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7 kitchen remedies that may help ease heartburn and gas

Instead of reaching for antacids, common kitchen ingredients like fennel, cumin, cloves, ginger, cardamom, coriander, and warm water may help relieve heartburn, bloating, and acid reflux, a report said.

438 killed in road accidents in Bangladesh in June, motorcycle crashes account for 30%

Road accidents killed 438 people across Bangladesh in June, with Dhaka division recording the highest number. Motorcycle accidents accounted for 134 of the deaths, or 30.59% of the total, the Road Safety Foundation said…

Free rice seeds and fertilizer distributed to farmers in Jagannathpur

Selected smallholder and marginal farmers in Jagannathpur upazila, Sunamganj, received free improved aman rice seeds and fertilizer under a government incentive program aimed at boosting production and reducing costs.

Faridpur farmer becomes self-sufficient growing papaya on 90 decimals of land

Nizam Uddin Munshi of Bhanga upazila in Faridpur has earned over Tk 1 lakh selling Rajshahi-variety papaya from 1,000 saplings planted on 90 decimals, setting an example of agricultural self-sufficiency.

Egypt football team meets Dallas police ahead of Argentina World Cup clash

Egypt's national football team met with Dallas police officials in a goodwill visit before traveling to Atlanta for their round-of-16 World Cup match against Argentina.

Imam retires after 47 years of service in Panchagarh, community pays tearful tribute

Hafez Maulana Abdul Hamid retired as imam of Basuniyapara Jame Mosque in Debiganj, Panchagarh, after 47 years of continuous service. The community honored him with a farewell ceremony including gifts and two cattle.

Saudi Arabia deports more than 12,000 in immigration crackdown

Saudi Arabia has deported 12,292 people for violating residency, labor, and border security laws as part of an intensified nationwide crackdown, the interior ministry said Sunday.

Investigation underway against Awami League as an organization, chief prosecutor says

The International Crimes Tribunal's chief prosecutor said an investigation is underway against the Awami League as an organization for crimes against humanity, adding that the party could be banned and its assets seized if…

Jamaat leader dies from injuries sustained in land dispute beating in Bogra

A Jamaat-e-Islami youth leader died in Dhaka Medical College Hospital from injuries sustained in a June 25 attack over a land dispute between two brothers in Dupchanchia upazila, Bogra.

Nepal's rapper-turned-PM Balen Shah completes 100 days with swift reforms and rare public appearances

Nepal's 36-year-old Prime Minister Balendra Shah has completed 100 days in office, marked by rapid reform initiatives, the arrest of his predecessor, and a conspicuous absence from public and diplomatic engagements, AFP reported.

Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade after 5-month suspension

Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar has resumed after a five-month suspension, with shipping restarting between Iran's Dayyer port and Qatar's Al-Ruwais port following coordination between the Iranian embassy in Doha and Qatari authorities.

Three people shot in Khulna in 5 days as gang activity surges

Three people were shot in separate incidents across Khulna city within five days, raising alarm about rising gang activity. Police have not arrested anyone in connection with the shootings.

Activist detained for running symbolic rice stall outside Bangladesh Secretariat in protest

Sohani Shifa, president of the 'Save Dhaka' organization, was detained by police for running a symbolic Tk 10 rice stall outside the Secretariat to protest hawker encroachment near metro rail stations. She was released…

Iranian analysts say US-Israel hostility has not ended, warn against future negotiations

Iranian analysts said the massive turnout at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral shows the public understands that US and Israeli hostility toward Iran has not ended, and warned Tehran should not fall into any future negotiation…

Supercomputer predicts Brazil and Argentina will reach World Cup quarterfinals

The Opta supercomputer gives Brazil a 67% chance and Argentina a 79% chance of advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals, having correctly predicted 14 of 16 round-of-32 results.

40 injured in head-on bus collision on Dhaka-Barisal highway in Gopalganj

Around 40 passengers were injured when two buses collided head-on at Charprasannadi Bridge No. 1 on the Dhaka-Barisal highway in Muksudupur upazila, Gopalganj, on Sunday afternoon.

6 members of inter-district robbery gang arrested in Narail

Police arrested six members of an inter-district robbery gang who operated under cover of their professions as goldsmith, mason, and laborer, recovering stolen gold jewelry in a three-day operation across multiple districts.

How to protect yourself from WhatsApp data theft and scams

Experts say recognizing suspicious messages, avoiding unknown links, never sharing OTPs, and adjusting privacy settings are key to protecting yourself from the growing wave of WhatsApp-based fraud.

