Four more die of measles and suspected measles
Four people — two from confirmed measles and two from suspected measles — have died across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services says.
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July Memory Museum: footsteps halt at the symbolic graves
On its first public day, visitors to the July Mass Uprising Memory Museum at Ganabhaban paused longest at the symbolic graves of the martyrs at the entrance, some in silent tears.
An empire of Awami League leaders in Dubai
At least 53 flats, villas, hotel apartments and offices have been traced in Dubai in the names of fugitive banned-Awami League leaders, sources say, as agencies probe alleged money laundering.
Islam does not sanction a life averse to work
Sitting idle and turning away from earning a livelihood is not permitted for a Muslim — not in the name of worship, nor in the name of trust in God, scholars note.
Ten influential Sufi saints of the subcontinent
Sufi saints are deeply woven into the arrival and spread of Islam in the subcontinent. Here are brief profiles of ten of the most influential.
Fitna all around, like pieces of a dark night
How can a believer guard the heart against fitna? Vigilance, self-criticism and the remembrance of Allah are the safeguards, this reflection notes, as trials creep in gradually.
National University vice-chancellor seeks SAARC cooperation in higher education
National University vice-chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah has sought expanded higher-education, research and exchange cooperation with SAARC universities in a meeting with the bloc’s secretary-general in Kathmandu.
Jashore Jamaat stands by injured July fighter
Jashore district Jamaat Amir and MP Professor Golam Rasul visited injured July-uprising activist Rashed Khan, hurt in a motorcycle accident, at the district’s 250-bed hospital.
BNP holds tree-planting drive in Benapole
Benapole municipal BNP held a fourth day of tree-planting in Jashore as part of the government’s “250 million trees in five years” drive, general secretary Abu Taher said.
New strain in Bangladesh-India relations, The Diplomat says
Sheikh Hasina’s announced December return, made from New Delhi, has reopened strain in Bangladesh-India relations even as the two sides work to rebuild ties, The Diplomat notes.
Islam’s balanced teaching on raising children
In Islam a child is a sacred trust, and raising one calls for affection and wisdom first — with discipline permitted only as measured, corrective and never vengeful, scholars note.
Pakistan restricts foreign media reporting outside three cities
Foreign correspondents in Pakistan will need prior permission to report outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi and must register with the government, under new guidelines rights groups say curb press freedom.
SME lending falls, defaults rise
CMSME lending fell 5.15% to about Tk 2.98 trillion in the January-March quarter while the sector’s default rate rose to 26.04%, a Bangladesh Bank report shows.
Air conditioning finally switched on at Dhaka University central mosque
Dhaka University has switched on the air conditioning at its central mosque after a strong push from the students’ union, DUCSU vice-president Sadiq Kayem said.
Youth held captive in Libya on the way to Italy, untraced for a year and a half
A Madaripur youth taken toward Italy was held captive and tortured in Libya after his family paid hundreds of thousands of taka in ransom; he has been untraced for a year and a half,…
India does not endorse Hasina’s remarks at Delhi press conference, Jaiswal says
The Indian government had no role in Sheikh Hasina’s New Delhi press conference and does not endorse her remarks about Bangladesh’s government, foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Trump defies court ruling, moves to limit birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to curb birthright citizenship and end ‘birth tourism,’ defying a Supreme Court ruling that struck down an earlier attempt.
The hospital looks like it has become a dustbin, MP Nayab Yusuf says
Faridpur General Hospital’s environment and services have deteriorated badly, its management committee chairman and MP Chowdhury Nayab Yusuf said, pledging a 250-bed upgrade within a year.
‘Cockroaches’ don’t want to form a political party yet
India’s Gen-Z ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ will build state-by-state organisations rather than form a party for now, its leaders say, as the RSS chief urges dialogue with the young.
Government has stolen the people’s referendum right, Nahid Islam says
The government has snatched from the people their right to a referendum on state reform, NCP convener Nahid Islam alleged at a Jamaat-organised exhibition marking the July uprising’s second anniversary.
What analysts are saying about Hasina’s Delhi press conference
Analysts tell Nikkei Asia and AFP that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s virtual press conference from New Delhi is a bid to stay politically relevant — and a fresh strain on Bangladesh-India ties.
