World,WAR,Middle East

Israel begins fresh strikes on Lebanon after ceasefire extension

The Israeli army has announced a fresh wave of attacks targeting alleged positions of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, just hours after a so-called ceasefire was extended for another 45 days.The development follows the army’s issuance of forced evacuation orders for nine towns in southern Lebano...

National,Politics,President, Prime Minister

Govt focused on action, not mere dreams, to change people’s fate: PM

UNB, Chandpur:: Calling upon the country’s people to take a vow to rebuild the nation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his government does not merely want to dream, but aims to formulate and implement plans to improve the lives of people.“From today, let our only mission b...

National,City,Environment & Nature,Women & Children

Kids lead Gulshan Society’s clean-up drive

A cleanliness drive involving children and adolescents was carried out in Gulshan-2 on Friday morning, aiming to promote a clean city and raise environmental awareness.The initiative, organised by Gulshan Society, took place at the Lake Park area and adjacent roads, with the participation of student...

National,Country, Districts,Transportation & Aviation

Transport workers in Sylhet to begin indefinite strike from May 19

UNB, Sylhet:: Transport workers in the Sylhet Division have announced an indefinite work stoppage from 6am on May 19, demanding the withdrawal of what they say are false cases filed against several leaders of the Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation.The decision was taken at an emergency mee...

World,Diplomachy

Trump's visit boosted mutual trust, China says

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Trump’s meetings with Xi during his visit have promoted mutual understanding, deepened trust, advanced cooperation and injected “stability” into the world, according to Chinese state media.“The two heads of state also reached impor...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts,Women & Children

Mother, daughter found buried in Faridpur

UNB, Faridpur:: Police have recovered the bodies of a woman and her minor daughter buried near a pond at Ansardangi village in Sadar upazila of Faridpur.The deceased were identified as Jahanara Akhter, 32, wife of Amjad Sheikh of Parashullah Matubbar Para in Char Daulatdia of Goalanda upazila in Raj...

Opinion

Italy in the Hormuz crisis: diplomacy, naval missions and food security

By:  Antonio TajaniSince the outbreak of the war between Iran and the United States, Italy has acted together with its European partners, the G7 and multilateral organisations to promote a cessation of hostilities, ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the Middle...

National,Education & Research,Country, Districts

MP finds no teachers in three Sunamganj schools during surprise visit

UNB, Sunamganj:: Sunamganj-1 MP Kamruzzaman Kamrul found no teachers present during sudden visits to three government primary schools in his constituency on Thursday morning.The MP was supposed to visit Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination centres in Madhyanagar and Dharmapasha upazilas. O...

World,Sports,Football,Glamour & Entertainment

Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at FIFA World Cup final half-time show

Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever half-time show at the FIFA World Cup Final, organizers announced.The final of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico, is scheduled to take place on July 19 in New Jersey.While opening and pre-match performanc...

World

Taiwan says China ‘sole risk’ to regional peace and stability

Taiwan said China is the “sole risk” to peace and stability in the region after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Donald Trump that the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.In a statement on Thursday, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said, “The Beijing authorities are ...

World,Weather,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Storm kills at least 89 in India’s Uttar Pradesh

At least 89 people were killed and 53 others injured after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain, dust and strong winds swept across several districts of India’s Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening, officials said.The storm uprooted trees, damaged houses and disrupted electricity, communic...

National

20 trafficked Bangladeshi children return from India

UNB, Benapole:: Twenty Bangladeshi children who were trafficked to India and later completed prison terms for illegal entry have returned home through the Benapole checkpost under special travel permits.The children were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities by India’s Petrapole im...

National

Bangladeshi killed in BSF firing in Lalmonirhat

UNB, Lalmonirhat:: A Bangladeshi national was killed after being shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Khademul Haque, 25, son of Amzad Hossain of the Amjhol area.Locals said Khademul, al...

National,Healthcare,Country, Districts

Five die in a week after being bitten by rabid dog in Gaibandha

UNB, Gaibandha:: At least five people have died in a week after being bitten by a rabid dog in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha, triggering panic over rabies in the area amid a reported shortage of vaccines at local health facilities.The latest victim, Yasmin Sultana, 40, died on Wednesday at her hou...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Women & Children

Father arrested for ‘repeatedly raping’ daughter in Netrokona

UNB, Netrokona:: Police have arrested a man in Purbadhala upazila of Netrokona for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter over several months, leaving her six months pregnant.The arrestee was identified as Shafiqul Islam, 48, son of late Habibullah of Dhala Ashrayan Project at Dhala Jatrabari vil...

World

Trump tells Xi: ‘We’re going to have a fantastic future together’

NDTV:: US President Donald Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “great leader” and said the United States and China would have “a fantastic future together” as the two leaders opened a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Thursday.The two presidents are holding a two-d...

World,Sports,Football

Seattle to host floating fan zone for World Cup

Seattle will create a floating fan zone and soccer field on its waterfront during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, combining the city’s maritime heritage with efforts to grow long-term interest in soccer.Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC and their partners announced the Seattle Soccer C...

World,WAR

Trump seeks Chinese support for possible Iran deal

US President Donald Trump is seeking China’s support for a possible diplomatic agreement with Iran as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to affect global trade and industry.Trump has suggested that Chinese President Xi Jinping has a strong interest in helping to resolve the crisis, a...

World,WAR

Russia launches 800 drones across Ukraine despite talk of possible peace

Russia launched at least 800 drones at nearly 20 regions across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens, including children, in one of the longest and most extensive attacks of the four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.The barrage began in midmorni...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Women & Children

11-year-old girl suffered bullet injuries in Ctg shooting dies at CMCH

UNB, Chattogram:: An 11-year-old girl who was critically injured after being hit by stray bullets fired by some armed criminals in Bayezid area of Chattogram has died at a hospital.The victim, Reshmi Akter, succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the ...