A note of farewell in Argentina's golden generation
With Lionel Messi at 39 and the next World Cup four years off, a note of farewell may soon sound for Argentina's golden generation as coach Lionel Scaloni faces the task of finding new…
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Tribunal orders retired Major Mozaffar produced on July 23
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered that retired Major Mozaffar Hossain, an accused in the murder case of slain President Ziaur Rahman, be produced on July 23, after the chief prosecutor's application.
Tribunal judges to inspect 'Aynaghar' secret detention sites
Three International Crimes Tribunal judges will inspect the 'Aynaghar' secret detention centers run by DGFI, RAB and the DB during the ousted Awami League government, after the prosecution sought the on-site visit.
Saudi Arabia tops remittance sources for Bangladesh
Five countries — Saudi Arabia, the UK, the UAE, Malaysia and the US — accounted for about 62 percent of Bangladesh's remittances in the first 11 months of 2025-26, with Saudi Arabia the single…
Missing schoolgirl found dead in Kaliganj; woman beaten to death by mob
Police recovered the body of a nine-year-old schoolgirl about 11 hours after she went missing in Kaliganj, Satkhira, and an enraged crowd then beat to death a woman suspected in the case; police say…
Three children found dead in separate incidents in Magura
The bodies of three children — two toddler cousins who drowned in a pond and a nine-year-old boy who fell into the Madhumati River — were recovered in separate incidents in Mohammadpur upazila of…
Jamaat issues statement on MP Gazi Nazrul Islam controversy
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami said it is monitoring reports circulating in the media and on social media involving Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, and will take necessary steps in line with organizational rules after gathering the…
Man held over rape and killing of girl in Narail
A crowd detained a 35-year-old man and handed him to police over the alleged rape and strangulation of a five-year-old girl in Ramchandrapur village of Narail Sadar, police said.
Funeral held for mother of slain Rajshahi University student Ayub Ali
The funeral of Parichhan Nesa, 91, mother of Rajshahi University student Ayub Ali — whom Islami Chhatra Shibir describes as its third martyr — was held Tuesday in Alamdanga, with Jamaat and Shibir leaders…
PM assures recognition for party workers who sacrificed in hard times
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured proper recognition for leaders and activists who sacrificed during the party's difficult days, meeting Jubo Dal joint organizing secretary Habibur Rahman, who was shot and injured in the July…
Stand by people beyond party lines in disasters, Zubaida Rahman urges
At a memorial for the July 21 Milestone tragedy, Dr. Zubaida Rahman of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation urged people to stand by the affected beyond party lines, while officials honored teacher Maherin Chowdhury, who…
'Messi, please don't cry': actress Shoshi's emotional post
Moved by Lionel Messi's tears after Argentina's World Cup final loss, Dhaka film actress Sharmin Joha Shoshi posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook: “You are the greatest of all time. Messi, please don't cry.”
13 injured as bus overturns into ditch in Meherpur
At least 13 people, including women, men and a child, were injured when a bus overturned into a roadside ditch in Meherpur town on Tuesday while making way for another vehicle, police said.
Bangladesh wins big at International Economics Olympiad
Bangladesh won a bronze medal, a global championship and special international recognition at the 9th International Economics Olympiad 2026 in Shenzhen, China, where students from 57 countries competed.
Hina Khan-Shilpa Shinde feud flares again amid 'Lock Upp 2' buzz
Actress Hina Khan is rumored to appear as a special guest on 'Lock Upp' season 2, reviving her old feud with contestant Shilpa Shinde — recently reignited by Shinde's podcast admission of a false…
PKSF signs credit-guarantee deals with 11 banks and one financial firm
PKSF signed credit-guarantee deals with 11 banks and one financial firm, enabling up to 2,800 crore taka in guaranteed loans to its partner organizations for small-enterprise financing in 2026-27.
Six women detained on theft suspicion at Meherpur hospital
Six women were detained on suspicion of theft at Meherpur General Hospital after allegedly stealing a patient's money, police said; they are being questioned, though no formal complaint has yet been filed.
Three children drown in pond in Bogura's Kahalu
Three children — a nine-year-old boy and two siblings aged eight and five — drowned in a pond in Kahalu, Bogura, on Tuesday after leaving home in the morning, police said.
Repair of 300-foot road in Jibannagar unfinished after three years
A 300-foot stretch of the Hasadaha-Mahespur road has stayed unrepaired for nearly three years, leaving it pothole-ridden and mud-choked; officials blame delays in drain permits and illegal shops on government land.
