UAE President Expresses Gratitude to Bangladesh, Looks Forward to Early Dhaka Visit

Firefighters in France are cautiously optimistic as rain falls near Bordeaux, while Spain reports 'almost no flames' near Madrid.

French authorities report four migrant deaths in two separate attempts to cross the English Channel.

Pakistan is making maximum efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table under a memorandum of understanding.

Spanish authorities announced that wildfires near Madrid have stabilized, with 'almost no flames' remaining.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim two oil tankers, supported by US aircraft, turned back after a fire broke out.

A US military strike on Iran's Qeshm island reportedly killed three family members, including a two-year-old child.

A regional branch of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Taliban official in northeastern Afghanistan.

The US military has completed a 'heavy wave' of retaliatory strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Residents in southwest Japan are struggling to cope after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the region, just ten years after a similar disaster.

Russian strikes have killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen others across Ukraine.

The Russia-annexed peninsula of Crimea faces a summer of tension as Ukrainian drone strikes and blackouts disrupt daily life.

The death toll from a major earthquake in Japan has reached 28 as survivors struggle with extreme heat.

Prime Minister's Political Adviser Nazrul Islam Khan emphasizes the need for comprehensive societal involvement in the nationwide tree plantation programme.

Aman rice seedling planting has reached 43% completion in the Rangpur agricultural region.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu outlines measures to enhance health services at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal stresses the importance of proper planning and quality standards for the next Bangladesh Premier League.

Bangladesh's Ministry of Housing and Public Works has transferred 767 sub-assistant engineers using a lottery system to ensure transparency and impartiality.

University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to establish modern language centers in 25 universities to enhance global competitiveness and attract foreign students.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Taka 40.046 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27.

Bangladesh Bank introduces mandatory monthly reporting for private sector foreign debt to enhance macroeconomic stability.

Dhaka stocks finished higher after a volatile trading session, driven by renewed buying interest in momentum-driven stocks.

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of furnace oil used for electricity generation to Tk100.39 per litre effective from tonight.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has launched high-resolution climate projection data and an advanced storm surge forecasting model to improve the nation's disaster preparedness and public safety.

Barishal City Corporation (BCC) has announced a Tk 647.53 crore budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, prioritizing urban development without introducing new taxes.

Chattogram City Corporation launched an operation to evict unlawful encroachments and fined seven individuals for obstructing roads and drains.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam stressed the importance of transparent and objective communication of the government's achievements in its first 180 days.

State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki outlined the government's strategy to create an investment-driven and productive economy.

Sheikh Azizur Rahman, a July fighter with a bullet wound and splinter marks, met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and presented him with a historic blood-stained national flag.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Tk 2,000 crore pre-finance scheme to support the development and expansion of the country's leather and leather goods industry.

The government has decided to keep the existing fuel prices unchanged for August.