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Australia fears defeat as tail-enders put Bangladesh in command of Darwin Test

Bangladesh's tail-end batters extended their lead past 200 with gritty resistance on day three in Darwin, leaving Australia needing an unprecedented comeback from their deepest-ever home Test deficit to avoid defeat.

BNP leader Nargis Sultana Dipa holds meeting with Mahespur journalists

Mahespur upazila BNP organizing secretary Nargis Sultana Dipa met with journalists at the Mahespur Press Club on Saturday, saying she is inspired by the ideals of martyred president Ziaur Rahman and praising Prime Minister…

'I would have stayed with Trinamool if BJP hadn't won,' actress-MP Rachna Banerjee says

Tollywood actress and Indian MP Rachna Banerjee has said she would have remained with the Trinamool Congress had the BJP not won West Bengal's assembly election, as she explained her decision to switch parties…

Jhenaidah records 189 suicides in six months, rights group says

A rights organization has recorded 189 suicides in Jhenaidah district between January and June this year, with Jhenaidah Sadar upazila reporting the highest toll, prompting calls for expanded counseling and community awareness efforts.

Gas crisis will take two years to resolve, commerce minister says

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said resolving Bangladesh's gas crisis will require roughly two years to build the necessary infrastructure, blaming the shortage on the legacy of the previous government and outlining new…

Relatives of migrant held hostage in Libya abduct human trafficker's son in Kushtia

Relatives of a Bangladeshi migrant being held hostage in Libya allegedly abducted the eight-year-old son of an accused human trafficker in Mirpur upazila, Kushtia, after failing to locate the man himself, according to local…

'I don't want to get into that kind of ugliness,' actress Sadia Ayman says of dating rumors

Actress Sadia Ayman has addressed swirling rumors about her past relationship with actor Khairul Basar, saying she has no interest in a public back-and-forth and prefers to let the truth emerge on its own,…

Myanmar agrees in principle to repatriate over 300,000 Rohingya, with conditions

Myanmar's military-backed government has agreed in principle to a phased repatriation of more than 300,000 verified Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh, but says no return will begin until security conditions in Rakhine State improve significantly.

Four killed, including two brothers, in Natore road accident

The death toll from a road accident in Baraigram, Natore, has risen to four after a fourth victim died in hospital, including two brothers from the same family. Two others remain under treatment.

Actress Ridhika found dead at Dhaka home; police suspect suicide

Model and actress Ridhika Ridhi was found dead at a residence in the capital's Bashundhara area on Saturday morning. Police say they suspect suicide and are investigating, and have opened a case following a…

Suspected bombs found at three Meherpur locations turn out to be sound boxes

Objects resembling bombs hanging from electric poles at three locations in Meherpur town sparked panic Saturday morning, but police determined they were sound boxes used in auto-rickshaws — one of which had been playing…

Speculation mounts over BNP's vacant secretary general post

BNP's secretary general post has fallen vacant after Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stepped down to become the party's presidential candidate, setting off intense speculation within and outside the party over who Chairman and Prime…

Union parishad chairman, brother arrested in Veramara over banned party activity

Police in Veramara, Kushtia, have arrested a union parishad chairman and his brother, both officials of the now-banned Awami League's affiliated wings, on suspicion of covertly organizing party activists ahead of August 15.

BGB has foiled BSF attempt to push four people across border in Jhenaidah

Border Guard Bangladesh foiled an attempt by India's Border Security Force to push four individuals — two men, a woman, and a child — across the border into Bangladesh at Mahespur in Jhenaidah on…

Gold price falls after three consecutive increases

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association has cut the price of 22-karat gold by 2,158 taka per bhori after three straight increases, citing a decline in the international price of pure gold.

Nepal cannot locate original document of its 1816 border treaty with India

Nepal's government cannot confirm whether it holds the original signed document of the 1816 Sugauli Treaty, the historic agreement that forms the legal basis for its border with India, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal told…

Jamaat has launched tree-planting drive in Chuadanga, targets 30,000 saplings

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Chuadanga district chapter has launched a month-long tree-planting campaign with a target of 30,000 saplings, aimed at countering extreme seasonal weather in the district.