Administrators to leave five merged banks by 15 August
Bangladesh Bank will withdraw its appointed administrators from the remaining four of five merged banks under United Islami Bank by 15 August, handing full control to the new management.
Thousands attend first Friday prayers as model mosque opens in Ranishankail
The four-storey upazila model mosque and Islamic cultural centre in Ranishankail, Thakurgaon was formally inaugurated with its first Friday prayers, drawing thousands of worshippers.
A robot that dives, swims and takes to the sky
MIT researchers have built a $300, 250-gram wing-flapping robot that can both fly through the air and swim underwater, inspired by the wings of diving birds.
Bangladesh Bank to place administrators at 5 failing finance firms
Bangladesh Bank will place administrators at five weak non-bank financial institutions being closed, starting Sunday, dissolving their boards. Bad loans at the five range from 93 to almost 100 percent; individual depositors will be…
July Museum tickets to be available online
Visitors to the July Museum at Ganabhaban must now register online and book a timed ticket, priced at 50 taka for adults and 25 taka for children.
Country’s media still not fully free, opposition leader says
The country’s media are still not fully free, opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman said at a meeting with journalists in Bagerhat.
No scope for Sakib to return to national team, sports minister says
There is no scope for Sakib Al Hasan to return home and play for the national team, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has said, citing his recent political stance.
Trump is staging drama in the name of diplomacy, Iran says
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has accused US President Donald Trump of repeatedly staging drama in the name of diplomacy, dismissing his claims of a near deal.
BGB foils BSF attempt to push 5 people into Meherpur
Border Guard Bangladesh foiled an attempt by India's BSF to push five people — four men and a woman — into Bangladesh through the Dhala border in Meherpur's Gangni early on Friday, BGB said.
8 killed in Thailand school shooting
The death toll in a shooting at a school near Bangkok has risen to eight, including the suspected teenage attacker and five teachers, with more than 30 injured.
Vegetable prices start easing in Dhaka after the rain
After weeks of high prices driven by heavy rain, most vegetables in Dhaka markets are now selling at 60 to 80 taka a kilo, though tomato, green chilli, brinjal, carrot and bitter gourd remain…
West Bengal MLAs meet Amit Shah over removal of mosque loudspeakers
Three Muslim MLAs met India's home minister Amit Shah to protest at loudspeakers being removed from mosques in West Bengal in the name of noise-pollution control, demanding that Supreme Court noise rules apply equally…
Muezzin dies of electric shock in Magura
A 25-year-old muezzin, Md Ibrahim, died of an electric shock in Magura town's Stadium Para after touching an overhead power line on a mosque roof, where he had gone for relief from the heat…
Special parliament session to be called for presidential election
A short special session of parliament will be called for the country's 23rd presidential election, ruling-party chief whip Nurul Islam Moni said. Voting is set for 20 August in the parliament chamber.
Saudi Arabia names commander of 14-nation maritime alliance with Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a 14-nation multinational maritime defence alliance, including Bangladesh, to protect navigation in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Red Sea and Gulf of…
6 arrested over irrigation-transformer theft ring in Chuadanga
Police in Chuadanga's Jibannagar have arrested six members of an organised gang accused of stealing electric transformers used for farmers' irrigation, recovering copper coils, tools, a car and a pickup. The charges are yet…
Most UK teens reject proposed social-media night 'curfew': survey
Most teenagers do not want to follow the UK government's proposed night-time ban on social-media use, a survey found, with 85 percent of 16- to 18-year-olds saying they would switch off the default curfew.
36 July and Islam: what the Quran teaches about tyranny
Tyranny can never last long; Allah gives the oppressor respite but does not let him go, the Quran teaches. The events of 36 July — 5 August 2024 — brought that reality before us,…
Arabia's camels find a new home in the Australian outback
Far from their native Arabian deserts, hundreds of thousands of camels roam Australia's remote desert and grasslands, used for camel races, alternative milk and even beer. Australia exported 68 camels in 2026 and $3.9…
4 held with yaba and ganja in Jashore's Chougacha
Police in Jashore's Chougacha have arrested four drug dealers with 40 yaba tablets and 550 grams of cannabis in separate drives. Three cases have been filed under the narcotics-control law; the charges are yet…
Wild monkey blamed for 17 attacks caught in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia's Riau province have caught a wild monkey accused of attacking at least 17 people over several weeks in the town of Tembilahan, Anadolu Agency reported. Schools were briefly moved online for…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement aimed at promoting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond, according to Pakistan's foreign ministry.
