3,095 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
Ireland's parliament has approved a bill banning imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, the Times of Israel reported, in a largely symbolic but pointed trade…
New satellite imagery suggests Iran is rebuilding suspected nuclear facilities damaged in US-Israeli strikes, a step analysts say would breach last month's 14-point memorandum with Washington, CNN reported.
Exchange rates of major foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi taka on July 11, 2026, according to Bangladesh Bank and commercial banks.
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir praised the tolerance and hospitality of Turkey's Muslims during a visit, saying on X that she was moved by the sound of the azaan.
The Airports Authority of India has moved to relocate the 136-year-old Gouripur Mosque, which sits just 165 meters from a runway at Kolkata's airport, citing aviation-safety norms; prayers there were halted from Saturday.
The US Justice Department has unsealed an indictment charging jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and six associates with murder, extortion and drug and human trafficking, describing a global network directed from an Indian prison.
A Dhaka court has sent Mehedi Hasan to jail in a case over the alleged burning of copies of the Quran commentary 'Tafhimul Quran' near Dhaka University, with the investigation report due by August…
Turkey will not be drawn into any direct military conflict with Israel, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stoking tensions for electoral gain.
President Donald Trump's two approaches to Iran - airstrikes and a June deal - have both collapsed amid renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts say Washington is left with no clear…
Former interim-government law adviser Asif Nazrul has called on ousted ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina to return home now and face the courts rather than waiting until December, in a Facebook post.
A district model mosque has been inaugurated in Moulvibazar's Sadar upazila, with Moulvibazar-3 lawmaker M Nasser Rahman formally opening it at Jagannathpur.
Bangladesh will have the highest average inflation in South Asia this fiscal year, at a projected 8.8 percent, the Asian Development Bank forecasts, citing energy-price adjustments and persistent food and service inflation.
The United States wants a public pledge from Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stop attacks on commercial shipping, and intends to raise it at talks due to begin Saturday in…
Speaker Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had no wish to break up Pakistan and, despite a request from Tajuddin Ahmad, did not declare independence before the March 25, 1971 crackdown…
Donation boxes at the shrine of Hazrat Shah Jalal in Sylhet were opened for a public count on Saturday - only the second such count in the shrine's 700-year history - yielding four sacks…
The primary scholarship exam results will be published officially on Sunday. A total of 82,500 students will receive scholarships - 80 percent from government primary schools and 20 percent from private schools and kindergartens.
Turkey’s role in European security is rising fast, driven by NATO’s second-largest army, a defence industry that now meets about 80% of its own needs, and arms exports that topped US$10 billion last year.…
Orin Asmus, a 93-year-old from Iowa who first took the wheel of a truck at 19 and has driven for seven decades, has applied to Guinness World Records to be recognised as the world’s…
District detective police in Jashore have detained a 19-year-old suspected member of the Fatah Combat System, recovering a machete, electronic devices and cables from his home, police said. The man, who police say already…
The Boeing 747-8 that Qatar gave the United States and that President Donald Trump flew to a NATO summit in Turkey lacks the anti-missile defences of the older Air Force One, officials familiar with…
With Iran-US tensions rising, the Strait of Hormuz — the waterway through which much of the world’s crude oil and LNG passes — has become far more than a military flashpoint. Prolonged instability there…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to avenge the killing of the country’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, targeting the United States and Israel, Al Jazeera reports. The force’s chief said…
The Jashore district unit of the Bangladesh Workers’ Welfare Federation held a rally on Friday at the District Council auditorium, where leaders said establishing an Islamic labour policy to secure workers’ rights was the…
North Korea will strengthen its nuclear force “both qualitatively and quantitatively” and expand the role of its South Korea-focused military intelligence agency, state media said, according to AFP. The move follows Pyongyang’s repeated rejection…
Public support in the United States for the Israeli people has fallen since the Gaza war, a new survey finds, with just 52 percent of Americans now viewing them positively, down from 67 percent…
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has announced legislative elections in Palestine after two decades, setting November 28 as the date by presidential decree, Al Jazeera reports. If held, it would be the first general…
A US citizen held in Delhi’s Tihar Jail in an alleged terror-conspiracy case has asked a court to let him cook his own food, saying he cannot tolerate the prison’s spicy, oily meals and…
Israel has given the United States intelligence alleging a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, two sources say — a claim Washington has not independently verified. It surfaces as the US–Iran ceasefire…
Oil prices fell about 2 percent on Thursday as fears of weaker global demand outweighed a persistent supply squeeze from the delayed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent settled at $76.30 and WTI…
Millions turned out for the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was absent — reviving questions about his health, security and grip on power. Iranian officials…
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of striking two military sites on the day it buried its slain supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian state media. A US official told…
Andy Burnham — described as a possible future prime minister and a Labour Party leader — has formally apologised over his party’s early stance on Israel’s war in Gaza, telling The Guardian that Labour…
A U.S. federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to immediately hand over the more than $5 million he had deposited as damages to writer E. Jean Carroll, rejecting his final attempt to delay…
President Trump has renewed his push for U.S. control of Greenland ahead of a NATO summit, drawing a firm rejection from Denmark's prime minister — here's a look at the strategic, military and mineral…
Three major armed attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan over just four days have left at least 38 security personnel and four civilians dead, with the military claiming 54 "terrorists" killed in retaliatory operations.