Report of change in HSC exam schedule is fake, education board says
A social-media notice claiming the HSC exam schedule has changed is fake and motivated, the Inter-Education Board Examination Coordination Committee said, urging students and guardians to rely only on official channels.
Dhaka district launches 'Hello DC' app for one-click services
Hello DC is the Dhaka district administration mobile app, putting land, licensing and relief services, complaints and applications on a single platform.
BSEC seeks feedback on draft amendment to margin rules
The BSEC has invited opinions, suggestions and objections within two weeks on the draft amendment to the Margin Rules, 2025, stressing that it is only a proposal for public consultation, not a final amendment.
Titumir College students protest, demand lower hall fees
Students of Government Titumir College protested demanding hall fees be cut from 8,000 to 6,000 taka, calling the administration's 200-taka reduction a “mockery,” and also demanded the principal's resignation.
Gold price rises again in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by 1,633 taka per bhori to 221,441 taka, effective Tuesday, after two straight cuts. Gold prices have been adjusted 92 times this year.
France's ambassador pays courtesy call on social welfare minister
France's Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet paid a courtesy call on Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Minister Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, with talks on women's empowerment, the Family Card and expanding cooperation.
685 crore taka project planned to protect Bhola from Meghna erosion
A 685.86 crore taka government project to shield the Shibpur, Dhania and Medua areas of Bhola from severe Meghna River erosion goes to Ecnec on Wednesday for approval, after the Planning Commission trimmed its…
Government announces two Hajj packages for 2027
The government has set two state-managed Hajj packages for 2027 — Package-1 at 615,263 taka and an economy Package-2 at 505,648 taka — Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain announced on Tuesday.
PM Tarique Rahman stresses an accurate database for Family Card benefits
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the need to build an accurate and reliable database to deliver Family Card benefits to genuine beneficiaries effectively, transparently and without error, at a Cabinet Division meeting on…
Lawyer breaks down in tears at Chattogram advocate's murder trial; Chinmoy Das denied bail
The second prosecution witness in the murder trial of Chattogram advocate Saiful Islam Alif broke down in tears while testifying, as the court also rejected a bail petition by the accused, Chinmoy Krishna Das.
Yamal's younger brother steals the show after the final — in 15 photos
After the Spain–Argentina final, one of the most talked-about figures on the pitch was not a player or a coaching staff member but Lamine Yamal's younger brother, Keine Yamal, who roamed the field getting…
Headteacher rents out school field to factory, halting pupils' games in Gazipur
Parents and teachers at a government primary school in Sreepur, Gazipur, allege that the headteacher rented out the school field to store a factory's construction materials, leaving the ground pitted and unusable and halting…
Actress Keya Payel sets off her fireworks anyway after Argentina's final defeat
Actress Keya Payel, an Argentina supporter, had bought fireworks to celebrate her team's victory. After Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain, she set them off anyway — drawing attention online with…
BSTI orders eight product variants from four firms pulled from the market
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution has ordered eight product variants from four companies withdrawn from the market after tests found excess preservatives, harmful microbes and other failures to meet the Bangladesh Standard.
Anti-Corruption Commission raids home of former general Ziaul Ahsan
The Anti-Corruption Commission has raided the Narayanganj home of dismissed Major General Ziaul Ahsan, who is jailed in a murder case and faces a case over amassing wealth beyond his known income, a commission…
Actor Siam Ahmed celebrates Spain's World Cup win
Dhaka film actor Siam Ahmed, a rare Spain supporter in football-mad Bangladesh, celebrated Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup final on social media, saying he has followed the team since 2007.
ADB warns of loan fraud using fake websites and Facebook pages
The Asian Development Bank has warned the public against a scam that uses its name, logo and officials' identities on fake websites, Facebook pages and forged IDs to lure people with bogus loans and…
'Destiny was written in our favour,' says Spain's Ferran Torres
Spain forward Ferran Torres, whose extra-time goal beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, said destiny had been on Spain's side and dedicated the title to the country's 47 million people.
July Charter is essential and must be established, Rizvi says
The July National Charter is essential and must be enacted through parliament and constitutional amendment where needed, BNP senior joint secretary general and prime minister's political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said, urging a minimum…
'Marriage if Argentina win': Porimoni reacts to Argentina's defeat
Actress Porimoni, who had jokingly vowed to marry if Argentina won the World Cup, reacted to their 1-0 final loss to Spain with a wistful quip: 'No wedding after all. Beloved Argentina, see you…
Evitex Dress Shirt wins international recognition for sustainable manufacturing
Evince Group's Evitex Dress Shirt Limited has won 'Most Sustainable Ready-Made Garment Factory of the Year' at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum.
