between departments at Barisal University

An overnight clash between students of the English and Economics departments at Barisal University left about 20 injured, after a male student accused of harassing a female classmate following a rejected romantic proposal was…

Trump started this war, we're paying the price, Gulf official says

Discontent is growing among Gulf allies toward the United States over concerns that President Donald Trump has failed to bring a diplomatic end to the prolonged war with Iran, according to a Washington Post…

Iran vows to completely defeat the United States

Iran's armed forces general staff has pledged not to retreat until the US and Israeli forces are "completely defeated," in a statement marking the anniversary of Iranian prisoners of war returning from Iraq in…

Australia to launch gun buyback program from November

Australia will launch a major firearms buyback program in New South Wales from November 2, following a deadly mass shooting at a Jewish religious festival on Bondi Beach that killed 15 people last December.

Bangladesh becomes joint-second-fastest team to win a Test in Australia

Bangladesh needed just three Tests to record their first win on Australian soil, matching South Africa's mark and trailing only England, after beating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to take a 1-0 series…

Article 70 debate is moot before the presidential election, BNP's Goyeshwar says

BNP Standing Committee member Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has dismissed calls to amend Article 70 of the constitution as premature ahead of the presidential election, after the Election Commission validated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's candidacy.

Hasina gave everything to Delhi to stay in power, BNP's Rizvi says

BNP Standing Committee member Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina surrendered everything to Delhi in order to cling to power indefinitely, speaking at a discussion marking the second anniversary of…

Gas, power hardship will continue two more years, finance minister says

Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh's electricity and gas crisis, inherited from the past, cannot be resolved within six months or a year and will require two years, though the government…

Iran says it built new air defense strategy during recent war

An IRGC official has claimed Tehran developed a new integrated air defense structure during the recent conflict, involving changes to command and control networks, training, and combat tactics, according to Iranian state broadcaster Fars…

'We don't want a state minister of differing ideology at the religious affairs ministry,' scholar says

Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh Director General Mawlana Ubaidur Rahman Khan Nadvi has urged the government not to appoint anyone of a differing ideology as state minister for religious affairs, calling for the sensitivities of…