Italian Ambassador Discusses Enhanced Defence Cooperation with Bangladesh PM's Adviser

The UN Security Council is holding its second informal poll to gauge support for candidates vying to become the next Secretary-General.

The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month due to drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon.

The United Kingdom has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as President of Bangladesh and expressed readiness to enhance bilateral relations.

Human Rights Watch has accused Russian paramilitaries supporting Mali's government of killing nine civilians, including four children, in a July operation.

The Spanish government has announced the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis following a significant influx from Morocco last month.

Germany faced a devastating heatwave this summer, resulting in approximately 14,000 heat-related deaths, according to government data.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain the Houthi rebels in Yemen as attacks intensify.

Sri Lanka is set to experience its 'worst' El Nino, with heavy rains expected from September to December, followed by a severe drought early next year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom within weeks after stepping down as working royals six years ago.

US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, aiming to revive their relationship from his first term.

Venezuela has conducted a readiness drill to test the provisional terminals installed at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira, which was damaged by twin earthquakes in June.

The head of the Organization of American States (OAS) has called on Haitian authorities to accelerate voter registration ahead of the first elections in a decade.

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman offered ziarat at the graves of his parents, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, following the presidential election.

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher emphasizes the need for students to lead in sports, science, technology, and other co-curricular activities alongside their academic studies.

Rajshahi Stars FC faced a 2-1 defeat against Sabah FA in their second Group A match of the AFC Women's Champions League preliminary stage, leading to their elimination from the competition.

The Election Commission has officially declared Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the elected President of Bangladesh.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh secured a significant victory against Syria's FIDE Master Mazen Fandi in the fifth round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

A new rugby coaches training course, organized by the Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union (BRFU), starts tomorrow at the outer stadium adjoining the national stadium.

A court in Jamalpur has convicted 14 individuals for a 2016 double murder, sentencing seven to death and seven to life imprisonment.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has significantly increased its cyber security and risk management protocols at the nation's airports in anticipation of an upcoming ICAO security audit.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed agreements with seven banks for Tk 41,000 crore financing packages to support key economic sectors.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided against holding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year following significant financial losses over the last two seasons.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, former NHRC Chairman, has called for e-Judiciary reforms including AI-based case management and livestreaming of high-profile court proceedings to restore public confidence.

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners for Natore, Gaibandha, and Rangpur, along with a new divisional commissioner for Rajshahi.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury calls for accelerating e-Judiciary reforms and livestreaming high-profile cases to restore public confidence in Bangladesh's judiciary.

Bangladesh received $2.031 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, a 29.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

Rajshahi Stars FC are set to face Sabah FA of Malaysia in a crucial second group A match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage today at Likas Stadium.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.