Fertiliser dealer commission rises, farmer prices unchanged
The government has raised incentives for fertiliser dealers, setting a 3-taka-per-kilogram commission for urea, DAP, TSP and MOP distribution.
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UN holds emergency talks over Bab al-Mandeb strait
The United Nations has moved swiftly following the Houthis' rapid advance to seize control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key shipping route.
British politicians stay passive on Islamophobia
Islamophobia is rising in Britain, and the country's mainstream politicians remain dangerously indifferent to confronting it, critics warn today.
285kg of native fish fingerlings released in Natore
Fingerlings were released into local waters to boost native fish production, with rui, katla and mrigel stocked in Natore's Gurudaspur upazila.
Medina find holds 110 million tonnes of uranium ore
Saudi Arabia has discovered around 110 million tonnes of ore in Medina's Jabal Sayid area, containing rare minerals and promising uranium levels.
Military calculus is shifting across the Middle East
Despite the Middle East's vast military capability, Yemen's Ansarullah has sharpened questions about Arab states' actual role in the Gaza crisis.
Cattle farm brings self-reliance to Bheramara entrepreneur
Through self-belief, hard work and family support, Touhidul Alam Tushar has built a cattle farm and established himself as a successful entrepreneur.
US confirms it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, amid ongoing tensions with Russia and China this year.
Ex-MP detained in Dhaka after scuffle with police
Police have detained former Awami League MP Khondaker Md Azizul Haque Arju from Mohammadpur in the capital, officials confirmed this Tuesday.
EC didn't consult government on UP poll schedule
The Election Commission announced the seven-phase Union Parishad election schedule without any discussion with the government, a deputy minister says.
Chougachha's traditional Baluh fair to run for 15 days
Every year, on the last Tuesday of the Bengali month of Bhadra, the traditional Baluh fair begins in Hazrakhana village, Chougachha, Jashore.
'Drug queen' facing 33 cases arrested again with drugs
A woman known locally as a drug kingpin, already facing 33 pending cases, has been arrested again with drugs from her home on Friday afternoon.
Houthi strike damages mosque in Saudi Arabia
A mosque has been damaged in Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan province after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck the area, officials say.
Fire breaks out at Mymensingh's medical college hospital
A fire broke out at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) on Monday evening, starting in the children's ward on the new building's third floor.
Rural library spreads knowledge in remote Bangladesh village
The Setubandhan Library is located in Khalisha Belpukur village of Khatamadhupur union, serving readers in a remote corner of rural Bangladesh.
US colonel recounts 50 hours trapped alone in Iran
A US Air Force F-15E weapons systems officer known as 'Dude 44 Bravo' spent nearly 50 hours badly injured and hiding alone after his jet was downed.
Pakistan shifts tone on the Houthi question
Pakistan has launched diplomatic outreach to manage ties with Saudi Arabia after stepping back from backing military action against the Houthis.
EC to meet 26 ministries Thursday on local elections
Bangladesh's Election Commission will meet representatives from 26 ministries and departments this Thursday to prepare for local government polls.
11-year-old Eshamoni fights liver cirrhosis for her life
This costly, complex treatment requires a liver transplant costing between 5 million and 7 million taka, far beyond her family's modest means.
Iran seizes property of 240 over alleged Israel links
Iranian authorities have seized the property of 240 people accused of involvement with Israel and other 'hostile states,' state media reports.
Turning people into skilled manpower is our goal: BNP leader
Transforming ordinary citizens into capable, skilled human resources is the current government's primary goal, a local BNP leader has said today.
Major changes coming to US student visa rules
International students planning to study in the United States will face major changes to visa rules starting from the 15th of this month, officials say.
Hamza Chowdhury's jersey sells nearly 5,000 in 18 months
One of the biggest indicators of a star player's popularity is how many jerseys carrying their name sell, and Hamza's numbers tell that story well.
Yemen fighting displaces over 77,000 in a week
Nearly 3,000 people were killed or wounded in a single week of intense fighting across Yemen's various front lines, the World Health Organization says.
Hormuz blockade plunges Arab economies into crisis
Gulf Arab countries are facing major economic risk after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came to a halt amid the ongoing regional conflict.
India didn't invite PM with due dignity to BRICS: speaker
Bangladesh wants good relations with India, but there's no visible sign India wants the same, National Parliament speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said.
Kushtia's wheel-making artisans are giving up the trade
Bullock carts, and the wheels that go into building them, have inspired popular songs and plays across Bengal at various points in its history.
Rahul mocks BRICS dinner, says 80% of Indians eat meat
A vegetarian dinner menu served to heads of state and dignitaries at the BRICS summit has sparked fresh controversy in Indian politics this week.
Ranbir was once caught sneaking off to see Katrina
Bollywood's chatter about Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's old romance still refuses to fade, with a fresh anecdote resurfacing this week online.
HC upholds death sentence in child Achia rape-murder
The High Court has completed hearings on the death reference and appeal for Hitu Sheikh, convicted in the rape and murder of eight-year-old Achia.
