Gold price rises again in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by 1,633 taka per bhori to 221,441 taka, effective Tuesday, after two straight cuts. Gold prices have been adjusted 92 times this year.
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France's ambassador pays courtesy call on social welfare minister
France's Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet paid a courtesy call on Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, with talks on women's empowerment, the Family Card and expanding cooperation.
Why Romero did not shake hands with Trump
A video of Argentina defender Cristian Romero bypassing US President Donald Trump without a handshake at the World Cup awards ceremony has gone viral, drawing praise and criticism. Romero has offered no explanation.
685 crore taka project planned to protect Bhola from Meghna erosion
A 685.86 crore taka government project to shield the Shibpur, Dhania and Medua areas of Bhola from severe Meghna River erosion goes to Ecnec on Wednesday for approval, after the Planning Commission trimmed its…
Government announces two Hajj packages for 2027
The government has set two state-managed Hajj packages for 2027 — Package-1 at 615,263 taka and an economy Package-2 at 505,648 taka — Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain announced on Tuesday.
Cubarsí pays emotional tribute to Messi after final
Amid Spain's celebrations after the World Cup final, 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí paid tribute to his childhood idol on the losing side: “He is my idol. I didn't like seeing him lose like that.”
Everything belonged to Messi, only the trophy to Spain
Most of the 80,663 fans at MetLife Stadium came to see Lionel Messi crowned again. Instead, a 1-0 loss to Spain left the 39-year-old in tears — a glorious, trophyless farewell for a player…
Messi congratulates Spain, says wounds will take time to heal
A day after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi posted an emotional message — “The pain is very deep and this wound will take a long time to…
Argentina returns home to warm welcome, but without Messi
Argentina returned home as World Cup runners-up to a red-carpet welcome and thousands of chanting fans — but captain Lionel Messi stayed on in the United States for personal reasons, the Argentine Football Association…
Lamine Yamal, the legend of tomorrow
When 19-year-old Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi after the World Cup final, the football world watched the game's scepter pass from one generation to the next. At 19 years and six days,…
Iran's Araghchi says negotiators worked under constant threat of being bombed
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described the dangers his negotiating team faced during peace talks with the United States, telling US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff that threats from Washington and Israel created…
New York City Mayor Mamdani weighs legal options to arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is reviewing the legal options for arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits New York for the UN General Assembly in September, telling a…
Andy Burnham takes over as Britain's new prime minister
Andy Burnham has become Britain's prime minister — the seventh in a decade — after Buckingham Palace confirmed his formal audience with King Charles III, Reuters reported. In his first address he pledged unity,…
PM Tarique Rahman stresses an accurate database for Family Card benefits
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the need to build an accurate and reliable database to deliver Family Card benefits to genuine beneficiaries effectively, transparently and without error, at a Cabinet Division meeting on…
South Korea urges its citizens to leave the Middle East
South Korea has urged its citizens in the Middle East to leave the region quickly as tensions rise between the United States and Iran, issuing the warning after a meeting with officials from 17…
Iran says it is ready for a US ground operation, warns Washington over Kharg Island
Iran's leadership is prepared to confront any possible US ground operation, foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says, warning Washington of severe consequences for any attempt to seize the strategic Kharg Island in southern Iran.
Lawyer breaks down in tears at Chattogram advocate's murder trial; Chinmoy Das denied bail
The second prosecution witness in the murder trial of Chattogram advocate Saiful Islam Alif broke down in tears while testifying, as the court also rejected a bail petition by the accused, Chinmoy Krishna Das.