Sreepur entrepreneur turns jackfruit into biscuits, drawing strong demand
Inspired by a trip to China, Sreepur entrepreneur Abdus Sattar has begun making biscuits from jackfruit — the fruit often left to rot each year — and the trial production has drawn a strong…
349 MPs to vote in presidential election, EC list shows
A total of 349 MPs will vote in the 23rd presidential election on 20 August, according to the Election Commission's voter list. They include Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, who was expelled by Jamaat…
Case against Barguna land officer over forged deputy speaker signature
A case has been filed against Barguna Sadar assistant commissioner (land) Shaon Majumder Sumon, accused of forging the deputy speaker's signature and parliament letterhead to block his transfer and secure a posting in Dhaka.…
Jamaat will not field a presidential candidate, cites BNP majority
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will not field a candidate in the presidential election, its leaders said, as it has no realistic chance of victory without a parliamentary majority. Secretary general Mia Golam Parwar said BNP's nominee…
Gas crisis at CNG stations keeps drivers waiting for hours
With gas supply still not normal in the capital, long queues of vehicles remain at CNG filling stations. Drivers of auto-rickshaws, buses and private cars are waiting for hours as low pressure halves how…
Gold price cut by 3,266 taka a bhori
The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association has cut the price of gold, lowering the price of 22-carat jewellery by up to 3,266 taka a bhori, effective from Friday morning. A day earlier it had raised the…
Is Mirza Fakhrul set to be the new president? BNP weighs options
BNP secretary general and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's name is under top-level discussion as the party's possible presidential candidate, BBC Bangla reported, citing party sources, though no formal announcement has been…
Pumpkin flowers colour a Magura market, bringing farmers a profit
At the historic Gangarampur bazaar in Magura's Shalikha, bright yellow pumpkin flowers and pumpkin greens — once eaten only at home — are now selling briskly at 50-60 taka a kilo, giving farmers a…
Media needs regulation, not control: information minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said the media needs to be brought within a regulatory framework, not controlled, so that every stakeholder's fair rights are ensured. He warned that without good governance,…
Education-cadre officer accused of assaulting NAEM director general
The director general of the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM), Professor Dr Wasim Md Mezbahul Haque, was allegedly abused and physically assaulted by the academy's director (administration and finance), Md Shahjahan, at an…
Jagannath students' union submits 9-point demand after campus attack
The Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) has submitted a nine-point memorandum to the vice-chancellor demanding the proctor's removal, justice for an attack on students blamed on Chhatra Dal, and a safe, democratic campus.
Fahmida Nabi returns from a break with new song 'Ovimaner Sheshe'
Acclaimed singer Fahmida Nabi has released a new solo song, 'Ovimaner Sheshe', after a short break. Written by Raju Chowdhury and composed by Ehsan Rahi, it has been released on the Shabdo Karigor YouTube…
3 more children die with measles symptoms in a day
Three more children died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, and 1,218 new patients were found with measles symptoms, the health directorate said.
Five more expatriate footballers in line for Bangladesh's SAF squad
Following Hamza Chowdhury's arrival, the Bangladesh Football Federation is adding more expatriate players, with up to five in line for the SAF Championship in Dhaka in November. UK-based winger Farhan Ali and forward Zayan…
US court fines Meta $567 million over child-safety failures
A New Mexico court has fined the social-media giant Meta $567 million over failures to protect children, its largest such penalty to date, taking the total in the case to $942 million. The judge…
7 killed as bus plows into day labourers in Bogura
Seven people were killed when a passenger bus lost control and ran over day labourers waiting for work on the Bogura-Naogaon regional highway early on Friday. Three died at the scene and four in…
Jamaat condemns India for giving Hasina a platform for 'conspiracy'
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the Indian government for allowing ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to hold a news conference from India, calling it a grave breach of diplomatic norms and demanding she…