Rajshahi Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Heroin Possession

Native fish species are making a strong comeback in two fish sanctuaries in Patuakhali, offering renewed hope for local fishing communities and restoring aquatic biodiversity.

Rajshahi City Corporation and Rajshahi Water and Sewerage Authority commit to work together for enhanced civic services and sustainable urban growth.

Dr. Md. Saimum Parvez, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Affairs, emphasized the need for improved institutional capacity and collaboration to tackle climate challenges in Bangladesh.

A Faridpur court sentenced Shawkat Mia to life imprisonment for raping a 9-year-old schoolgirl in 2020.

Lt Col Rubayat Kabir, Commandant of the Rajshahi Jail Training Centre, visited RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton to discuss urban development and civic services.

Detective Branch personnel arrested a man with a foreign-made pistol and ammunition in Khulna's Khalishpur area.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken decisive action by filing 2,240 cases against vehicles for violating traffic rules in the capital.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has cautioned the public against fake Facebook accounts and pages impersonating Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon.

The government has retired 17 senior officers of the Bangladesh Police following a notification from the home ministry.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a large consignment of Yaba tablets worth Tk 3.30 crore and arrested two suspected drug smugglers in Teknaf upazila.

Amra BNP Paribar, a special cell of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has emerged as a crucial social and humanitarian organization, offering support to victims of political violence and natural disasters.

A Dhaka court has set August 30 as the deadline for submitting the probe report in the murder case of popular movie superstar Salman Shah.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman met with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen to discuss enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and financial cooperation.

Khulna's export earnings reached Tk 4,886 crore in FY2025-26, driven by jute, shrimp, and areca nut exports.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to be formally named the new head coach of the German men's national football team on Friday.

US President Donald Trump threatened Yemen's Houthi rebels with'major military punishment' following missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea.

Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions, have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Greece winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a comprehensive Master Circular for the Export Development Fund (EDF) to streamline export financing and adopt a SOFR-based interest rate regime.

A new research initiative seeks to leverage interoperable digital payments to reduce remittance costs and enhance financial inclusion in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin emphasized the government's commitment to increasing foreign investment and improving the business climate in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) is developing a comprehensive five-year national action plan aimed at transforming the country's higher education system to meet international standards.

Student protests demanding education reforms and accountability have grown in India, posing a significant challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Bangladesh's FIDE Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia secured the 50th position in the Masters event of the Serbia Open, part of the 6th International Summer Chess Festival in Belgrade.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England will host Bangladesh for a one-off Test at Lord's Cricket Ground in 2027.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has demanded a fair investigation into the alleged embezzlement of medicines at the university Medical Centre.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury highlighted the critical importance of effective implementation for the success of the national budget.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has called for stronger regional cooperation and collective support to secure a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis during the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting.

Bangladesh's women's football team faces a challenging group stage at the 20th Asian Games.

The remaining HSC examinations in Chattogram, delayed due to floods, will resume on July 27.