Govt to strengthen consumer rights body: commerce minister
Outlining future operational plans, he said existing services will gradually be brought onto digital platforms, alongside increased training and use of modern technology
12 sewage entry points identified at Gulshan Lake, PM orders action
Tarique Rahman directs authorities to block sewage flows, expand mechanical cleaning and enforce treatment plants at applicable buildings
EC orders check of polling-centre CCTV cameras ahead of local elections
Election officials must report camera status by September 24 and take steps to restore units that are no longer functioning
Menzies plans $12m Bangladesh investment, 1,000 direct jobs if it wins Dhaka airport licence
Bangladesh could eventually become a source of aviation workers for its overseas operations, British aviation services company says
Bangladesh suffer another heavy defeat, lose 6-0 to South Korea
Bangladesh suffered another heavy defeat at the Asian Games, losing 6-0 to South Korea in their second Group F match at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan, on Thursday.
Cantonment OC withdrawn after controversial audio clip goes viral
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15 years after going missing, Anju finally finds her way back home
Thakurgaon woman returns home from India, reunites with family
India's biggest stock exchange launches mega share sale
The National Stock Exchange's listing is expected to raise more than $2bn as it goes public on Thursday.
BCB charges Chattogram Royals owner, Durbar Rajshahi official over BPL corruption allegations
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has charged two more individuals with multiple breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in connection with alleged corruption during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the board said in a press release on Thursday.
BNPB prepares 3 tons salt for weather modification in East Kalimantan
Indonesia, Canada explore critical mineral, nuclear energy cooperation
Definium's LSD-based anxiety, depression drug scores another trial win
Definium plans FDA filing in first half of 2027
BMKG records 118 earthquakes in Bandung since August 11
NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%
Commercial importers get tax break for 180 days as govt seeks faster renewable energy expansion
Nagoya faces possible typhoon threat early in Asian Games
Asian Games organisers are bracing for possible weather disruption in the opening few days of the multi-sports gathering with the possibility of a typhoon hitting the Aichi-Nagoya coast on Monday.
HKTDC backs new blueprint for Hong Kong's next chapter
Why Is World Order Breaking Down?
Shifting global power, disillusionment with globalization and a retreating US are converging to unravel the international orderand raise the risk of wider war.
Avantor Expands RIM Single-Use Portfolio Across APAC
World to remain unequal without structural change: Rehman Sobhan
Development must be measured through health, education, nutrition, equality and wider economic ownership, says the CPD chairman
Ancient temple utilization must preserve cultural heritage: Minister
PM honours four Hafez for success in Saudi Quran competition
Pledges state recognition for talented children
Aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi enters Indonesian waters
Ministry to probe alleged import ineligibility of Virgo 8 ferry
India and Pakistan summon diplomats after ships collide in international waters
Both sides accuse each other of causing the collision which happened in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday.
Fiji declares national HIV crisis
New HIV diagnoses surged to 2,016 cases in 2025 -- 16 times the level recorded in 2019, authorities said, vowing a whole of government response.
Madhumati swallows homes, leaves families with nowhere to go
Rapid river erosion in Gopalganj has destroyed 20 homes in five days and put nearly a dozen more at risk
'I still have little flashbacks here and there of it': Steven Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate'
Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the infamous Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal in 2018, but the former Australia skipper is undaunted about returning to South Africa for his first Test series since.
US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
The bill, now called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to honor the South Carolina Republican, passed the Senate last month.
Bangladesh tops South Asia in gender gap index, but falls 55 places globally
The country recorded the largest one-year jump in the index in 2025, climbing 75 places to 24th from 99th in 2024.
Indonesia, UK push for stronger trade ties in London
NFL star fined for displaying Hind Rajab's name
NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair was fined more than $11,000 for wearing the name of a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces on his face markings last weekend, a league spokesman said Wednesday.
Search operation for journalists widens to 8,509 NM on day 10
Malaysia to Invite Myanmar Leader Over Rohingya Repatriation Push
PM Anwar said he plans to invite Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit as Malaysia presses Myanmar to take back Rohingya and other refugees in staged repatriations.
Myanmar Deports US Citizen Detained Over Business Dispute: Presidency
Former AmCham president Adam Castillo was deported after three months in detention over a business dispute, amid reports of a US delegation visiting Naypyitaw.
EC to hold inter-department talks with 26 heads ahead of local polls
Commission to finalise election timeline after today
Tigresses through to Asiad last 4 courtesy of rankings after China game washed out
The Tigresses are likely to face India in the semifinal on September 20. India will face hosts Japan in their quarterfinal tomorrow.
China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia
Huawei plans to launch the 960DT in the first quarter of 2027 and the Ascend 960PR in the third quarter, Wang said.
Australia to bar foreign students from bringing partners, children while they study
Net overseas migration numbers will be reduced to 225,000 by 2028, down from about 300,000 now, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will say in a speech at the National Press Club later on Thursday
NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
The crater, dubbed McGetchin, measures 730 feet (222 meters) wide, NASA said in a blog post.
Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
Warnings of an AI apocalypse hang heavy over the Chinese president's first talks at the White House with his US counterpart, with both countries racing for supremacy in this technology.
OpenAI reveals six new cases of AI misbehavior, vows transparency
The transparency pledge follows a series of incidents at the company that have gradually come to light since July.
Hong Kong, US experts to assist Virgo 8 salvage operation: Basarnas
US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation, irking Trump
The plain fact is that inflation is too high, and has been for too long, Warsh told a press conference, adding that the decision was a serious but necessary one.
US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly
The State Department say it would deny visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and officials with the Palestinian Authority (PA)
Man Utd misery mounts with League Cup exit against Brighton
Manchester United's problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday.
Jakarta LRT expansion strengthens public transport integration
Indonesia outlines energy roadmap at G20 meeting in Texas
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside
Raed Al-Dahshan, the director of Gaza Citys civil defence service, said at least 10 families lived in the collapsed building and there was still hope of finding survivors
Indonesia, Canada target ICA-CEPA implementation by late 2026
Govt to prepare 2 million hectares of sugarcane land for E20 program
UNODC report flags cyber-scam trafficking risks in Bangladesh
Nationals trafficked abroad and scam centres operating locally; weaknesses in screening, financial probes and cooperation highlighted
Bessent says U.S. open to discussing shared AI risks with China: report
U.S. Treasury Secretary said he would meet with Chinese Vice Premier this weekend ahead of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi
Saudis pound Yemen, Houthis fire at Saudi, as Middle East war spreads
US orders government staff to avoid Yemen border
Punishment alone cannot curb crime: Home minister
Salahuddin identified drugs and gambling as major factors behind a number of serious crimes, including murder and rape
Two children drown while fishing in Moulvibazar
Bodies of the cousins cremated following funeral rites
Minister orders strict ship manifest to boost sailing safety
Reconditioned vehicle importers to shut showrooms Thursday
BARVIDA to suspend vehicle registration, customs clearance to protest used EV import ban
Prabowo emphasizes Giant Sea Wall project to safeguard Java's coast
US encourages Indonesia to serve as STM role model for ASEAN
Large-scale investment to enter Indonesia in coming weeks: Prabowo
Indonesia focuses on food, energy, poverty, jobs: President Prabowo
Jamaat chief meets BGMEA leaders over garment sector challenges
Trump tariffs, LDC graduation, energy shortages and high bank interest rates discussed
Class 9-10 students to study Ziaur Rahman
Memories of the War of Independence receives final curriculum approval for inclusion in Bangla Literature
Govt relaxes fuel import condition amid price pressure
The government has relaxed the existing 50:50 ratio between government-to-government (G2G) deals and international tenders for refined fuel imports for September-December
Indonesia seeks stronger trade, cultural cooperation at borders
Indonesia begins talks on nuclear goods for STM framework
Prabowo expects village cooperatives to boost economy by 2027
Govt to take over Abahani field
The government is set to take control of the Dhanmondi club ground, popularly known as Abahani ground, on Thursday after cancelling 99-year lease of the property.
Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's
In the price chart, Bangladesh is only above Pakistan, the cheapest supplier.
Underwater Autonomy in the China-US Naval Race
Insights from Verineia Codrean.
Tigresses begin Asian Games campaign against China
Bangladesh women
Indonesia taps renewable energy to electrify 4,602 remote sites
Relatives cite conflicting accounts surrounding Ria Soren
Oliver Stone at 80: The filmmaker who never stopped arguing with America
From Platoon and JFK to Wall Street and Nixon, Stone built a career out of challenging America
Meet Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation who just joined Rooney in the history books
At 16, Max Dowman is already making a habit of rewriting Arsenal
Gov't supports the expansion of the Taman Mini Indonesia in Poland
Abuse survivors forced to navigate multiple institutions: speakers
ASK dialogue calls for stronger referral systems and wider access to support services
'Disappointed, but no conspiracy': Akbar takes omission as challenge
More than 60 players from the country
Central Java attracts Dubai investment for mini-refinery project
What is Campeones Cup that offers Messi another shot at silverware?
For Messi, the game carries another personal milestone. The Argentine superstar scored his 99th goal for Inter Miami in Sunday
Govt prepares replacement power for El Nino-hit Sulawesi hydro plants
Bangladesh-Nepal series to honour Nepal flood victims
Bangladesh will tour Nepal for a three-match T20I series in March next year, with the series to be dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in the devastating floods that recently hit Nepal.
RI's risk-based child protection can serve as global model: Observer
Govt approves 200 more beds for national cancer hospital, capacity will rise to 700
Expansion at NICRH comes as government adds thousands of beds across public hospitals
Indonesia urges continued talks on trade deal with Sri Lanka
Indonesia seeks to bolster ties with China via Youth Harmony Program
Indonesia seeks peaceful solutions to border issues
Banks, MFSs asked to suspend payment services for illegal loan apps
BB also requests BTRC to remove illegal loan apps