Is aqiqah obligatory? What Islam says about not performing it for a newborn

Islamic scholars say aqiqah is an important sunnah performed out of gratitude for a newborn, but there is no authentic hadith stating that not performing it causes harm to the child.

12 Jahangirnagar University students suspended for ragging freshers

Jahangirnagar University has temporarily expelled 12 students from the history department's 54th batch for ragging freshers of the 55th batch on July 3, the university administration said.

PM Tarique Rahman tells Presidential Guard not to let security push government head away from people

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged the Presidential Guard Regiment to ensure security measures do not create distance between the head of government and the public, speaking at the unit's 51st anniversary at Dhaka Cantonment.

Bangladesh health directorate issues 6 directives to all hospitals ahead of government's 180-day mark

The health directorate has ordered all hospitals to maintain round-the-clock cleanliness and ensure biometric attendance by August 17, marking the current government's 180th day in office.

Students take exams by candlelight in Lalmohan amid 14-16 hours of daily load-shedding

Students at a madrasa in Bhola's Lalmohan upazila were seen taking mid-term examinations by candlelight on Sunday as the area endures 14 to 16 hours of daily power cuts during ongoing secondary and HSC…

Dengue situation concerning as 139 more hospitalized in Bangladesh in 24 hours

Another 139 dengue patients were hospitalized across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing this year's total cases to 6,597 with 19 deaths, the health directorate said Saturday.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan marries for the third time

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt have officially married under India's Special Marriage Act at a ceremony in Mumbai, Indian media reported.

14 government soldiers killed in Houthi rebel attack in southern Yemen

At least 14 Yemeni government soldiers were killed in an attack by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Hais area south of the port city of Hodeidah, a military official told AFP on Sunday.

England still haunted by Argentina's 1986 wound ahead of Azteca return

As England prepare to face Mexico at the historic Azteca Stadium, coach Thomas Tuchel's press conference was dominated by questions about Argentina's infamous 1986 World Cup quarterfinal at the same venue.

France coach Deschamps sets World Cup record with 17th match win

Didier Deschamps became the most successful coach in World Cup history by match wins after France beat Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals, surpassing Germany's Helmut Schon's record of 16 victories.

Ram Mandir theft proves 'Ravana has reached Ayodhya,' Nirmohi Akhara chief says

The head of Nirmohi Akhara, a key litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, said the recent theft at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya proves that "Ravana has already reached Ayodhya," in an interview with…

Peter Thiel says Pope Leo XIV is 'acting as a Chinese Communist agent' over AI regulation

Billionaire Peter Thiel claimed Pope Leo XIV is effectively acting as a "Chinese Communist agent" by calling for AI regulation, speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado.

'Psychic' cat Milu predicts Brazil will beat Norway in World Cup round of 16

A cat named Milu from Brazil's Minas Gerais state, which has correctly predicted all of Brazil's World Cup results so far, has forecast a victory against Norway in the round of 16.

The many problems of rubber farming in the Chittagong Hill Tracts

A rubber farmer describes 46 years of broken promises since President Ziaur Rahman launched rubber cultivation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in 1980 — rising costs, elephant attacks, lack of electricity, and no government…

Two schoolboys drown while bathing in Turag River in Gazipur

Two schoolboys aged 11 and 13 drowned while bathing in the Turag River in the Mirashpara Nadibandor area of Tongi, Gazipur, on Sunday morning. Fire service divers recovered their bodies.

Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque, Bangla Academy president, dies at 85

Professor Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque, president of the Bangla Academy and former chairman of Dhaka University's Bangla department, died on Sunday afternoon in Dhaka. He was 85.

Hormuz is not Iran's only weapon — Medvedev warns of Bab al-Mandeb 'alternative'

Russia's Security Council deputy chairman Dmitri Medvedev said Iran could use the Bab al-Mandeb strait as an "alternative weapon" alongside the Strait of Hormuz, warning those who provoke conflict in the region to remember…

7 more children die with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours

Seven more children died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours and 1,031 new cases were reported, Bangladesh's health directorate said Sunday, as the outbreak continues to spread.

Pakistan and Turkey agree on $5 billion bilateral trade target

Pakistan and Turkey pledged to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion and signed five defense-related agreements during a meeting between PM Shahbaz Sharif and President Erdogan in Istanbul on Saturday.