Garment manufacturers have sought 12-installment plan for gas and power bills

The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association has asked the government to allow factories to pay their July and August gas and electricity bills in 12 equal monthly installments, citing severe production disruptions from…

High Court has listed death reference hearing in Pallabi child murder case

The High Court has listed for hearing the death reference and appeals of two convicted individuals sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in the Pallabi area of Mirpur,…

Former Jhenaidah MP arrested for maintaining contact with Sheikh Hasina

Police have arrested former Member of Parliament Nayeb Ali Joardar of the Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) constituency on charges of maintaining regular contact with fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and planning to create unrest in…

Case filed against 64 Awami League activists in Chunarughat

Police have filed a case naming 64 leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organizations in Chunarughat, Habiganj, on charges of conspiring to destabilize the country. An additional 20 to 30…

Man arrested for snatching jewelry from woman in Munshiganj

A 27-year-old auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested for allegedly luring a woman with a false offer of ritual meat and then snatching her gold and silver jewelry in Srinagar, Munshiganj.

Government will create directorate for families of the disappeared, minister has said

Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan has announced that the government will establish a new directorate and gazette recognition for families of those who were disappeared, killed, or tortured over the past 17…

Special prayers held at Baitul Mukarram on Khaleda Zia's 82nd birthday

Special prayers and supplications were held at the national mosque Baitul Mukarram on the occasion of the 82nd birthday of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson the late Begum Khaleda Zia.

Analysis: Exam failure is not the last word — students must learn resilience

Several students in Bangladesh have died after learning they failed their SSC examinations, highlighting a systemic failure in how society, families, and schools respond to academic setbacks and underscoring the urgent need for mental…

Jamaat has demanded more development funds for opposition MPs' constituencies

Leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have demanded that the government increase development allocations for constituencies held by opposition lawmakers, accusing the ruling party of failing to honor the mandate of the people who brought it…

Armed robbers have looted brick kiln in Ghatail after drugging manager

A gang of armed robbers stormed a brick kiln in Ghatail, Tangail, holding the manager at gunpoint and forcing him to drink drugged water before making off with cash, documents, and an electrical transformer…

Law minister has called ensuring access to justice a state responsibility

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has called ensuring access to justice a matter of fundamental human rights and a core state responsibility, speaking at the opening of a two-day coordination meeting…

Chuadanga farmers fear losses as input costs surge during aman season

Farmers in Chuadanga have begun planting transplanted aman rice amid favorable monsoon conditions, but soaring costs of diesel, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor have pushed per-bigha production expenses up by 4,000 to 5,000 taka, dampening…

Awami League-aligned marriage registrars have vanished with official wedding ledgers

Marriage registrars appointed under the former Awami League government have gone into hiding after the August 5 political transition, taking with them the official bound ledgers that record every marriage and divorce, leaving citizens…

Pineapple farmers in Mymensingh expect harvest worth Tk 125 crore

Pineapple farmers in Phulbaria upazila, Mymensingh, are expecting a bumper harvest this season, with production across 750 hectares projected to generate sales of Tk 125 crore (about $10.5 million).

National University to build part-time teacher pool to address shortages

Bangladesh's National University has approved the creation of a subject-specific part-time teacher pool, drawing on retired educators and industry experts to address chronic faculty shortages at affiliated colleges.

Rising costs push Jashore fisheries sector into crisis

Jashore's fisheries sector, which produces more than three times the district's demand, is struggling as soaring input costs force hatchery closures and squeeze farmers' margins.

Jamaat secretary general calls for role in addressing national crises

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia Golam Parwar has called on party leaders to play a constructive role in addressing the country's crises, speaking at a regional training camp.

Measles death toll passes 900 as eight more children die

Eight more children have died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, pushing the total death toll since mid-March past 900, the health directorate has reported.

Home minister says BNP delivers beyond its manifesto promises

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said BNP not only keeps its election promises but delivers more, citing retirement benefits for teachers as an example of exceeding the party's 31-point manifesto.

Students slaughter cow named 'BAKSAL' at Rajshahi University feast

Students at Rajshahi University have organized a 'July Feast' on August 15, slaughtering a cow they named 'BAKSAL' after the one-party system imposed by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975.

Youth arrested in Cumilla for AI-generated blasphemous image

Police have arrested a young man in Cumilla's Chandina upazila on charges of religious blasphemy after he allegedly used AI to create a manipulated image placed in front of the Kaaba.

Cocktail bombs injure eight in Jashore and Madaripur around Aug 15

Cocktail bomb explosions in Jashore's Keshobpur and Madaripur's Kalkini have injured eight people, including seven madrasa students, in incidents linked to August 15.

'Joy Bangla' chant at BNP rally in Madaripur stirs political debate

A video of a participant chanting the 'Joy Bangla' slogan during a BNP motorcycle rally in Madaripur on August 15 has sparked local political debate after circulating on social media.

