Taiwan Condemns China-Indonesia Naval Drill Near Its East Coast

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.

Airbus is sending experts to New Delhi to assist in the investigation of an Air India flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude, injuring 17 people.

Dozens of Indonesian schools have been closed due to hazardous air quality from widespread wildfires.

Donald Trump confirmed a secret plane swap due to a life threat, sparking questions and concerns over security measures.

Bangladesh and Singapore have expressed hope for the early conclusion of a proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underscoring the need for stronger business-to-business engagement to deepen trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

Professor Dr Md Azam Khan has been appointed as the interim proctor of Jagannath University while the current proctor is abroad for medical treatment.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized the importance of economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan at a business event held in Dhaka.

The Bangladeshi government is implementing short and long-term strategies to tackle the nation's energy crisis, focusing on exploration, imports, and infrastructure development.

The three-day Basic Assistance and Protection Course for Responders-3 (BAPCOR-3) concluded in Dhaka, aiming to boost the skills of emergency personnel for chemical disasters.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury stresses the importance of private sector involvement in the $5 billion Integrated Growth Network Development (IGND) initiative.

A meeting of parliament members has been scheduled for August 20 to elect the new President.

Bangladesh's newly appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Irene Khan, met with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed to discuss key diplomatic matters.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood emphasized the government's focus on exploring domestic gas, utilizing gas from Bhola, importing gas from Malaysia, and increasing solar power generation to address the power and energy crisis.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasizes the need for accurate data and accountability to achieve sustainable development.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury emphasizes the significant contributions of Bangladeshi workers to the South Korean economy.

Bangladesh's Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed, has emphasized that all citizens within the country's borders share a singular national identity as Bangladeshis.

Banglalink has received a Payment Service Provider license from Bangladesh Bank, enabling the launch of Mukto Pay, a new digital payment service.

The National Consumer Rights Protection Department has fined three restaurants in Chattogram for various hygiene violations.

Chattogram Port Authority has imposed a fine of Taka one crore on the master and shipping agent of the MV CNC Uranus for concealing a steering gear defect.

Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, Australia, featuring several players with international experience.

The Bangladeshi government is taking significant steps to broaden technical education, aiming to provide students with skills that meet both national and global demands.