Man suffers acid burns during altercation in Shariatpur
The 32-year-old was referred to Dhaka for treatment as police investigate allegations against two families
Bangladesh can now dominate in Test cricket: Hasan Mahmud
If we win four matches at home, why shouldn't we play in the World Test Championship final? That's the dream for Bangladesh now, Hasan said.
LPG cylinders sell for Tk 3,500 in Bandarban town against govt rate of Tk 1,850
Traders allegedly refuse to refill empty cylinders, forcing customers to buy new ones amid supply shortage
Govt committed to safe, sustainable housing for all: PM
Tarique Rahman says planned urbanisation, affordable housing among government
Akij Resources takes over 30% stake in Dominage Steel
The recipients were Akij Resources; Sheikh Jasim Uddin, its group CEO and managing director; and Faria Hossain, its chairman
Brick thrown at rape accused hits Fatullah OC during arrest
Man was shown arrested in case filed by the victim's mother
Nobel Prize 2026: When will the awards be announced, date and timings in IST
Nobel Prizes are among the worlds most prestigious awards and are highly anticipated each year. The prize in physiology or medicine to be announced on October 5
More than 100,000 people remain marooned as submerged homes, farmland and schools highlight a decades-old drainage crisis
Ctg constable dies after being run over by bus while chasing muggers
Bus driver, staff member arrested; case filed under Road Transport Act
Prosecution seeks death penalty for Hasanul Haq Inu
Appeals against 10-year sentence, challenges acquittal on some charges; seeks maximum punishment for Hanif, three others
Kabir-Lalon festival reaches Rangpur with sixth programme
The nationwide festival began in Dhaka on September 11 and is travelling across all eight divisions, with programmes combining discussions, research and musical performances around the spiritual and humanist traditions of Kabir and Lalon.
Protests at Rajshahi University over attack on journalists
Teachers, students and former campus journalists demand investigation and action
Jakarta police deploys 10,121 personnel to secure FIFA ASEAN Cup final
Three indicators signal stronger Indonesian economy: Govt
Minister urges greated ASEAN women's participation, leadership
Messi vs Ronaldo: Two GOATs, two very different endings
Messi's farewell is therefore about closure. Ronaldo's is still a negotiation. After nearly 20 years of rivalry, that may be the most revealing difference of all.
Indonesia hunts overseas fuel surpluses to secure national stocks
Highway to our future: Education
Free schooling for all should cost the state dearly, and primary teachers deserve top pay
9 held over alleged iron pipe theft from bridge in Pirojpur
Locals allege pipes are regularly removed from the river at night
Battery-run rickshaw drivers block road in front of press club
The protesters were also seen disconnecting the cables of rickshaws that were plying the road despite the protest programme
Indonesia, Chile explore green mining and critical minerals ties
Japans Takaichi calls population decline a quietly advancing national crisis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to formulate a comprehensive population strategy by the end of the year, in a policy speech to parliament
Indonesia needs stronger TNI amid global uncertainty: Prabowo
Protesters block Ctg port road over foreign operation of terminals
They demand cancellation of proposed 15-year concession for NCT and withdrawal of plans to hand over CCT and GCB to foreign operators
PM inaugurates World Habitat Day 2026
Day being observed with theme
OJK urges youth to boost public financial literacy, curb scams
Rights groups seek binding labour deal before Malaysia resumes hiring from Bangladesh
Previous arrangements failed to prevent excessive fees, wage theft and other abuses, they say
President Prabowo inaugurates 204 new military units as TNI turns 81
Haaland injury scare leaves Man City sweating
Haaland started Norway
U.S. military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 235 in 70 strikes
Messi joins Argentina camp, stage set for farewell
After more than two decades of service to his country, the 39-year-old superstar will hand over the captain's armband for good as he makes his final appearance in the Albiceleste jersey at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
Ministry presses for legality of fishing vessel manning agencies
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chief
Scientists warn that climate change is making extreme weather events more intense and resulting in heat records tumbling more often
Coach, federation leave door open for Ronaldo
Jesus said Ronaldo can come back into the fold if he wants to after the team beat Norway without the veteran attacker to reach the Nations League quarter-finals.
Brazil election: Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff
Populist Flavio Bolsonaro has secured a thin lead over incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but the next president of Brazil will be decided in the runoff round, according to the country
UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo-less Portugal reach quarterfinals, Germany held by Greece
The Portuguese showed they did not need Cristiano Ronaldo, who walked out of the camp on Wednesday when coach Jorge Jesus relegated him to the bench.
How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
Indias toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase
Exports averaged 18 million bpd between March 2025 and February this year before the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began
U.S. Marine arrested for alleged killing of woman on Okinawa, triggers outrage from Japan
Some 50,000 US troops are deployed in Japan under a bilateral security pact, about half of them on Okinawa
JCD forms probe body over attack on journalists, students at RU
Two-member body asked to submit report within 24 hours
From 'Mecci' to Messi: Argentina
When Lionel Messi makes his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday, it will bring to an end a journey that began with the country's football authorities not even knowing his name and evolved into one of the most enduring relationships in sporting history.