BNP appoints Rizvi, three others to national standing committee

BNP has named four new members to its national standing committee, the party's highest policy-making body, in a bid to strengthen organizational momentum.

Runner dies of cardiac arrest during 7.5K race in Sonargaon

A runner has died of a suspected cardiac arrest while participating in the Sonargaon 7.5K Run 2026 in Narayanganj, collapsing about halfway through the course.

Father-in-law dies trying to save daughter-in-law from electrocution in Rajshahi

A father-in-law and his daughter-in-law have died of electrocution at their home in Charghat upazila, Rajshahi, after the woman was shocked while hanging wet clothes near a charging wire.

Clash over cemetery dominance in Netrokona leaves 120 injured

At least 120 people have been injured in a violent clash between two villages over control of an old cemetery in Rangchhati union, Kalmakanda upazila, Netrokona.

Unidentified woman killed by intercity train in Kulaura

An unidentified young woman has been killed after being struck by the Parabat Express near a railway crossing in Kulaura upazila, Moulvibazar.

Man arrested for revenge killing in Mymensingh, claims 2018 attack on father

RAB-14 has arrested Abdul Khalek, 27, for the hacking death of Mohammad Rabbi, 25, in Mymensingh, with the suspect claiming he was avenging a 2018 attack in which his father's hand was severed.

Three arrested in Rangpur businessman murder case

RAB-13 has arrested three people, including a woman, in connection with the murder of businessman Abdur Rahman, 60, whose body was found in his auto-rickshaw garage in Rangpur city.

Jeet trails Dev in advance bookings as Tollywood rivalry flares

A Kolkata film producer has reignited the long-running Dev-Jeet rivalry by unfavorably comparing ticket bookings for Jeet's upcoming biopic with Dev's record-breaking numbers from last year.

Mother and young daughter found dead at home in Mirzapur, Tangail

Police have recovered the bodies of a 22-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter from their home in Dhupuria village, Mirzapur upazila, Tangail.

Young man killed falling between train carriages at Narsingdi station

A 26-year-old man has been killed after falling between two carriages of the Titas Commuter train while trying to descend from its roof at Narsingdi railway station.

90-year-old woman dies after tree falls on her in Dewanganj

A 90-year-old woman has died after a tree fell on her while she was resting under it to escape the heat during prolonged power outages in Dewanganj upazila, Jamalpur.

Man who served death sentence in place of drug convict granted bail in Cox's Bazar

Muhammad Yasin, known as Sonamia, who was arrested and jailed under a death sentence meant for a different person in a drug trafficking case, has been released on bail after a court confirmed the…

Imran and Porshi's duet 'Jonom Jonom' crosses 100 million YouTube views

The 2017 duet 'Jonom Jonom' by Bangladeshi singers Imran Mahmudool and Sabrina Porshi has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, nine years after its release.

Jamaat's 1971 stance was against Indian aggression, not Bangladesh, party leader says

A senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader has said the party's position during the 1971 Liberation War was opposition to what it viewed as Indian aggression rather than opposition to Bangladesh, while also criticizing BNP.

Bangladesh dominate day two against Australia in Darwin Test, lead by 153

Bangladesh reached 351 for 6 at stumps on day two of the Darwin Test, building a 153-run first-innings lead after Tanjid Hasan scored a maiden Test century and captain Nazmul Hossain contributed 84.

BNP announces nationwide prayer programs for Khaleda Zia's birthday

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has announced prayer and milad mahfil programs across the country to mark former prime minister and former BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's 82nd birthday on August 15.

Bangladesh Bank eases import rules, expands trade financing options

Bangladesh Bank has issued a consolidated import policy circular expanding opportunities for imports without letters of credit, longer-term deferred payments for raw materials and capital machinery, supply chain financing and digital trade documentation.

Gas leak triggers explosion at Sitakunda shipyard, killing 8 including 2 siblings

Eight workers have died and at least 30 others have been injured after a toxic gas leak from an LNG carrier being scrapped at a shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram, triggered an explosion.

Privatizing power distribution will cause prolonged public suffering, Tasnim Zara warns

Former NCP leader Tasnim Zara has warned that privatizing the power distribution system would create a natural monopoly with no consumer alternatives, potentially leading to unfair pricing and poor service for decades.

Bangladesh set to replace India at FIFA-funded ASEAN Cup

The Bangladesh Football Federation has agreed in principle to accept a late invitation to the FIFA-funded ASEAN Cup in Indonesia after India withdrew.