Colombia Declares Three Days of National Mourning Following Devastating Earthquake

Rescuers and volunteers continue to search through the wreckage after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

A dangerous combination of tectonic positioning, loose earth, and poor construction led to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes.

Kazakhstan is resorting to cloud seeding, a weather modification method, to tackle severe droughts and water shortages.

Indonesian authorities swiftly rescued over 100 passengers from a burning ferry near Bali, marking the second such incident in a week.

A US helicopter has fired on a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to break the American blockade of Iran's ports.

A tragic road accident in northern Egypt claimed the lives of 18 people, including several children, as a pick-up truck carrying agricultural laborers overturned.

Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman conveyed his deepest sympathies to Colombia following a catastrophic earthquake.

A brutal cattle raid in central South Sudan resulted in at least 60 deaths, highlighting ongoing violence in the region.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has devastated western Colombia, leaving at least 132 people dead and over 570 injured.

A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for atrocities committed during the country's civil war.

The third International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference-2026 has commenced in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on cultural diversity, climate justice, and inclusive democracy.

Fourteen illegal miners were killed and eight injured in a rockfall at an abandoned mine in Rustenburg, South Africa.

State Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam emphasized the need to evaluate the health impacts of development projects, in addition to their environmental effects.

Bangladesh's workers' remittances have surged by 45.6% in the first 11 days of August 2026.

A young man was apprehended by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Jashore while attempting to smuggle a gold bar valued at Taka 25.62 lakh.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called on the Maldives to create more job opportunities for Bangladeshi nationals to strengthen bilateral ties.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure a safe future for elephants.

Thousands gather across Europe to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 2006.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange has expanded its FIX certification to five additional brokerage firms, enhancing their trading capabilities.

A mobile court operation led to the closure of the Seba Clinic in Godagari, Rajshahi, due to verified irregularities.

The State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Aninda Islam Amit, has assured that the government is making all-out efforts to alleviate the ongoing gas and electricity crisis in Bangladesh.

A low-pressure area over the North Bay has prompted maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to hoist cautionary signal number three.

Khulna Development Authority (KDA) plans to modernise Dumuria with sustainable practices, engaging local residents to shape the new master plan.

China's former premier Zhu Rongji, known for his pivotal role in the country's economic transformation, has passed away at 97.

In a dramatic turn of events, 48 fishermen were rescued after three trawlers capsized off the coast of Hatiya due to turbulent weather.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury pledges zero tolerance for misinformation in official statistics.

A court in Munshiganj has sentenced Suman Hossain to life in prison for murdering Kulsum Begum in 2021.

A Dhaka court has remanded two men to jail in connection with the illegal possession of a foreign-made pistol.

A record 193 tonnes of fish were caught on the first day of fishing in Kaptai Lake, generating over Taka 42.40 lakh in government revenue.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has announced intensified field-level supervision and reform initiatives to improve healthcare services at district and upazila hospitals.