From lawyer to revolutionary: Fidel Castro at 100
On the centenary of his birth, Fidel Castro's legacy remains contested — a leader who defied the United States and transformed Cuba's health and education, yet built long one-party rule.
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Moulvibazar farmer strikes it rich growing passion fruit on the plains
Saleh Ahmad of Kamalganj, Moulvibazar, has found striking success growing passion fruit — known locally as 'Anarkali' — becoming the first to farm it commercially on the plains.
Measles toll reaches 890 as five more children die
Five more people have died of measles symptoms in 24 hours, taking the total deaths from measles and measles symptoms nationwide to 890, the health directorate says.
Iran will seize US bases worldwide if nuclear bomb used, IRGC general warns
Iran could prolong its war with the United States until Donald Trump leaves office and would seize US bases worldwide if a nuclear bomb were used, IRGC general Mohammad Reza Naqdi tells PBS. His…
Moulvibazar health centre lies idle, turns into a cattle grazing ground
A union health and family welfare centre in Moulvibazar's Barlekha, opened in 2020, has never properly functioned for want of staff — its grounds now grazed by cattle and goats.
Air India pilot tests positive for cannabis after flight's sudden drop, source says
A second test on the pilot of an Air India flight that suddenly lost altitude on 4 August has come back positive for cannabis, a source close to the investigation tells Reuters.
From the grassroots to the top: Mirza Fakhrul set to become president
A student leader turned economics teacher, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir rose through grassroots politics to become BNP's long-serving secretary general — and is now the party's presidential candidate.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir files BNP nomination for president
BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan has submitted the party's presidential nomination paper for its candidate, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, ahead of the 20 August vote.
Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 73,389, health ministry says
At least 73,389 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 2023, with 1,260 killed since a ceasefire was declared last year, Gaza's health ministry says.
Load-shedding cripples life and business across Chuadanga
Severe load-shedding — up to 10-12 hours a day in rural areas — has disrupted daily life and stalled farming, business and small industry across Chuadanga amid intense heat.
Meta shuts 756,000 under-16 accounts under Australia's social-media ban
Meta has closed 756,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts of suspected under-16 users in Australia between December and June, under the world's first under-16 social-media ban.
Japan protests Putin's visit to disputed island
Japan strongly protested after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, his first direct visit to the disputed Kuril Islands.
Iran wants to prolong war to sharpen the pain for US, analyst says
Iran wants to prolong the war because it no longer sees economic pressure as an existential threat to its government, RUSI analyst Michael Stephens tells Al Jazeera.
German shipping giant loses $600 million as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Hapag-Lloyd said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict caused a $600 million loss in the second quarter and cut net profit to $83 million.
US Navy sailors face severe hardship aboard carrier after 250 days at sea
Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 250 days amid reports of equipment, water and crew-welfare problems.
US-Bangladesh Business Council delegation meets Prime Minister
A 50-member US-Bangladesh Business Council delegation met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Thursday morning.
Central bank's printed-money loans to weak banks cross Tk85,000 crore
Bangladesh Bank's total liquidity support to weak banks, funded by printing money, has crossed Tk85,000 crore (about $7 billion), with roughly Tk17,000 crore given in the past three months alone.
Dhaka metro rail may extend night service next month
Metro rail authorities plan to add two night trains and reduce the gap between the final services, with operating hours potentially extending to 11pm from September.
Pabna Islamia Fazil Madrasa honors high-achieving students
Pabna Islamia Fazil Madrasa held a reception for more than 200 students who excelled in the 2026 Dakhil examinations.
16 bombs recovered in Savar-Ashulia in 12 days, causing alarm
Police recovered 16 powerful bombs from three areas of Savar and Ashulia in 12 days, arrested one person and found leaflets of militant group JMB with the explosives.
Two private groups sign deals to lease and invest in three closed jute mills
PRAN-RFL Group and Hamco Group have signed agreements with BJMC to restart three state-owned jute mills, with at least 11,629 jobs expected to be created.
No street vending in Dhaka without identification cards, says DSCC administrator
Dhaka South City Corporation says vendors will need identification and registration numbers and must operate only in designated areas.
Nationwide load-shedding: Rural power cooperatives seek police protection
Bangladesh's 80 rural electricity cooperatives asked police to protect their grids, substations and offices after attacks and vandalism amid prolonged load-shedding.
Cabinet Division orders government offices to use paper pens
The Cabinet Division has instructed government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, to replace plastic pens with environmentally friendly pens made from recycled paper.
Five Chhatra Dal leaders expelled after clash over extortion
Five Dhaka College Chhatra Dal leaders have faced disciplinary action after a clash with Jubo Dal activists over collecting money from pavement shops at New Market.
Is caring for one's in-laws obligatory for a wife? What Ahmadullah said
Islamic scholar Shaykh Ahmadullah said caring for one's parents-in-law is not a religious obligation imposed on a daughter-in-law, though treating them well is a virtuous duty.
Thailand wants to recruit Bangladeshi workers
A Thai delegation told Bangladesh's labour minister that Thailand is interested in an agreement to recruit Bangladeshi workers, while raising concerns about visas, transit and trafficking.
Major reshuffle in top police posts
Four government orders have transferred or reassigned 23 BCS police-cadre officers to commissioner, range DIG, superintendent and DMP deputy commissioner posts.
Prosecution seeks maximum sentences for Quader, Nasim, Arafat, Parash, Nikhil, Saddam and Inan
The prosecution has sought the maximum punishment and confiscation of property for seven defendants in the crimes-against-humanity case over the July uprising, including former minister Obaidul Quader.