Gaza: thousands of bodies under rubble as displaced families live in terror

In central Gaza's Deir al-Balah, displaced children play football in the sand while their dreams fade. Across the strip, thousands of bodies lie unrecovered under rubble as 1.7 million people have been displaced, CNN…

World breathed sigh of relief after Iran-US deal, Erdogan says

Turkish President Erdogan said the recent Iran-US agreement has created a positive atmosphere internationally, praising Pakistan's mediation role at a joint press conference with PM Shahbaz Sharif in Istanbul.

Khamenei's three sons attend funeral as current supreme leader stays away

Three sons of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended his funeral, while current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stayed away due to assassination threats from Israel, the Associated Press reported.

Iran uses Quran recitation at Khamenei's funeral to send geopolitical messages to Muslim nations

At the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran used the recitation of specific Quran verses in the presence of delegates from various Muslim countries to deliver coded geopolitical messages without formal speeches,…

Trump says he is surprised by outpouring of grief for Khamenei at funeral

US President Donald Trump told Axios he was surprised to see millions crying at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, saying he "thought people hated him," while adding that he could have targeted the mourners but chose…

Egypt's Sisi says no normalization with Israel until Palestinian occupation ends

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said there can be no normalization of relations with Israel until its occupation of Palestinian territory ends, calling on the international community to maintain the Gaza ceasefire.

13 countries skipped Khamenei's funeral under US pressure, Iran says

At least 13 countries from Eastern Europe, Africa, the Gulf and East Asia did not attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US diplomatic pressure, Iran's Tasnim News…

The policies that shaped Iran's politics under Khamenei

As funeral arrangements continue for Iran's longest-serving supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his tenure is being assessed as the end of a defining era in the country's political history.

Sohel Taj calls Hasina's return announcement 'hypocrisy'

A former state minister of home affairs under Sheikh Hasina has sharply criticized the ousted prime minister's declaration that she would return to Bangladesh this year.

From mosque imam to Iran's supreme leader

As six-day funeral proceedings continue across five cities, a look at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's journey from a small neighborhood mosque in Mashhad to the pinnacle of Iranian power.

Actress Mousumi Hamid expecting her first child, reveals second marriage

The Bangladeshi actress surprised colleagues at the Chorki awards ceremony by appearing with a baby bump, announcing both her second marriage and pregnancy.

Brazil dealt blow ahead of Norway World Cup last-16 clash

Midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Brazil's round-of-16 match against Norway at MetLife Stadium due to a hamstring injury, AFP reported.

Argentina's match hero once considered quitting football altogether

Lisandro Martinez, who scored in stoppage time against Cape Verde, has revealed he contemplated retirement after suffering a serious knee injury last year.

Prime minister extends greetings to Trump on US 250th Independence Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman congratulated President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of US independence, highlighting strengthening bilateral ties.

Shiba Shanu elected president of Bangladesh Film Artists' Association

Villain actor Shiba Shanu and actor Joy Chowdhury won the presidential and general secretary races in the Bangladesh Film Artists' Association election.

August 5 achievement belongs to no single person or party, says prime minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told a national conference of July uprising veterans that the gains of August 5 were a collective achievement of all democracy-loving Bangladeshis.

Two more arrested in Narail disabled man's killing

RAB arrested two more suspects in the case over the death of a mentally and hearing-impaired man who was tortured overnight on suspicion of theft in Narail's Banshagram.

Van driver killed in three-wheeler collision in Chuadanga's Jibannagar

A 50-year-old van driver was killed when a speeding three-wheeler struck his vehicle on the Santoshpur-Andulbariya road in Jibannagar upazila on Saturday morning.

2,009 students absent, two expelled on second day of SSC exams at Jessore board

The Jessore Education Board reported 2,009 absentees and two expulsions during the SSC Bengali second paper exam, highlighting wider concerns about education disruptions following the 2024 political upheaval.

Over 27,000 absent and 17 expelled on second day of HSC exams

Expulsions more than doubled compared to the first day of the HSC and equivalent examinations, with 17 students removed for cheating nationwide on Saturday.

383 head teacher and 2,842 assistant teacher posts vacant in government secondary schools

More than 18 percent of assistant teacher positions in Bangladesh's 702 government secondary schools remain unfilled, compounding a leadership gap with 383 schools lacking permanent head teachers.

World Cup round of 16 confirmed: full fixture schedule

The FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 lineup is complete, with clashes including Portugal vs Spain, Brazil vs Norway, and defending champions Argentina vs Egypt.

Relentless France face Paraguay in round-of-16 clash

France enter the round of 16 as the tournament's most consistent side, with Kylian Mbappe tied on 6 goals with Lionel Messi and a chance to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer.