World
BP DeskA landmark Islamic event, the "Historic Tafsirul Quran Mahfil 2026," was successfully organized by the Bangladesh Youth Community Malaysia on September 20 at Risda Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, drawing notable scholars, community leaders, and attendees from across the region.The program w...
Science & Technology
The BIMSTEC Secretariat and the government of Sri Lanka have signed a host country agreement to establish the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility in Sri Lanka, marking a major step towards strengthening regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation.The agreement was signed in Colombo b...
Economy
India’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to a record $740.8 billion, driven by special economic incentives and a sharp increase in deposits from non-resident Indians (NRIs).The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest data showed that the country’s foreign exchange reserves reache...
Country, Districts
Police recovered the bodies of a man and his two young sons from their home in Sharsha upazila of Jashore on Tuesday afternoon.The deceased were identified as Kamal Hossain, 45, of Chotkapota Dakshinpara area, and his two sons, Md Sabir Hossain, 5, and Md Jabir Hossain, 3, said Sharsha Police Statio...
Diplomachy
US President Donald Trump has thanked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for Bangladesh’s decision to purchase Boeing aircraft, assuring him that “Boeing will not disappoint you.”Trump conveyed the message in a letter sent to the prime minister from the White House on Monday, August 31,...
Accident, Fire, Disaster
The Red Cross launched an emergency appeal for $31 million Thursday to respond to the devastating flash floods and landslides that struck the Nepal-Tibet border.The Switzerland-based International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched the appeal for 25 million Swiss fran...
Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Ahammad Parvej KhanIn a major push toward climate resilience and ocean-based carbon accounting, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Bangladesh Forest Department launched the "Blue Carbon for the Future" (BCF) initiative at Khulna University on August 2...
WAR
A Russian "double-tap" drone strike on a shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown of Kryvyi Rih on Friday killed 14 people and injured 121, including 22 children.Zelenskyy condemned the strike, which targeted responding rescuers, as a "terrorist act" and vowe...
Infrastructure, Development
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects involving a total cost of Tk 9,333.58 crore.Of the total amount, Tk 8,488.71 crore will come from the government’s own funds, while Tk 936.38 crore will be financed through project loans.The projects were...
Iran has launched a fresh ballistic missile attack targeting the United Arab Emirates, with one of two missiles falling in the country’s territorial waters and the other landing outside its waters, the UAE Defence Ministry said.The ministry confirmed the attack in a statement on X on Tuesday.T...
Business & Commerce
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called for greater engagement between Bangladeshi and Chinese business communities and increased joint investment to help reduce Bangladesh’s trade deficit with China.FBCCI Administrator Md Fazlul Hoque made the call du...
The government has decided to shift Bangladesh's fiscal year from the current July-June cycle to April-March, aiming to reduce delays in development projects and address quality concerns linked to monsoon-season construction.The proposal was approved at a Cabinet committee meeting chaired by Pri...
Football
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the biggest stars in Portuguese football history, has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, after nearly a decade together.The couple reportedly tied the knot on Tuesday (11 August), marking the end of their long-term relationship without marriage. Renowned spor...
Opinion
Sadrul Hasan MazumderIn the early hours of 30 July 2023, in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of Bangladesh Specialised Hospital (BSH), I realized that my beloved mother was finally leaving us. Even as the monitors continued to display the signs of life, I knew, deep within, that the moment we had fear...
Environment & Nature
The number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh has increased steadily over the past decade despite continuing conservation challenges, reinforcing hopes for the species’ long-term survival.Despite the continued threats of poaching, climate change, habitat degrada...
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday as growing optimism over a possible diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran eased concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.International benchmark Brent crude dropped by more than 10 percent during the day. As of 12:45am Banglad...
Heritage & History
A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, becoming the country's latest cultural landmark and the first heritage site in Thailand's southern region.Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, located in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, is Thaila...
Industries & Factories
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today assured all necessary support for the development of Bangladesh’s tea industry, increasing its production capacity, and addressing its long-standing challenges.He also directed the relevant authorities to form a committee to achieve these objectives.He made ...
More than 200,000 people were forced to flee their homes on Friday as fast-moving wildfires tore through southwestern France and central Spain, triggering mass evacuations near Bordeaux and Madrid amid extreme heat and dry weather.Authorities said soaring temperatures, strong winds and prolonged dro...
National,City
A National Dissemination Workshop on the Accessibility Status of Cyclone Shelters was held on Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Mohakhali, Dhaka.The workshop was organized by Access Bangladesh Foundation with support from the Commonwealth Foundation ...
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