8,535 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
For want of a bridge over the Brahmaputra in Sonargaon, thousands of people from about 10 villages have crossed a bamboo footbridge at daily risk for more than three decades, resorting to boats when…
Lionel Messi extended his World Cup records and Julian Alvarez matched Diego Maradona's knockout-goal tally for Argentina as the side beat Switzerland 3-1 to reach the semifinals.
Ahead of the release of 'The Odyssey', director Christopher Nolan reflected on shooting in a storm off Scotland, the online 'culture war' over his casting, his reliance on practical effects, and why he has…
Breel Embolo's red card against Argentina was the result of a new VAR 'mistaken identity' rule introduced at this World Cup, under which the referee reversed a yellow card wrongly shown to Leandro Paredes…
Defaulted loans at state-owned banks have risen to about Tk 188,701.75 crore, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament, outlining short-, medium- and long-term plans to restore discipline in the banking sector.
A judge in India's Madhya Pradesh, Tabassum Khan, has faced online rape and death threats after sentencing 14 self-styled 'cow protectors' to life imprisonment for beating a man to death in a 2022 mob…
France's Kylian Mbappé and Argentina's Lionel Messi are joint top scorers at the World Cup on eight goals each, with Mbappé ahead on the assist tiebreaker before the semifinals.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it made no difference whether his side faced England or Norway in the World Cup semifinal, urging his players to recover their strength and play their best after a…
A former Jubo Dal leader in Chuadanga was hacked by attackers late Saturday, severing his left wrist and leaving him critically injured; he was referred to a Dhaka hospital and police are investigating.
Bhutan is offering families cash to have more children as it confronts a population crisis, with its birth rate falling by more than a quarter over the past decade and young people emigrating in…
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has again urged teachers and staff of government colleges to attend their workplaces on time, warning that non-compliance could bring punitive action.
Authorities have decided to cut 33 aging, hazardous railway trees in Saidpur, Nilphamari, for public safety, and plan to plant about 5,000 saplings across the town this monsoon.
A wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people came largely under control on Sunday, with hundreds of evacuated residents beginning to return home, officials said.
The Hormuz Strait is more important than dozens of nuclear bombs and Iran will protect it, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, Mohsen Rezaei, said in an interview.
South Korea has sought North Korea's cooperation to find and return a sailor who went missing from a patrol vessel near the Northern Limit Line off the east coast, its Ministry of Unification said.
Several 'heavyweight' leaders who dissolved their own parties or resigned to contest the 2026 election on the BNP's symbol now find themselves without cabinet or party posts, and are looking to Prime Minister Tarique…
Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned the United States that the era of one-sided deals was over, in a post on X referring to the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to resolve their problems diplomatically, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar telling his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that dialogue is the only effective path to lasting…
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had destroyed the command center, infrastructure and an MQ-9 Reaper drone hangar at a US military installation at Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base with multiple ballistic missiles, in…
The abduction, alleged rape and killing of a young homeless girl in Delhi's Mehrauli has again raised grave questions about the safety of homeless women and girls in the Indian capital, where shelter space…
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon vowed to deliver completely error-free, quality and lively textbooks for the 2027 academic year, moving past the mistakes of the…
US Representative Ro Khanna said his delegation was detained by armed Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, describing it as a brutal picture of Palestinians' daily reality under occupation, in…
Argentina have reached the final every time they have made a World Cup semifinal, a perfect record they will look to protect against England at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
At least 16 people have died of starvation in recent weeks in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, the government said, as drought withered crops and officials sought approval for more food aid.
At least 16 people have died of starvation in recent weeks in the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, the government said, as drought withered crops and the prime minister sought cabinet approval for extra…
Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to sign a memorandum of understanding to ease trade in rice, pulses, edible oil and jute, following a high-level meeting at Bangladesh's Industries Ministry, officials said.
Sheikh Hasina, in India, cannot return to Bangladesh and surrender without a mutual understanding between the two governments, and would be arrested on arrival, the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal said.
Police recovered the bodies of three people, believed to be homeless, from footpaths in the Shahbag area of Dhaka on Sunday; their identities were not immediately known and the cause was preliminarily attributed to…
The monsoon's extra humidity encourages germs and contamination, so some leafy greens and vegetables are best avoided or thoroughly cleaned and cooked, according to advice cited from Indian media.
An Indian nutritionist suggests five simple ways to boost daily protein intake, from adding lentils and sprouts to including dairy, protein-rich flours, nuts, seeds, eggs and soy.
