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A fatal collision between a passenger auto-rickshaw and a sand-carrying drum truck claimed three lives Friday morning at 7am. The crash occurred in Kathaltala area within Fulbari Union of Sariakandi Upazila, Bogura district. Shukur Ali, the 55-year-old rickshaw operator from Tinmatha Railgate...

The United States imposed sanctions Thursday against an arms network that funds North Korean weapons development through sales to Myanmar's military. Treasury officials targeted Myanmar-based Royal Shune Lei Company Limited and several key operatives who facilitated bomb procurement deals. The...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday amid mounting international pressure. Several Western nations recently recognized Palestinian statehood, while President Trump warned against West Bank annexation despite their typical...

President Trump announced his intention to relocate the 2026 World Cup games from American cities he considers unsafe during his remarks at the Oval Office on Thursday. The commander-in-chief criticized the leadership of Seattle and San Francisco while discussing security measures for the...

Albanian President Bajram Begaj proposed recruiting skilled and semi-skilled Bangladeshi workers during discussions with Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, at the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Multiple Albanian companies have submitted applications seeking...

Bashundhara Group introduced paddle tennis to Bangladesh when expatriate Nats Mate struggled with work stress after relocating from England to Dhaka. A colleague directed him to Bashundhara Sports City, where he rediscovered the sport he enjoyed back home. Notable players, such as former captain...

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology administrators approved new names for six residential halls during their 237th syndicate meeting on Thursday. The day-long session concluded at 10 p.m. with decisions affecting both existing and future campus facilities. Vice-Chancellor Professor AM...

Three people died when vehicles crashed on the Sylhet-Sunamganj regional highway on Friday morning. The collision between a speeding truck and an auto-rickshaw happened at 7:15 am near Shatrumardan Bagherkona village in Paschim Pagla union. Keshba Priya, age 40, and her seventh-grade daughter...

Professor Muhammad Yunus takes the podium at the 80th United Nations General Assembly session as the tenth scheduled speaker today. The session commences at 9 am New York local time, with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser presenting comprehensive reform measures and progress in economic recovery...

Rescue teams recovered the remains of ninth-grade student Mohayeminul Islam from Bhairab River after a sixteen-hour search operation. The victim, known locally as Chhoto Babu, had accompanied three classmates to the waterway for swimming on Thursday afternoon. While his companions entered the...

Dhaka vegetable prices have escalated to three or four times their original farm rates due to highway extortion, middleman exploitation, and inadequate market oversight. Farmers across Bogura, Khulna, Jashore, Pabna, Rajshahi, and Kushtia receive minimal compensation while urban consumers face...

A Facebook investigation by journalist Zulkarnain Saer reveals connections between former Power Minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu and current Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan through shared business interests. Hamid Sweater Ltd transferred from Bipu's family control to Rizwana's husband Abu...

Danish authorities reported unmanned aircraft activity over multiple airports this week. Officials characterized these incidents as hybrid warfare designed to instill fear among citizens. The government announced plans to purchase advanced drone detection and neutralization technology. One...

President Trump warned that a government shutdown appears likely as fiscal negotiations stall between Republicans and Democrats. The White House directed federal agencies to prepare for permanent layoffs beyond temporary furloughs typically seen during shutdowns. Congressional Democrats rejected...

Medical researchers published findings about Palestinian injuries documented by international healthcare workers in Gaza hospitals. The BMJ study surveyed 78 doctors and nurses who treated patients during the conflict between August 2024 and February 2025. These medical professionals cataloged...

The International Crimes Tribunal accepted charges against Hasanul Haq Inu for crimes against humanity during the 2024 uprising. Justice Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury heads the three-member panel hearing the case. The JSD president faces eight allegations related to seven deaths in Kushtia...

Boeing completed delivery of the first 777 freighter aircraft to Suparna Airlines on Wednesday. The American manufacturer announced this milestone represents the initial new-build cargo plane delivered to any Chinese airline since trade disputes began between both nations. Chinese carriers...

Beijing announced its first specific greenhouse gas reduction targets, committing to decrease emissions between seven and ten percent by 2035. Critics consider these commitments insufficient given China's status as the planet's largest polluter, responsible for nearly thirty percent of global...

Business leaders examined competition regulations during a conference organized by the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The gathering addressed Bangladesh Competition Commission operations and potential legal modifications. Competition Commission Chairperson AHM Ahsan...

Bangladesh Bank eliminated the mandatory retention policy that required exporters to deposit ten percent of advance payments with financial institutions. The central bank issued this directive Thursday through an official circular. Exporters previously faced liquidity constraints when banks held...