Where will the 2030 World Cup final be held?
Speculation has begun over the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, with Morocco's under-construction 115,000-seat Grand Hassan Stadium emerging as a strong contender alongside Spain's Santiago Bernabéu and Camp Nou. Spain, Portugal and…
BJP's Rudranil blames Trinamool leader for Argentina's defeat
After Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, BJP MLA and actor Rudranil Ghosh jokingly blamed Trinamool Congress leader Arup Biswas, while praising Spain's performance.
PM Tarique Rahman meets to review Family Card expansion
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Cabinet Division to review progress on expanding the Family Card programme, stressing an accurate, reliable database and full transparency in selecting beneficiaries, his office said.
FIFA posts record revenue of $15 billion from the World Cup
FIFA is set to announce record revenue of $15 billion from the World Cup, far exceeding its $11 billion target, driven by hospitality packages and huge ticket demand, The Guardian reports.
460 arrested, 49 cases in 24 hours in the capital
Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 460 people on various charges in routine operations across the capital over 24 hours, seizing drugs and filing 49 cases, the DMP said.
ADB warns of fake-loan trap using its name
The Asian Development Bank has warned the public against a fraud ring using its name, logo and forged officials' identities to lure people with loan offers and extract money, stressing that it does not…
Dhaka-Ashulia Expressway project heads to ECNEC
The second revision of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, one of Bangladesh's largest infrastructure schemes, goes before ECNEC on Wednesday, with a proposed cost rise to 26,581 crore taka and a new 2030 completion…
A good season for the golden fibre
Regular rain and favourable weather have jute growing well across Khulna, where officials expect a bumper harvest that could exceed the season's 4,97,444-tonne production target, as acreage has already topped the goal.
Rashed Khan appointed as prime minister's assistant
Md Rashed Khan has been appointed political assistant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, at the rank of secretary on a contractual basis, according to a public administration ministry notification.
Three dengue deaths in a day; 37 killed so far this year
Three people died of dengue in Bangladesh over 24 hours and 372 were hospitalised, taking this year's dengue death toll to 37, the health directorate says.
Messi and Yamal share a frame, a symbol of football's new era
Amid Spain's celebrations after the World Cup final, the most talked-about moment was an embrace between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi — one a new world champion, the other a legend bowed by a…
Officials urged to speed up seedling distribution in Khulna
Less than half of a nearly 200,000-seedling target had been distributed across four Khulna-region districts by the end of June, though the agriculture department says the target will be met on time under a…
Schools ordered to form sports management committees
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has directed all educational institutions to form sports management committees for the Prime Minister's Gold Cup national football tournament 2026.
Mozaffar Hossain to be tried under army law, home minister says
Major (retired) Mozaffar Hossain, an absconding convicted accused in the assassination of late President Ziaur Rahman, will be tried under army law by general court martial, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
Two killed, one hurt in tractor-motorcycle collision in Sharsha
Two young men were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between a tractor and a motorcycle in Sharsha, Jashore, on Monday morning; police said the tractor driver and his helper fled.
World Cup cost the global economy $17 billion in lost productivity
This year's World Cup wiped out about $17 billion in productivity worldwide as fans watched stars like Messi and Mbappé, with the host United States hit hardest, according to a report by the HR…
Messi: a story with no end
At 39, Lionel Messi stood in a World Cup final at MetLife Stadium — perhaps for the last time — the central figure of a career that has already reshaped football, whatever the result…
Pakistan's Anica to compete at Miss World for the first time in 74 years
Anica Jamal Iqbal, this year's Miss World Pakistan, will represent Pakistan at Miss World — the first time in nearly 74 years the country has taken part in the pageant.
Bangladesh Bank sets ultimatum for 29 banks to cut bad loans
Bangladesh Bank has set separate targets for 29 high-risk banks to bring down defaulted loans within six months or transfer them to an asset management company, as the country's non-performing loan ratio hits 32.26…
Extortionist who posed as Jubo Dal leader arrested in Dhaka, police say
Police have arrested Tanim Reza, alias Bappi, a Motijheel-area criminal accused of running an armed 'shooter squad' and extorting businesses, after his men allegedly opened fire at a trader's office when a 10-lakh-taka demand…