US urges disclosure of Bangladesh public procurement contracts
The US State Department's 2026 fiscal transparency report recommends publishing Bangladesh's public procurement contracts and strengthening the independence of the national audit office.
SSC GPA-5 figures over the past 25 years
A review of SSC results shows how the number of students earning GPA-5 changed each year over the past 25 years, while this year's pass rate and top-grade total fell.
40 Palestinian journalists held in Israeli prisons
The number of Palestinian journalists held in Israeli prisons has risen to 40 after the arrest of journalist Muhammad Awad in Ramallah, Palestinian sources said.
Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until war ends, Iran says
Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei blamed the United States for insecurity in the Gulf and said the Strait of Hormuz would not reopen until the war ends and Iran's conditions are met.
China's economic architect Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, a key architect of China's market reforms and WTO entry, has died in Beijing at 97, state media reported.
Israel accused of plotting to break up Pakistan
Claims that Israel secretly supports separatists in Pakistan's Balochistan remain unverified, while analysts say the region's internal political and economic grievances must not be obscured.
Flight cancelled after child refuses to fasten seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to fasten a seatbelt, forcing the aircraft back to the terminal and stranding passengers until the next day.
Afghanistan promises security for proposed Russia-India rail link
The Taliban government says trains crossing Afghanistan on a proposed rail route from Russia to India would receive full security, potentially giving Moscow direct access to the Indian Ocean.
West Bengal plans tough law against forced conversion and new land rules
West Bengal chief minister Shubhendu Adhikari announced proposed laws against forced religious conversion and new restrictions on land transactions after the state moves toward a Uniform Civil Code.
Six killed in Mumbai landslide, four to five missing
At least six people died and four to five remain trapped after a landslide buried two or three homes in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, officials said.
Marriage is a sacred act of worship
Islam regards marriage as a sacred act of worship and binding covenant, emphasising faith and character, guardian consent, witnesses, mahr and a simple, lawful ceremony.
Kidnapped 14-year-old rescued within three hours in Sharsha
Police rescued a 14-year-old girl within three hours of an alleged abduction in Sharsha, Jessore, and arrested a 21-year-old man under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.
Canada issues travel warning for Bangladesh
Canada advises citizens to exercise a high degree of caution in Bangladesh because of possible political violence, risks in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, terrorism and health concerns.
A little sunlight can bring major benefits
Short, regular exposure to sunlight helps the body make vitamin D, but excessive ultraviolet exposure can damage skin and eyes and raise skin-cancer risk.
Miswak: the Prophetic practice that supports oral hygiene
Islamic tradition gives miswak an important place in worship and oral hygiene, with hadith describing its use before prayer and by both men and women.
At least 15 killed, 27 missing after ferry overturns in Zimbabwe
An overloaded ferry overturned on Lake Kariba after strong waves, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing; 77 people were rescued alive, officials said.
86,709 religious institutions to receive state stipends
The government plans to bring 87,309 religious institutions and 256,074 religious leaders under a state stipend programme in 2026-27, with Tk1,100 crore allocated.
Sonia Gandhi sends strong message to Modi after coal case ruling
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said the Supreme Court's decision in the coal-allocation case ended years of allegations against former prime minister Manmohan Singh and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Banned Awami League affiliate Krishak League leader arrested in Jhenaidah
Police arrested Abbas Uddin, president of the banned Awami League's Krishak League unit in Maheshpur, in a 2024 explosives and sabotage case.
Seven US sailors reportedly killed in clash aboard aircraft carrier
Iranian media claim seven US sailors died and several were injured in a clash among crew aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, but the report has not been independently verified.
Bangladesh sees major potential in semiconductor industry
Semiconductors power modern technology, and experts say Bangladesh could build a role in chip design, verification and embedded systems despite shortages of capital, infrastructure and skilled workers.
Government to provide stipends to 256,074 religious leaders and workers
The government is bringing 86,709 religious institutions under a state stipend programme this fiscal year, covering 256,074 religious leaders and workers with a budget allocation of Tk1,100 crore.
AI traffic signals planned at 50 more Dhaka locations
Dhaka plans to install automated AI traffic signals at 50 more locations at an estimated cost of Tk100 crore, or about Tk2 crore per signal including related infrastructure.
Erdogan wants more countries in Mecca defence pact
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Pact should expand beyond Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to include other countries in the region.
Jamaat protests Mirza Fakhrul's remarks in Rangpur
Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists marched in Rangpur protesting Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's remarks linking the region's development with voters' political choices.
Three, including couple and domestic worker, found murdered in Sylhet home
Police recovered the bodies of an 82-year-old man, his 72-year-old wife and their 15-year-old domestic worker from a home in Sylhet; the motive was not immediately known.
CNG stations ration gas as Dhaka queues stretch for kilometres
Severe gas shortages have left most CNG stations in Dhaka closed; drivers wait for hours and receive as little as Tk20 to Tk100 worth of gas, threatening their livelihoods.
Institutions with zero SSC pass rate could lose MPO status
The Education Ministry is investigating 312 institutions where no student passed this year's SSC or equivalent examination, and the institutions could lose their MPO benefits.
French court upholds six-month closure of mosque
A French administrative court has upheld the closure of a mosque near Paris until January, after authorities objected to sermons that included Quranic verses and references to hell and punishment in the grave.
Six police officials, including former DMP joint commissioners, dismissed
The Home Ministry has dismissed six police officials for alleged unauthorised absence and absconding after departmental proceedings found the charges proved.
Bangladesh negotiating free-trade agreements with 12 countries: commerce minister
Bangladesh is discussing FTAs with 12 countries, including Indonesia and Malaysia, and may begin formal talks with the European Union within a month, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said.