When is the best time to eat watermelon?
Watermelon is highly nutritious and helps the body stay hydrated in summer, but the timing of when you eat it matters for your health, experts said.
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SSC 2027 to start Jan. 7, HSC on June 6, education boards propose
The Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Boards have proposed that the 2027 SSC exams begin Jan. 7 and the HSC exams begin June 6. The schedule has been sent to the Education Ministry for…
Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 7 more lives in 24 hours
Bangladesh recorded seven more deaths from measles or measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, bringing the confirmed-case toll to 70 since mid-March, the Directorate General of Health Services said Thursday.
Chuadanga begins commercial mango harvest
Chuadanga district began its commercial mango harvest on Wednesday, with district administrator Lutfun Nahar inaugurating the season at an orchard in the town's Mahila College area.
Chuadanga police seize illegal business including Bengali liquor
Chuadanga district representative Chandu Mandal (50) has been arrested with 36 bottles of Bengali liquor. Police from the Sadar Thana arrested him on Wednesday morning, May 13, during an operation in the city. Chandu…
Schools closed for Eid-ul-Azha and summer vacation
With the approach of Eid-ul-Azha and the summer vacation, educational institutions at all levels across the country are going on an extended break. According to the holiday schedule and academic calendar, the vacation will…
Body of unknown elderly man recovered in Sylhet
Sylhet: Police have recovered the body of an unidentified elderly man from the Chandipur area of South Surma in Sylhet city. The body was recovered near the open area of Unnayan University at around…
Narayanganj: 700kg of red meat seized
With the upcoming sacred Eid al-Adha in mind, Rabita Agro Farm in the Paikpara area of the district is now festooned with a festive air. But this festival is about more than just the…
Youth killed in land boundary dispute in Gobindaganj
Gaibandha's Govindaganj has witnessed a terrifying clash between two parties over land boundary determination, leaving a critically injured youth dead. He succumbed to his injuries at Rangpur Medical College Hospital early Wednesday (May 13).…
Two women return to Bangladesh after serving prison sentences in India.
Indian police have sent back two Bangladeshi women through the Benapole checkpost with special travel permits after they completed two years in prison in India. Around 9 pm on Tuesday (May 12), the Petrapol…
Lock broken, 35 lakh Tk stolen from Muktagacha house; 2 arrested
Mymensingh: A robbery incident occurred at the home of a businessman in Muktagacha, where Tk 3.5 million was stolen. On Tuesday (May 12), Muktagacha Police Station, with the assistance of the DMP, arrested two…
Measles deaths rise by 8 in a day; cases reach 7,150 since March
Eight more people have died from measles or measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, with 1,615 new cases recorded, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Who could be the British Prime Minister?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation from within his own party. At the same time, he has challenged his opponents to start a formal leadership contest if they wish,…
Russia tests Sarmat missile, Putin calls it world's most powerful
Russia successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile called Sarmat, which President Vladimir Putin said is the world's most powerful and can carry nuclear warheads, Al Jazeera reported.
Three church leaders shot dead in India
Three church leaders have been killed in India's Manipur state in a shooting by unknown armed individuals. The incident took place on Wednesday (May 13) in the state's Kamjong district, leaving several others injured.…
Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday evening for a two-day state visit, his first in nearly a decade, with trade and Iran expected to dominate talks with Xi Jinping.
Saudi Arabia secretly conducted airstrikes on Iran, Reuters reports
Saudi Arabia carried out a series of covert airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks on Saudi territory, marking its first confirmed direct military operation on Iranian soil, Reuters reported.
Nine quakes hit eastern Tehran overnight, raising fear of bigger disaster
Nine minor earthquakes shook the eastern outskirts of Tehran in one night, raising fears of a larger quake as crustal stress builds near the city, Iranian experts said.
