Mouse plague torments Australia
Australia is grappling with a severe mouse infestation that threatens food production, the government said, vowing to work jointly with farms to tackle the crisis.
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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, Pentagon says
The United States is pulling 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced, amid sharpening disagreements between President Donald Trump and Europe over the Iran war.
14 IRGC members killed defusing unexploded ordnance in Iran
Fourteen members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed when unexploded ordnance detonated in northwestern Iran's Zanjan province, Fars News Agency reported.
MP Oli inaugurates canal excavation in Amtali
Barguna-1 MP Maulana Mahmudul Hossain Oli Ullah inaugurated canal excavation work in Amtali upazila as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's canal excavation program.
Newly elected MPs in reserved women's seats to take oath Sunday
The 49 newly elected members of parliament in reserved women's seats of the 13th Parliament will be sworn in on Sunday at the Parliament Building.
'How will crocodiles tell Bangladeshis from Indians?'
Indian authorities are considering deploying crocodiles and venomous snakes as a 'natural barrier' along unfenced sections of the Bangladesh border, drawing criticism from analysts and rights activists.
Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest, junta says
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, but her son says he has no proof she is still alive.
India to host major military exercise with 11 nations in Meghalaya
India will host a multinational military exercise involving 11 neighboring countries this month, marking its first such drill at a foreign training facility in Meghalaya.
Iran activates air defenses as Trump faces legal showdown over war
Two months into the Iran conflict, Tehran activated its air defenses Thursday night as the Trump administration approached a constitutional deadline for congressional authorization.
Pentagon lying about $100 billion war cost, Iran foreign minister says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon of misleading the public about the cost of the war on Iran, saying it has so far cost the U.S. $100 billion.
Trump's mental fitness questioned in fiery congressional hearing on Iran war
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs in a congressional hearing on the Iran war, where she questioned President Trump's mental fitness.
Four more children die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, health agency says
Four more children have died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, with 1,285 new patients admitted to hospitals, the Directorate General of Health Services said Friday.
Education minister orders probe into fire at primary education directorate
Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon ordered the formation of a three-member committee to investigate a fire at the Directorate of Primary Education in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Education directorate issues urgent notice on national high school coding contest
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education has directed all educational institution heads to ensure student participation in the 2026 National High School Programming Contest.
Two arrested in Kushtia pir killing, police say
Police in Kushtia's Daulatpur upazila have arrested two suspects in the killing of pir Shamim Jahangir, 57, who died after being attacked at his shrine in Philipnagar.
Six students detained with weapons after exam in Patuakhali
Six students were detained with weapons after a Dakhil exam at Dhanadi Kamil Madrasa in Bauphal, Patuakhali, and handed over to police on Thursday.
Iran has stockpiled 11 tonnes of enriched uranium, status unclear since US strikes
Iran has stockpiled 22,000 pounds, or 11 tonnes, of enriched uranium since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal eight years ago. The status of that stockpile remains a mystery, even two months after…
President must be removed and arrested, Nahid says
Opposition party chief whip Nahid Islam demanded the removal and arrest of President Mohammed Sahabuddin Chuppu, saying the president has no moral right to remain in Bangabhaban or address parliament.
Heavy rains threaten Bangladesh rice yields
Excessive rainfall and floodwaters from India during the summer rice harvest season have put vast areas of Bangladesh at risk of flooding, threatening the country's main crop.
New chapter unfolding in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Khamenei says
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said a new chapter is being written in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran in February.
US military presence to blame for Middle East unrest, Khamenei says
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed the US military presence in the region for the instability in the Middle East, against the backdrop of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran, Israel and the United States.
May Day comes and goes, but workers' fortunes do not change
A reflection on the persistent wage gap between men and women and the gulf between Bangladesh's labor laws and the reality faced by workers, on the occasion of International Workers' Day.
US planning major strikes on Iran
US Central Command chief Brad Cooper will brief President Donald Trump on plans for a possible new military operation against Iran, US media outlet Axios reported, citing unnamed sources.
How much wealth makes Qurbani obligatory
An explainer on the Islamic ruling that makes Qurbani during Eid ul-Adha obligatory on Muslims who own assets above the nisab threshold, set at 7.5 bhori of gold or 52.5 bhori of silver.
Trump renames Strait of Hormuz after himself
US President Donald Trump renamed the much-discussed Strait of Hormuz after himself, sharing a map on Truth Social labeling the waterway the "Strait of Trump."
Why do we crave khichuri on rainy days?
A lifestyle reflection on why khichuri — a simple dish of rice and lentils — is so closely tied to Bengali memories of the rainy season.
11-party alliance announces divisional rallies, demands referendum implementation
The 11-party alliance announced new programs Thursday demanding implementation of the referendum verdict, easing public hardship and ending campus violence, including divisional rallies in seven cities through July.
All children will be vaccinated against measles within a week, health minister says
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said Thursday that the country's full child population would be brought under measles vaccination within a week, with 61 percent already covered.
Bangladeshi migrant worker's body returns home 20 days after death in Saudi Arabia
The body of Sobahan Khan, 29, a Bangladeshi migrant worker who died after falling from a construction site in Riyadh, was buried in his village in Madaripur on Thursday, 20 days after his death.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 9, wound 13 despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people and wounded 13 on Thursday, the country's media reported, in the latest violation of a ceasefire.
Government transfers 12 police officers, including additional DIGs
The government transferred 12 senior police officers, including additional DIGs and superintendents of police, in separate orders issued Thursday, effective immediately in the public interest.
Chouga primary school Gold Cup final held in Jashore
Purapara Government Primary School and Ishapur Government Primary School won the girls' and boys' titles at the Chouga upazila Primary School Gold Cup football final on Thursday in Jashore.
