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India building four-lane highway through Siliguri Corridor

India is building a new 31-kilometer, four-lane highway through the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor, part of a broader push to strengthen security and connectivity along its narrow land link to its northeastern states.

42 sacks of fertilizer seized from hidden stashes in Bhurungamari, two fined 100,000 taka

A joint administration-police raid in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, uncovered 42 sacks of hoarded fertilizer hidden in a rice granary and cattle shed, leading to 100,000 taka in fines against two men accused of creating an…

Argentina's Asia tour scrapped after Messi's retirement

Argentina has scrapped a planned Asia tour and will instead play three home matches during the September-October international window, as coach Lionel Scaloni begins rebuilding the squad after Lionel Messi's retirement.

Passenger bus veers off road in Jhenaidah, injuring 20

At least 20 passengers were injured when a bus's front axle broke on the Jhenaidah-Jashore highway, sending the vehicle off the road and into a ditch, police said.

Why do you crave sweets during your period? Here's why

Craving sweets before and during your period isn't just a preference; hormonal shifts, fatigue and blood sugar swings drive it, and healthier options like dark chocolate, fruit and nuts can help curb it.

Human chain in Barlekha demands answers in housewife Munni's death

Residents in Barlekha, Moulvibazar, formed a human chain demanding an impartial investigation into the death of housewife Mariam Akter Munni, whose family alleges she was tortured and killed before her body was hung to…

Barcelona sets new revenue record, overcoming financial crisis

Barcelona posted more than 1 billion euros in revenue for the first time in club history in 2025-26, completing its recovery from the pandemic-era financial crisis even with Camp Nou still under renovation.

Protesters block Shahbagh demanding separate Noakhali division

Protesters blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka for hours demanding Noakhali be declared a separate administrative division, snarling traffic as NCP lawmaker Abdul Hannan Masud joined the demonstration.

Fire causes 1 million-taka loss in Hosenpur, destroying young trader's dream

A fire sparked by an electrical short circuit destroyed a grocery shop in Hosenpur, Kishoreganj, causing more than 1 million taka in losses for trader Imran Mia, who had started the dealership business just…

Israel plans to expel all Palestinians from Gaza, minister says

Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has unveiled a plan to remove all 2 million Palestinians from Gaza over seven years, in a proposal The Guardian says the international community is likely to…

26 hospitalized, including children, after eating biryani in Alamdanga

At least 26 people, including several children, have been hospitalized in Chuadanga's Alamdanga after eating biryani from an unlicensed restaurant operating without food-safety approval, sparking demands for legal action.

Martinez breaks silence on Barcelona transfer rumors

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez addressed swirling Barcelona transfer rumors for the first time since the window closed, saying he chose to stay with his teammates and fans despite reported interest from the Catalan…

Janmashtami celebrated in Chougachha; Bangladesh a land of communal harmony, MP says

Hindu devotees in Chougachha, Jashore, celebrated Janmashtami with a discussion meeting and procession, where lawmaker Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid said Bangladesh's tradition of communal harmony lets people of all faiths worship peacefully.

Chhatra Shibir felicitates high-achieving students in Chougachha

Islami Chhatra Shibir's Chougachha unit in Jashore felicitated 134 students who achieved GPA-5 in this year's SSC and equivalent exams, with lawmaker Dr. Mosleh Uddin Farid urging them to combine merit with honesty and…

Smriti Mandhana becomes all-time leading run-scorer, century-maker in women's cricket

Smriti Mandhana became women's cricket's all-time leading run-scorer and century-maker with an unbeaten 124 against Hong Kong at the Asia Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning's respective records.

Jamaat names Dr. Babul as mayoral candidate for Sylhet City Corporation

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated Dr. Nurul Islam Babul, naib-e-ameer of its Sylhet metropolitan unit, as its sole mayoral candidate for the upcoming Sylhet City Corporation election.

Ninth pay scale gazette notification to be issued Sunday, finance secretary says

Bangladesh's finance ministry says the long-awaited gazette notification for government employees' ninth pay scale, approved by the Cabinet on Aug. 31, will be issued Sunday after final administrative and legal steps.

3 more measles deaths, 1,044 new cases reported

Health authorities say 887 children have died with measles symptoms since March 15, including 99 confirmed measles deaths, as the outbreak's confirmed case count passes 19,500.

