Bangladesh Requests Philippines' Backing for ASEAN Dialogue Partnership Status

Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to hazardous air quality from Indonesian fires.

The Israeli military has announced strikes in southern Lebanon following a drone attack by Hezbollah, prompting calls for evacuation.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have attacked a US naval drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin held late-night talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war with Ukraine.

Guyana has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States under a new arrangement.

Germany's Isar Aerospace successfully launched a rocket into orbit from Norway, marking a significant step for Europe's space ambitions.

Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald on September 9, representing King Charles III.

Two soldiers died and 14 are missing after two powerful explosions at a military base in Bolivia.

Germany's far-right AfD party is expected to win the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in the former communist east.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to discuss a peace plan for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned Russian strikes on Kyiv's two airports, which occurred as US envoys were expected to arrive in the capital to discuss ending the ongoing war.

A drone attack by the National Liberation Army (ELN) on a military garrison in Colombia has resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to five others.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was warmly welcomed in Thakurgaon during his two-day visit to his hometown.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) seized 8,000 kilograms of urea fertilizer from the Meghna River in Bhola during an anti-smuggling operation.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced in the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is considering forming a specialized agency to recover assets siphoned off abroad.

A recent roundtable in Dhaka discussed ways to enhance the Bangladesh-UK trade corridor.

FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino will stand in next year's presidential election, despite controversy over his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new e-Payment Credit facility to help customers meet essential digital payment obligations during temporary liquidity constraints.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced comprehensive government support for farmers, including loan waivers and soft credit terms.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has launched a new, modern official website to provide easier access to information and services for investors and stakeholders.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a probe into the assets declared by former Army Chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed.

Upay, a concern of United Commercial Bank, has teamed up with Kommute to provide office-commute services through the Upay App.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to intensify cleanliness and public awareness campaigns nationwide to contain the spread of dengue.

Bangladesh Bank has increased the annual foreign exchange entitlement for Bangladeshi citizens travelling abroad to $18,000 from $12,000.

Satkhira's boat manufacturing industry has gained popularity across the southern region for its quality and variety.

A fish release programme was held in Rangpur to mark the 48th founding anniversary of BNP.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam visited the Rajshahi Silk Factory, touring production activities and receiving a briefing on industry development.

Altamash Kabir, Editor and Publisher of the Daily Sangbad, has been elected as the President of Dhaka Club Limited for the 2026-2027 term.

A fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Badda this morning, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control.

Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva, securing a place in the US Open fourth round.