Trump Announces Historic Agreement Aimed at Disarming Hamas

Sudan's army successfully shot down drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces near Khartoum, thwarting their attempt to target areas in northern Omdurman.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.

Sjobo, Sweden, once known for its anti-refugee stance, now symbolizes the nation's evolving views on immigration.

Oxfam has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing borrowing countries to make larger austerity cuts, warning that these measures undermine vital public services.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Iran's Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse during a visit to Israeli troops in southern Syria.

The conflict in Yemen has reignited with the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels exchanging airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

A fire on a ferry near the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan has resulted in at least five deaths and 86 people missing.

US President Donald Trump faced a delay on the tarmac as his Qatari-gifted Air Force One encountered an emergency slide deployment.

The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear obligations.

The UN nuclear watchdog has closed its long-time probe against Syria following cooperation from the country's new authorities.

An explosion at an arms depot in Syria's Idlib province has resulted in 14 fatalities and 11 injuries, according to local health authorities.

Iran has announced a new 'prohibited zone' outside the Strait of Hormuz that will cover parts of the Gulf of Oman and beyond, with exact coordinates to be revealed later.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take decisive action against corrupt individuals, regardless of their power, status, or influence.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his outstanding performance against Australia.

Mohammad Muntasir Hossain, a seasoned tech executive, has been appointed as the first Member, Technology & Innovation at Invest Bangladesh to enhance digital services for investors.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Isao Harimoto, a Japanese baseball legend who survived the Hiroshima bombing and achieved 3,085 career hits, has passed away at 86.

The Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to face Jordan in an international friendly match tonight at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel following Iran's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian and global stocks fell sharply as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East hostilities and raising fears of inflation and imminent rate hikes by central banks.

Japan's men's gymnastics team, featuring multiple Olympic and world champions, is grappling with serious injuries ahead of the home Asian Games in Nagoya.

Brent crude oil has crossed the $100 mark for the first time since late July, driven by escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which is stirring inflation concerns worldwide.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today urged Hong Kong-based Bangladeshi businessmen to invest in Bangladesh and help expand trade ties.

Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has continued paying customers against their withdrawal applications while fund inflows and normal banking transactions remain uninterrupted, according to its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md. Abedur Rahman Sikder.

The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in trade, economics, research, training, and knowledge sharing.

The government has approved the import of 110,000 tonnes of fertilizers from Belarus, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia to support the agricultural sector.

Despite concerns over their batting performance, Bangladesh Women's team remains confident ahead of their semifinal clash with India in the Asia Cup.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon students to develop a habit of planting trees to protect the environment.

The Directorate of Audit, Intelligence and Investigation has detected initial VAT evasion by online retailer Alpha e Shop, with an estimated evaded revenue of around Taka two crore.