6,888 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
Heavy rain has disrupted life in Chuadanga town and nearby areas, with 167 millimetres recorded in just five hours and 20 minutes before dawn on Friday, submerging most of the district’s low-lying areas. Day…
Bangladesh’s Appellate Division has upheld a High Court ruling restoring the non-party caretaker government system and the referendum provision to the constitution, striking down the parts of the 2011 fifteenth amendment that had removed…
The Jashore district unit of the Bangladesh Workers’ Welfare Federation held a rally on Friday at the District Council auditorium, where leaders said establishing an Islamic labour policy to secure workers’ rights was the…
Half of all antibiotics sold in Bangladesh’s pharmacies are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, doctors say, driving a rise in drug-resistant infections. Specialists warn that once-routine antibiotics are failing surgical and other patients, forcing…
The Pirojpur district unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has expelled K M Ilias, a former joint convener of the Mathbaria upazila unit, from all posts after his arrest in an extortion and ransom…
A supply squeeze has lifted almost all vegetable prices in Dhaka over the week, with green chilli jumping 40 taka to 140–160 taka a kilogram and egg prices also rising, though chicken held steady.…
Relentless monsoon rain has lashed the capital and much of Bangladesh for five days, flooding streets and stalling daily life. Forecasters say the heavy spell could persist through the weekend before easing on Monday.
Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna called for ensuring judicial independence and making state services accessible to the public at a discussion marking the second anniversary of the July mass uprising.
Rokeya Begum, mother of Jabir Ibrahim, the youngest martyr of the July mass uprising, criticized the slow pace of justice, saying only seven of the many cases have been resolved two years on.
Police in Chuadanga arrested a woman after CCTV footage showed her and her husband slapping a primary school headteacher who had disciplined their daughter for arguing during morning assembly.
Miroslav Klose says he had an emotional phone call with Lionel Messi after the Argentine broke his all-time World Cup scoring record, and has promised to send Messi a signed jersey.
A parent stormed into a government primary school in Chuadanga and slapped the headteacher after she disciplined his nine-year-old daughter for talking during assembly, prompting alarm among teachers over school safety.
An 80-year-old man was beaten to death by rival parties in a long-running land dispute in Chuadanga's Alamdanga upazila, police said, with an investigation and arrests under way.
As the World Cup quarterfinals kick off, 18 players across the eight remaining teams risk missing the semifinal if booked again, with England and Morocco facing the biggest headache with four players each on…
Twenty-two Bangladeshi companies and a roughly 40-member business delegation are participating in the D-8 Halal Expo 2026 in Indonesia, reflecting private-sector interest in expanding trade with D-8 member states.
As mango and lychee season winds down, a lesser-known but nutritious fruit called wood-lychee, or "ashphal," is drawing attention in local markets in Magura's Shalikha, turning a once-neglected fruit into a promising seasonal crop.
Dhaka University has cut its email verification fee by $10 for students seeking higher education abroad, following criticism after a graduate's application to a Swedish university was left incomplete over a fee dispute.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal says he's thrilled watching Lionel Messi's brilliance at age 39, calling his continued excellence at this stage of his career unbelievable.
All indices rose on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on the week's final trading day, with turnover reaching Tk 14.28 billion as most listed companies saw share prices climb.
After missing back-to-back penalties for the first time in over a decade, Lionel Messi's overall record from the spot — 77.64% conversion across his career — tells a different story than his recent World…
With eight teams remaining and quarterfinals starting Thursday night, defending champions Argentina sit most comfortably on yellow cards among the survivors, with only Gonzalo Montiel carrying a caution into the knockout stage.
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Masud Khan said the regulator will move to stop trading in shares of long-defunct, non-operational companies as part of a broader push for a more efficient and transparent…
Farmers in Natore's Lalpur are reaping golden returns from peanut cultivation on sandbars formed by the Padma River, with low input costs and strong market prices driving growing interest in the crop.
A new TV drama, "Shalik Balika," follows a schoolgirl who falls for her new math teacher, starring Yash Rohan and Totini in the lead roles, airing Friday night on Maasranga Television.
Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Sabikunnahar told parliament that while narcotics on the market are never adulterated, everyday food products are rife with adulteration, prompting the food ministry to detail its crackdown measures.
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam said his son resigned as a Bangladesh Cricket Board director at his urging, but complained the move went unnoticed by media that had criticized officials' relatives…
The Election Commission has revised its polling station policy ahead of year-end local government elections, extending the timeline for publishing draft polling station lists and increasing voter capacity per polling booth.
The first-look poster of "Dada," the biopic of former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, recreates his iconic 2002 Lord's balcony celebration, but actor Rajkummar Rao has faced mixed and largely negative reactions online.
Police in Chuadanga have arrested a mother in connection with an assault on a government primary school headteacher, after the headteacher slapped her third-grade daughter for talking during assembly.
