Monsoon Winds Bring Rain to Dhaka and Half of Bangladesh

Today marks the 122nd birth anniversary of Syed Mujtaba Ali, a renowned Bengali writer, journalist, linguist, and a key figure in the Bengali language movement.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Musleh Uddin Ahmed has vowed to create a safe and peaceful environment in the capital through impartial, professional, and people-oriented policing services.

A 10-day soft skills training program has commenced in Paba upazila to enhance the living standards of marginalized professionals.

Authorities recovered three bodies from the Shitalakshya River in Narsingdi after four people went missing while bathing.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained 151 individuals in separate operations conducted in the city's Mirpur Model and Tejgaon divisions.

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is expected to receive approval from the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) this week for a 442-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar power project at Rampal in Bagerhat.

RAB-13 has recovered 17 rounds of abandoned bullets and cartridges from a pond in Rangpur.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the country’s youth to join hands in rebuilding the state and combating dengue, saying their collective strength and determination can bring about meaningful change in the country.

The upazila administration has seized around 670 sacks of different types of fertilizer from a trader's house in Durgapur upazila of Rajshahi district.

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the construction of the Padma Barrage between January and March 2027.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take decisive action against corrupt individuals, regardless of their power, status, or influence.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

US President Donald Trump dismissed fears about the dangers of artificial intelligence, calling them a hoax and rejecting global calls for AI regulation.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation, emphasizes the need for a supportive environment for children to develop their talents and realize their full potential through quality education, healthcare, sports, and opportunities to engage with nature.

Most Asian stock markets faced declines as oil prices surged and investors anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, though tech firms saw a slight recovery.

Bangladesh women's national football team captain Maria Manda stressed the need to improve performance and work harder ahead of their second Group F match against Korea Republic at the 20th Asian Games.

China's retail sales growth in August marked the slowest pace since May, signaling ongoing challenges in domestic spending.

Candidates in Berlin's state election are focusing on the city's deteriorating public spaces and infrastructure as key campaign issues.

The European Space Agency has successfully launched two advanced Earth observation satellites to monitor climate change and extreme weather events.

A recent report by the US Defense Department's inspector general reveals a significant munitions shortfall due to the ongoing war in Iran.

Saudi Arabia has warned it will react 'firmly' to attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, following a series of assaults that wounded 13 civilians.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised his 'invariable support' for Russia in a letter to President Vladimir Putin, calling Russia's war against Ukraine 'sacred'.

The United States has implemented changes to tariffs on Canadian goods, affecting cheeses, motorboats, and other products while exempting toilet paper and cement.

Sri Lanka's renowned Beach Wadiya, a historic seafood shack that has hosted royalty and celebrities, is fighting a government order for demolition as part of a coastal clean-up initiative.

A recent report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) reveals that the decline in US democracy indicators is emboldening authoritarian leaders globally.

The US Supreme Court has denied President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have switched their children's school due to security concerns shortly after returning to the UK.

Sunderland embarks on a historic European adventure after decades of struggle, marking a stunning revival for the once-struggling club.

An inquiry has revealed that New Zealand agencies missed multiple red flags in a high-profile child kidnapping case.

A US federal judge has temporarily halted the implementation of stricter visa rules for foreign students and journalists.