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Indian police officer arrested over $36 million in illegal assets

Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police Sankireddy Bheem Reddy after searches at 16 locations uncovered assets worth nearly 3 billion rupees disproportionate to his known income.

India pulls film on enforced disappearances, custodial killings, sparking uproar

ZEE5 removed the film 'Satluj,' based on Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, from its Indian catalog just 48 hours after release, prompting sharp criticism from lead actor Diljit Dosanjh and political…

How Argentina's lineup is shaping up against Egypt

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed three changes to the starting lineup for the match against Egypt, with Leandro Paredes set to return, alongside Nicolas Tagliafico and Julian Alvarez.

Housewife dies of snake bite in Madaripur

A 25-year-old housewife died after being bitten by a venomous snake while fetching firewood in Kalkini upazila, Madaripur, on Tuesday morning.

Jaya Ahsan debuts glamorous new look in 10 stylish photos

Actress Jaya Ahsan shared a glamorous new photoshoot ahead of the July 10 West Bengal release of her film 'Ajo Ardhangini,' drawing over a thousand fan reactions on social media.

Samsung profit surges 1,800% on soaring AI chip demand

Samsung Electronics forecast an operating profit of 89.4 trillion won for the April-June quarter, up roughly 1,800% year-on-year, as global demand for AI memory chips soared, marking its third straight quarter of record operating…

'Neymar thinks he's bigger than the team,' says Matthäus

German legend Lothar Matthäus sharply criticized Neymar after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway knocked them out of the World Cup, saying the star forward's behavior during a late penalty exposed a deeper problem within…

Three sentenced to death in kidnap-murder of child Mahfuz

A tribunal has sentenced three men to death in the 15-year-old kidnap-murder case of 8-year-old Mahfuz in Gopalganj's Kashiani thana, while a fourth was given life imprisonment.

'They have Messi, we have Salah'

Egypt has issued a warning to Lionel Messi's Argentina ahead of their World Cup quarter-final qualifying match, with team director Ibrahim Hassan saying Mohamed Salah alone can finish off any opponent.

What is the 'Viking Row,' and why is Norway celebrating with it?

Norway's football team celebrated with the "Viking Row" after eliminating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 from the World Cup — a fan celebration paying tribute to Norway's Viking heritage that has gone viral worldwide.

Jet fuel prices cut for domestic and international flights

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has cut jet fuel prices by Tk 19 per liter for domestic flights and $0.13 per liter for international flights, effective from midnight.

Will Judgment Day fall on a Friday during Ashura? What Islam says

Some believe Judgment Day will occur on the day of Ashura, but Islamic scholars say this claim has no basis. Authentic hadith establish only that Judgment Day will occur on a Friday, without specifying…

National Rural Development Day observed in Chuadanga

Chuadanga observed National Rural Development Day under the theme "Developed rural areas, prosperous nation, Bangladesh first," with a rally, discussion, and distribution of microcredit checks and saplings.

OPEC in turmoil as oil prices could fall to $40 a barrel

The Iran war has intensified long-standing internal disputes within OPEC over production quotas, with member states pulling in opposite directions as the Strait of Hormuz gradually reopens. Analysts warn prices could fall as low…

Mosque attacks and threats spread fear among US Muslims

Hate-motivated attacks and threats against mosques and Islamic community centers have risen alarmingly across the United States, with CAIR recording 8,658 discrimination and bias incidents against Muslims and Arabs in 2024 — the highest…

Preliminary evidence links Awami League to July uprising crimes: chief prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam said preliminary evidence has been found linking Awami League as a party to crimes committed during last year's mass uprising, with an investigation into the party's institutional liability ongoing.

Saudi Arabia launches new 'package visa' for tourists

Saudi Arabia has launched a new 'package visa' program allowing travelers to obtain tourist visas through an integrated package covering flights, accommodation and other travel services, as part of its Vision 2030 tourism expansion.

First-grader dies in road accident in Jashore while watching a monkey

A seven-year-old first-grade student died in a road accident in Chougachha, Jashore, after being struck by an auto-rickshaw while running with other children to see a monkey wandering near their homes.

Nine killed including two officers-in-charge in militant attack on Pakistan police post

At least nine police officers were killed in a militant attack on a police post in Ziarat district, Balochistan, including two officers-in-charge. A joint clearance operation afterward killed 15 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants.

