German suspect in Madeleine McCann case freed from prison
The top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was freed from a German prison on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at the scene reported...
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A new chapter for Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka has reasons to be satisfied with the response it is receiving from the international community. Three international monitoring bodies have chosen to give the government good reports. The first was the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance based in Sweden. Its Global State of Democracy Index for 2025 saw Sri Lanka jump 15 places since...
'Genius' De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to City
Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester City on Thursday with the wind in his sails after a fast start with Napoli, who return to the Champions League full of confidence following a perfect start to the Serie A season.
Arsenal, Madrid win, Juve snatch dramatic draw
Arsenal won 2-0 away to Athletic Bilbao as the league phase of this season's Champions League kicked off on Tuesday, with two Kylian Mbappe penalties giving Real Madrid a narrow win over Marseille while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund drew an eight-goal thriller.
Govt moves on labour export to Japan
The ministry of expatriates鈥� welfare and overseas employment has taken a series of major decisions to expand manpower export to Japan, a market seen as one of the most promising for Bangladeshi workers in the coming years.
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel export to EU sees 7pc growth in July
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union experienced a noticeable slowdown in July 2025 following a strong rebound in June.
Govt reconsiders LDC graduation
The government is reconsidering Bangladesh鈥檚 graduation from the Least Developed Country status following pressure from the country鈥檚 business community.
Mbappe not anxious over CL wait: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille.
Rashidpur gas field adds more eighth mmcfd gas to national grid
An additional eighth mmcfd gas would be supplied to national grid daily from the newly discovered Rashipur Gas Field under Bahubal upazila of the district.
Four bodies recovered in Netrakona speedboat capsizing
The bodies of four people who went missing after a speedboat capsized in the Dhanu River under Khaliajuri in Netrakona were recovered on Sunday...
Bridging the divide
WE LIKE to think that enough food means enough nutrition. It does not. Food is what we eat; nutrition is what our bodies use to grow, stay healthy and thrive. A plate full of staples such as rice does not guarantee that a child will grow tall or that a woman will lead a healthy life. In Bangladesh and beyond, this disconnect fuels a silent crisis: the food鈥搉utrition gap, eroding...
Man killed, wife allegedly raped in Cox鈥檚 Bazar
A man from the Chakma community was killed, and his wife was allegedly raped by a fellow on Saturday night.
Mbappe shines as 10-man Real defeat Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe was at his brilliant best as Real Madrid showed grit to claim a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday, despite playing for an hour with 10 men after Dean Huijsen's red card.
US envoy agrees to prisoner swap: Taliban govt
Washington鈥檚 special envoy Adam Boehler made a rare visit on Saturday to Kabul, where he said the United States would move forward with a prisoner exchange, according to the Taliban government...
Stock market exposure of banks soars to 18pc
The capital market exposure of banks in Bangladesh rose notably in the March quarter of 2025, due to higher idle funds in the banking system and limited avenues for investment in a sluggish economy...
Matarbari seaport to boost fish export growth
Bangladesh鈥檚 fish and seafood export sector is expected to witness significant growth for improved infrastructure and logistics support from the under-construction Moheshkhali-Matarbari deep seaport, industry insiders said...
Haier becomes Gold Sponsor of Asia Cup 2025
Haier Appliances, the No.1 major appliances brand for 16 consecutive years, proudly steps onto the cricketing stage as the Gold Sponsor of Asia Cup 2025.
Two siblings among three teens held over rape of 4-year-old
The police have arrested two sibling brothers and another boy aged between 12 and 16 years for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in Kaliganj upazila of Satkhira.
Photography exhibition depicts everyday life of musical instrument makers
Photography students of Aalor Ishkool have depicted the everyday life of musical instrument makers of Manidash Para in Manikganj district in a group photography exhibition under way at Bishwa Sahitya Kendra.
Delap out for up to three months
Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
Japan鈥檚 top energy giant in talks over Alaska LNG pipeline
Top Japanese power generation company JERA said Thursday it had signed an initial agreement aimed at buying liquefied natural gas from a huge pipeline project in Alaska, after Tokyo agreed to increase US purchases as part of a trade deal...
Jamuna Bank stakeholders to get healthcare benefits
Jamuna Bank PLC on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Apollo Clinic-licensee JMI Specialized Hospital Limited, said a press release...
Sri Lanka votes to eject Rajapaksa from state mansion
Sri Lanka鈥檚 parliament voted on Wednesday to evict former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and two others from state-owned mansions under austerity measures introduced by the new leftist government...
Policy reforms crucial for sustainable development: Debapriya
Economist and public policy analyst Debapriya Bhattacharya has emphasized that good governance and effective policy reforms are crucial for Bangladesh鈥檚 development journey...
Top Japan start-up Sakana AI touts nature-inspired tech
When David Ha started an AI company in Japan with his former Google colleague, they had a choice: create another huge, energy-intensive tool like ChatGPT, or go their own way...
Japan Airlines hit with second warning over drunk pilots
Japan Airlines publicly apologised Wednesday after a drunk pilot caused the delay of three flights, prompting its second reprimand from the transport ministry in under a year...
Murder accused attempts to escape from Noakhali court
An attempt to flee from a Noakhali court by a murder case accused was foiled on Tuesday...
AI and iPhones likely stars of Apple event
Apple was set to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday, with enhanced artificial intelligence features expected to take centre stage...
Ex-WhatsApp executive sues Meta over alleged security failures
A former top security executive at WhatsApp filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that parent company Meta systematically violated cybersecurity regulations and retaliated against him for reporting the failures...
Bangladesh beat Singapore in dead rubber
Bangladesh earned a consolation 4-1 win over Singapore in their Group C final of the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers match at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam on Tuesday.
