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Villagers in Chuadanga protest harassment over false drug allegations

Residents of Hudapara village in Chuadanga's Damurhuda upazila accused a man claiming to be a BNP leader of using false drug-trafficking allegations to have police harass innocent villagers.

Betel leaf farmers struggle without fair prices in Cox's Bazar

Thousands of families in Moheshkhali who depend on the centuries-old trade of betel leaf farming are facing severe hardship due to rising costs, falling market prices and a lack of government support, despite the…

Meherpur's Mehersagar banana now sold nationwide

Meherpur's GI-recognized Mehersagar banana has become one of Bangladesh's most popular agricultural products, with the district's banana markets supplying crores of taka worth of bananas daily to cities nationwide.

BGB recovers pistol and bullets in Jibannagar operation

Border Guard Bangladesh recovered a foreign pistol, magazine and two rounds of ammunition near the Chuadanga border after a suspected smuggler fled, abandoning a bag in a bamboo grove.

Today's foreign currency exchange rates

The Bangladeshi taka's exchange rate against major international currencies for July 8, 2026, with the US dollar at Tk 122.85, as analysts note the gap between open-market and official rates has narrowed.

Abdur Rahman Khan named next World Bank executive director

Recently departed NBR chairman Abdur Rahman Khan is set to become Bangladesh's next executive director at the World Bank, succeeding former ERD senior secretary Sharifa Khan.

Law minister vows tough action after NCP rally attack, following Akhter's parliament outburst

Law Minister Asaduzzaman assured parliament of the strictest legal action over a cocktail explosion at an NCP rally in Savar, after NCP member secretary Akhter Hossain raised the incident on a point of order.

Driver killed, 11 injured as cattle-laden vehicle overturns in Gangni

A locally made engine-powered vehicle carrying cattle overturned in Meherpur's Gangni upazila, killing driver Ujjal Hossain, 35, and injuring 11 cattle traders after he swerved to avoid an oncoming motorcycle.

300 Jubo Dal leaders and activists expelled for indiscipline

Jubo Dal has expelled around 300 leaders and activists nationwide for activities against party discipline and ideology, its central committee president Abdul Monayem Munna said, while honoring 78 members martyred in last year's uprising.

Woman's body found in Saturia, husband detained on murder allegation

The body of Sufia Khatun, 50, was found in Manikganj's Saturia upazila, with her family alleging premeditated murder, while her son claims she was mentally ill and took her own life. Her husband has…

Primary teachers' salaries to rise in phases, says PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament that primary school teachers' salaries will be raised in phases along with training to improve education quality, and 12 million students will receive uniforms and school bags.

Naogaon University to launch classes with orientation on July 18

Naogaon University will formally launch its academic activities and welcome its first batch of students with an orientation ceremony on July 18, starting with law and accounting departments.

Three die of suspected measles in 24 hours

Three children died of suspected measles in Dhaka division in the past 24 hours, bringing the combined measles and suspected-measles death toll to 745, the health directorate said.

Wall collapse in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp kills 3 students, injures many, some missing

A collapsed wall killed three students, ages 9 to 15, at a women's madrasa in a Cox's Bazar Rohingya refugee camp during heavy rain, with 14 rescued alive and rescue operations continuing for others…

Rape convict dies in Kushtia prison

A prisoner serving a life sentence for rape died at Kushtia district jail after complaining of chest pain, prison officials said.

Desert sheep find a new home on a Kushtia farm

Young entrepreneur and madrasa teacher Hafez Mohammad Rakibul Islam has built a growing farm of Turkish sheep in Kushtia's Mirpur upazila, starting with two animals in 2023 and selling individual sheep for up to…

Three die of dengue in 24 hours, 251 hospitalized

At least three people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, with 251 more hospitalized, bringing this year's death toll to 22, the health directorate said Wednesday.

Elderly man's hanging body found in Magura

Police recovered the body of Md. Razzak Molla, 75, found hanging near his home in Magura, amid allegations of a long-running family dispute with his nephew's wife who is accused of physically abusing him.

Those who mock the July uprising must be tried, says Akhter Hossain

NCP member secretary and MP Akhter Hossain said those who publicly mock the July mass uprising in the name of free speech must be brought to justice, at an 11-party alliance seminar in Dhaka.

Colonel Oli advises PM not to stay overnight outside Dhaka

LDP Chairman Col. (retd) Oli Ahmed advised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman against staying overnight outside Dhaka, warning at an 11-party seminar that foreign spies surround him within the government and party.

