Five killed in shooting in northern Michigan
Five people have been killed in a shooting in northern Michigan. Police identified the suspect as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, whose body was later found near a lake after an extensive search.
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Government will create directorate for families of the disappeared, minister has said
Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan has announced that the government will establish a new directorate and gazette recognition for families of those who were disappeared, killed, or tortured over the past 17…
Special prayers held at Baitul Mukarram on Khaleda Zia's 82nd birthday
Special prayers and supplications were held at the national mosque Baitul Mukarram on the occasion of the 82nd birthday of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson the late Begum Khaleda Zia.
Analysis: Exam failure is not the last word — students must learn resilience
Several students in Bangladesh have died after learning they failed their SSC examinations, highlighting a systemic failure in how society, families, and schools respond to academic setbacks and underscoring the urgent need for mental…
South Korea's Lee Jae-myung has called for formal end to the Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for dialogue with North Korea to formally end the 1950-53 Korean War and establish a peace framework on the peninsula, speaking on the anniversary of Korea's liberation…
Jamaat has demanded more development funds for opposition MPs' constituencies
Leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have demanded that the government increase development allocations for constituencies held by opposition lawmakers, accusing the ruling party of failing to honor the mandate of the people who brought it…
US has lost a quarter of its Reaper drone fleet in Iran war, report says
The United States has lost or damaged more than $1.3 billion worth of MQ-9 Reaper drones in the war against Iran, roughly 25 percent of the country's pre-war fleet, according to a Washington Post…
Armed robbers have looted brick kiln in Ghatail after drugging manager
A gang of armed robbers stormed a brick kiln in Ghatail, Tangail, holding the manager at gunpoint and forcing him to drink drugged water before making off with cash, documents, and an electrical transformer…
Law minister has called ensuring access to justice a state responsibility
Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has called ensuring access to justice a matter of fundamental human rights and a core state responsibility, speaking at the opening of a two-day coordination meeting…
Mental health crisis has deepened aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, families warn
Families and crew members of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln have raised alarm over a deteriorating mental health crisis among the ship's roughly 5,000 sailors, who have spent more than 250 days at…
Chuadanga farmers fear losses as input costs surge during aman season
Farmers in Chuadanga have begun planting transplanted aman rice amid favorable monsoon conditions, but soaring costs of diesel, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor have pushed per-bigha production expenses up by 4,000 to 5,000 taka, dampening…
Bahrain base destruction has plunged USS Abraham Lincoln into supply crisis
The destruction of the US naval base in Bahrain by Iranian missiles and drones has created severe supply and mental health crises aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, with the Pentagon forced to…
Awami League-aligned marriage registrars have vanished with official wedding ledgers
Marriage registrars appointed under the former Awami League government have gone into hiding after the August 5 political transition, taking with them the official bound ledgers that record every marriage and divorce, leaving citizens…
No one will lack healthcare due to poverty, says PM Tareque Rahman
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has said the government is committed to building a welfare state where no citizen is denied healthcare because of financial constraints, speaking at the inauguration of a new hospital building.
Indian family claims 109-year-old wartime loan from Britain
The descendants of an Indian businessman who lent Rs 35,000 to the British government during World War I are seeking repayment with interest, and the UK's Debt Management Office has requested documentation.
Pineapple farmers in Mymensingh expect harvest worth Tk 125 crore
Pineapple farmers in Phulbaria upazila, Mymensingh, are expecting a bumper harvest this season, with production across 750 hectares projected to generate sales of Tk 125 crore (about $10.5 million).
500 Muslim families go 17 days without water in Kolkata neighborhood
About 500 Muslim families in Kolkata's Jyotinagar Colony allege they have been cut off from drinking water for 17 days and blame religious discrimination under the BJP-led state government.
Iran has brought US military to its knees, says IRGC commander
IRGC commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi has said Iran has forced the world's most heavily armed military to its knees, in an open letter published by IRGC media.
'Iran is playing Trump,' says former US envoy Ginsberg
Former US ambassador Mark Ginsberg has said Iran is 'playing' President Trump as domestic political pressure mounts ahead of the midterm elections.
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 38
The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has risen to 38, the country's disaster management agency has said.