Jamaat names Sadik Kayem, Selim Uddin as mayor picks
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has unofficially announced its mayoral candidates for the Dhaka North and South city corporation elections this week.
350 hectares of crops submerged as Padma water rises
Flooding has worsened in Doulatpur, Kushtia, as Padma river water levels rise rapidly, leaving more than 50,000 people marooned in the area.
Imran Khan's former wife Jemima marries again
Jemima Goldsmith, former wife of Pakistan's ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has married for the second time, British media reported on Monday.
July massacre: verdict for Quader, six others tomorrow
A tribunal verdict in the July massacre case against banned Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader and six other top leaders is due tomorrow.
Missing Java Sea ferry with 243 aboard located
A missing passenger ferry carrying 243 people has been located in Indonesia's Java Sea, with rescuers so far pulling 102 survivors from the water.
2 killed after dump truck hits auto-rickshaw in Mymensingh
A sand-laden dump truck struck a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Trishal, Mymensingh, killing the driver and one passenger and injuring four others.
Industrial gas supply to normalise from tomorrow: PM
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has expressed hope that industrial gas supply will return to its level of a month and a half ago starting tomorrow.
Why does Putin travel with two identical planes?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in New Delhi, India, to attend the BRICS summit, arriving there with an unusual travel arrangement.
MPO teachers can run for office, but only if...
Uncertainty has emerged over amending the local government (union parishad) law ahead of the first phase of Union Parishad elections in Bangladesh.
BRICS summit condemns one-sided sanctions, extra tariffs
Some of the world's most powerful leaders gathered around a huge round table in Delhi this weekend for the 18th BRICS summit this September.
1,391 sacks of illegally stockpiled fertiliser seized
The upazila administration and agriculture department in Birol, Dinajpur, recovered 1,391 sacks of illegally stockpiled chemical fertiliser.
Rivals want to absolve Jinnah, says DUCSU's Forhad
DUCSU general secretary S M Forhad has spoken out over the display of a photo of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, at the union's museum.
Boat carrying 25 migrants sinks off Greece
A boat carrying asylum seekers has sunk near the Greek island of Crete, killing one person, with 25 others still missing, the coast guard says.
Suman, wanted in 25 cases, arrested in Matlab
Police in Matlab, Chandpur, arrested drug dealer Suman Pradhan, 32, who was wanted in 25 separate criminal cases against him, officials said.
DUCSU museum unveiled in modern, enriched form
The Dhaka University Central Students' Union museum has officially reopened after renovation work to preserve the country's history and heritage.
Yamal issues Ballon d'Or challenge to Mbappe
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal has directly challenged Kylian Mbappe in the race to win the Ballon d'Or football award this year, he said.
Will a woman lead the United Nations next?
The process to select a new UN secretary-general has begun as current chief Antonio Guterres nears the end of his term in office this year, officials say.
River erosion threatens century-old graveyard in Sunamganj
A century-old graveyard in Shimultala village, Doarabazar, Sunamganj, is being washed away by erosion from the Khasiamara sub-tributary river.
'Jyoti abuses us, I've prayed to God for justice'
Several cricketers have made serious allegations against Bangladesh women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti over her conduct on the team.
Israel threatens to strip citizenship over Gaza film
Israel's culture minister has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers behind 'Naja,' a documentary on Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza.
Muslims will fall behind without AI: Malaysian PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Muslim community to keep pace with artificial intelligence and modern technology today.
700 brothers disappeared under fascism: Shibir chief
Islami Chhatra Shibir's central president, Nurul Islam Saddam, says the organisation's leaders and activists faced 17 years of unjust persecution.
Why so much fuss over a woman's clothes: Aishwarya
South Indian actress Aishwarya Lekshmi didn't take long to win audiences over with her acting, but she hasn't escaped trolling like other stars.
North Korea tests integrated weapons system
North Korea has conducted a joint live-fire drill combining missiles, artillery and drones, claiming it demonstrated the systems' destructive power.
Housewife tortured with chilli powder, 3 arrested
A housewife in Debiganj, Panchagarh, has alleged being beaten, having her hair cut, and being tortured with chilli powder over her second marriage.
Government won't resort to crossfire against terrorism
The current government will not resort to crossfire killings to suppress terrorism, law minister Md Asaduzzaman has said at a Khulna meeting today.
We don't want a husband-wife tie with India: speaker
Bangladesh's ties with India should not resemble a marriage but rest on equal dignity between neighbours, parliament speaker Hafiz Uddin has said.
Cambodia, Thailand face off in court over sea boundary
Cambodia and Thailand are set to face an international tribunal in Singapore this week to resolve their long-running maritime boundary dispute.
Drugs entering by drone from neighbouring country: minister
Bangladesh's law minister has said drugs are being smuggled into the country by drone from a neighbouring country, calling it no longer a local issue.
89 shops fined in Araihazar for lacking trade licence
Authorities in Araihazar, Narayanganj, fined 89 shops a total of 44,500 taka for operating without a valid trade licence at local markets today.