Prolonged mismanagement has left health sector in crisis, says Zubaida Rahman

Zia Rahman Foundation Vice-President Dr. Zubaida Rahman said long-standing mismanagement and lack of accountability have plunged Bangladesh's health sector into crisis, at a workshop on health entrepreneurship in Gulshan.

Three sentenced to life for gang rape of woman in Tangail

A women and children repression tribunal sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the 2023 gang rape of a woman lured to a forest in Madhupur, Tangail, under the pretext of a marriage viewing.

Two killed in truck-auto-rickshaw collision in Khulna

Two people were killed and several others injured when a truck collided with an auto-rickshaw on the Khulna-Satkhira highway on Tuesday afternoon.

Meat seller fined for selling rotten beef in Madhukhali

A mobile court fined a meat trader Tk 20,000 in Faridpur's Madhukhali upazila for selling rotten beef, after seizing and burying roughly 80 kilograms of spoiled meat.

Police renames Anti-Terrorism and Counter Terrorism units

Bangladesh Police's Anti-Terrorism Unit has been renamed the Special Security Unit, and the DMP's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit renamed Special Security Unit-DMP, to reflect a broader mandate covering evolving digital-era security threats.

Bounty announced on Facebook to kill 'July fighters' in Narail, complaint filed

A written complaint has been filed against 11 people at Narail Sadar police station over a Facebook post allegedly offering a Tk 150,000 bounty to kill activists injured in last year's anti-discrimination student movement.

Residents plant rice seedlings on road to demand repairs

Residents in Feni's Parshuram upazila staged an unusual protest, planting rice seedlings in the middle of a muddy road to demand urgent repairs after years of neglect.

11-party alliance human chain demands implementation of referendum verdict

The 11-party alliance, including Jamaat-e-Islami, held a human chain in front of parliament demanding implementation of the referendum verdict and trial for genocide.

Actress Barsha, an Argentina fan, roots for Egypt instead

Dhaka film actress Barsha, a longtime Argentina and Messi supporter, said she wants Egypt to win the World Cup round-of-16 match, sparking discussion on social media over mixing sport with religious sentiment.

Man dies under mysterious circumstances in Bangshal, wife held for questioning

Mohammad Sumon, 42, a Dhaka Medical College Hospital burn unit worker, died under mysterious circumstances at his Bangshal home. His wife, who says the two struggled during a dispute over drug use, has been…

Second day of appeal hearing on 15th Amendment underway

A four-member Appellate Division bench led by the chief justice began the second day of hearings on appeals against a High Court ruling that struck down parts of the constitution's 15th Amendment, including the…

DSE index falls, turnover crosses Tk 1,388 crore

The Dhaka Stock Exchange's key index fell 18.24 points on Tuesday even as turnover exceeded Tk 1,388 crore, with 160 stocks gaining, 180 losing and 50 unchanged.

Chinese couple donated life savings for 455 children's heart surgeries, lived amid worn-out furniture

A childless Chinese couple who lived frugally with worn furniture and taped-together glasses donated nearly 5 million yuan of their life savings to fund heart surgeries for 455 children with congenital heart disease.

Railway line submerged in Chattogram, 'Parjatak Express' stranded

Continuous rainfall and waterlogging submerged railway tracks in Chattogram, forcing authorities to temporarily halt the Cox's Bazar-bound Parjatak Express near Sholoshahar station.

Flood warning issued for districts in Chattogram, Rangpur and two other divisions

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has warned of short-term flooding in parts of Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Rangpur divisions after Chattogram recorded 258mm of rainfall, the highest in the country.

India pulls film on enforced disappearances, custodial killings, sparking uproar

ZEE5 removed the film 'Satluj,' based on Sikh human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, from its Indian catalog just 48 hours after release, prompting sharp criticism from lead actor Diljit Dosanjh and political…

How Argentina's lineup is shaping up against Egypt

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed three changes to the starting lineup for the match against Egypt, with Leandro Paredes set to return, alongside Nicolas Tagliafico and Julian Alvarez.

Housewife dies of snake bite in Madaripur

A 25-year-old housewife died after being bitten by a venomous snake while fetching firewood in Kalkini upazila, Madaripur, on Tuesday morning.

Jaya Ahsan debuts glamorous new look in 10 stylish photos

Actress Jaya Ahsan shared a glamorous new photoshoot ahead of the July 10 West Bengal release of her film 'Ajo Ardhangini,' drawing over a thousand fan reactions on social media.