Speculation is intensifying over whether Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will make his first public appearance at his father's burial in Mashhad, as state media says only family members will attend.
Islamic scholars have addressed a common question about using the title "Haji" or "Alhaj" after performing Hajj, saying the true purpose of worship is seeking God's pleasure, not social recognition.
Egypt has strongly condemned Iran's strikes on Gulf Arab states including Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. attacks, calling them an "extreme violation" of sovereignty and an unacceptable provocation to regional stability.
The first-look poster of "Dada," the biopic of former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, recreates his iconic 2002 Lord's balcony celebration, but actor Rajkummar Rao has faced mixed and largely negative reactions online.
Bahrain sounded warning sirens nationwide and directed citizens and residents to stay calm and head to the nearest safe shelter following recent Iranian strikes on the Gulf region.
A U.S. strike disrupted the Tehran-Mashhad railway in the same city where Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral was set to take place, Iranian state media reported.
At least 38 people have died in China from continuous heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Mazasak, with a reservoir dam bursting under the deluge and dozens of rivers overflowing.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed ensuring transparency in implementing a five-year, 250-million-tree planting program, saying announcements alone are not enough — an accurate count of actual trees planted must be kept.
Bangladesh's international film festival footprint continues to grow: "Manusher Bagan" won the Best Critics Award at the NABC North America Bengali Conference in New York, while three Bangladeshi films earned selection at the Indian…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that India signed a key uranium supply agreement during his visit to Australia, a step expected to play a major role in advancing India's nuclear energy program.
President Md. Sahabuddin has received special permission from Bangladesh Bank to withdraw funds beyond the limit set for depositors of five merged banks, citing medical needs.
Jordan's air defense system intercepted and shot down eight missiles fired from Iran on Thursday, the country's armed forces said, amid escalating military conflict between Iran and the United States.
Despite exiting the tournament, Egypt drew attention for its performance at this year's World Cup. In recognition, the Egyptian Football Association is set to receive a record $18.5 million from FIFA.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa to discuss preparations for a U.S. visit and the security situation in southern Lebanon, ahead of a planned Washington trip on President Trump's invitation.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who praised Pakistan's efforts toward establishing peace and discussed regional and international issues.
Doctors say a type of stroke can silently damage the brain without any clear symptoms — known in medicine as a "silent stroke" — and even people who exercise regularly and eat well are…
U.S. public support for Israel has fallen sharply, according to a recent AP-NORC poll, with one in three American adults saying Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. New York City Mayor Zohran…
At least 38 people have died in China from continuous heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Mazasak in various regions.
Iran says its Bushehr nuclear power plant in the south sustained no damage following recent U.S. strikes, despite reports of explosions and missile debris in the area, citing Iranian officials.
Internationally renowned human rights activist Irene Khan has been appointed Bangladesh's permanent representative and ambassador to the UN, succeeding Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, with deputy minister status.
Morocco has begun construction of a 24-acre "International Cinema City" near Ouarzazate, investing 240 million dirhams to offer Hollywood studios a one-stop production hub with tax breaks and rebates.
A BBC analysis finds that economic capacity, infrastructure, long-term planning and football culture — not just population size or fan enthusiasm — determine why South Asian giants remain absent from the World Cup.
Islamic scholars caution that mocking any ruling or symbol of Islamic law is a grave sin capable of nullifying a believer's faith, citing Quranic verses and hadith that draw a firm distinction between sincere…
Lionel Messi expressed regret over his missed penalty after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt sent them into the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland on July 12.
US officials say 24 people were arrested in an international operation against India-based organized crime networks, including some allegedly involved in the assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada.