Minister Tuku Advocates Stringent Anti-Drug Measures to Safeguard Youth

The Rajshahi branches of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Peshajibi Dal have inaugurated a tree plantation program aimed at enhancing green cover and combating climate change.

Bangladesh must enhance its flood forecasting system, increase investment in disaster management, and adopt better urban planning strategies to minimize flood losses, experts say.

Two individuals have been apprehended with a substantial amount of narcotics and banned Indian medicines and cosmetics in Satkhira district.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain in different parts of the country within the next 24 hours.

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.

International Master Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh drew with Grandmaster Robert Markus of Serbia in the seventh round of the Farago Ivan Memorial Grandmasters Chess Tournament in Budapest, Hungary.

International Master (IM) Md Minhaz Uddin of Bangladesh Navy has emerged as the undefeated champion of the 29th Manha's Castle International Rating Chess Tournament.

Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the new head coach of the German men's national football team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann.

The UN rights chief has called on countries involved in the Middle East war to help evacuate and repatriate some 6,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Romanian forces shot down a drone in its airspace on Friday, the first such incident since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) will pay tribute to the heroes of the historic July mass uprising by visiting martyrs' graves and meeting their families across the country on July 28 and 29.

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.