Two Women Arrested for Possessing 4 kg of Ganja in Rangpur

The Bangladesh government is prioritizing canal excavation and protecting rivers from encroachment and pollution.

Four individuals, including the primary suspect, have been apprehended in connection with the murder of prominent lawyer Advocate Nizam Uddin Shanto in Bagerhat.

A special operation by the Fisheries Department in Hathazari upazila has resulted in the seizure of 6,300 metres of illegal nets and 12 fishing rods from the Halda River.

A joint operation by local authorities and law enforcement led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal current and ring nets in Narsingdi Sadar upazila.

Khulna City Corporation and Khulna University's RDCU sign MoU for Zia Hall Complex feasibility study.

Corrugated iron sheets and cash assistance were distributed among 60 families affected by fire and natural disasters in Tungipara upazila of Gopalganj district.

A Khulna court has sentenced three individuals to death for the murder of Rezaul Sheikh in 2018.

A Tangail court has sentenced Hossain Ali to life imprisonment for heroin trafficking, marking a significant legal action against drug crimes in the region.

A discussion in Khulna underscored the need for public awareness and community action to protect the environment and prevent child marriage.

A head-on collision between a covered van and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Cox's Bazar's Ramu upazila claimed three lives and injured two others.

The government has directed all ministries, divisions, and agencies to use the 'Nazrul Year' logo on official letterheads until May 25, 2027.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered four illegal firearms, ammunition, and Indian currency following an exchange of fire with armed smugglers at the Jaminipara border in Khagrachhari.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Brazil in opposing external interference during a call with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Stand-in coach VVS Laxman praised the growing maturity of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 81 off 49 balls helped India complete a Twenty20 series sweep against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh has the potential to earn over $200 million annually from recycling electronic waste, according to experts.

Bangladesh hard-hitter Shamim Patwari has been signed by Lahore Qalandars for the ongoing Global Super League in Guyana.

South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol received an 18-month suspended sentence for spreading disinformation during his 2022 election campaign.

Professor Dr Md Sohel Rana of the Pharmacy Department has been appointed as the new Treasurer of Jahangirnagar University.

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a landslide struck a major gold mine in the Solomon Islands, with reports of multiple fatalities.

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones into Russia, resulting in casualties and fires.

The Japanese mystery fiction author known for works like 'The Devotion of Suspect X' passed away due to colon cancer.

The Directorate of Technical Education has instructed government Technical School and Colleges to implement seven measures to increase enrollment in HSC (Vocational) programmes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United Kingdom for his first meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting London's steadfast support for Kyiv.

A fire erupted near Tehran's Hotel Esteghlal, leading to an evacuation and visible smoke and flames.

Bangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar expressed disappointment over the absence of fast bowler Nahid Rana from the upcoming two-Test series in Australia due to injury.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is in Cyprus aiming to restart talks for the island's reunification.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman distributed prizes to winners of the Notun Kuri Sports 2025-26, a nationwide event aimed at discovering young sporting talents.

Bangladesh Women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty is determined to lead her side to the final of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, despite challenges posed by rain interruptions at home.

Saudi Arabia has called on Iraq to take measures to prevent attacks being launched from its territory, following accusations of drone strikes by pro-Iranian militias.

Bangladesh's men's volleyball team has reached the semifinal of the CAVA Men's Volleyball Championship.