Two brothers sentenced to death for 2021 murder of student over relationship
A Mymensingh court sentenced two brothers to death for the 2021 murder of a 15-year-old student who had been in a relationship with one brother's daughter.
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Body of slain political leader exhumed for autopsy in Kishoreganj
The body of Krishak Dal leader Saddam Hosen was exhumed two months after burial in Pakundiya, Kishoreganj, on a court order for autopsy after he died from injuries sustained in a hacking attack.
Police recover 100 abandoned sacks of chickpeas and mustard in Hili
Police recovered 100 abandoned sacks of chickpeas and mustard seeds from a roadside in Hili, Dinajpur, and are searching for the owner.
Iran denies IAEA access to nuclear sites damaged by US strikes
Iran's parliament speaker said reports of IAEA inspectors being granted access to nuclear facilities damaged by US strikes were false, and that access is limited to only two sites.
59 political activists killed across Bangladesh in first five months of 2026
At least 59 political activists were killed across Bangladesh in the first five and a half months of this year, with BNP members accounting for 45 of the deaths, according to a rights group…
BNP student wing announces month-long program to mark uprising anniversary
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal announced a month-long program to mark the second anniversary of the July-August mass uprising that toppled the previous government.
Strait of Hormuz is not America's playground, Iran warns
Iran's military ordered all commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to follow designated maritime routes and warned of a swift response to any US interference.
Motorcyclist killed, wife critically injured in head-on collision in Rajbari
A 34-year-old man was killed and his wife critically injured when their motorcycle collided head-on with a pickup truck in Rajbari while they were returning from a wedding.
Iran warns US and Israel against military action ahead of Khamenei funeral
Iran's military warned the United States and Israel against any military action during the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies beginning July 4 in Tehran.
Police arrest four convicted fugitives in overnight raid in Chuadanga
Police arrested four convicted fugitives in an overnight operation across Jibannagar upazila, Chuadanga, and sent them to court the following morning.
India to send high-level delegation to Khamenei funeral in Tehran
India is sending a senior delegation to the funeral and burial of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies beginning July 4 in Tehran and concluding with burial in Mashhad on July…
Free medical camp held on anniversary of Chharchina spiritual leader
A daylong free medical camp was held in Pathorghata, Barguna, on the second death anniversary of Chharchina's spiritual leader, treating over 200 underserved patients.
Police seize 42 kilograms of cannabis, arrest two in Savar
Police seized 42 kilograms of cannabis and arrested two suspected drug dealers in a special operation in Savar's Nabinagar area, recovering a private car used for transport.
Unidentified man found dead near bridge in Ishwarganj
Police recovered the body of an unidentified man near a bridge at Uchakhila union market in Ishwarganj, Mymensingh, with investigators suspecting he was killed with a sharp weapon overnight.
Eight monks killed after child drives pickup into pilgrimage procession in Thailand
At least eight Buddhist monks were killed and more than 20 injured when a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old child struck a religious pilgrimage procession in Thailand's Mukdahan province.
BNP leader invokes uprising martyrs at candlelight vigil
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi paid tribute to the martyrs of the July-August mass uprising at a candlelight vigil at the Central Shaheed Minar, invoking the image of Abu Sayed standing…
US considers withdrawing troops from Saudi Arabia as Iran war strains alliance
The United States is considering reducing its military presence in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh refused to allow its bases and airspace for a US operation against Iran, deepening a rift between the longtime allies.
Consumer rights agency fines sweets shop in Chuadanga market raid
The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate fined a sweets manufacturer 20,000 taka during a market inspection in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, and warned other businesses about pricing and food safety violations.
Gaza war reaches 1,000 days as ceasefire fails to halt violence
The war in Gaza has reached its 1,000th day, with at least 1,053 Palestinians killed since the October ceasefire took effect and more than 2 million people displaced.
Questions mount over schoolgirl's death in Manikganj as investigation stalls
Police have arrested several people in connection with the death of a 14-year-old student in Singair, Manikganj, whose body was found in a remote area six days after she was expelled from school, but…
Russia turns to India for fuel as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple refineries
Russia has begun importing petrol from India by sea after sustained Ukrainian drone attacks damaged its oil refineries and triggered a nationwide fuel crisis, Reuters reported.