Speakers call for greater regional partnership to tackle energy crisis
Apart from energy sector, South Asian countries need to improve trade relations, say experts
Passing clouds, storms cannot erase sunshine of Dhaka-Delhi ties: MJ Akbar
Conflicts of the 21st century a new form of 'worldwide war', he says
Indonesia steps up anthrax control after case found in Yogyakarta
BI urges copyright protection for East Nusa Tenggara woven fabric
Are Portugal better off without Ronaldo? Check out what the numbers have to say
Portugal fans had a fresh taste of life without superstar Cristiano Ronaldo during their 4-2 away victory over Denmark in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. Predictably, the burning question has once again resurfaced, which is, are Portugal actually better off without the 41-year-old?
Nasiruddin Patwary attacked at Lalon shrine, vehicle vandalised: Police
Eyewitness says a group of youths threw eggs, brick chips and stones at the NCP leader and his vehicle
Rickshaw puller beaten to death on theft allegations in Pabna
Another injured in reported mob beating, police say
Jubo Dal leader arrested over Radda health centre attack: Police
Tarikul Islam accused in connection with vandalism, looting and demolition of the Mirpur-1 facility
Poor planning, delays inflate project costs
Poor project planning, arbitrary cuts to initial cost estimates and delays by consultants are among the key reasons government projects in Bangladesh run over budget and fail to deliver value for money, speakers said today.
Non-govt college teachers demand phased nationalisation of education system
Teacher leaders seek equal pay, pensions and promotions until full nationalisation is achieved
Battling Djokovic stuns top seed Zverev
Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Daniil Medvedev.
SC stays HC order halting sand extraction for Matarbari project
Attorney general says HC order had caused setback to Matarbari project
Bangladesh bundled out for 234 after 108-run opening stand in UAE practice match
Soumya retired after scoring 57 off 92 balls, hitting six fours and a six, while Mominul Haque contributed 33.
PBI says Noakhali rickshaw puller was falsely branded a drug addict before fatal mob attack
Two juvenile suspects held in Sonaimuri
Cracks develop along 250m stretch of Dhaka Bypass in Sonargaon
Locals question construction quality; project director blames rain and heavy vehicles
Jamaat leader says Akhtaruzzaman did not physically assault anyone and calls for an apology
Anti-Fascism square to be built at Jagannath University named after Biswajit Das
DSCC to hand over Bahadur Shah Park maintenance to university as auditorium reopens after renovation
Joy shines with ton as Chattogram dominate Rajshahi on Day 2
Chattogram Division's Mahmudul Hasan Joy scored the first century of the National Cricket League season on Sunday, putting his side in a strong position against Rajshahi Division on Day 2 at Chattogram's Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium.
SC restores govt decision to cancel licences of 49 recruiting agencies
Agencies accused of forming syndicate, overcharging workers for Malaysia jobs
Indonesian police arrest 12 suspected terrorists across six provinces
UI explores cyber cooperation with Russian firm via Sakuranesia
6 more die of dengue, 2,089 hospitalised in 24 hours
Death toll rises to 262 as total cases reach 86,458, says DGHS
Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
Latvian lawmakers plan to start negotiations to form a new government after a parliamentary election
Road crashes killed 14 people a day on average in September: RSF
A total of 423 people were killed and 674 others injured in 442 road crashes
Former Khilkhet BNP leader arrested over alleged auto-rickshaw extortion
SRB says Shahinur Alam was involved in collecting Tk 600 a month from each auto-rickshaw in several local garages
3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,125
DGHS reports 1,218 new suspected measles and 82 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
Indonesia bars Chinese national suspected of Starlux theft
Police report one fatality after Southwest Sumba earthquake
SC stays bail for prime accused in scrap trader killing in front of Mitford Hospital
Six-month stay follows state challenge to High Court order
Govt plans AI-enabled services with 'no one left behind': PM's ICT adviser
The adviser said the government would use the latest technologies, including AI, but technology itself would not determine the system's design
96 police officers reshuffled, 3 DIGs moved to new posts
Home Ministry orders the transfers to take effect immediately
Aligning Indonesia's digital talent with ASEAN's digital economy
Education, economy gains mark Banten's 26th anniversary
After 'chaotic' Asian Games, has Japan lost its reputation as a reliable host?
The Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw a catalogue of mishaps, from athletes bussed to the wrong venues to the North Korean national anthem played for the South Korean hockey team.
PewDiePie unveils his custom AI model Ajax
YouTube creator Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, has unveiled Ajax, a small language model built to run locally as an always-on AI assistant.
Akhtaruzzaman sent to jail after remand in airport assault case
Former lawmaker allegedly assaulted security official and created disorder at Dhaka airport
Woman found dead at home in Pirojpur
Police suspect suffocation; CID collects evidence
Hundreds of cyclists from five countries join Banyuwangi gravel event
England 7-0 Croatia: Modric 'ashamed' after record defeat
Croatia's previous heaviest loss was a 6-0 defeat by Spain in 2018. Modric, the country's most-capped player, said the manner of the defeat by England was unacceptable.
Man detained in Moulvibazar over alleged derogatory remarks about PM on Tiktok
Police say filing of case is underway
Experts demand grant-based climate finance, stronger regional action
Bangladesh emits just 0.5% of global carbon but loses 2-3% of GDP annually to climate-related disasters, says PM
Indonesia surpasses Asian Games target with 39 medals: CdM
Minister pushes RI-China higher education, industry collaboration
Jakarta's sports festival fosters togetherness, sportsmanship: Anung
Indonesia's new aircraft carrier: how urgent is it?
