Today is 12 Rabiul Awwal, the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tareque Rahman called for following the Prophet's example of peace, justice and humanity.
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International Desk, page 19
3,095 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
Bodies of 9 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi factory fire arrive Thursday
The victims, killed in an August 9 blaze at a Riyadh sofa factory, were identified through fingerprint analysis; the remaining bodies are expected later.
China now able to shoot down aircraft near the US: report
Bloomberg reports China has fielded hypersonic glide vehicles capable of firing air-to-air missiles at critical US aircraft thousands of miles from its territory.
10 newborns die in a day at West Bengal hospital
Malda Medical College Hospital says eight of the infants had been referred in critical condition from other facilities, as the state health department seeks a report.
Iran war fallout cuts Dubai airport traffic by 31%
Dubai Airports says regional airspace restrictions made the first half of the year one of the most challenging in DXB's history, though a recovery is under way.
105 Indians among missing in Nepal flash floods
A sudden surge of water and mud from Tibet devastated riverside villages in Rasuwa district, killing at least eight and leaving hundreds of tourists unaccounted for.
Bangladesh, China discuss expanding higher-education opportunities
Officials met in Guangzhou to explore university partnerships and technical-education cooperation between the two countries.
Khulna observes Eid-e-Miladunnabi with due solemnity
The city corporation hosted a discussion on the Prophet's life, a hamd-naat competition and prayer gatherings, alongside events across the district.
All mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz: Trump
The US president said satellite and Space Force-assisted searches finished the job in four months, well ahead of the six-month timeline, warning Iran against relaying mines.
Court orders Bidisha sent to jail
Former president H.M. Ershad's ex-wife was denied bail in a Gulshan fraud case, days after a separate conviction over a disputed flat sale.
RAB seizes large haul of Indian cough syrup, cash in Chuadanga; one arrested
Emon Ahmed was detained with 652 bottles of syrup, 1.675 million taka in cash and a motorcycle used to transport drugs across the border area.
Hospital fire in Pakistan kills 15 newborns
Only one infant survived after a fire, reportedly sparked by an exploding air conditioner compressor, tore through a nursery at Islamabad's PIMS hospital.
No question of accepting any law that contradicts sharia: Baitul Mukarram khatib
Maulana Abdul Malek told a Hefazat-e-Islam conference that constitutional provisions conflicting with the Quran and Hadith must be amended or repealed.
US suspends all visa appointments worldwide
The State Department says a new consular training program is behind the pause, days after a court struck down a visa suspension covering Bangladesh and 74 other nations.
Is Malaysia tilting toward China?
PM Anwar Ibrahim's remarks on Taiwan and Sabah defense have revived questions about Kuala Lumpur's alignment, though analysts say its Western ties remain intact.
Activists urge New York mayor to cancel RSS event featuring Mohan Bhagwat
Hindus for Human Rights and allied groups say the Hindu nationalist leader's Madison Square Garden appearance shouldn't be allowed to masquerade as unity.
‘Who is this judge to speak about our religion?’: Owaisi slams hijab ruling
The AIMIM MP's sharp rebuke of an Allahabad High Court ruling that hijab isn't essential to Islamic practice has ignited fresh controversy in India.
Malaysia issues new guidelines for hiring Bangladeshi workers
New recruitment rules raise hopes of reopening the labor market, but manpower exporters warn an influential group tied to the old syndicate may try to regain control.
Chaugachha shop raid finds 13,550kg of illegally stockpiled fertilizer
Dealer Khairul Islam was fined 20,000 taka and confessed after a mobile court found 271 sacks of urea, TSP, DAP and MOP without valid documentation.
BEES founder Saiful Islam honored at golden jubilee celebration
Nearly 5,000 staff from the microfinance and development organization gathered in Dhaka to mark 50 years since its founding.
Israel says it will treat kites, balloons from Gaza like drones
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a 'zero tolerance' policy after harmless kites landed near the border, alarming families who fear any pretext for attack.
Only 31% of Americans support Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Support has fallen even among Republicans as gasoline prices climb, with Trump's approval rating pinned near record lows six months into the conflict.
China vows to keep trade ties with Iran intact despite US sanctions
Beijing said its cooperation with Tehran operates within international law and warned against third-country interference after Washington sanctioned 60 entities.
‘I make fake news myself,’ says Israeli official in viral video
Likud communications figure Eli Hazan's on-camera admission has drawn millions of views as Israel pours record sums into its 'hasbara' PR machine.
US offers $10 million for information on IRGC commanders
The State Department's Rewards for Justice program named five Revolutionary Guard commanders, two of whom were killed in the recent war.
Muhammad al-Durrah’s image returns to Egyptian school textbooks
The iconic 2000 photo of the Palestinian boy's killing now appears in a high school history lesson on the Second Intifada, his father says, 25 years later.
Syria free of terrorism ‘stain,’ path to development opens: President al-Sharaa
Washington's removal of Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list marks another step in warming US-Syria relations since Assad's 2024 ouster.
US sanctions four Indian companies over Iran oil ties
The State Department action, part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' also names individual partners and directors tied to millions in Iranian petrochemical imports.
Jibannagar Quran hafez, 14, missing for five days
Sihab Hossain left home for his madrasa on August 21 and never arrived; his family has filed a GD and is appealing for public help to find him.
BGB seizes 7.3 million taka in smuggled goods on Sylhet border
Operations at five border outposts recovered Indian medicine, cattle, saris and other goods based on intelligence tips.
