World
AFP, WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to offer a fresh assessment of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, following a stinging row over how much American bombardment set back Tehran's nuclear program.After waves of Israeli attacks on...
AFP, TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that arch-enemy Israel "almost collapsed" following the Islamic republic's retaliatory strikes during a 12-day war launched by Israel."The Zionist regime almost collapsed and was crushed under the strik...
National,Politics
Chief Adviser's Press Wing has said Masuda Bhatti, a journalist known for her association with the Awami League, has been consistently disseminating false narratives against Bangladesh.In a statement, the press wing said in a recent video titled "The United Nations peacekeeping mission is b...
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Thursday stressed the need for developing newer strategies to effectively fight drug abuse at the emergence of new synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs or New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) across the globe. "We have to deve...
Iran embassy in Dhaka has expressed its deep appreciation to the government and people of Bangladesh for their strong expressions of solidarity following the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.In a statement issued today, the embassy said Iran is grateful for Bangladesh’s firm...
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday said the present government is getting some provisions to address and reduce instances of false cases and undue arrest in the country."We are getting some provisions. I am not disclosing it... so that false cases, and I m...
The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has filed its probe report in a case filed over the killing of Abu Sayed during the July mass uprising, bringing charges against 30 people, including policemen. Confirming the matter to newsmen, prosecutor Mizanul Islam said the pr...
National
Congratulating the Ministry of Religious Affairs and other concerned for accomplishing this year's hajj management efficiently, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday directed the ministry to start preparations from now on so that hajj management can also be completed smoothly next y...
National,Oil & Energy,Politics,Science Technology
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus speaks at a meeting titled 'National Rooftop Solar Programme' at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Thursday. Photo: CA Press WingChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday instructed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to genera...
National,World,Politics
AFP, UNITED NATIONS, United States: Eighty years ago Thursday, 50 countries came together in the ashes of World War II to sign the United Nations' founding charter in order "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war."UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres insisted this week...
The UN Human Rights Office in the occupied Palestinian territory (OHCHR) has accused Israeli authorities of accelerating efforts to forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians from long-established towns and communities in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.According to OHCHR, thes...
National,Business,Travel & Tourism,INFRASTRUCTURE & DEV,Country,Science Technology
Munshiganj, June 26 (UNB) - In the three years since the Padma Bridge opened to traffic, a total of Tk 2,500 crore has been collected in tolls as of Thursday, reflecting the project's significant impact on connectivity and economic activity in southern Bangladesh.UNB, Munsiganj: Since its inaugu...
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has said that at least 79 people were killed and almost 400 injured in Israeli attacks across the enclave in the past 24 hours and reports of more deaths continue, reports Al Jazeera.At least three Palestinians were killed and several injured in an attack by Israeli se...
United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the Israeli leader as a “witch-hunt”.Trump issued the call on Wednesday on behalf of his close Israeli ally, ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he accused of being a “war criminal” for launching Russia’s attack on Ukraine.Zelenskyy issued the call late on Wednesday after he signed an accord with the Council of E...
National,Education & Culture,Country
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations-2025 has begun simultaneously across the country today (Thursday). The exam has begun with Bangla 1st paper at 10am today and will continue till August 10 next.Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar is scheduled to ...
July 16 - Shaheed Abu Sayed DayAugust 5 - July Mass Uprising DayAugust 8 - New Bangladesh DayThe government has announced August 5 as 'July Uprising Day' and August 8 as 'New Bangladesh Day,' commemorating key events in the country's recent history.The Cabinet Division issued sep...
National,Politics,City
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday arrested three individuals for allegedly leading anti-government protests in the capital’s Mirpur area on June 22 and 23.The arrestees are GM Wahid Parvez, a Jubo League leader and two oth...
National,Politics,Science Technology
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged Meta, which operates several social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp, to find an effective way to combat disinformation that disrupts social harmony and spreads hatred."This (disin...
City
The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) on Wednesday conducted a fire fighting, rescue, first aid and evacuation drill at the metro rail stations at Uttara and Bijoy Saroni.The drill was held at Uttara Center at 11 am and at Bijoy Sarony at 3 pm Wednesday, said a fire service press release. V...
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