Israeli settlers enter Al-Aqsa compound under police guard
Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under police escort and performed religious rituals, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials.
Returnee farmer finds fortune in mango orchards, not abroad
Mohammad Eyakub Daulat spent years working abroad without success, but after returning to Fatikchari he planted more than 1,000 mango trees on five acres of hillside and flat land, turning an abandoned plot into…
Ports hoist warning signal 3 as low pressure forms in Bay of Bengal
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued Warning Signal 3 for the Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports after a low-pressure area formed in the northwest Bay of Bengal.
Young entrepreneur grows foreign grape varieties in Joypurhat
Abu Hurairah of Panchbibi, Joypurhat, abandoned plans to migrate to Italy and instead planted 60 foreign grape saplings on his father's land, harvesting fruit within seven months with support from a local NGO.
Former minister Inu to face charges in 2013 Shapla Square massacre case
JSD leader and former information minister Hasanul Haq Inu, recently sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity in the Kushtia killings, is now set to be named as an accused in the 2013…
Saudi returnee profits from bitter gourd farming in Kushtia
Jahirul Islam, 47, spent 22 years working in Saudi Arabia before returning to Mirpur upazila in Kushtia, where he invested 60,000 taka in Tiya-variety bitter gourd and began earning within 35 days.
Husband and wife electrocuted while fishing in Pabna pond
A husband and wife died after being electrocuted while fishing in a pond in Kuchimora Uttarpara village, Ataikula, Pabna Sadar, when an overhead electric wire slipped from a bamboo support and fell into the…
BGB launches tree planting drive in Panchari, Khagrachhari
Border Guard Bangladesh inaugurated a tree planting program in Panchari, Khagrachhari, with plans to plant 250,000 fruit, timber, and medicinal saplings across its area of responsibility.
Union party leader hacked to death in Amtali, Barguna
Ripon Kazi, 35, president of the Gulishakhali union Sramikdal in Amtali, Barguna, was hacked to death in an ambush at Gagonkha, Patuakhali Sadar, with his family alleging the killing was led by his own…
Potato farmers stage hunger strike at Rangpur DC office over cold storage rates
Potato farmers and traders held a hunger strike at the Rangpur DC office demanding lower cold storage rates, accusing the cold storage association of running a syndicate that has pushed storage to 430 taka…
Police seize 24 kilograms of cannabis in Kishoreganj
Police arrested Md. Dalim Mia, 34, a known drug dealer, with 24 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a cotton-laden pickup van at a checkpoint on the Bhairab-Kishoreganj road in Kuliarchar upazila.
Garment worker killed by speeding vehicle in Narayanganj
A 25-year-old garment worker was killed by a speeding covered van while crossing the road in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on her way to work on Wednesday morning.
Ailing book vendor appeals for help after 48 years on the road
Abdur Rashid Pramanik has sold children’s books on trains, at markets, and on roadsides for 48 years, but now says he has no home, no family support, and earns 20 to 30 taka a…
Eight arrested for theft from Ayodhya Ram temple donation boxes
An Indian police investigation found that eight people, including a brothers-in-law duo who invested stolen funds in property, embezzled donations from the Ram temple in Ayodhya during the 2025 Kumbh Mela.
Man missing for three days found dead in Tangail jute field
The partially decomposed body of Shawkat Molla, 55, was recovered from a jute field in Nagarpur upazila, Tangail, on Wednesday, three days after he went missing.
Four schoolgirls from same school go missing in Thakurgaon
Four students from Sabajpur High School in Baliadangi upazila, Thakurgaon, have been missing since Tuesday morning when they left home together for private tutoring and did not return.
Corrugated iron sheets and cash distributed to 37 disaster-hit families in Natore
The Singra upazila administration in Natore distributed 58 bundles of corrugated iron sheets and 174,000 taka in cash to 37 families affected by fires and natural disasters.
Bangladesh police return to khaki uniforms after 22-year gap
Bangladesh police officers began wearing new uniforms on Wednesday, with khaki trousers paired with dark blue shirts for district and unit officers and olive-green shirts for metropolitan police, restoring the khaki color after a…
Rain damages peanut crops on Tista chars as harvest season peaks in Kurigram
Peanut farmers on the Tista river chars in Ulipur, Kurigram, face heavy losses after consecutive days of rain flooded low-lying fields and rotted crops just as the harvest season was reaching its peak.
