12 hurt as homes, shops vandalized in Narail clash
At least seven homes and shops were vandalized and 12 people injured in a clash between rival groups over a land dispute and local dominance in Narail's Kalia upazila, with police deployed to the…
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Trump's possible Iran deal is an 'instrument of surrender,' Democrats say
Top Democratic lawmakers voiced deep skepticism and anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's planned peace deal with Iran, calling it a major U.S. defeat and effectively an 'instrument of surrender.'
India objection stalls extra power import from Nepal
A plan to import an additional 20 megawatts of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh has stalled after India cited transmission-line capacity limits, so Bangladesh will get only 40 megawatts from June 15.
India to examine demographic change in border areas
Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the home ministry to give full administrative and logistical support to a high-level committee examining demographic change driven by alleged illegal infiltration in border areas, including those…
3-day 'Nazrul Year' celebrations to begin in 64 districts, 74 upazilas
Three-day inaugural 'Nazrul Year' events marking the 127th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will begin June 18 across 64 districts and 74 upazilas, the culture ministry said.
Arrested former IGP Benazir held passports of several countries
Former IGP Benazir Ahmed, arrested in Dubai in an Anti-Corruption Commission case, held passports of several countries including a Portuguese one, and a UAE residence permit, police officials said.
ICU opens at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital after long closure
The intensive care unit at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital was inaugurated on Sunday as part of a simultaneous launch of ICUs in 10 districts, officials said.
Dost Aid distributes tube wells to 50 families in Chuadanga
Dost Aid Bangladesh Society distributed tube wells to 50 disadvantaged and vulnerable families in Chuadanga Sadar upazila on Sunday to ensure access to safe water.
Chougacha's famous 'Brazil house'
Eight years on, a house in Jashore's Chougacha painted in Brazil's flag colours and known locally as the 'Brazil house' still draws attention ahead of the World Cup.
Donating blood is not just service but also an act of worship: Selim Uddin
A cycle rally was held in Dhaka to mark World Blood Donor Day, led by Dhaka North Jamaat-e-Islami chief and city mayoral candidate Mohammad Selim Uddin.
Pakistan kills 21 more India-backed militants, ISPR says
Pakistani security forces killed 21 more militants in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan, the military's media wing said.
Jamaat chief seeks clarification of Indian envoy's remarks
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has sought a clarification of remarks by new Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Tribedi, in a post on his verified Facebook page.
Six-year-old goes missing after falling into canal in Dhunat
A six-year-old child went missing after falling into a canal in Bogura's Dhunat upazila on Saturday morning, local sources said.
Van driver killed in bus collision in Gournadi
A battery-run van driver was killed when a bus hit him on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in Barishal's Gournadi upazila on Saturday morning.
In the Middle East, America's 'superpower' label crumbles
Trump's response after Iran downed a US Apache near the Strait of Hormuz showed more caution and weakness than the dominance of the past, the piece says.
Cat strays onto metro rail line, halting trains briefly in Dhaka
Metro rail services in Dhaka were briefly suspended on Saturday after a cat strayed onto the line near Shahbagh station and was rescued, the operator said.
Three of one family drown while bathing in lake in Siddhirganj
Three members of one family drowned while bathing in the DND lake in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj on Saturday afternoon, police and local sources said.
Ways to preserve mangoes without a fridge
With many varieties of mango now in the markets, a few simple steps can keep the fruit fresh for several days without a refrigerator, Anandabazar reports.
Day-long Chhatra Shibir training camp held in Naldanga
Chhatra Shibir held a day-long training camp for selected workers at a resort in the Halti Bil area of Natore's Naldanga upazila on Saturday.
Housewife found hanging in Mymensingh after family dispute
A woman was found hanging at her husband's home in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, on Saturday morning after a family dispute, police said.
Three of one family drown in Narayanganj lake
Three members of the same family drowned while bathing in the DND lake at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Thousands attend funeral of Maulana Farid Uddin Chowdhury in Sylhet
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Maulana Farid Uddin Chowdhury, a former Sylhet-5 lawmaker and veteran Jamaat-e-Islami leader, in Kanaighat on Saturday.
Businessman launches five years of free ambulance service in Narail
A businessman has launched a five-year free ambulance service for poor and underprivileged people in Kashipur union of Narail's Lohagara upazila.
Spain's former prime minister faces fresh inquiry after jewelry found in office
Spain's former prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero faces a fresh inquiry after jewelry worth about 1.2 million euros was found at his office, Spanish media reported.
Many farmers denied chance to sell paddy at government price
Farmers in Pirojpur's Nazirpur upazila say they are being denied the chance to sell paddy at the government rate, alleging irregularities favoring influential people.
Iran announces funeral and burial schedule for Ayatollah Khamenei
Iran has announced that the funeral and burial of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in July, with state media citing the schedule.
Israeli operations blamed for 56% of civilian deaths worldwide in 2025
A large share of civilian deaths recorded across the world in 2025 came in Israeli military operations, with the Explosive Weapons Monitor attributing 56 percent of them to Israeli action.
How Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire on paper after SpaceX's record-breaking IPO valued the rocket company at about $1.77 trillion.
Education to be made free up to degree level for women
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said women's education would be made fully free up to degree level, with stipends awarded based on results.
Jubo Dal leader shot dead in public in Raozan
A Jubo Dal leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Raozan, Chattogram, police said, sparking protests and a road blockade by angry supporters.
Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth named India's new army chief
India has appointed Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth, currently the army's vice chief, as its next chief of army staff, the defence ministry said.
