Four held in anti-drug drive in Chuadanga's Jibannagar
Police have arrested four listed and fugitive suspects in a special anti-drug drive in Jibannagar, Chuadanga.
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Jamaat MP Masud sends wedding gift to Chhatra Dal leader who criticised him
Jamaat MP Dr Shafiqul Islam Masud sent a gift to the wedding of Bauphal Chhatra Dal president Abdullah Al Fahad — who had earlier stirred controversy with negative comments about the lawmaker.
Malaysia bans social media for under-16s
Malaysia has begun enforcing new rules barring children under 16 from opening social media accounts, joining a global push to strengthen online safety for young users.
Police charge Islami Bank protesters in Motijheel, dozens hurt
Police baton-charged and used water cannon and tear gas on customers demanding the resignation of Islami Bank's newly appointed chairman in Motijheel, injuring at least 50.
Testimony in Chougacha Shibir shooting case set for June 16
A tribunal has set June 16 for the opening statement and testimony against eight accused, including a former SP, over the 2016 shooting and crippling of two Chhatra Shibir leaders in Chougacha, Jashore.
Three more children die with measles symptoms
Three more children have died with measles symptoms in 24 hours, with 1,179 newly infected, taking the total deaths from measles and its symptoms since March 15 to 588.
Awami League veteran Tofail Ahmed dies at 82
Former minister and veteran Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed has died at Square Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 82.
Jamaat condemns police attack on Islami Bank customers
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the police baton charge, tear gas and water cannon used on customers protesting in front of Islami Bank's head office.
Police charge Islami Bank customers demanding chairman's resignation
Police charged a human-chain protest by Islami Bank customers in Dilkusha demanding the new chairman's resignation, using baton charge, water cannon and tear shells; more than 50 were reportedly hurt.
National science fair launched to find young scientists
The government has launched a nationwide competition for secondary and higher-secondary students, with a national final at which the prime minister will award the top 10 teams.
A phone that changed hands eight times cracked a mother-son murder
Investigators traced a looted mobile phone through eight owners to solve the 2014 double murder of a mother and son in Baghmara, Rajshahi — a case that had baffled police for a year.
No deal with US unless Iranians' rights secured: Ghalibaf
Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf says Tehran will not approve any agreement with the United States until the rights of the Iranian people are secured.
Farmer electrocuted while irrigating field in Gangni
A 60-year-old farmer, Shahidul Islam, has died of suspected electrocution while switching on an irrigation pump in Gangni, Meherpur, though police say a stroke cannot be ruled out.
Anti-gang, anti-drug drive will be led by me in Chouddagram: Taher
Opposition deputy leader and Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has warned teen gangs and drug dealers in Chouddagram, giving them six months to change their ways.
US embassy in Dhaka to process immigrant visas within two days
The US embassy in Bangladesh says it will process all immigrant visa applications within two working days, effective June 1, to speed up the process.
National zoo curator suspended over 'Donald Trump' buffalo
The national zoo's curator has been suspended over a much-discussed albino buffalo whose display plate named it "Donald Trump," with departmental action also ordered against him.
Russia says 1,320 Ukrainian troops killed in a day
Russia's defence ministry says around 1,320 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in 24 hours, as Kyiv reports more than 2,300 Russian drone strikes against Ukraine in a week.
US embassy in Dhaka to process immigrant visas within two days
The US embassy in Bangladesh says it will process all immigrant visa applications within two working days, effective June 1, to speed up the process.
Jangal Salimpur will never be a criminals' den: home minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has warned that Jangal Salimpur in Chattogram's Sitakunda will never again be allowed to become a den for criminals, while pledging that genuine residents will not be evicted.
'Tarafdar Bari' holds free medical camp in Narail
A free medical camp on the initiative of "Tarafdar Bari" provided treatment and medicine to some 300 people in Narail's Sadar upazila.
Ten held, including women and children, at Chuadanga's Darshana border
Border Guard Bangladesh has detained 10 people — two men, three women and five children — on charges of illegally crossing into the country at the Darshana border in Chuadanga.
