Trump Proposes Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amid Trade Tensions

US President Donald Trump responded to Canada's announcement of retaliatory tariffs with his own set of measures, escalating the trade tensions between the two nations.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States in response to new US tariffs, escalating the trade war between the two countries.

The United States and Canada have announced significant progress towards finalizing a comprehensive trade agreement.

President Donald Trump stated his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory following the defeat of Iran.

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc announced that negotiations for a US trade deal are ongoing, with steep new tariffs looming.

Canada has announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging from 15 to 50 percent, intensifying the ongoing trade war between the two nations.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it faces a 'last chance before decapitation' if it does not agree to a deal, as ongoing negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization.

Survivors from Nepal's flood-ravaged districts share their harrowing experiences as rescue operations continue.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is anticipated to deliver its verdict in October on the Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar, according to Gambia's Attorney General and Justice Minister Dawda A. Jallow.

The bodies of nine Bangladeshis who perished in a fire at a sofa-manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, have been repatriated to Bangladesh.

Bangladesh and Türkiye have expressed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and defence sectors, while collaborating on regional issues of mutual interest.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, is set to go on trial in June 2028.

Bangladesh has initiated sending essential relief supplies to Nepal to assist those impacted by recent catastrophic landslides and floods.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit next week in Kyrgyzstan.

Germany has recorded a staggering 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer amid extreme heatwaves across Europe.

A cable car accident in the French Alps has left 23 people injured, with three in critical condition.

Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 180 people and left hundreds missing.

Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir, shows stark signs of climate change, threatening water supply and electricity generation for millions.

North Korea has condemned the US decision to sell tactical missiles to South Korea and fund human rights monitoring projects, vowing a 'powerful response' to what it describes as Washington's hostile actions.

A US federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's sanctions against AI company Anthropic were illegal, citing retaliation for criticism.

The government has designated ministers, state ministers, and whips to supervise development and law enforcement across all 64 districts.

Three significant bills aimed at strengthening human rights protections, criminalizing enforced disappearance, and introducing lifetime usufruct rights in property transfers were placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud received a farewell reception as he transitions to his new role as DIG of Rangpur Range.

Dr Fahmida Khatun will transition to the role of Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) starting September 1, after serving over nine years as the think tank’s Executive Director.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with a focus on economic, investment, and business cooperation.

The Game Development (GD) Trophy, a 50-over tournament, will commence tomorrow as the Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks to identify and nurture the next generation of cricketers.

Commerce, Industry, Textiles, and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir highlighted the need for the defence sector to evolve into a modern, technology-driven, export-oriented industry.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RpMP) Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud announced that DNA and dope tests will be conducted on the two suspects arrested for the quadruple murder in Rangpur.

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, which began on August 27, 2026, will continue until September 10, 2026.

Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are reportedly on the right track.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced coordinated efforts by Bangladesh Police, Coast Guard, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and the Forest Department to ensure security in the Sundarbans and coastal areas.

Bhola, known as the ‘Queen of Islands,’ is set to be connected to the national road network through a new highway linking the district with the mainland.

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha scored a remarkable 133 not out to secure a draw in the second Test against India, though India won the two-match series 1-0.

A workshop was held to strengthen social protection for workers in Bangladesh's readymade garment sector.

Bangladesh has experienced a significant 22.3 percent increase in workers' remittances during the first 26 days of August 2026.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has assured that there is no reason for other countries or communities to be concerned if the Mecca Pact is expanded.

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed urged businesses to use automated revenue management systems and digital services for better tax compliance.