National University to build part-time teacher pool to address shortages
Bangladesh's National University has approved the creation of a subject-specific part-time teacher pool, drawing on retired educators and industry experts to address chronic faculty shortages at affiliated colleges.
Rising costs push Jashore fisheries sector into crisis
Jashore's fisheries sector, which produces more than three times the district's demand, is struggling as soaring input costs force hatchery closures and squeeze farmers' margins.
Iran's military rebuilding pace has surprised Israel, report says
Iran has been rebuilding its military capabilities faster than expected after the war that began in late February, alarming Israeli military and intelligence officials, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Sports to join grade 4 curriculum next year, says state minister
Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haq has announced that sports will be added to the grade 4 curriculum from the next academic year, with technical education becoming compulsory from grade 6.
Jamaat secretary general calls for role in addressing national crises
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia Golam Parwar has called on party leaders to play a constructive role in addressing the country's crises, speaking at a regional training camp.
Measles death toll passes 900 as eight more children die
Eight more children have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, pushing the total death toll since mid-March past 900, the health directorate has reported.
Home minister says BNP delivers beyond its manifesto promises
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said BNP not only keeps its election promises but delivers more, citing retirement benefits for teachers as an example of exceeding the party's 31-point manifesto.
PM Tareque Rahman says teachers will get retirement funds at home
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has said non-government teachers will no longer need to visit offices to collect retirement benefits, with payments now being sent directly to bank accounts.
Students slaughter cow named 'BAKSAL' at Rajshahi University feast
Students at Rajshahi University have organized a 'July Feast' on August 15, slaughtering a cow they named 'BAKSAL' after the one-party system imposed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975.
Youth arrested in Cumilla for AI-generated blasphemous image
Police have arrested a young man in Cumilla's Chandina upazila on charges of religious blasphemy after he allegedly used AI to create a manipulated image placed in front of the Kaaba.
Cocktail bombs injure eight in Jashore and Madaripur around Aug 15
Cocktail bomb explosions in Jashore's Keshobpur and Madaripur's Kalkini have injured eight people, including seven madrasa students, in incidents linked to August 15.
'Joy Bangla' chant at BNP rally in Madaripur stirs political debate
A video of a participant chanting the 'Joy Bangla' slogan during a BNP motorcycle rally in Madaripur on August 15 has sparked local political debate after circulating on social media.
BNP appoints Rizvi, three others to national standing committee
BNP has named four new members to its national standing committee, the party's highest policy-making body, in a bid to strengthen organizational momentum.
Runner dies of cardiac arrest during 7.5K race in Sonargaon
A runner has died of a suspected cardiac arrest while participating in the Sonargaon 7.5K Run 2026 in Narayanganj, collapsing about halfway through the course.
Father-in-law dies trying to save daughter-in-law from electrocution in Rajshahi
A father-in-law and his daughter-in-law have died of electrocution at their home in Charghat upazila, Rajshahi, after the woman was shocked while hanging wet clothes near a charging wire.
Clash over cemetery dominance in Netrokona leaves 120 injured
At least 120 people have been injured in a violent clash between two villages over control of an old cemetery in Rangchhati union, Kalmakanda upazila, Netrokona.
Unidentified woman killed by intercity train in Kulaura
An unidentified young woman has been killed after being struck by the Parabat Express near a railway crossing in Kulaura upazila, Moulvibazar.
Man arrested for revenge killing in Mymensingh, claims 2018 attack on father
RAB-14 has arrested Abdul Khalek, 27, for the hacking death of Mohammad Rabbi, 25, in Mymensingh, with the suspect claiming he was avenging a 2018 attack in which his father's hand was severed.
Three arrested in Rangpur businessman murder case
RAB-13 has arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the murder of businessman Abdur Rahman, 60, whose body was found in his auto-rickshaw garage in Rangpur city.
Jeet trails Dev in advance bookings as Tollywood rivalry flares
A Kolkata film producer has reignited the long-running Dev-Jeet rivalry by unfavorably comparing ticket bookings for Jeet's upcoming biopic with Dev's record-breaking numbers from last year.
Mother and young daughter found dead at home in Mirzapur, Tangail
Police have recovered the bodies of a 22-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter from their home in Dhupuria village, Mirzapur upazila, Tangail.