Narail honours top university, medical and engineering students
A reception in Narail honoured 130 high-achieving university, medical and engineering students, with Rajshahi University student leader Salauddin Ammar urging them to become good people rather than chase titles.
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers to receive UN Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
The UN will posthumously award the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal to six Bangladeshi soldiers killed in a December drone attack in Abyei, with the secretary-general presenting the honour on June 5.
PSG celebrations turn violent; more than 400 arrested across France
PSG's Champions League title celebrations turned to violence across France, with police arresting more than 400 people — 280 of them in Paris — and at least seven officers injured.
West Bengal detains 400 alleged 'Bangladeshis' in holding centres
West Bengal has detained nearly 400 alleged "Bangladeshis" in the first seven days since holding centres were set up, with the process of sending them to Bangladesh under way, the Indian Express reports.
Trump wants 'amendments' to Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has ordered several amendments to the draft deal with Iran, focused on its nuclear programme, the enriched-uranium stockpile and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
America should not have got involved in Iran war: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said American forces should not have got involved in the war with Iran, while claiming the United States deliberately spared Iran's military.
Breast cancer chemotherapy may be avoidable, study finds
A UCL-led study says a DNA test called Prosigna could spare more than two-thirds of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy, treating them with hormone therapy alone.
Five-storey building collapses in Delhi; students feared trapped
A five-storey commercial building housing a coaching institute collapsed near Saket Metro in south Delhi, with 12 rescued alive and more than 100 students feared affected.
Government to seek maximum punishment in Ramisa murder case
The government will seek the maximum punishment in the Ramisa murder and rape case, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman says, while noting a backlog of about 4.5 million pending cases.
NCP sacrifices 25 cows for the underprivileged in Gangni
The National Citizen Party sacrificed 25 cows in Gangni, Meherpur, distributing Qurbani meat to about 2,100 underprivileged families for Eid ul-Azha, funded by Turkey's Diyanet Foundation.
Bakery found inside Ad-din Medical College Hospital
A bread-making factory was discovered inside the Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka's Magbazar during an inspection by the health minister, sparking widespread discussion.
Elderly man dies after mango stone lodges in his windpipe
A 55-year-old man died after a mango stone became lodged in his windpipe while he was eating the fruit at his home in Alamdanga, Chuadanga.
Savar tanneries collect 550,000 hides in three days
Tannery owners at the BSCIC leather estate in Savar collected nearly 550,000 raw sacrificial hides over three days, with another 100,000 preserved by outside warehouse owners.
PM seeks everyone's cooperation in nation-building
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on everyone to cooperate in nation-building from their own positions, while distributing clothes and food to the destitute.
Ad-din newborn deaths: report to come after speaking with mothers, says minister
The investigation report into the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Hospital in Dhaka will be submitted on June 3 after the mothers are spoken to, the health minister says.
Egypt name World Cup squad led by Salah
Egypt have named a 26-man World Cup squad captained by Mohamed Salah, with 18-year-old Abdel Karim a surprise inclusion and Manchester City's Omar Marmoush in attack.
Crowds flock to national zoo to see white buffalo
A rare albino buffalo recently brought to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur is drawing large crowds, becoming one of the zoo's main attractions.
Ad-din Hospital investigation report on June 3
The full report into the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka will be submitted on June 3, the health minister says, after the committee was given three more days.
College student's body recovered from Dakatia river in Cumilla
The body of an 18-year-old college student who drowned while swimming across the Dakatia river in Cumilla's Nangalkot has been recovered by divers.
Father and son killed in Mymensingh pickup-autorickshaw collision
Two people, including a child, were killed in a collision between a pickup van and a CNG autorickshaw in Mymensingh's Alalpur area.
PM visits parents' graves after Eid prayers
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman visited the graves of his parents — martyred President Ziaur Rahman and the late Begum Khaleda Zia — after the main Eid ul-Azha congregation.
