Renowned Japanese Mystery Author Keigo Higashino Passes Away at 68

A Sydney court has dismissed a defamation case against Australian film star Rebel Wilson, ordering the plaintiff to pay costs.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) will honour legendary singer Runa Laila on July 24, with proceeds from her performance going to flood relief.

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is launching a reality show to bring hidden talents from across Bangladesh to the national spotlight.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested Md. Bakhtiar Abid Khan, the administrator of a Facebook group, on charges of online fraud and cyber extortion related to Atif Aslam's upcoming concert in Dhaka.

Sam Neill, renowned for his role in 'Jurassic Park', passed away due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his agent.

Sam Neill, renowned for 'Jurassic Park', faced pneumonia before his sudden death, a co-star revealed.

Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 78.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organise an artists' conference and views-exchange meeting tomorrow to make the year-long 'Nazrul Year 2026-2027' celebrations more inclusive and people-oriented.

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, renowned for her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has passed away at the age of 75.

Justin Bieber has been added to the star-packed lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, which will last 11 minutes.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury and State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam visited the Dhanmondi residence of critically ill Nazrul Sangeet artiste Shabnam Mushtari, offering financial assistance for her treatment.

US pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot in a lavish, star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.