Afghanistan names new captain for India series
Ibrahim Zadran leads a squad featuring the recalled Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib for a three-match T20 series in Delhi next month.
Central bank delivers good news to Sammilito Islami Bank depositors
Governor Md Mostakur Rahman instructed the bank's leadership to make clear there will be no haircut on depositor profits and to restore normal operations.
Israeli media criticize Netanyahu over rising tensions with Turkey
Haaretz and other outlets warn a dispute over Syria could open an 'eighth front' for Israel, as Turkey moves to seek an Interpol warrant against the PM.
TCB to buy 80 billion taka of goods to keep essentials market stable
The state trading agency plans to source edible oil, lentils, sugar, chickpeas and dates domestically and internationally, while expanding warehouse capacity.
Imran Khan’s special medical treatment reignites debate over equality under law in Pakistan
A Supreme Court order moving the former PM to a private hospital raises questions over whether other prisoners with similar ailments would get the same treatment.
US ambassador meets foreign minister, state minister: what was discussed
Brent T. Christensen's meeting with Dr Khalilur Rahman and Humayun Kabir was part of ongoing bilateral talks, though neither side detailed specifics.
French firms increasingly view Saudi Arabia as regional business hub
Companies like Schneider Electric and Tarkett are expanding in the kingdom as Vision 2030 tax incentives and export growth reshape its role in the region.
Naming fish market after Modi sparks controversy in India
A banner bearing the Indian PM's name and photo was covered with white cloth a day after a Surat wholesale fish market's inauguration drew trader objections.
Merged Islami bank depositors to get full withdrawal access from September
Bangladesh Bank's governor said Sammilito Islami Bank depositors will face no haircut on profits and can withdraw funds as needed starting September 1.
Why China’s J-10CE fighter jet is drawing so much attention
Bangladesh has drafted an agreement to buy the multirole jet, as a PM adviser cites its combat record against India's Rafale during the India-Pakistan war.
Verse 10 of Surah Al-Fath recited at presidential oath ceremony: what it means
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in Friday at Bangabhaban, followed by the oaths of four new cabinet members.
Nahid Islam sets conditions for reassessing Dhaka-Delhi relations
The NCP convener said any new relationship with India requires guarantees on Awami League activity, Hasina's asylum, and border killings.
Bangladesh Bank publishes today’s currency exchange rates
The central bank set new interbank rates for the US dollar and other major foreign currencies based on market demand and supply.
BSEC to overhaul three-decade-old merchant banker rules
A four-member committee has 30 working days to propose amendments modernizing licensing, fiduciary duty and risk standards for merchant banks.
Is it time to give Pluto its planet status back?
Two decades after the IAU reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet, astronomer Paul Byrne argues the definition of 'planet' itself needs rethinking.
Brief Trump-Melania exchange sparks online speculation, no evidence of dispute
A video of the two at a Grand Prix event went viral after Melania walked away, with unverified social media chatter linking it to aide Natalie Harp.
Putin, Jaishankar meet as India-Russia ties deepen further
The Kremlin talks covered expanding cooperation in trade, energy and fertilizer, with Jaishankar relaying greetings from PM Modi.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam to visit Thakurgaon
The newly sworn-in president's two-day trip on August 30-31 will be among his first district tours since taking office.
Iran blacklists 45 tankers over Hormuz Strait violations
Tehran says the vessels and any ships carrying their cargo could face fines, seizure or confiscation for breaching its transit rules.
Analysis: Iranian media says US is exploiting ‘Iranophobia’ to drain Arab treasuries
Iranian reports allege Qatar is paying more than triple the European price for a troubled US refueling jet, calling it economic exploitation.
Human Rights Watch calls for end to prolonged detention without trial in Bangladesh
The group says hundreds detained after the 2024 uprising remain uncharged, with at least 10 dying in custody since Tareque Rahman took office.
Analysis: Iran may be planning one last major strike before October elections
A commentary piece argues Tehran could launch a major attack ahead of Israeli and US elections to sow panic and weaken Trump's political position.
Iran announces discovery of massive new gas field
Officials say the Fars province field holds over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of low-sulfur gas, equivalent to 15 years of output from South Pars.
Jamaat vows constructive, lawful opposition to unjust government actions
Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said the party will cooperate with the government's good work but protest anti-public policies within the rules.
Bangladeshi man shot dead at Brooklyn pizza shop in New York
Md Raju, 44, was killed and a coworker wounded when a gunman opened fire without warning; his family in Noakhali is seeking help to bring his body home.
NCP’s Nahid Islam calls government’s first 180 days a complete failure
The party convener alleged the BNP-led government has failed on its three stated priorities of prices, law and order, and energy supply.
In Gaza, a father buried in his own father’s grave amid burial crisis
With cemeteries full and a single grave costing $167 to prepare, one Gaza City family had no choice but to lay a father to rest atop his own father.
Amnesty says Indian police used excessive force against ‘Cockroach’ protests
The rights group documented pellet guns and electric-shock devices used on youth protesters, though it said police responded only after violence broke out.
Tareque Rahman is our Nazrul, says chief whip
Nurul Islam Moni told a discussion marking the poet's 50th death anniversary that Tareque Rahman is providing the leadership Bangladesh needs against injustice.
US envoy urged to boost investment in Bangladesh
Ambassador Brent T. Christensen met new LGRD minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, with talks covering water, waste management and renewable energy cooperation.