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Govt needs to put in work to stem decline in cultural activities
A SOMEWHAT decline in cultural activities by institutions has been apparent, especially in outdoor rather than indoor programmes, in a year of the interim government as many organisations say that they go slow because of security reasons. A reported incoordination among government agencies and an absence of an appropriate environment, which mostly..
SC questions legality of Mufti Hannan鈥檚 2nd confession
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday raised question about the legality of a second confessional statement made in the two August 2004 grenade attack cases, by Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami leader Mufti Abdul Hannan in 2007 who was already a death row prisoner when he gave it...
HC to rule Sunday on plea to remove images of Uttara plane crash victims
The High Court will give its order on Sunday on a petition seeking the removal of images and videos of the victims of the July 21 fighter jet crash at a building of the Milestone School and College in Uttara.
Netherlands cricket team set to tour Bangladesh
The Netherlands national cricket team is set to tour Bangladesh for a three-match T20 series this month, sources within the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday.
Nepal to host Women鈥檚 T20 WC Qualifier
Nepal have been announced as the host for the ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, confirmed the International Cricket Council on Thursday.
Tait鈥檚 advice key to Khaled鈥檚 recent success
鈥楰eeping things simple and not being confused鈥� was the message for him from Shaun Tait, said Khaled Ahmed on Thursday while talking about his recent T20 success.
Polls date to be announced within a few days: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that the date for the next national election would be announced within a few days...
City Bank holds Earnings Disclosure event
City Bank organised its Earnings Disclosure webcast event to present its Q2, 2025 financial performances on Thursday, says a press release.
McIntosh powers to third gold of worlds, 12-year-old Yu fourth
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh powered to her third gold of the Singapore world championships with victory in the 200m butterfly on Thursday, falling agonisingly short of a new world record.
England make early double strike in India series decider
England took two early wickets in the fifth and deciding Test against India at the Oval on Thursday, with the tourists 72-2 when a downpour led to an early lunch on the opening day.
Jamaat to sue interim govt, NCC if July Charter lacks legal basis
While speaking to journalists during lunch break amid the ongoing dialogue with the National Consensus Commission on Thursday, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami鈥檚 nayeb-e-amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said that political party representatives spent times and worked hard to shape the July Charter...
Bangladesh participates in 7th World Mas-Wrestling Championship
The seventh World Mas-Wrestling (Ethnosport) Championship 2025 has officially commenced in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia, bringing together over 300 athletes from 33 nations for one of the most anticipated events in the ethnosport calendar.
United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly
Manchester United made it two wins out of two with a 4-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series pre-season tournament in Chicago on Wednesday.
Bumrah out of Oval finale as England bowl in fifth Test
India star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was left out of the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Thursday as stand-in England captain Ollie Pope won the toss and elected to field.
JCD leader dies at DMCH after being stabbed in Rangpur
A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Wednesday night, eight days after he was stabbed allegedly by a relative over a land-related dispute in Kaunia upazila of Rangpur...
Consensus on president election reached
In the last dialogue session, the National Consensus Commission on Thursday reached consensus on the election of the president and delivered final decisions on an upper house with proportional representation and the appointment of top officials in key institutions...
People suffer in tailbacks as 鈥楯uly fighters鈥� block Shahbagh
Hours of massive traffic congestion in and around Shahbagh crossing in Dhaka city occurred on Thursday when protesters, claiming themselves as July warriors and family members of uprising martyrs, blocked the crossing, demanding...
Myanmar junta ends state of emergency
Myanmar鈥檚 junta ended its state of emergency on Thursday, ramping up plans for a December election that opposition groups pledged to boycott and monitors said will be used to consolidate the military鈥檚 power.
Govt withdraws 102 assistant commissioners (land)
The interim government of Bangladesh has withdrawn 102 officers of the 37th BCS batch who were serving as assistant commissioners (land) in different regions...
2 held for fraud in guise of insurance officials
The Criminal Investigation Department on Tuesday night arrested two suspected members of an organised fraud ring for their involvement in cheating people by impersonating insurance company officials at Rupganj in Narayanganj...
DMP arrests 186 in special operation in 24hrs
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police in a special operation arrested 186 suspected criminals in different parts of the capital in the past 24 hours...
DNCC to manage fields, parks on community-based model
Dhaka North City Corporation is moving away from the club-based model in the management of the fields and parks under the DNCC and moving towards community-based management...
No security threat around August 5: home adviser
Home adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday said that there was no security threat centring on August 5...
Trader hacked to death in Brahmanbaria
A trader was hacked to death on his way home from a local market at Sarail in Brahmanbaria on Tuesday night...
Two electrocuted in 2 dists
Two individuals died from electrocution in Habiganj and Lalmonirhat on Wednesday...
Two schoolgirls drown in Kishoreganj
Two schoolgirls drowned in the Narsunda River at Ashtaka Manikpur village of Gundhar union under Karimganj in Kishoreganj on Wednesday...
3 held with Phensedyl in Sylhet
The Rapid Action Battalion arrested three drug peddlers along with 200 bottles of Phensedyl in Sylhet on Tuesday night when they were preparing to send a parcel of the contraband drug through a courier service provider...
Speakers call for collaborative actions
Security agency officials and policymakers at a discussion on Wednesday reaffirmed Bangladesh鈥檚 commitment to combat human trafficking, recognising it as a grave violation of human rights and a serious form of organised crime...
Naogaon potato growers demonstrate demanding fair prices
Potato growers in Naogaon formed a human chain on Wednesday and also dumped potatoes on the road, demanding fair prices for the crop, similar to paddy and wheat...