A Mymensingh court has sentenced three men to death and a minor defendant to 12.5 years in prison in the rape and murder of a five-year-old child, completing the trial in just 10 working…
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said the government's goal is to ensure primary healthcare for citizens and deliver the highest standard of medical services.
A court in Meherpur has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for pouring petrol on his former mother-in-law and setting her on fire, killing her, in the upazila's Gangni area.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed ensuring transparency in implementing a five-year, 250-million-tree planting program, saying announcements alone are not enough — an accurate count of actual trees planted must be kept.
Bangladesh's international film festival footprint continues to grow: "Manusher Bagan" won the Best Critics Award at the NABC North America Bengali Conference in New York, while three Bangladeshi films earned selection at the Indian…
A drug case suspect died by hanging himself in the custody of Nikli police station in Kishoreganj. He was identified as Rubel Mia, 22, of Sohorumul village in Karpasha union.
Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 win over Egypt left the team briefly worried about Cristian Romero, but that concern has quickly cleared ahead of the quarterfinal against Switzerland.
That night at Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium remains a deep memory in Moroccan football history. A 2-0 semifinal loss to France ended the Atlas Lions' fairy-tale run. Four years later, the two sides meet…
Gourinathpur Bazar in Jhenaidah's Mahespur upazila, once just a small local market, has become known as the country's dragon fruit capital, with daily sales worth Tk 10-15 million and jobs for thousands.
The connecting road to Beltoli Bridge in Nilphamari's Kishoreganj has collapsed due to days of continuous rain and rising water pressure from upstream flooding, halting heavy vehicle traffic on the only road to Nitai…
Despite exiting the tournament, Egypt drew attention for its performance at this year's World Cup. In recognition, the Egyptian Football Association is set to receive a record $18.5 million from FIFA.
Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Jamaat lawmaker from Cumilla-11 and deputy opposition leader, has been elected chair of the 13th National Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
Bangladesh's trade deficit widened to $23.98 billion in the first 11 months of the last fiscal year, up 24.77% from the same period a year earlier, as export earnings fell while import costs rose,…
After a historic and controversial football epic, world football is set for a mega quarterfinal today: France, one of the world's strongest sides, against a Morocco team that has stunned the world.
Police recovered a half-decomposed, unidentified body near the Biswaroad section of the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Faridpur's Nagarkanda upazila.
The Election Commission says the final voter list for upcoming local government elections will be published on August 31, with instructions already sent to all upazila/thana election and registration officers.
A mother and her three-year-old son were killed and at least three others seriously injured when a bus struck an auto-rickshaw in Sirajganj's Ullapara upazila.
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman said the next national parliamentary election will be held under a caretaker government, after the Appellate Division upheld the High Court's ruling on the constitution's 15th…
The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry says 30 people have died in Chattogram division over the past five days from heavy rain, hill floods and landslides, with Cox's Bazar hit hardest.
Internationally renowned human rights activist Irene Khan has been appointed Bangladesh's permanent representative and ambassador to the UN, succeeding Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, with deputy minister status.
Md. Jahidul Islam Omi, a Chhatra Dal volunteer wing organizing secretary in Natore's Naldanga, has been living at a BNP ward office with his bedding and furniture after 17 years of political persecution left…
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said Argentina, while formidable, are not unbeatable, ahead of their July 12 World Cup quarter-final after the Swiss beat Colombia on penalties.
Substitute Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal gave Spain a 1-0 win over Ronaldo's Portugal in the World Cup round of 16, setting a new record of six consecutive clean sheets and sending them to the…
PM Tarique Rahman told parliament his government is committed to restoring capital market stability, outlining a 17-point program including a new SEC chairman, floor-price withdrawal, and Tk 1,497 crore in penalties already imposed on…
Morocco has begun construction of a 24-acre "International Cinema City" near Ouarzazate, investing 240 million dirhams to offer Hollywood studios a one-stop production hub with tax breaks and rebates.
A BBC analysis finds that economic capacity, infrastructure, long-term planning and football culture — not just population size or fan enthusiasm — determine why South Asian giants remain absent from the World Cup.
Islamic scholars caution that mocking any ruling or symbol of Islamic law is a grave sin capable of nullifying a believer's faith, citing Quranic verses and hadith that draw a firm distinction between sincere…
Actress Shabnom Bubli, on her second maternity break since giving birth in May, will resume filming with director Zahid Hossain's 'Dhakaiya Debdas' in September, the director confirmed.
A Dhaka court ordered former minister and Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon shown arrested in an ACC corruption case over teacher recruitment irregularities at Wills Little Flower School and College.
Lionel Messi expressed regret over his missed penalty after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt sent them into the World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland on July 12.
The expatriate welfare ministry has warned against contact or financial transactions with any individual or agency regarding sending workers to Malaysia until an official government announcement is made.