'Neymar thinks he's bigger than the team,' says Matthäus

German legend Lothar Matthäus sharply criticized Neymar after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway knocked them out of the World Cup, saying the star forward's behavior during a late penalty exposed a deeper problem within…

Three sentenced to death for 2012 kidnap-murder of boy, 8

A tribunal has sentenced three men to death in the 15-year-old kidnap-murder case of an 8-year-old boy in Gopalganj's Kashiani thana, while a fourth was given life imprisonment.

'They have Messi, we have Salah'

Egypt has issued a warning to Lionel Messi's Argentina ahead of their World Cup quarter-final qualifying match, with team director Ibrahim Hassan saying Mohamed Salah alone can finish off any opponent.

What is the 'Viking Row,' and why is Norway celebrating with it?

Norway's football team celebrated with the "Viking Row" after eliminating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 from the World Cup — a fan celebration paying tribute to Norway's Viking heritage that has gone viral worldwide.

Jet fuel prices cut for domestic and international flights

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has cut jet fuel prices by Tk 19 per liter for domestic flights and $0.13 per liter for international flights, effective from midnight.

National Rural Development Day observed in Chuadanga

Chuadanga observed National Rural Development Day under the theme "Developed rural areas, prosperous nation, Bangladesh first," with a rally, discussion, and distribution of microcredit checks and saplings.

First-grader dies in road accident in Jashore while watching a monkey

A seven-year-old first-grade student died in a road accident in Chougachha, Jashore, after being struck by an auto-rickshaw while running with other children to see a monkey wandering near their homes.

522,000 government posts vacant, says public administration deputy minister

Government offices have 1,986,272 approved posts, of which 521,922 are vacant, according to updated 2025 data cited by Public Administration Deputy Minister Md. Abdul Bari in parliament.

Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege: Zubaida Rahman

Zia Rahman Foundation Vice-Chairman Zubaida Rahman said healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, at a workshop on developing health entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, calling on young people to help solve the sector's challenges.

PM makes surprise inspection of army's summer exercise

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made a surprise visit to inspect the army's summer training exercise in Manikganj, marking the first time in the country's history a prime minister has visited a summer training area…

Who will be in tears today — Messi or Salah?

Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in one of the most anticipated round-of-16 matches of the World Cup, at 10pm Bangladesh time in Atlanta, with the spotlight on Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

Finance minister announces plan to recruit 100,000 health workers

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced plans to recruit 100,000 health workers nationwide, saying the government is working to narrow the gap between public and private healthcare standards.

Chinese ambassador pays courtesy call on opposition leader

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, discussing bilateral ties, the Teesta Barrage master plan, and the Rohingya repatriation issue.

Case filed over cocktail blast at NCP rally in Savar

A case has been filed after a cocktail (crude bomb) explosion injured six people at a National Citizen Party rally following its "July March" in Savar. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate.

MPO teachers raise 8-point demand including nationalization

Sachetan Shikkhok Samaj held a press conference demanding nationalization of jobs for MPO-listed teachers and staff, among eight demands aimed at addressing long-standing inequities in the education sector.

Government launches inquiry into high HSC exam dropout rate

For the first time, the government has launched a study through education boards to identify why a large number of students are dropping out of public examinations, after 36% of registered HSC candidates failed…

Dengue infection rate alarming in Chattogram amid high-risk warning

Chattogram is seeing an alarming rise in dengue cases, averaging 11 new infections a day. Fifty-seven people were infected in the first five days of July alone, and health authorities have designated eight wards…

In-form Colombia set to face resilient Switzerland in World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Colombia, both in strong form, meet in the round of 16 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver at 2am Bangladesh time. Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 while Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach…

Drug dealer arrested with 1,600 yaba tablets in Jessore

Police arrested a drug dealer with 1,600 yaba tablets during a raid in Chougachha upazila, Jessore, on Sunday afternoon.

Remittance surges 38.1% in first five days of July

Bangladesh received $567 million in remittances in the first five days of July 2026, a 38.1% increase over the $411 million received in the same period last year, according to Bangladesh Bank.

Gold prices fall sharply in Bangladesh market

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association has reduced the price of 22-karat gold by Tk 3,226 per bhori to Tk 2,25,290 including VAT, effective Monday morning. The year has seen 87 price adjustments so far —…