522,000 government posts vacant, says public administration deputy minister

Government offices have 1,986,272 approved posts, of which 521,922 are vacant, according to updated 2025 data cited by Public Administration Deputy Minister Md. Abdul Bari in parliament.

Twin blasts in Damascus during French president's visit to Syria

Twin explosions were reported in central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria on Tuesday. Officials said Macron was unharmed, and a security source said 18 people were injured.

India to supply long-range missiles to Indonesia under new deal

India will supply long-range missiles to Indonesia and deepen cooperation in defense and critical minerals, an Indian official said after talks between the two countries' leaders in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Pakistan, Turkey to jointly produce fighter jet components

Pakistan and Turkey are moving toward a major defense agreement to jointly produce technology and components for Turkey's KAAN fighter jet, deepening the two countries' bilateral military partnership.

Ehud Barak calls for civil disobedience against Netanyahu's cabinet

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak has called for a mass civil disobedience movement against Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet, saying its refusal to accept a Supreme Court ruling amounts to a declaration of war on…

Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege: Zubaida Rahman

Zia Rahman Foundation Vice-Chairman Zubaida Rahman said healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, at a workshop on developing health entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, calling on young people to help solve the sector's challenges.

PM makes surprise inspection of army's summer exercise

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made a surprise visit to inspect the army's summer training exercise in Manikganj, marking the first time in the country's history a prime minister has visited a summer training area…

Awami League will be tried as a party at the tribunal: information adviser

Information Adviser Dr. Zahedur Rahman said Awami League's activities remain banned by executive order, and the party will be tried at the tribunal for genocide and crimes against humanity, with the court to decide…

Free dengue testing at government hospitals through December 31

The health ministry has announced free NS1 testing for dengue at government hospitals nationwide through December 31. This year, 7,110 people have been infected with dengue and 19 have died.

Who will be in tears today — Messi or Salah?

Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in one of the most anticipated round-of-16 matches of the World Cup, at 10pm Bangladesh time in Atlanta, with the spotlight on Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

Finance minister announces plan to recruit 100,000 health workers

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced plans to recruit 100,000 health workers nationwide, saying the government is working to narrow the gap between public and private healthcare standards.

Chinese ambassador pays courtesy call on opposition leader

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, discussing bilateral ties, the Teesta Barrage master plan, and the Rohingya repatriation issue.

United States pays fine as Balogun's suspension is waived

FIFA fined United States forward Folarin Balogun $40,000 over a controversial red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, even as his one-match ban was suspended for a year. The US Soccer Federation will cover half…

Case filed over cocktail blast at NCP rally in Savar

A case has been filed after a cocktail (crude bomb) explosion injured six people at a National Citizen Party rally following its "July March" in Savar. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate.

Ninth pay scale to be scaled back amid fiscal pressure

The government is moving to trim its earlier ninth national pay scale recommendation amid revenue pressure, budget deficits, debt repayment obligations and high inflation, finance and public administration ministry sources say.

Mbappé condemns racist remark by Paraguayan senator

France's Kylian Mbappé sharply condemned racist comments made by a Paraguayan senator on social media after scoring the winning goal in France's World Cup round-of-16 win over Paraguay. The French Football Federation says it…

MPO teachers raise 8-point demand including nationalization

Sachetan Shikkhok Samaj held a press conference demanding nationalization of jobs for MPO-listed teachers and staff, among eight demands aimed at addressing long-standing inequities in the education sector.

Government plans mid-day meal, free uniforms for secondary students

Following its primary-level program, the government plans to launch a mid-day meal scheme along with free school uniforms, shoes and socks for secondary students under a Tk 3,502-crore initiative aimed at reducing dropout rates.

Government launches inquiry into high HSC exam dropout rate

For the first time, the government has launched a study through education boards to identify why a large number of students are dropping out of public examinations, after 36% of registered HSC candidates failed…

Dengue infection rate alarming in Chattogram amid high-risk warning

Chattogram is seeing an alarming rise in dengue cases, averaging 11 new infections a day. Fifty-seven people were infected in the first five days of July alone, and health authorities have designated eight wards…

In-form Colombia set to face resilient Switzerland in World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Colombia, both in strong form, meet in the round of 16 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver at 2am Bangladesh time. Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 while Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach…

Belgium eliminates United States, advances to World Cup quarter-finals

Belgium beat co-host United States 4-1 in the round of 16, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals on July 11.