MP distributes cash aid to needy families in Sundarganj, Gaibandha
Gaibandha-1 MP Professor Majedur Rahman distributed cash assistance from his discretionary fund to several hundred poor, destitute, and unwell residents in Sundarganj upazila.
Businessman found dead in Manikganj; family cites loan pressure
A 58-year-old businessman was found dead at his home in Ghior, Manikganj, on Wednesday morning, with his family saying he had been under severe mental pressure for months over bank and NGO loan installments…
Police seize cannabis plants hidden in betel nut garden in Kurigram
Police seized four cannabis plants, two of them approximately 12 feet tall, from a betel nut garden in Bhurungamari upazila, Kurigram, where they were being secretly cultivated.
China secretly trained Russian soldiers, Reuters investigation reveals
China provided secret military training to Russian soldiers with the approval of Beijing's top leadership, with at least four generals from both countries directly involved, Reuters reported citing European officials and classified documents.
Expatriate alleges brother embezzled over two crore taka of his savings
A South Africa returnee from Daganbhuiyan, Feni, has accused his brother of embezzling 2,17,98,079 taka that he sent home over 14 years of working abroad.
Four members of inter-district robbery gang arrested in Dinajpur
The Detective Branch arrested four members of an inter-district robbery gang from a hotel in Dinajpur city while they were preparing for a robbery, seizing locally made weapons, tools, and a pickup van.
Iran's top clerics declare killing Trump and Netanyahu a 'religious duty'
Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts declared it a religious duty to kill US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them 'mahdur al-dam' whose blood may be shed, the New York…
Family terrorized after shroud cloth and threatening note left at doorstep in Natore
An unidentified person left a piece of burial shroud and a threatening note at a family's doorstep in Banshbhag village, Naldanga upazila, Natore, causing panic in the area.
Grandmother killed by grandson in family dispute in Gaibandha
A woman was hacked to death and her husband seriously injured by their grandson during a family dispute in Saghata upazila, Gaibandha, with the accused arrested at the scene.
United States and Iran begin indirect talks in Doha on ending conflict
The United States and Iran began indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aimed at ending the Middle East conflict under a memorandum of understanding signed by both sides.
Iran warns Israel after defense minister's assassination threat against supreme leader
Iran's foreign minister warned of an immediate and powerful response after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had been 'marked for assassination.'
Over 30 drown in German rivers and lakes during heat wave
More than 30 people drowned while swimming in German rivers, lakes, and other water bodies during a severe heat wave, with authorities warning that many victims overestimated their abilities.
Flood-hit farmers protest relief list irregularities in Sunamganj
Flood-affected farmers in Madhyanagar upazila, Sunamganj, protested after discovering that government relief intended for them was being distributed to non-farmers and relatives of elected officials.
Trump earned over one billion dollars from crypto in first year as president
President Donald Trump reported earning over one billion dollars from cryptocurrency-related businesses in his first year in office, according to his mandatory annual financial disclosure.
Jamaat Amir says syndicates threatening him over Malaysia migration cost demand
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said migration syndicates are threatening him for demanding in parliament that the cost of sending workers to Malaysia be reduced to 85,000 taka.
Parent enters classroom and beats three students in Barisal
A parent entered a primary school classroom in Barisal and beat three fifth-grade students after a dispute between his son and classmates, also assaulting two teachers who tried to intervene, police said.
US Supreme Court delivers string of rulings against Trump in landmark week
The US Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump on four major issues in two days — blocking his attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor, upholding mail-in ballot rules, refusing to revisit a…
Trump weighs resuming strikes on Iran but opts to extend diplomacy, WSJ reports
President Donald Trump has held several high-level discussions about resuming full-scale military operations against Iran but has decided to continue with diplomacy for now, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Gujarat authorities demolish three mosques and 30 structures in Kutch
Indian authorities in Gujarat's Kutch district demolished three mosques, several shrines, and approximately 30 structures in an eviction drive, prompting widespread alarm among local residents and Muslim organizations.
Rahul Gandhi's 'outsider policy' fuels growing resentment inside Congress
NDTV analysis examines how Rahul Gandhi's persistent preference for political outsiders over Congress party veterans is deepening a rift within the party, with the latest flashpoint being the appointment of former AAP leader Rajendra…