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A Dhaka court sent former Bangladesh Chhatra League Dhaka South general secretary Md Jubair Ahmed to jail on Wednesday after his remand ended in a murder case from the July Uprising. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Sefatullah issued the order when police brought Ahmed before the court and...

Tony Blair agreed to join a committee led by President Donald Trump to govern Gaza, sparking controversy among Palestinians and Labour Party members who remain critical of his Iraq war support. The former British prime minister previously served as Middle East envoy from 2007 to 2015 but made...

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali said on Wednesday that no security threats exist for the immersion of Durga idols in the capital. The commissioner inspected security arrangements at the Banani Puja Mandap and told reporters that extra forces and intelligence officers...

Investigative journalist Zulkarnain Saer alleged on Wednesday that counterfeit Bangladeshi currency worth nearly 2 trillion taka is entering the country through various channels with assistance from a neighboring nation's intelligence services. The fake notes use identical paper to legitimate...

The United States pledged to protect Qatar from external threats after an Israeli strike hit the Gulf nation last month. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday declaring that Washington will regard any armed attack on Qatari territory as a threat to American interests. The...

Bangladesh T20I captain Jaker Ali stated on Wednesday that winning matches takes precedence over adopting modern cricket trends as his team prepares to face Afghanistan. The wicketkeeper-batsman addressed reporters at Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the opening match of the three-game series...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman extended greetings to the Hindu community on Wednesday for Durga Puja and Bijoya Dashami while calling for celebrations marked by communal harmony. He expressed wishes for peace and well-being to Hindus nationwide on behalf of the party. Rahman emphasized BNP's...

The Bashundhara Shuvosangho Kaharole upazila unit adopted an action plan to expand social activities throughout the region at a meeting on Wednesday. Branch President Mahfuz Islam said the strategy seeks to bring Shuvosangho programs to various areas of the upazila. He emphasized that collective...

Canada designated the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity on Monday, targeting a criminal organization allegedly connected to the 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver. Canadian police have accused members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of collaborating...

Australia defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the first Twenty20 match at Bay Oval on Wednesday, despite an unbeaten century from Tim Robinson. Captain Mitchell Marsh scored 85 runs off 43 balls, leading Australia to 185-4 in just 16.3 overs after New Zealand posted 181-6. Marsh hit nine...

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have ended their marriage after 19 years together, according to multiple media reports on Monday. The couple stopped living together in early summer, and Urban relocated from their Nashville home to a separate residence in Tennessee. Reports indicate Kidman opposed...

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi stated that resolving the Rohingya crisis requires decisive action within Myanmar, where the problem originated. He addressed the UN General Assembly High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar on Tuesday at UN...

Law Adviser Asif Nazrul rejected the possibility of lifting restrictions on Awami League's political activities following the February general elections, stating the ban would continue in the near future. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus had suggested in a recent interview that restrictions...

A Japanese destroyer has departed for the United States to receive Tomahawk cruise missile systems as Washington strengthens military partnerships with Asian allies against threats from China and North Korea. The JS Chokai will spend one year in American waters for modifications and crew...

Chicago Fire secured a playoff berth on Tuesday after defeating Inter Miami 5-3 in a match that saw six goals scored after halftime. Luis Suarez netted twice for Miami to tie the game at 3-3, but the hosts could not hold off Chicago's late surge in their sixth match across 17 days. The victory...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated that midfielder Rodri requires additional recovery time after battling fitness issues following his return from a severe knee injury. The 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient sat out the 5-1 victory over Burnley on Saturday after appearing in three matches...

Spanish prosecutors accused former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu of disloyal administration on Tuesday, according to documents obtained by AFP. Bartomeu and other former club officials face allegations of making unjustified payments between 2015 and 2019. Court records indicate...

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique likened Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to the fictional character Harry Potter on Tuesday and expressed hope that the Spanish player would leave his magical abilities at home for their Champions League meeting on Wednesday. The coach praised the...

Kylian Mbappe scored three goals as Real Madrid defeated Kairat 5-0 in Kazakhstan on Tuesday in Champions League action. The French forward opened the scoring from a penalty in the 25th minute after goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza fouled Franco Mastantuono. Mbappe added his second goal seven...

Victor Osimhen converted a penalty to secure Galatasaray's 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday, while Chelsea defeated Jose Mourinho's Benfica, and Kylian Mbappe scored three goals for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan. Osimhen beat Alisson Becker from the spot in the 16th minute at...