Fees to be charged for exams at primary schools
Government primary schools have been directed to collect exam fees from students on a graded scale by class to cover the cost of holding exams, the primary and mass education secretary said.
Iran to receive billions of dollars from UAE
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to release billions of dollars in funds to Iran under special conditions as ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington near their final stage, Reuters reported.
Milan dreams of success growing pineapples in Faridpur
Agricultural entrepreneur Milan Fakir has drawn attention by commercially cultivating pineapples for the first time in Saltha, Faridpur, and hopes to earn Tk 80 lakh if the harvest is good.
Madrasa teachers begin hunger strike over MPO, salary demands
Teachers from independent ebtedayee madrasas have begun a fast-unto-death outside the National Press Club in Dhaka, demanding swift MPO enlistment and the release of salaries from January 2026.
Muslim hawker hacked to death in West Bengal
A Muslim hawker named Akbar was hacked to death in Purulia, West Bengal; his son alleges religious politics was behind the killing, while police deny any communal motive.
Prime Minister visits grave of July uprising martyr Wasim
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the grave of Mohammad Wasim Akram, killed in the 2024 anti-discrimination student movement, and handed his family Tk 20 lakh in savings certificates.
648 die from measles and measles-related symptoms in 3 months
Five more children have died of measles-related symptoms, raising the total number of measles and measles-related deaths since March 15 to 648, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 61
The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has risen to 61, with 1,221 injured and 33 still missing, authorities said.
US-Iran deal to be finalized within next 24 hours: Shehbaz Sharif
A deal between the United States and Iran could be finalized within the next 24 hours based on ongoing talks, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
Identities of 5 killed in India plane crash released
The Indian Air Force released the identities of five personnel killed when an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat air base in Assam, India.
Tree-planting drive held in Gangni under 5-year, 25-crore-sapling program
A tree-planting drive was held in Gangni, Meherpur, under a program to plant 25 crore (250 million) saplings over five years, organized by the upazila administration.
Six held in Gaibandha for slaughtering horses, selling meat as beef
Locals seized six men in Gaibandha's Sadullapur upazila after they allegedly slaughtered horses in secret to sell the meat as beef, police said.
Chhatra Shibir leader Zisan goes missing, group demands swift rescue
Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir said its central assistant international affairs secretary, Zisan Ahmed Pradhan, has been missing for more than 20 hours and demanded his immediate, safe recovery.
Woman dies of burns after Narayanganj gas explosion
A woman has died of her injuries after a gas-leak explosion in Narayanganj's Madanpur left five members of one family burned, a hospital doctor said.
Nine Bangladeshis held at South African airport with fake visas
South African authorities detained nine Bangladeshi nationals at O.R. Tambo International Airport for trying to enter on forged travel documents and visas, border officials said.
China's demographic crisis could end its superpower dream, US investor says
Martin Capital founder Rod D. Martin says China's population decline has passed a “mathematically irreversible” point that could doom its ambition to become a global superpower.
Nawabganj launches startup and innovation idea showcase
An inauguration was held for a startup, science project and innovation idea showcasing program in Nawabganj upazila, Dinajpur, attended by a state minister.
Listed Dhaka criminal 'Kailla Palash' shot and wounded
A listed top criminal known as Kailla Palash was shot in Dhaka's Hatirjheel area and is in critical condition at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, police said.
Budget is final hurdle to graduating from LDC status, Jamaat leader says
Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Mia Golam Parwar said the proposed 2026-27 budget would become the final obstacle to Bangladesh graduating from least-developed country status and urged the government to revise it.
Hefazat-e-Islam rallies in Rajshahi, demands ban on Hindu group
Hefazat-e-Islam held a protest march and rally in Rajshahi on Friday, demanding a state ban on a group it called "Heybut Tawhid" and protesting alleged persecution of Muslims in India.
Iran will not give up control of Strait of Hormuz even under draft deal
Iran will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz even under a possible draft agreement being negotiated with the United States, Iranian state media reported Friday.
Woman dies after falling from rickshaw during bag-snatching attempt in Dhaka
A 42-year-old woman has died of her injuries four days after she fell from a moving rickshaw when bag-snatchers tried to grab her handbag near Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital in Dhaka, her relatives…
Jaishankar slams Western 'double standards,' defends buying Russian oil
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized Western countries' "double standards" and defended New Delhi's decision to buy Russian oil, NDTV reported.
Chinese delegation to assess industrialization prospects in north, LGRD minister says
A Chinese delegation will visit within the next month or two to assess the prospects for industrialization in the country's northern region, LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said in Thakurgaon.
Son leads the national budget after his father and mother
Bangladesh's 55th budget was announced Thursday under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tareque Rahman, after his father and mother had each led national budgets before him.
BGB-BSF issue joint statement after Delhi border talks
Bangladesh and India reaffirmed their commitment to work together for border peace and stability in a joint statement issued after a four-day director general-level meeting of their border forces in New Delhi.
13 young entrepreneurs open clinic and diagnostic center in Narail
Thirteen young entrepreneurs from various professions have launched the New Square Surgical Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Narail, inaugurated Friday by the local lawmaker.
Bill Gates admits marital strain and an affair in Epstein testimony
Microsoft founder Bill Gates told a U.S. congressional committee he had no personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging marital strain and an extramarital affair.
Top criminal Palash shot in Dhaka’s Rampura
Iyasin Khan Palash, 50, described by police as a top criminal in Dhaka’s Rampura, was shot by unidentified assailants on Friday and taken to hospital, police said.