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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed young volunteers at Monday's award ceremony, emphasizing their potential to transform Bangladesh through active participation. The interim leader challenged recipients to apply their skills toward national development rather than limiting...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for Muslim nations to sever diplomatic relations with Israel during remarks made on Monday. The Iranian leader spoke before traveling to Doha for an emergency summit addressing recent Israeli military action against Hamas representatives in Qatar...

Northern Bangladesh potato farmers confront severe financial hardship as market prices fall below government recommendations. The Agriculture Ministry established a wholesale floor price of twenty-two taka per kilogram and promised to buy fifty thousand tonnes. Cold storage facilities sell...

Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow forced officials to open every sluice gate at Teesta Barrage on Monday morning. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre recorded water levels at 52.18 centimeters, surpassing the danger threshold by three centimeters at Dalia Point. Forecasters predict...

Authorities charged 90 individuals and 150 unidentified persons after repeated transportation blockades disrupted Bhanga upazila in Faridpur district. Sub-inspector Habibur Rahman submitted the complaint late Sunday under the Speedy Trial Act provisions. MM Siddiq Mia faces primary charges as...

President Trump addressed foreign worker concerns through a Truth Social statement on Sunday, following mass arrests at a Georgia construction site. Immigration officials detained 475 people, primarily South Korean nationals, during a September 4 raid at a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery...

Rajshahi University officials confirmed that thirty-nine students secured hall council positions without facing opposition during recent campus elections. The university election commission made this announcement on Sunday, September 14. Begum Khaleda Zia Hall produced the highest number of...

Economic indicators from China revealed a disappointing performance in August, as manufacturing output and consumer spending failed to meet analyst expectations. The National Bureau of Statistics reported manufacturing activity expanded by 5.2 percent compared with the previous year. This growth...

Professor Muhammad Yunus presented recognition honors to twelve young volunteers during a Monday ceremony at his Dhaka office. The awards ceremony took place at Shapla Hall and celebrated exceptional community service contributions. These individuals received the Youth Volunteer Award 2025 for...

Bangladesh Water Development Board officials monitor rising waters as the Teesta River nears critical levels in Nilphamari district. Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have pushed river levels to within one centimeter of the established danger mark at Dalia Teesta Barrage Point. The...

Student demonstrators gathered outside Nepal's parliament building when security forces opened fire on September 8. The violence killed 72 protesters and wounded 458 others during student-organized demonstrations against government corruption. Student Aditya Rawal sustained bullet wounds while...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for Zohran Mamdani ahead of November's mayoral contest. The Democratic leader made this decision after private discussions with the 33-year-old progressive candidate. Mamdani secured 56.4 percent of primary votes against former Governor Andrew Cuomo...

The World Trade Organization activates its fisheries subsidies agreement on Monday after two decades of complex negotiations. This environmental accord represents the first such agreement within the WTO framework. More than 100 member nations ratified the deal, with major economies like the...

Security forces deployed over 1,200 personnel to end transportation blockades in Bhanga Upazila on Monday. Army troops, police officers, RAB members, and Ansar forces prevented protesters from disrupting the Dhaka-Barishal and Dhaka-Khulna highways. BNP leader Litu Mia announced the temporary...

Padma Bridge authorities launch electronic toll collection technology that eliminates vehicle stops during toll payments. The pilot program begins at 2pm today under direction from Road Transport and Bridges Ministry Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan. Motorists must register vehicles and add...

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized artificial intelligence's transformative impact across education, healthcare, and agricultural sectors during Monday's media briefing. The technology demonstrates remarkable effectiveness in local implementations, particularly...

Developer Cyanide prepares to release the third installment of its stealth franchise with Styx: Blades of Greed. The upcoming title promises to become the most complex entry in the series to date. Players will navigate massive open environments that emphasize vertical exploration and advanced...

Apple faces unprecedented demand for its iPhone 17 series based on multiple industry reports. Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan reports that iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models experience significantly longer delivery delays than iPhone 16 models did during comparable pre-order periods. These...

Chinese processor maker Loongson prepares to launch its first graphics processing unit within months. The company plans to complete tape-out procedures for the 9A1000 chip during the third quarter of this year. This debut represents a significant milestone for domestic Chinese semiconductor...

Hell is Us director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête criticized Team Cherry's decision to shadow drop Hollow Knight Silksong on September 4, calling the move callous given the game's massive popularity. The surprise release forced several indie developers to postpone their launches, though Rogue...