First return Hajj flight lands in Dhaka with 419 pilgrims
The first return Hajj flight, carrying 419 pilgrims, has landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Government working to build the Bangladesh we want, says PM
A desired Bangladesh can gradually be built if everyone fulfills their responsibilities properly, Prime Minister Tareque Rahman said at an Eid reception at Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday.
Some 200 hurt in Dhaka during Eid animal slaughter
At least 33 people sought treatment at Dhaka's NITOR hospital Thursday for injuries from slaughtering sacrificial animals, while 168 others were hurt in motorcycle and other accidents — 89 of them admitted in serious…
Investigation panel formed after 6 newborns die at Ad-din Hospital
A three-member committee will probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka's Mogbazar, with officials saying a technical fault — not negligence — likely caused the tragedy.
Tareque Rahman extends Eid ul-Adha greetings to Bangladesh, Muslim world
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman greeted Bangladeshis and Muslims worldwide on Eid ul-Adha, calling the festival a message of sacrifice, devotion and self-purification.
Eid travel rush stalls 25 km of traffic near Jamuna Bridge
Holiday travelers heading home for Eid ul-Adha faced stop-and-go traffic stretching 25 km from the Jamuna Bridge to the Tangail city bypass on Thursday, with overnight rain compounding the misery.
Train passengers overflow at Kamalapur as Eid rush peaks
Despite poor weather, large crowds of Eid travelers swarmed Dhaka's Kamalapur railway station Wednesday morning. Trains to northern Bangladesh saw the heaviest pressure, with passengers riding on rooftops and standing in aisles.
Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes, dozens killed in cross-border escalation
Widespread Israeli airstrikes killed at least 31 people in southern and eastern Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered intensified operations against Hezbollah. Lebanon's Health Ministry said children were among the dead.
Jamaat MP distributes Eid aid to needy families in Mirsharai
Food and cash assistance from the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund reached needy families ahead of Eid ul-Adha at a community center in Mirsharai's Bartakia market on Tuesday.
Hajj sermon calls Muslims to unity, urges restraint from divisive acts
Sheikh Ali bin Abdur Rahman Al-Huzaifi, imam of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, delivered this year's Hajj sermon at Masjid al-Namira on the plain of Arafat, calling Muslims to refrain from acts that divide…
Russian worker dies at Rooppur nuclear plant residential complex
A Russian national working at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna's Ishwardi died Tuesday night in his apartment at the project's Green City residential complex, local sources said.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says Bangladeshis no longer 'welcomed as son-in-laws'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said India will no longer extend the "son-in-law treatment" to Bangladeshis, telling reporters Tuesday after an administrative meeting in Kalyani.
Israel orders seizure of historic Prophet Solomon mosque in West Bank
Israel issued an order to seize the Islamic Waqf-managed Prophet Solomon shrine in the occupied West Bank, announcing the acquisition of 28 acres including the Palestinian town of Beit Iksa and the historic mosque.
Prime Minister extends Eid ul-Adha greetings in Facebook message
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman extended Eid ul-Adha greetings to Bangladeshis and Muslims worldwide in a Facebook post Wednesday, calling the festival a message of faith, devotion and sacrifice.
6 children die at Ad-din Hospital after AC gas leak
Six children died in a ward at Ad-din Hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday morning after an air conditioning unit leaked gas, and officials warn the death toll could rise.
Kashipur chairman candidate distributes Eid gifts to 400 in Lohagara
A Union Parishad chairman candidate distributed Eid gifts to 400 underprivileged and low-income people in Narail's Lohagara upazila ahead of Eid ul-Adha.
Ghaghat river erosion sweeps away homes in Sadullapur, displacing families
Heavy rains have swelled the Ghaghat river, with fierce currents tearing into the banks of Sadullapur upazila in Gaibandha and pushing dozens of families into the open after their houses collapsed into the water.
Cattle trader killed, three injured as Nasimon overturns in Koyra
A cattle trader was killed and three others injured Tuesday afternoon when a Nasimon carrying livestock overturned in Koyra upazila of Khulna, police said.