Bangladesh IGP Travels to Thailand for Transnational Crime Summit

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization claims the US attacked an under-construction nuclear power plant, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Greece is experiencing its first heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in several regions.

Kuwait and Bahrain's militaries are responding to Iranian aerial attacks as Tehran continues its retaliatory strikes across the region.

At least 53 people have been rescued after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Rome held a solemn ceremony to observe July Martyrs' Day, honoring those who sacrificed their lives during the July Mass Movement.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka for Turkey today on a five-day official visit.

Five survivors, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued after three days adrift following a boat sinking off eastern Indonesia.

A 20-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in the Bangkok bar fire, bringing the death toll to 34.

Hostilities between the US and Iran have escalated, with new airstrikes and threats of a full-scale offensive amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist, has arrived in the United States after serving a five-year sentence in Cuba.

Iran's army has announced drone attacks on two US military bases in Kuwait.

Russian strikes wounded several in Ukraine's capital after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia.

Bangladesh Railway (BR) reported a TK 221 crore increase in revenue for the 2025–26 fiscal year despite passenger fares remaining unchanged for the past 10 years.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified its efforts to curb smuggling along the border, seizing a large quantity of Indian goods worth Tk 24.45 lakh in recent raids.

In a significant operation, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 124 individuals across multiple stations to combat rising crime.

A drain cleaning programme covering 9,232 feet in Wards 21 and 22 of Khulna city was launched to help reduce waterlogging, mitigate disaster risks and build a cleaner, climate-resilient urban environment.

State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad assures sufficient fertilizer stocks and promises action against syndicates.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs and Rajbari-1 lawmaker Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom highlighted the need for improved healthcare services in Rajbari district.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started preparing an inventory of assets in two Gulshan apartments belonging to former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed.

Stocks in Dhaka and Chittagong opened the week lower due to profit-taking and broad-based selling pressure.

A young man's quest to provide safe fruit for his ailing mother has blossomed into a profitable rooftop pomegranate garden.

The Khulna District Development Coordination Committee has directed authorities to complete ongoing projects on time and enhance fire safety measures.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of former Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal Vice President Zakir Hossain Nannu.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has been honored with several prestigious international awards, highlighting its strong global standing and commitment to excellence.

Health officials report a significant increase in dengue cases, with 473 new infections and one death recorded overnight.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam highlights Bangladesh's commitment to labour sector reforms during a meeting with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

The government is continuing its response to natural disasters in the southeastern and northeastern districts, with public awareness campaigns ongoing in flood-affected areas.

Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed Kamal emphasizes the importance of professional responsibilities within the Fire Service and Civil Defence.

Four more children have died exhibiting measles symptoms in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of deaths with such symptoms to 693 since March 15.

Police have arrested 66 individuals allegedly involved in various criminal activities during special drives in multiple areas of the capital.