Why oil prices may fall after the UAE leaves OPEC
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is likely to increase global oil supply and may lead to lower prices, as the UAE plans to set its own production levels from May 1.
OPEC fund announces $1.5 billion aid for war-affected countries
The OPEC Fund for International Development announced a $1.5 billion aid package for developing countries to help them cope with the energy and trade crisis caused by the Iran war.
52 Iranian ships cross Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. blockade in 3 days
Iran's state-run Fars news agency said 52 Iranian ships, including 31 oil tankers, crossed the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days despite a U.S. naval blockade.
Customers rally to demand return of laundered Islami Bank funds
Customers and shareholders of Islami Bank held a human chain in Dhaka on Wednesday demanding the return of money laundered from the bank and the repeal of a new banking law.
West Bengal records 78.68% turnout in first 8 hours of second-phase polling
Voter turnout in the second phase of West Bengal's assembly election reached 89.99% by 5 p.m. Wednesday across 142 seats, surpassing all previous records, election officials said.
Trump's approval sinks to record low over Iran war, soaring living costs
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, the lowest since he took office in January 2025, driven by an unpopular war with Iran and rising living costs, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.
Bangladesh Army distributes sports equipment in Rangamati's Naniarchar
The Bangladesh Army's Naniarchar Zone distributed cricket equipment to a local youth club Wednesday under a peace and development program in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Coastal residents mark 35 years since 1991 cyclone that killed hundreds of thousands
Residents of Cox's Bazar and southern Chattogram on Wednesday observed the 35th anniversary of the 1991 cyclone and tidal surge that devastated the coast and killed several hundred thousand people.
Bangladeshi inventor's battery-powered motorcycle runs 120 km on 5 taka of electricity
Ratan Mohanta, a mechanic in Thakurgaon's Ranisankail upazila, has converted a 100cc motorcycle to battery power, allowing it to travel about 120 kilometers on just 5 taka of electricity.
BNP leader, 8 others charged in Thakurgaon exam paper theft
Police in Thakurgaon's Haripur upazila have filed a case against the local BNP president and eight others for allegedly seizing answer sheets from a college recruitment exam.
Family Card scheme will not strain budget, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told Parliament on Wednesday that the government's Family Card scheme will not put pressure on the national budget and will instead help reduce inflation.
Four brick kilns fined 20 lakh taka in Thakurgaon, two demolished
The Department of Environment fined four illegal brick kilns 5 lakh taka each and demolished two of them during an operation in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaon.
Bamboo and paper crafts revive rural tradition at Thakurgaon's Charak fair
A two-day Charak fair and handicraft exhibition at a Shiva temple in Faraibari village of Thakurgaon drew thousands of visitors, marking the Bengali New Year with displays of bamboo and paper artistry.
Police uniform and knife recovered from cornfield in Nilphamari
Police in Nilphamari's Dimla upazila recovered what appeared to be a police uniform, a sharp knife and other items from a cornfield Wednesday, prompting an investigation.
Lalmonirhat opens primary school Gold Cup football tournament
LALMONIRHAT — A district-level boys and girls primary school Gold Cup football tournament has opened at the Lalmonirhat district stadium, with Deputy Commissioner Md. Rashedul Haque Pradhan as chief guest.
37,792 Bangladeshi pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
DHAKA — A total of 37,792 Bangladeshi pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia on 94 flights to perform this year's Hajj, the Bangladesh Hajj Office said Tuesday.
Flood protection embankment fails, inundates 15 villages in Kulaura
MOULVIBAZAR — A flood protection embankment on the Gogalichhara in Kulaura has collapsed, inundating 15 villages and causing widespread damage to crops, officials said.
EU election observers meet opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman
DHAKA — A high-level European Union Election Observation Mission delegation met opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at Parliament on Tuesday.
Jamaat leader visits injured journalist Imran Hossain in hospital
DHAKA — Mohammad Selim Uddin, a senior Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader, visited journalist Imran Hossain in a Dhaka hospital on Monday and prayed for his recovery, party officials said.
Bangladesh tightens security at Shahjalal airport after militant alert
DHAKA — Authorities have tightened security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and all other airports in Bangladesh after intelligence agencies warned of possible militant attacks on key installations.
Iran's Araghchi heads to Russia after U.S. talks stall
MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin after peace talks with the United States in Pakistan collapsed.
Iran-U.S. tensions: why does 'Iqbal' loom in the middle?
ISLAMABAD — Iran is standing firm against U.S. threats, refusing to negotiate while a naval blockade remains in place. A column considers why the poet Allama Iqbal still animates Iranian resolve.
Iran continues oil exports despite U.S. naval blockade
TEHRAN — Iran has loaded about 4.6 million barrels of crude oil at its export terminals, the maritime analytics firm TankerTrackers reported, indicating exports are continuing despite a U.S. naval blockade.
China rejects new U.S. sanctions, vows to defend its companies
BEIJING — China on Monday condemned new U.S. sanctions targeting Chinese firms as "illegal" and pledged firm steps to protect the interests of its companies.
Bangladesh to launch nationwide crackdown on online gambling, drugs after April 30
DHAKA — Bangladesh will begin coordinated nationwide raids against online gambling and drugs after April 30, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament on Monday.
Netanyahu suffers political blow as Bennett, Lapid form new election alliance
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major political setback as former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a new election alliance aimed at unseating him.
Iran stronger than expected, German chancellor says
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, saying Tehran is proving far more capable than many had assumed.
Starmer calls emergency meeting over war's impact on UK economy
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called an emergency meeting to address the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, citing already rising fuel prices.