Iran: part of underground missile silo activated
The administration of Donald Trump in the United States has repeatedly claimed that Iran's military power has been "greatly reduced." However, a confidential assessment report from the U.S. intelligence community says otherwise. According to…
Bangladesh Bank shuts down 5 financial institutions
Bangladesh Bank's Board of Directors has given preliminary approval for the closure or winding up of five non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in the country. The process of closing or winding up these institutions will…
Soaring prices force consumers to cut back on sacrifice animals
The government has set new prices for the skinning of sacrificial animals in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. In the decision made this time, salt beef skin has been priced at Tk 2 per…
Iran has widely restored its missile capabilities
International: Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's administration publicly claiming that Iran's military power has been "destroyed," a confidential assessment by American intelligence agencies paints a different picture. A new intelligence report states that Iran…
Father, son killed in Feni road accident
A father and son were killed in a motorcycle accident on the Lemua Hafizia Road at the Feni section of the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway in Feni on Tuesday (May 12) morning. Another person was admitted…
Coast Guard recovers arms, ammunition in Teknaf raid
Coast Guard recover arms, ammunition in Teknaf operation
MP Mufti Abul Hasan visits river erosion areas in Jakiganj-Kanaighat
Sylhet MP Mufti Abul Hasan inspected river erosion zones along the Surma and Kushiyara rivers in Jakiganj-Kanaighat on May 12-13.
Red Crescent gives flood relief to families in Pirojpur's Nazirpur
The Red Crescent distributed relief to about 100 flood-affected families in Nazirpur upazila of Pirojpur on Tuesday, district Red Crescent president Alamgir Hossain said.
Mentally unstable mother held two children hostage, rescued after 999 call
FENI — Police and fire service rescued two children, aged 10 and 2, from their mentally unstable mother who held them hostage with a knife Monday night. The operation followed a neighbor's emergency 999…
Tech-driven transformation of education system inevitable; the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Tareq Rahman, has said that with the changing landscape of technology, the education system must also evolve. Knowledge is no longer confined to a single subject, but the integration of various…
Political reshuffle at Dhaka University; wave of resignations
Dhaka University has seen widespread administrative changes following the new government's takeover, with multiple key positions affected, starting with the resignation of former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaj Ahmed Khan.
Market under the control of brokers and touts; opposition party leaders allege.
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the country's market instability is due to the influence of middlemen and hoarders. On Tuesday (May 12) morning, after inspecting the Shah Ali Paikari…
Iran war: Israel's secret plan foiled
The international news desk has slammed Israel's crackdown on Qatar's former prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani for his comments on the Middle East. He said the U.S.-Israel war…
Youth campaign in Sonargaon to eradicate drugs and crime
Local youth societies in Sonargaon of Narayanganj are conducting day-long awareness campaigns against drugs and crime. The initiative, organized by the Sholapara Human Welfare and Development Organization of Sonargaon Upazila, began on Tuesday night…
Body of unknown person recovered from iron bridge
Police have recovered the body of an unidentified person from the Louhojang area of Munshiganj. On Monday (May 11) morning, police recovered the body, which was lying on the ground beside the road in…
Thieves target Nazrul University, 3 caught within 17 days
An alarming rate of theft incidents has occurred at the campus of Nazrul Islam University. Within just 17 days, three separate incidents involving three thieves have been apprehended, causing anxiety among students and administrators.…
Bangladesh pressing Turkey to invest in infrastructure projects
Turkish Investors' Interest in Bangladesh is Growing. Many Turkish investors have been visiting Bangladesh to explore investment opportunities and gain insights into the local market. This information was shared in a statement sent out…
Hanif announces rewards for arresting drug traders in Shibchar
Madaripur's Shibchar Upazila: Madaripur-1 (Shibchar) lawmaker Syed Uddin Ahmed Hanjra has announced a cash reward for anyone who can apprehend any drug dealer in the area. On Thursday night (May 10), Hanjra made this…
Why Subhendu wants to fence the Bangladesh Border with barbed wire
CHITTAGONG: The new cabinet of West Bengal has decided to hand over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days for setting up border posts in the areas along the Bangladesh-India border…
Government seeks tea sector's democratization: Finance Minister
Bangladesh's Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has stated that the government is emphasizing the concept of "democratization of the economy" to involve communities outside the country's mainstream economy in economic activities. He made…
34 Muslim properties attacked in West Bengal in four days, report says
Attackers targeted 34 Muslim-owned properties across at least eight districts of West Bengal in the four days after assembly election results, civil rights group APCR said in a report.
Continuous Rain for 9 Days
The Weather Observation Team (BWOT) has informed that a new rain system is approaching; this rain system could enter Bangladesh from the country's northern regions on May 12 or 13. BWOT shared this information…
Clashes between two volunteer groups in Rupganj leave 16 injured.
Narayanganj's Rupganj saw widespread clashes, cross-firing, and gunfights between two factions of volunteer groups centered around an autorickshaw side business. Sixteen leaders and activists from both sides were injured. At around noon on Monday…
Dhaby's Assistant Proctor resigns amid urban Monami controversy
Shohreen Amin Bhuiya (Monami) has resigned from her post as Assistant Proctor of Dhaka University (DU). In a Facebook post on Monday (May 11), she confirmed her resignation. On the Facebook post, Shohreen Amin…
Alim registration deadline extended
The deadline for online registration of students exempted from the F.A. (Alim) class of the 2025-2026 academic year has been extended. Special consideration has been given for this. The online registration fee can now…
Medical representatives face humiliation in Gangni
Despite working as a driving force in the country's pharmaceutical industry and healthcare services, medical representatives are still deprived of social and institutional respect. Seeking professional respect, fixed working hours, and a safe work…
Bangladesh study finds 97% of packaged foods pose serious health risks
Nearly all packaged foods sold in Bangladesh carry high health risks, with 61 percent exceeding safe salt limits and child-targeted snacks containing 50 percent more sodium than recommended, a National Heart Foundation study found.
Islami Bank customers united in Rajshahi to claim four demands
"We can't withdraw our deposited money, profits have also stopped for two years. We are being forced to borrow money to run our households." Angry customers of the unified Islami Banks expressed their frustration…
Canal-digging program will transform water management, minister says
Bangladesh will excavate about 20,000 kilometers of rivers, canals and reservoirs over the next five years in a program that could transform water management, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said.
Iran responds to U.S. proposal for ceasefire
Iran has responded to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire through mediation by Pakistan. The country's official news agency, IRNA, has confirmed the matter. On Thursday, IRNA stated that the first step of the…
Missing for 54 years, ship's crew returns after 80 years at sea.
A senior citizen was found in a state of neglect at a bazaar, as reported by BDNews Desk. The elderly man introduced himself as a son of this very bazaar, having outlived all his…
NCP aims to become a ruling party by 2036: sarrajis
The National Citizen Party-NCP aims to become a representative government party by 2036, said the party's chief organizer for the northern region, Sarjis Alam. On Tuesday evening at the party's temporary office in Bangla…
Rail truck derails in Jashore, driver dies after being cut by train.
Jessore: Truck rises and falls on the railway line. The train hits the truck, throwing the driver onto the railway line. He was cut by the train and died at the scene. The incident…
Dhaba's Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed resigns
Dhaka University (DU) Proctor and Associate Professor of the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Saifuddin Ahmed, has resigned from his post. He sent his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor around 2 p.m. today,…
Public smoking, social media promotion leads to college student's expulsion
A college student in Mirsarai, Chittagong, has been expelled for smoking in public and posting a video of it on social media. On Thursday (May 10), a notice signed by the principal of Professor…
Depositors withdraw funds as S. Alam Group eyes return to Bangladesh banks
News that the Chattogram-based S. Alam Group could regain ownership of Bangladeshi banks under a new resolution ordinance has alarmed depositors, many of whom are pulling out savings from affected banks burdened by record…
Barisal University in Shutdown
Teachers of Barishal University (BU) have announced a complete academic and administrative shutdown, declaring Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Taufiq Alam persona non grata due to the complexities in the promotion process, which they claim…
Work must be done for people's welfare: Maulana Abdul Halim
Maulana Abdul Halem, the assistant secretary-general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that in the current context of the country, the leadership of the organization needs to work with a mindset of self-sacrifice for the…
Body of a homemaker recovered from Meherpur river
Police have recovered a hanging corpse of a housewife in Gangni Upazila of Meherpur. It is suspected that the suicide was due to suspicion of infidelity and family disputes. The incident occurred in Hemayetpur…
TBC starts special Eid sales from Monday ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
The sale of TCP goods through mobile trucks will start from Monday in anticipation of Eid-ul-Azha. Minister of Commerce Khondker Abdul Muktadir will inaugurate the program in the Agargaon area on Monday. This information…
Young man dies in motorcycle accident in Boichong
Cumilla's Burichang Upazila: A youth named Shant Islam (21) has been killed in a motorcycle accident. The incident occurred on Thursday (May 10) around 2 p.m. in the Ishapura area of the Cumilla-Burichang-Brahmanbaria road.…
Bangladesh Bank issues 10 guidelines to detect fake Notes in sacrifice markets
Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the Bangladesh Bank has issued new guidelines to curb the spread of counterfeit notes in the country's livestock markets. The central bank has provided ten directives to the branch…