Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia for War Crimes

Bangladesh has requested New Zealand's support for its Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) membership, a three-year extension of its LDC graduation period, and a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ASEAN missions in Bangladesh pledge to strengthen ties, highlighting mutual benefits and potential for growth.

US officials discuss energy market stability and financial mechanisms with Venezuela's interim president amid ongoing political turmoil.

The return of displaced Syrian Kurds to Ras al-Ain has been temporarily suspended following attacks on returnees.

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early Tuesday morning, underscoring the intensifying missile threats facing Ukraine.

The US government has pledged $15.5 million in emergency aid to support Colombia in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.

US President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Turkey last month on a smaller plane due to an assassination threat from Iran, the Washington Post reported.

A Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia killed five and wounded 20, as Kyiv faced a ballistic missile strike.

A significant fire and collapse of a gasoline reservoir in Zawiya, Libya, followed an attack by unknown assailants.

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed 111 people and injured many more.

Estonia has expressed its readiness to support Bangladesh in e-governance, marking a significant step in broadening bilateral ties between the two nations.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries, causing significant damage and casualties.

A special dua and milad was held in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, seeking eternal peace for former acting President and Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

Nepalese defender Bimala BK has joined the Rajshahi Stars for their AFC Women's Champions League campaign.

Experts emphasize the need for effective programmes and sustainable financing to address the growing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases among young people in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Irene Khan, has called on the international community to strengthen support for the country's efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

The government plans to establish new food godowns in three hill districts to ensure uninterrupted food supply amid natural disasters and emergencies.

Police arrested a man in Shahjahanpur for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a history of marital disputes.

Authorities have seized a significant quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including basmati rice and Red Bull energy drinks, in operations along the Cumilla-Brahmanbaria border.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Chandpur's Shahrashti upazila has resulted in three fatalities and 15 injuries.

Authorities in Natore have reclaimed 1.37 acres of government land, valued at approximately Tk 14 crore, after it was unlawfully occupied for 35 years.

Educational institutions managed by the Bangladesh Army have attained an exceptional 99.26 percent pass rate in the recent Secondary School Certificate examinations.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam announced the government's ambitious plan to save 25 crore trees over the next five years.

The government has proposed installing solar panels at 300 primary schools in Rangamati's remote areas to ensure electricity.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi asserts that any attempts to diminish the glory of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and the spirit of independence are doomed to fail.

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police filed 915 cases against vehicles emitting black smoke during July.

Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.

The High Court in Bangladesh initiates the hearing on the death sentence and appeal against the conviction in the harrowing case of eight-year-old Asiya's rape and murder.

A preparatory meeting was held in Rajshahi to ensure the smooth organization of the Regional SME Product Fair, aiming to boost local entrepreneurship.

Singapore has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to between 4.5% and 5.5% due to stronger-than-expected AI-related global demand.