Ronaldo's dream ends as Spain reaches World Cup quarter-finals

Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 with a 91st-minute goal from Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign. Spain will face Belgium in the quarter-finals.

Global oil prices dip as OPEC+ plans further production increase

Global crude oil prices fell on Monday as OPEC+ announced plans to raise production targets from August and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz began to normalize. Brent crude fell 0.58% to $71.70 per…

Drug dealer arrested with 1,600 yaba tablets in Jessore

Police arrested a drug dealer with 1,600 yaba tablets during a raid in Chougachha upazila, Jessore, on Sunday afternoon.

Remittance surges 38.1% in first five days of July

Bangladesh received $567 million in remittances in the first five days of July 2026, a 38.1% increase over the $411 million received in the same period last year, according to Bangladesh Bank.

Gold prices fall sharply in Bangladesh market

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association has reduced the price of 22-karat gold by Tk 3,226 per bhori to Tk 2,25,290 including VAT, effective Monday morning. The year has seen 87 price adjustments so far —…

Bangladesh Bank allows loan-defaulting company to open import LCs

Bangladesh Bank has granted special permission to Abdul Monem Sugar Refinery Limited to open import letters of credit at 100% cash margin despite the company being a corporate guarantor of a defaulted loan. The…

Former president Ahmadinejad attends Khamenei funeral in Tehran

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended the funeral procession and mourning march for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, joining political, military, and religious leaders alongside large public crowds.

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The multi-day farewell is scheduled to continue through Qom, the Iraqi cities of…

14 arrested under terrorism laws at pro-Palestine protest in London

British police arrested 14 activists outside New Scotland Yard during a protest marking the first anniversary of the ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action. Among those detained was Rev Sue Parfitt, an 83-year-old Anglican…

BNP leader shot over sand quarry dispute in Kushtia

A local BNP leader was shot in the back and slashed on the leg by attackers in a dispute over a sand quarry near the Hardinge Bridge area in Bheramara upazila, Kushtia, on Sunday…

Malaysia detains 200 foreign nationals including Bangladeshis in Kuala Lumpur raid

Malaysian immigration authorities detained 200 foreign nationals, including Bangladeshi citizens, during a raid at a night market in Kuala Lumpur. The operation followed two weeks of surveillance prompted by complaints from local residents.

Free seeds and fertilizer distributed to 1,400 farmers in Kishoreganj

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md. Shariful Alam inaugurated a program to distribute free seeds and fertilizer to 1,400 smallholder and marginal farmers in Kuliarchar upazila, Kishoreganj, under the government's 2025-26 agricultural incentive…

Two-year-old girl drowns in water bucket in Naogaon

A two-year-old girl drowned after falling into a bucket of water at her home in Raninagar upazila, Naogaon, on Monday afternoon. Police have filed an unnatural death case.

Qatar halves LNG supply to Bangladesh as Iran war disrupts Hormuz Strait shipping

Qatar's state energy company QatarEnergy has halved its scheduled liquefied natural gas supply to Bangladesh this year after the Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Petrobangla's acting chairman told Reuters on…

Unidentified man killed after being struck by train in Chuadanga

An unidentified man, estimated to be about 40 years old, was killed after being struck by the Rupsha Express train at Uthli railway station in Jibannagar upazila, Chuadanga, on Monday afternoon. Police are working…

Practices for seeking protection from punishment of the grave in Islam

Islamic scholars highlight the nightly recitation of Surah Al-Mulk as a key practice for seeking protection from punishment of the grave, citing hadith narrations that describe the surah as a 'protector' and 'deliverer' that…

Netanyahu cites India's support to counter Vance's 'only ally' claim about Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against US Vice President JD Vance's assertion that the United States is Israel's only powerful ally, citing what he called 'incredible' support from India's 1.4 billion…

How to lift your spirits when your favorite team loses at the World Cup

Experts say it is perfectly normal to feel upset when your favorite team is eliminated from the World Cup, but there are practical ways to recover quickly — from taking a social media break…

Russian overnight strikes across Ukraine kill 11, injure 46 in Kyiv

Russian forces launched 68 missiles and 351 drones in overnight attacks across Ukraine on Monday, killing at least 10 people in Kyiv and one in the surrounding area. Kyiv's military administration said 46 people…