No food-grain shortage in the country: food minister

Afroza Khanam told parliament that government stocks exceed the safety-reserve targets set by the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee, citing FAO data on rice and wheat supply.

Child drowns in pond in Jaintapur, another injured

Four-year-old Shahban Ahmed died and another child was hospitalized after they fell into a pond unnoticed by their families in Sylhet's Jaintapur upazila.

'Bangladesh Travel Mart' opens in Dhaka with global tourism operators

The three-day BOTOA-organized fair at Hotel InterContinental brings together roughly 100 tour operators, airlines and travel agencies, with organizers expecting about 15,000 visitors.

Two arrested in killing of college student Digonto, students hold human chain in Gazipur demanding justice

Teachers, classmates and family of Mehedi Hasan Digonto, 18, gathered to demand exemplary punishment for his killers as Rupganj police announced two arrests in the case.

Young man killed in collision with jute-laden van in Rajbari

Md Sirajul Sheikh, 32, was thrown from his van and suffered a fatal head injury while traveling to a shrine event with a group from his village.

Expelled Chhatra Dal leader jailed in Feni kidnapping, extortion case

A court denied bail to Jamshedur Rahman Fatik, the district Chhatra Dal's expelled vice president, who faces 11 separate cases including kidnapping and extortion.

Bulbul Ahmed's awards, memorabilia to be preserved at Film Archive

The family of the late 'Mohanayak' actor donated his career awards and honors to the Bangladesh Film Archive on the eve of his birthday.

In Medina, the Prophet's city, a vast date palm empire

Agriculture has become Medina's fastest-growing sector, with commercial registrations up 44% in a year as the region's palm groves supply nearly a fifth of Saudi Arabia's date output, Arab News reports.

Police pickup overturns swerving to avoid child, one constable killed, 4 hurt

The truck was carrying four assault suspects to a Madaripur police station when the driver swerved to avoid a child who ran into the road, sending the vehicle into a roadside ditch.

Government forms central cell of ministers to protect rivers around Dhaka

The 37-member cell, chaired by the prime minister's principal secretary with the navy coordinating, will work to curb pollution and encroachment on the Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakkhya, Balu and Dhaleshwari rivers.

BGB seizes roughly 6.7 million taka in drugs, contraband at Chuadanga border

Border guards recovered Indian phensedyl, liquor, heroin and pharmaceutical tablets in an Aug. 29 operation across four border outposts.

Bangladesh-England Test tickets go on sale 8 months early

The one-off Lord's Test next May won't be played until 2027, but the ballot for general admission tickets is already open.

BNP gives Anny a new responsibility

The party has formed an eight-member coordination committee, chaired by MP Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anny, to enroll graduates and review the Jatiyatabadi Oikya Parishad's election for Dhaka University Senate seats.

From fuel to trade: jute sticks become an extra income source for farmers

Once discarded after the fiber was stripped, jute sticks are now bought and sold commercially across Faridpur for fuel, fencing, betel farming and even charcoal production.

Riquelme tells Messi to stay in US rather than return to Argentina

The former Argentina midfielder and current Boca Juniors president says Messi has earned the right to enjoy football on his own terms after fulfilling every dream for himself and the country.

President directs police to stop harassment, false cases

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir told IGP Md Ali Hossain Fakir that officers must act with integrity while continuing measures against extrajudicial killings and false cases.

Sri Lanka Cricket faces 250 crore taka loss after losing hosting rights

Government interference cost Sri Lanka the Women's Champions Trophy, which moves to India, in the second such loss for SLC in three years, according to the Daily Mirror.

Japan to face Brazil in World Cup rematch

The two meet in Singapore's four-nation Mizuho Blue Challenge in November, four months after Brazil eliminated Japan from the World Cup with a late goal.

State minister's family company seeks tax waiver

Rupashi Rice and Nutrition Mills, owned by the family of Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, wants duties waived on vitamin and mineral imports, an application Transparency International Bangladesh calls a conflict of…

Bangladesh Bank eases foreign payment rules for Hi-Tech Park firms

Companies operating in the country's hi-tech parks can now remit royalty, technical knowledge and technical assistance fees abroad without prior approval, within set limits.

UK diaspora groups call for boycott of Mohan Bhagwat's event

More than 20 Indian and South Asian diaspora organizations have urged Britain's religious freedom envoy to condemn the RSS chief's visit and asked London Mayor Sadiq Khan to stay away.

Messi's Instagram video puts an end to the GOAT debate

A new Michelob Ultra ad campaign video posted to Messi's Instagram after his retirement recaps his Argentina career and settles the debate in his favor.

Don't let anti-social forces raise their heads again: prime minister

Marking Janmashtami, Tareque Rahman urged citizens to safeguard communal harmony and described 'Bangladeshi nationalism' as the unifying identity above religious or ethnic lines.

Garment exports earn $7.5 billion in first two months of fiscal year

Export earnings rose 5.12% year-on-year in July-August, with knitwear leading growth after a stronger August offset a weaker July, EPB data show.

After a failed first love and two failed marriages, where is this actress now

South Indian actress Charmila opens up about a suicide attempt after her first heartbreak, two marriages that didn't last, and unwanted behavior she says she faced during her film career.

ACC seeks records on hiring, transfers during Asif Mahmud's tenure at youth ministry

Investigators are examining bribery allegations tied to postings for 38 upazila youth development officers and promotions for 150 assistant officers under the former adviser.

UAE president congratulates Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message on Bangladesh's new president's election and inauguration, joined by messages from the UAE's vice president and deputy prime minister.

Argentine football to pause at 10th minute for Messi tribute

The Argentine Football Association will halt all domestic matches this weekend for a minute of applause honoring Messi's international retirement.

Law and order much improved compared with 2025, home minister says

Salahuddin Ahmed said mugging has declined due to sustained operations, citing the arrest of a suspect within 12 hours of a recent robbery that killed a teacher.

PBI finds no evidence against actress Tanjin Tisha in sari dispute

The Police Bureau of Investigation report clears Tisha of fraud and threat allegations brought by designer Sanaya Chowdhury, who has filed a formal objection seeking to reopen the case.

Bangladesh plans single 'One-ID' to replace NID and other ID cards

The government's planned Unified Digital Identity would be issued at birth and eventually consolidate services now provided through the national ID, family card and farmer card.

Minister's car fined 6,000 taka for driving wrong way

Traffic police filed two cases against the driver of Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat's vehicle after it was caught heading the wrong way on Circuit House Road.

Tribunal orders newspaper notice for Hasina, 30 others to surrender in Shapla Chattar case

International Crimes Tribunal-2 set a Sept. 16 deadline for fugitive defendants, including former army chief Aziz Ahmed and former police chief Benazir, in the 2013 killings case.

Power, energy situation to improve within two weeks, state minister says

Anindya Islam Amit said gas supply has been roughly 88% restored, with Payra and Rampal power plant units offline and a $1 billion Eastern Refinery expansion set to be signed with Islamic Development Bank…

Pay scale gazette to be published Sept. 6

Finance Secretary Dr Khairuzzaman Majumder says the Ninth National Pay Scale-2026 notification is set for release Sunday after the draft clears vetting.

President urges expatriates to take a more active role in Bangladesh's development

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called on UK-based Bangladeshi business leaders to invest in the country and help attract foreign investment during a courtesy meeting at Bangabhaban.

BNP government growing disconnected from the people, NCP's Akhter Hossain says

The National Citizen Party's member secretary announced a Sept. 5 Dhaka-to-Chattogram long march over the energy crisis and rising prices, joined by an 11-party opposition alliance.

Jamaat leader raises expatriate passport, labor issues at Malaysia high commission

Prof Mujibur Rahman discussed passport delays, worker recruitment and roughly 1,900 detained Bangladeshis with officials in Kuala Lumpur, who cited nearly 1.1 million Malaysia-based migrants overall.

Speaker thanks Mirza Abbas on return to parliament after 5 months

The BNP Standing Committee member and prime minister's political adviser returned to Dhaka Wednesday night after roughly five and a half months of medical treatment in Singapore and Malaysia.

Malaysian high commissioner meets opposition leader, praises Jamaat's role

Mohammad Suhada Osman discussed the energy crisis and Rohingya repatriation with Dr Shafiqur Rahman at a courtesy call in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Bank buys $50 million as dollar price falls, first purchase in 3 months

The central bank bought dollars from four commercial banks at 122.75 taka each, aiming to put a floor under the exchange rate after a supply-driven price slide.

Bangladesh Bank issues consolidated guidelines to ease foreign exchange transactions

The central bank consolidated its rules on foreign-currency loans, overdrafts and guarantees into a single one-year circular covering commercial credit, special economic zones and overseas borrowing.