Walking through waterlogged Dhaka streets can lead to foot infections and fungal problems; here is how to care for your feet, according to advice cited from Indian media.
A total of 79,246 students across Bangladesh have won Talent Pool and General scholarships in the 2025 primary scholarship examination, out of a planned 82,500, the Primary and Mass Education Ministry said.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal early Sunday, with tremors felt in parts of Visakhapatnam and nearby districts in India's Andhra Pradesh; no casualties or damage were reported.
Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed in 11 flood-affected districts for rescue, relief distribution and medical support, monitoring the situation from 90 points, the force said.
Floods triggered by heavy rain, hill runoff and landslides have hit 58 upazilas in seven districts, killing 51 people and affecting 1,022,963, with Cox's Bazar reporting the most deaths, the Disaster Management and Relief…
Days of rain, high humidity and weak airflow are raising heat-related health risks for farmers, construction and brick-kiln workers, rickshaw pullers and day laborers in the Mymensingh region, which experts link to climate change.
The BNP views the upcoming local government elections as a major organizational challenge, and most standing committee members favor holding the party's national council late this year, party sources said after a meeting chaired…
Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and a member of the BNP standing committee, has died at the age of 94 at a Dhaka hospital.
The results of the 2025 primary scholarship examination have been published, with 79,246 students awarded scholarships; results can be checked by SMS and on the Directorate of Primary Education website.
Five children died of confirmed measles or measles symptoms across Bangladesh in 24 hours and 969 were affected, taking the toll since March 15 to 758, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his side had much to improve before their World Cup semifinal against England, calling quick recovery from a 120-minute quarterfinal the biggest challenge.
Switzerland exited the World Cup after a 3-1 quarterfinal defeat to Argentina, with coach Murat Yakin and midfielder Remo Freuler venting anger at the referee, VAR and FIFA's new 'mistaken identity' rule, under which…
Lionel Messi hailed his teammates in an emotional Instagram message after Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach a second straight World Cup semifinal, where they will face England.
Thibaut Courtois, injured and substituted late in Belgium's quarterfinal defeat to Spain, sat in tears on the bench as a stoppage-time Mikel Merino goal ended Belgium's World Cup, and hinted it may have been…
Argentina scored twice in a nine-minute burst late in extra time to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal and reach the semifinals, where they will meet England.
A one-time 'exit' facility Bangladesh Bank introduced to cut defaulted loans and recover stuck funds is not yet benefiting businesses, with many private banks still undecided on accepting applications, waiving interest or settling loans,…
Bangladesh's first international travel trade marketplace, the Bangladesh Travel Mart, will be held from September 3 to 5 at the Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, with organizers expecting more than 130 exhibitors from 20 countries…
Lionel Messi has missed both his penalties at this World Cup, raising an audacious question before Argentina's quarterfinal against Switzerland: if they win a penalty, should he take it?
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, said the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli strikes would 'definitely' be avenged, in a statement carried by state media.
England's Harry Kane and Norway's Erling Haaland, two of the world's best strikers, go head-to-head in the World Cup quarterfinal - and their numbers are strikingly hard to separate.
Low- and lower-middle-income countries now spend more on servicing debt than on education, UNESCO says, warning of a growing threat to the basic right to schooling - a squeeze also seen in Bangladesh's budget.
At least seven people were killed in separate road accidents across Bangladesh, including an auto-rickshaw passenger in Sylhet's Golapganj and a motorcycle rider in Tangail, police and local sources said.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said the 39-year-old Lionel Messi will remain one of the world's best players for as long as he chooses to play, ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland.
Russia and China opposed a Western-led move on Iran's nuclear program at the UN Security Council, arguing that Resolution 2231 expired in October 2025 and the Council no longer has jurisdiction over the issue,…
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said England go into their World Cup quarterfinal as favorites, though 'not by a very big margin,' as his side aim to follow up their upset of Brazil.
A 16-year-old schoolgirl whose body was found stuffed in a sack in Khulna died of head injuries inflicted by her father amid a family dispute, police said; her mother has confessed and been arrested,…
As floods submerge parts of Bangladesh, health experts advise on safe drinking water, preventing diarrhea, food safety, avoiding accidents and post-flood care.
Nepal's Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on a commission set up to investigate the assets of current and former officials, ruling that its constitutional validity must first be examined by a full…
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 with a late Mikel Merino goal that punished a goalkeeping error, ending the dream of Belgium's golden generation - even as Lamine Yamal dazzled without scoring.
Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi broke down in tears in the stands after Morocco, captained by Ashraf Hakimi, lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarterfinals.