Iran proposes reopening Hormuz within seven days: media
Iran says Hormuz would reopen on seventh day if its conditions are met
Bangladesh, Russia sign MoU on cultural cooperation
Agreement covers cultural exchange, heritage preservation, museums, archaeology, arts and creative industries
Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
The TPLF has forged an alliance with six other armed groups around the country in a bid to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
UK-based Farhaan Ali set to make Bangladesh debut against Malaysia
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00pm Bangladesh time.
Hannah Einbinder calls for end to Gaza attacks after UN protest arrest
Einbinder was among several actors and other public figures detained as protesters blocked an intersection outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu
Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after gun gesture celebration
The 20-year-old ran to the corner flag, grabbed it and made a gun-firing gesture during his celebration.
At least 53 received treatment in Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Gaibandha after showing anthrax symptoms in one month
Case filed against Tanti Dal leader over alleged firing after mosque donation row
Wife denies allegation, claims incident was staged to derail his electoral bid
Shama Obaed highlights Bangladesh
Promotes global action against digital abuse targeting women and girls
The meeting comes as Dhaka seeks to strengthen ties with countries like Pakistan and China, while relations with neighbouring India remain strained
Scaloni says he 'pushed hard' to convince Messi to return for Argentina farewell
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he pushed hard to ensure Lionel Messi would return to the national team for a farewell match soon after announcing his retirement because he was not sure he would be in charge to orchestrate it later.
Gulf of Oman ship-to-ship oil transfers reach limit as Saudi exports surge
Saudi crude exports via Hormuz were on track to rebound to 3.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, up from about 900,000 bpd in August, data from analytics firm Kpler showed
New-look Brazil set for post-World Cup reset
Brazil take on the Socceroos in Townsville today (4:00pm Bangladesh Time) before a second clash in Brisbane next Tuesday.
Why did a U.S. court stay Trumps ban on media outlets?
When he first announced the ban on the three outlets through a social media post on September 18, Mr. Trump accused them of reporting fake news. The outlets constantly write or report fiction or lies, Mr. Trump said in his post without giving any examples.
Five injured as rival group fires shotgun over baor dispute in Jashore
No written complaint filed from either side, police say
Two Thai women sentenced to seven years for Bali hashish smuggling
56 games, 64 goals: Haaland just won
The Norwegian striker scored twice as Norway edged Denmark 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League opener in Oslo, taking his international tally to 64 goals in just 56 appearances.
Bangladesh step into tougher ASEAN territory on SAFF road
The match kicks off at 3:00pm (Bangladesh time).
Amite experiment comes at Sylhet
Amite is at the centre of Bangladesh
Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to spoil Klopp debut
Germany led through a first-half strike from Felix Nmecha but Gakpo fired home a superb volley in the closing moments from a Ruben van Bommel cross.
Nepal PM says floods 'a warning to the world' about climate change
A warming climate is destabilising the fragile Himalayan ecology by melting permafrost and glaciers and accelerating hazards, he says
Felix goal earns Portugal narrow victory as Ronaldo misfires
Portugal have won two of the four finals since the competition was launched in 2018 but lost in the round of 16 to Spain at the World Cup in July.
Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
U.S. tech titans attended the banquet, including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Sam Altman of OpenAI, underscoring that trade and AI were high on the agenda for Xi Jinping's visit
PM Tarique outlines 3-R strategy to rebuild Bangladesh in UNGA address
Recovery, restoration and reconstruction will drive democratic and economic transformation, he says
PM, UN chief discuss Rohingya crisis, climate change
Tarique, Guterres discuss Bangladesh-UN cooperation, global and regional issues
Dozens of envoys at UN walk out of Netanyahu speech
Delegates jeered and booed, while Netanyahu's own team stood and applauded, and the speaker of the session shouted for order
Sri Lanka grab dramatic win over England to square series
England scored 305-9 in reply to Sri Lanka
FIFA boss Infantino commits to
FIFA's president since February of 2016, Infantino caught the ire of member nations with a now-abandoned plan to sell 20% of FIFA's commercial rights in the World Cup to private investors. The deal, which could have been worth a reported $4.2 billion, led to UEFA and CONCACAF, among others, to call for Infantino's replacement.
Scaloni says Messi deserves to go out on own terms
The coach, who led Argentina to a third World Cup title in 2022, said he had played his part in ensuring the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward would have one final appearance in front of Argentina's fans.
Canadian capital to rename 'Trump Ave'
Canada is answering US President Donald Trump's obsession with renaming things by unveiling a name change of its own -- Trump Avenue in Ottawa will soon be history
Outrage over controversial U.K. professorship for business tycoon Anant Ambani
Universities are supposed to be places that question power and hold corporations to account, not give them academic legitimacy, said Lyla Mehta, a researcher at the Institute of Development Studies
PM puts primary healthcare at heart of
Tarique Rahman says govt intends to recruit 100,000 additional health workers, 80% of whom will be women
Breetzke ton leads South Africa to 67-run win over Australia
South Africa posted 297 for eight in their 50 overs and Australia were well on course after a fast start, until poor shot selection caused their charge to collapse and they finished on 230 all out, losing their last nine wickets for 101 runs.
The draft cyber law will restrict the media
The first thing we want to bring to the attention of the public and the government
Six senior police officials dismissed from service
Dismissals follow convictions and sentences in crimes against humanity cases
Tarique, Shehbaz discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues
Bangladesh, Pakistan premiers stress mutual respect, cooperation and regular dialogue
Zaima Rahman appointed legal officer at UNGA president
Six Bangladeshis join Khalilur Rahman
Play Without Limits, Create Without Compromise: Philips Evnia 34M2C8600PC Redefines Gaming
Sri Lanka's Parliament begins debate on controversial bill on judges' retirement age
It seeks to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 years, while proposing to increase the number of judges in the appellate court from 20 to 25; the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest near Parliament
Chunarughat police accused of planting yaba on family, 3 freed after protests
They were detained while travelling to a court hearing and released 7 hours later after a preliminary inquiry found no evidence of drug trade
Xi says two giant pandas from China will arrive in the coming days at Atlantas zoo
China and the zoo had said in April that Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, would go to the United States
Indonesia wins first 2026 Asian Games gold, beats China in badminton
PM calls for faster global action to tackle rising sea levels
Tarique Rahman says 25cm rise in sea level could affect around 10 million Bangladeshis by 2050
Tackling climate disasters together, safeguarding our shared future
Stabbing at Catholic convent in Poland leaves one dead, four wounded
Police said they were alerted to the stabbing on the grounds of the abbey in Jarosaw at around 9:30 a.m. Four men and a woman were stabbed
Guizhou by the Numbers: Innovation Takes Mountain Industries Global
HC bail makes arrest warrants against 5 Foodpanda officials ineffective, lawyer says
The officials secured six weeks
Trump welcomes Xi to White House on lavish state visit
Mr. Trump laid on the pomp and ceremony, treating Mr. Xi to a formal welcome at the White House before they moved to talks in the Oval Office and finally a grand state banquet in the evening
Trinasolar Vertex N Modules Selected for 562MWdc D
The three-week international window kicks off tonight, with a packed schedule in store for football fans in Bangladesh. And among the many big-name fixtures, few will command more attention than those involving South American giants Brazil and Argentina.
Ministry bolsters Indonesia's readiness to become global halal hub
Called a war criminal by Mamdani, Netanyahu expected to target him in UN speech
Israeli PM vows to confront the New York mayor over his criticism during his UN General Assembly address
Ankan and Nandita unite for Coke Studio Bangla
Written and composed by Ankan Kumar Roy, Mothura features vocals by Sanzida Mahmood Nandita alongside Ankan himself, with music arranged by Shuvendu Das Shuvo.
12-year-old girl allegedly abducted at gunpoint, raped in Jashore
Police rescued the girl from Abhaynagar; a case has been filed against a 45-year-old man who remains at large
'We are underdogs': Dooley plays down ASEAN Cup expectations
Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley has firmly played down expectations on the eve of their FIFA ASEAN Cup opener against Malaysia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, labeling the prestigious tournament strictly as a preparatory platform for November's SAFF Championship on home soil.
Two new islands form near Mount Anak Krakatau after eruptions
Film industry in dire state after 17 years of misrule: State Minister Mir Helal
The planned Rangamati facility is part of the first phase of a nationwide initiative to build 26 modern information complexes.
Govt support services for persons with disabilities see low awareness, use: Study
90.73% of respondents, however, are aware of Disability Allowance Programme, while 84.41% received the allowance
Local polls likely in January, not delayed by govt pressure: EC
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker says students
Futurise Impact Report 2025 Highlights Progress in Regulatory Innovation Future-Ready Technologies
Twenty Years of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway: A Path Toward Harmony Between People and Nature
Indonesia, Russia explore cooperation in satellite technology and AI
Indonesia boosts health preparedness as El Nio persists into 2027
Indonesia looks to Japan's best practices to bolster free meal program
Gov't continues forest fire mitigation, improve peatland management
Indonesia's halal market reaches US$326 billion in first half of 2026
50% is mind game: Mushtaqs blueprint for next generation of spinners
Speaking after a specialist three-day spin-bowling workshop at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Mushtaq highlighted the importance of developing a repeatable bowling action through biomechanical analysis, particularly before young spinners reach first-class cricket.
MP Gazi Nazrul placed on fresh 4-day remand over second wife
Dhaka court grants further police custody in case filed by Mariam Khatun
Five digital banks get initial nod from Bangladesh Bank
The five entities are DK Digital Bank Ltd, backed by Bhutan's DK Bank; bKash Digital Bank, promoted by the mobile financial service provider bKash; Nova Digital Bank, a venture of Banglalink; Boost Digital Bank, promoted by Robi Axiata; and Kori Digital Bank founded by Habibullah N Karim, who is also the CEO of Technohaven.
Shwe Kokko Cyber-Fraud Hub Roars Back to Life After Fake Crackdown
The epicenter of Myanmars multibillion-dollar scam economy is back online and expanding rapidly under the protection of the regime-aligned KNA.
Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,782 hospitalised in a day
Death toll rises to 209
Arrest warrant issued against former foreign minister
M Morshed Khan is one of the five Citycell officials against whom MTB filed a case
Indonesia housing credit reaches Rp25.8T, serving 110,582 borrowers
Kadin backs tax incentives to boost Indonesia's textile industry
Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again
Iran links war settlement to sanctions, frozen assets
Baridhara crash: Tk 9 lakh settlement names another driver, teen sent to child development centre
Police report says CCTV footage shows the teenager emerging from the driver
Low-income housing in IKN reaches 88.22 percent: Ministry
China, Armenia remain open to some Iranian carriers
Search continues for 99 people from Virgo ferry on day 12: Basarnas
BRIN Chief urges innovation push for Indonesia's economic growth
Sign language access key to protect children with disability: Minister
Suzuki distributor RANCON Motor Bikes plans stock market listing
Under the agreement, Lion City will provide corporate and capital market advisory services to RANCON Motor Bikes, while CBC Capital
Banglalink gets approval for limited Starlink service
Initially, Banglalink subscribers with 4G-enabled handsets will be able to access SMS, data messaging, and WhatsApp calls through the connection
Indonesia pushes MICE to drive high-value tourism
Indonesia exports US$21.3M in animal vaccines to four African nations
EC finalises 42 symbols for union parishad elections
20 symbols finalised for chairman candidates, 12 for general member candidates and 10 for reserved women member candidates
Dutch DNA, Spanish success: Xavi
Xavi, who as a player won the World Cup in 2010 and two European Championships, debuts as coach on Thursday when the Dutch host Germany in Amsterdam and will have three more Nations League matches in the three-week international window.
Rohingya leaders demand time-bound roadmap for repatriation
United Council of Rohingya calls for international action to ensure safe, voluntary and dignified returns to Myanmar
