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Video shows Israeli soldier throwing grenade into car of Palestinians and holding door shut

CCTV footage widely shared on social media shows an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a vehicle carrying several young Palestinians at the Qalandia refugee camp near occupied East Jerusalem, then holding the…

Rape and murder of Muslim girl sparks unrest across West Bengal

The alleged rape and murder of an approximately 11-year-old Muslim girl in the Baruipur area of southern Kolkata has triggered widespread unrest across West Bengal. A suspect was lynched by an angry mob. Police…

Global Ashiqe Rasul conference held in London with participants from 40 countries

The Global Ashiqe Rasul (peace be upon him) Conference 2026 was held in London on Sunday with participants from approximately 40 countries. Imam Professor Dr. Kudrat-e-Khoda, leader of the Mohammadi Islam movement, delivered the…

China test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean

China successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, in a rare public demonstration of its strategic military capability in a region long dominated by the United…

USA face Belgium in World Cup last 16 as Lukebakio calls it a 50-50 contest

Belgium's Dodi Lukebakio says the World Cup round-of-16 clash against the United States in Seattle is a 50-50 contest despite Belgium's higher FIFA ranking, with the hosts' home-crowd advantage leveling the playing field.

Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing committee, clearing path for technocratic administration

Hamas is dissolving its executive body governing Gaza, the Government Follow-Up Committee, clearing the way for a non-partisan technocratic committee to take charge of the territory, Hamas officials told AFP.

Death toll in Gaza rises to 73,098, health ministry says

At least 73,098 people have been killed and 173,571 wounded in Israeli strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's health ministry said in its latest daily update on Monday.

Massive mourning procession for Ayatollah Khamenei draws hundreds of thousands in Tehran

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the post-funeral mourning procession for Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday. The burial is scheduled for Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in…

Bangladesh pivots toward China as Tarique Rahman charts new foreign policy course

Bangladesh's new government is seeking major Chinese investment and partnership to revive the economy while balancing relations with India. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chose Malaysia and China for his first overseas trip, signaling a…

Government working on rural development as promised, LGRD minister says

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the elected government is delivering on its rural development promises, speaking at an event marking International Rural Development Day and CIRDAP's 47th…

Saudi crown prince invites Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the kingdom

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the kingdom. The Saudi ambassador delivered the formal invitation letter during a courtesy call at the Cabinet Division on…

Is raw garlic good for blood sugar control?

Research suggests garlic's allicin compound can improve insulin function and glucose regulation, but experts say it is not a permanent solution for diabetes and recommend 1 to 2 cloves daily for best results.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Which sports are permitted in Islam, and which are not

Archery, riding, running, swimming and wrestling are encouraged in Islam; football and cricket are allowed on conditions. Games with gambling are forbidden.

End the irreligion practiced in the name of religion

An opinion piece examining the un-Islamic practices and financial corruption at shrines across Bangladesh, and praising a recent transparency initiative by a Sylhet official as a model for reform.

Colombia eliminate Ghana to reach round of 16, face Switzerland next

John Arias' 14th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Colombia over Ghana in Kansas City, sending the South Americans into the World Cup last 16 for the fourth time.

Unidentified woman's body recovered from Bhurungamari riverbank

Police recovered the body of an unidentified woman from the banks of the Dudhkumar River in Kurigram's Bhurungamari on Friday, with officials saying the remains likely washed in from India.

Bangladesh Army names battalion companies after the four caliphs, drawing Indian media criticism

The newly formed 2nd Bangladesh Battalion's four companies are named after the Rashidun caliphs, a decision that has been characterized by several Indian news outlets as a sign of growing Islamization in the military.

Bangladesh and Iran parliament speakers hold bilateral meeting in Tehran

Bangladesh National Parliament Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmed met Iran's Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on the sidelines of ceremonies for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei's family members killed in same strike to be buried alongside him

Several family members of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, and three-year-old granddaughter, will be buried during the state funeral.

Old talk show clip questioning Tarique Rahman's commitment to Bangladesh goes viral

A pre-2024 clip from a Channel i talk show in which presenter Soma Islam questioned whether then-exiled BNP leader Tarique Rahman truly loved Bangladesh has resurfaced on social media, drawing millions of views.

Saudi Arabia sends no representative to Khamenei's funeral

Saudi Arabia's absence from the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn attention, a year after the Saudi foreign minister personally attended Iranian President Raisi's funeral.

To lead workers, you must first serve them, says Jamaat leader

Jamaat-e-Islami's assistant secretary general told a workers' welfare workshop that labor leadership is an integral part of the broader Islamic movement.

11-party alliance delegation travels to Iran for Khamenei funeral

A six-member delegation led by Jamaat-e-Islami's naib-e-amir Professor Mujibur Rahman left for Tehran on Thursday to attend the state funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Foods to avoid eating on an empty stomach

Nutritionists say citrus fruits, green tea, coffee, spicy food, and fruit juice can cause digestive discomfort when consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

What to do when water gets trapped in your ear

ENT specialists warn against using earbuds, matchsticks, or safety pins to remove trapped water, recommending safe home remedies instead to avoid damaging the sensitive ear canal.

Not one inch of land will be surrendered, says opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the country's borders and sovereignty would be protected without compromise and called for parliamentary unity on the issue.

Iran rejects Trump's $100 billion offer to open the Strait of Hormuz

The United States offered to release a portion of Iran's roughly $100 billion in frozen overseas assets in exchange for dropping toll demands on the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has refused the deal,…