Yamal's younger brother steals the show after the final — in 15 photos
After the Spain–Argentina final, one of the most talked-about figures on the pitch was not a player or a coaching staff member but Lamine Yamal's younger brother, Keine Yamal, who roamed the field getting…
Headteacher rents out school field to factory, halting pupils' games in Gazipur
Parents and teachers at a government primary school in Sreepur, Gazipur, allege that the headteacher rented out the school field to store a factory's construction materials, leaving the ground pitted and unusable and halting…
Actress Keya Payel sets off her fireworks anyway after Argentina's final defeat
Actress Keya Payel, an Argentina supporter, had bought fireworks to celebrate her team's victory. After Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, she set them off anyway — drawing attention online with…
US Vice President JD Vance becomes a father for the fourth time
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, have announced the birth of their fourth child, a son named Alec Neil Vance, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland…
Iran warns not a drop of oil or gas will pass through Hormuz if attacks continue
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not be safe as long as what it calls US 'aggression' continues, saying not a drop of oil or gas can…
'We are not Venezuela,' says Iran's Araghchi
Iran will never fear US threats, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with a Turkish outlet, arguing that Israel wrongly believed a short campaign could weaken Iran and alleging that leaked intelligence…
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills more than 930
At least 930 people have died in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry says, with treatment badly disrupted in Ituri province by attacks on and a strike…
BSTI orders eight product variants from four firms pulled from the market
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution has ordered eight product variants from four companies withdrawn from the market after tests found excess preservatives, harmful microbes and other failures to meet the Bangladesh Standard.
Saudi Arabia extends Umrah visa validity to one year
Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of the Umrah visa to one year (365 days), allowing holders multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days each, the Saudi Press Agency reported, as part…
Anti-Corruption Commission raids home of former general Ziaul Ahsan
The Anti-Corruption Commission has raided the Narayanganj home of dismissed Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who is jailed in a murder case and faces a case over amassing wealth beyond his known income, a commission…
US is ready for talks with Iran, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the door to diplomacy with Iran remains open even as military operations intensify, while accusing Tehran of using the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip.
Italy arrests 539 in nationwide youth-crime crackdown
Italian police have arrested 539 people and charged 954 others in a large operation against youth crime across 44 provinces, seizing more than 700 kg of drugs, 49 firearms and €307,000 in cash, media…
Actor Siam Ahmed celebrates Spain's World Cup win
Dhaka film actor Siam Ahmed, a rare Spain supporter in football-mad Bangladesh, celebrated Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final on social media, saying he has followed the team since 2007.
Andy Burnham takes charge as UK prime minister today
Andy Burnham formally takes office as Britain's prime minister on Monday, the sixth since 2016, succeeding the unpopular Keir Starmer and inheriting a weak economy, a cost-of-living squeeze, migration pressures and international turmoil.
ADB warns of loan fraud using fake websites and Facebook pages
The Asian Development Bank has warned the public against a scam that uses its name, logo and officials' identities on fake websites, Facebook pages and forged IDs to lure people with bogus loans and…
'Destiny was written in our favour,' says Spain's Ferran Torres
Spain forward Ferran Torres, whose extra-time goal beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, said destiny had been on Spain's side and dedicated the title to the country's 47 million people.
July Charter is essential and must be established, Rizvi says
The July National Charter is essential and must be enacted through parliament and constitutional amendment where needed, BNP senior joint secretary general and prime minister's political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, urging a minimum…
Police charge protesters at 'Chalo Sansad' march in India; Delhi police deny lathi charge
New Delhi saw tension on the first day of parliament's monsoon session as a group known as CJP marched on Parliament in its 'Chalo Sansad' programme; protesters alleged police used a lathi charge, water…
'Marriage if Argentina win': Porimoni reacts to Argentina's defeat
Actress Porimoni, who had jokingly vowed to marry if Argentina won the World Cup, reacted to their 1-0 final loss to Spain with a wistful quip: 'No wedding after all. Beloved Argentina, see you…
Evitex Dress Shirt wins international recognition for sustainable manufacturing
Evince Group's Evitex Dress Shirt Limited has won 'Most Sustainable Ready-Made Garment Factory of the Year' at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum.
Foods you should not cook in an iron pan
Some foods should not be cooked in an iron pan, as the metal can react with them, spoiling the taste and even affecting the body, according to a report by the Indian outlet News18.…
Khalil al-Hayya named new Hamas chief
Hamas has named Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza in October 2024.
Where will the 2030 World Cup final be held?
Speculation has begun over the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, with Morocco's under-construction 115,000-seat Grand Hassan Stadium emerging as a strong contender alongside Spain's Santiago Bernabéu and Camp Nou. Spain, Portugal and…
Iran is in a full-scale war with the US, president says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is engaged in a full-scale war with the United States and must accept the consequences, as a ceasefire signed last month frays amid tit-for-tat strikes; Bahrain and…
BJP's Rudranil blames Trinamool leader for Argentina's defeat
After Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, BJP MLA and actor Rudranil Ghosh jokingly blamed Trinamool Congress leader Arup Biswas, while praising Spain's performance.
PM Tarique Rahman meets to review Family Card expansion
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Cabinet Division to review progress on expanding the Family Card programme, stressing an accurate, reliable database and full transparency in selecting beneficiaries, his office said.
FIFA posts record revenue of $15 billion from the World Cup
FIFA is set to announce record revenue of $15 billion from the World Cup, far exceeding its $11 billion target, driven by hospitality packages and huge ticket demand, The Guardian reports.
Saltwater tide swallows farmland in Koyra and Paikgacha
Four decades of unplanned saltwater intrusion and shrimp farming have transformed the coast of Koyra and Paikgacha in Khulna, leaving once-fertile paddy land under brackish enclosures and pushing the coastal farm economy into crisis,…
460 arrested, 49 cases in 24 hours in the capital
Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 460 people on various charges in routine operations across the capital over 24 hours, seizing drugs and filing 49 cases, the DMP said.
ADB warns of fake-loan trap using its name
The Asian Development Bank has warned the public against a fraud ring using its name, logo and forged officials' identities to lure people with loan offers and extract money, stressing that it does not…
Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway project heads to ECNEC
The second revision of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, one of Bangladesh's largest infrastructure schemes, goes before ECNEC on Wednesday, with a proposed cost rise to 26,581 crore taka and a new 2030 completion…
A good season for the golden fibre
Regular rain and favourable weather have jute growing well across Khulna, where officials expect a bumper harvest that could exceed the season's 4,97,444-tonne production target, as acreage has already topped the goal.
Five more children die of measles symptoms; 1,069 new cases
Five more children have died of measles symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours, with 1,069 new cases, taking the toll since 15 March to 793 children, the health directorate says.
Rashed Khan appointed as prime minister's assistant
Md Rashed Khan has been appointed political assistant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, at the rank of secretary on a contractual basis, according to a public administration ministry notification.
Three dengue deaths in a day; 37 killed so far this year
Three people died of dengue in Bangladesh over 24 hours and 372 were hospitalised, taking this year's dengue death toll to 37, the health directorate says.
Messi and Yamal share a frame, a symbol of football's new era
Amid Spain's celebrations after the World Cup final, the most talked-about moment was an embrace between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi — one a new world champion, the other a legend bowed by a…
Officials urged to speed up seedling distribution in Khulna
Less than half of a nearly 200,000-seedling target had been distributed across four Khulna-region districts by the end of June, though the agriculture department says the target will be met on time under a…
Schools ordered to form sports management committees
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has directed all educational institutions to form sports management committees for the Prime Minister's Gold Cup national football tournament 2026.
Mozaffar Hossain to be tried under army law, home minister says
Major (retired) Mozaffar Hossain, an absconding convicted accused in the assassination of late President Ziaur Rahman, will be tried under army law by general court martial, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
Two killed, one hurt in tractor-motorcycle collision in Sharsha
Two young men were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Sharsha, Jashore, on Monday morning; police said the tractor driver and his helper fled.
World Cup cost the global economy $17 billion in lost productivity
This year's World Cup wiped out about $17 billion in productivity worldwide as fans watched stars like Messi and Mbappé, with the host United States hit hardest, according to a report by the HR…
Muslim group buys temple land at auction in UK, plans mosque
Peterborough City Council in the UK has sold a plot to the United Kingdom Islamic Mission, which plans to build a mosque and Islamic centre there, angering the Hindu community, which says a temple…
Why Jamiat is staying away from the prime minister's dinner
Five months after forming the government, Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman has hosted a dinner for allied leaders, but the BNP's long-time ally Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh is staying away, citing neglect since…