Young man killed falling between train carriages at Narsingdi station
A 26-year-old man has been killed after falling between two carriages of the Titas Commuter train while trying to descend from its roof at Narsingdi railway station.
90-year-old woman dies after tree falls on her in Dewanganj
A 90-year-old woman has died after a tree fell on her while she was resting under it to escape the heat during prolonged power outages in Dewanganj upazila, Jamalpur.
Man who served death sentence in place of drug convict granted bail in Cox's Bazar
Muhammad Yasin, known as Sonamia, who was arrested and jailed under a death sentence meant for a different person in a drug trafficking case, has been released on bail after a court confirmed the…
Imran and Porshi's duet 'Jonom Jonom' crosses 100 million YouTube views
The 2017 duet 'Jonom Jonom' by Bangladeshi singers Imran Mahmudool and Sabrina Porshi has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, nine years after its release.
Jamaat's 1971 stance was against Indian aggression, not Bangladesh, party leader says
A senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader has said the party's position during the 1971 Liberation War was opposition to what it viewed as Indian aggression rather than opposition to Bangladesh, while also criticizing BNP.
Bangladesh dominate day two against Australia in Darwin Test, lead by 153
Bangladesh reached 351 for 6 at stumps on day two of the Darwin Test, building a 153-run first-innings lead after Tanjid Hasan scored a maiden Test century and captain Nazmul Hossain contributed 84.
BNP announces nationwide prayer programs for Khaleda Zia's birthday
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has announced prayer and milad mahfil programs across the country to mark former prime minister and former BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's 82nd birthday on August 15.
Bangladesh Bank eases import rules, expands trade financing options
Bangladesh Bank has issued a consolidated import policy circular expanding opportunities for imports without letters of credit, longer-term deferred payments for raw materials and capital machinery, supply chain financing and digital trade documentation.
Gas leak triggers explosion at Sitakunda shipyard, killing 8 including 2 siblings
Eight workers have died and at least 30 others have been injured after a toxic gas leak from an LNG carrier being scrapped at a shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram, triggered an explosion.
Israel-linked think tank hired lobbyists to push US withdrawal from the UN
A far-right Israeli think tank hired a Washington lobbying firm to promote a report urging the United States to leave the United Nations, targeting senior Trump administration officials and members of Congress, according to…
Privatizing power distribution will cause prolonged public suffering, Tasnim Zara warns
Former NCP leader Tasnim Zara has warned that privatizing the power distribution system would create a natural monopoly with no consumer alternatives, potentially leading to unfair pricing and poor service for decades.
Bangladesh set to replace India at FIFA-funded ASEAN Cup
The Bangladesh Football Federation has agreed in principle to accept a late invitation to the FIFA-funded ASEAN Cup in Indonesia after India withdrew.
Fifteen injured as LPG tanker and bus collide head-on in Ishwardi
Fifteen passengers were injured when a bus bound for Dhaka collided head-on with an LPG tanker in Ishwardi, Pabna. One was transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
Analysis: Why soldiers turn to faith
A retired infantry officer argues that religious practice among soldiers reflects the realities of their profession rather than any institutional pressure or creeping fundamentalism.
Parvez takes five again as Bangladesh Under-23 seal series against Malaysia
Sheikh Parvez Jibon claimed 5-23 and Ahrar Amin finished unbeaten on 57 as Bangladesh Under-23 beat Malaysia by three wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Indonesia to shut more than 750 unproductive state firms
President Prabowo Subianto told parliament that more than 750 loss-making state-owned enterprises will close by the end of the year, and proposed an ad hoc court to examine 30 years of irregularities.
Trade slows at Bhomra land port as imports and exports both fall
Exports through Bhomra fell by more than a million tonnes in a year and revenue collection is far behind target, with traders blaming weak infrastructure at the Satkhira port.
Iran's president to visit India for BRICS summit in September
Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS summit in September, Iranian government sources said, in a visit being treated as significant by both sides.
Four ports told to hoist warning signal as depression stirs squally weather
The Met Office asked Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra ports to hoist local warning signal No 3, with squally winds expected over the north Bay and coastal areas.