Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Peshajibi Dal Initiates Tree Plantation Drive in Rajshahi

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Foizul Kabir has emphasized the need for better coordination among various agencies to effectively control crime and ensure public safety.

Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) has intensified drain cleaning efforts to mitigate waterlogging during the monsoon season.

A sweets shop in Rajshahi has been fined Tk 15,000 for producing and selling yogurt and sweets without BSTI approval and violating labeling rules.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu announced the government's plan to develop a skilled workforce to strengthen integrated disaster management.

The government plans to distribute 15,000 more air flow machines to farmers to increase onion storage capacity and reduce imports.

An event in Bagerhat distributed sewing machines, tin sheets, and sports gear to underprivileged families and local sports teams.

Bangladesh Coast Guard has arrested 16 suspected pirates and recovered stolen goods from a commercial vessel.

Vice Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim has officially taken charge as the 18th Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, succeeding Admiral M Nazmul Hassan.

The Cabinet has given final approval to the Bogura Development Authority Act, 2026, designed to promote sustainable urban development.

A Cumilla court has sentenced a man to death for the rape and murder of a nine-year-old child in 2024.

A court in Rajshahi has convicted Khoybar Hossain to life imprisonment for possessing 600 grams of heroin.

A seminar was held in Rangpur to orient stakeholders on the upcoming Shipping Census 2026.

Bangladesh has secured the lowest tariff rate of 10 percent under a new US trade measure, helping the country retain a competitive edge over major apparel-exporting rivals.

Ozgur Ozel, recently ousted as leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), has resigned and founded a new political party to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Iran's military announced drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait in response to recent US attacks on Iran.

Wildfires continue to blaze near Madrid, with strong winds complicating firefighting efforts.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez describes the wildfires as a 'dramatic situation' affecting Spain and neighbouring countries.

Four Palestinians and one Israeli have been killed in violent clashes in the West Bank.

Bangladesh and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched a significant initiative to address climate-induced mobility in South Asia.

Business activity in the eurozone grew in July for the first time in four months, yet escalating Middle East conflict threatens the economic outlook.

Europe is grappling with one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, driven by severe droughts and climate change.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh defeated Candidate Master Nurassyl Primbetov of Kazakhstan in the ongoing Oskemen Open Masters Chess Tournament.

Thousands of residents and tourists have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires sweep through southern Europe, with states of emergency declared in several regions.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened his new northern office in Manchester, aiming to decentralise power and spur economic growth across England.

Japan announced plans to conduct full-scale mining tests in February for rare earth minerals from a seabed near Minami Torishima, aiming to reduce dependence on China.

China has imposed an export ban on dual-use products to 14 European Union entities, citing national security concerns.

A massive wildfire in southwest France has led to the evacuation of approximately 40,000 people, with no reported casualties so far.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir highlighted the government's efforts to reinforce democratic institutions and rejuvenate the economy at the Bengal Delta Conference 2026.

Disinformation about survivors spreads despair among Venezuelans affected by the recent earthquakes.

The World Bank confirmed plans to phase out its lending to China by 2031.