Eight people have been arrested in connection with the burglary at Karushree Jewellers in Rajshahi’s Shaheb Bazar, with police recovering 26 bhori of gold, 62 bhori of silver and Tk25 lakh allegedly obtained from the sale of stolen gold. The arrests include seven people accused of carrying out the burglary and a gold trader suspected […]

A teenage girl in Bauphal, Patuakhali, has allegedly been subjected to severe physical abuse by her grandfather and paternal cousin after she went to meet her divorced mother. A 15-second video purportedly showing the incident has since circulated widely on social media, prompting public concern and calls for action against those responsible. The video began […]

A joint operation by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Sarail, Brahmanbaria, has led to the seizure of more than 10 tonnes of Indian cumin and the detention of three people. The operation was conducted at around 9.30am on Thursday (10 September) in the Shahbazpur area of Sarail by […]

By Staff Reporter Fresh discussions have emerged surrounding the resignation of Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Regional Director for South-East Asia at the World Health Organization (WHO), following the specific allegations raised against her. Among the claims, an allegation regarding financial irregularity concerning an official trip to China […]

The measles situation in Bangladesh’s Sylhet division has become increasingly concerning, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases reported so far. At the same time, dengue infections continue to rise, adding further pressure to the region’s health services. According to the divisional health authorities, a total of 1,044 people have been diagnosed with measles across Sylhet […]

South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has continued to defy age, producing a record-breaking performance at 47 in the Caribbean Premier League. Representing Guyana Amazon Warriors, Tahir claimed five wickets against St Lucia Kings in Providence, recording the feat at an age rarely associated with top-level professional cricket. Tahir finished with remarkable figures of five wickets […]

Author: Nahid Bhuiyan A public sector job is not a reward for political loyalty; it represents one of the state’s most critical mechanisms for selecting talent and human resources. Ensuring transparency, neutrality, and the highest standard of meritocracy at every stage of the recruitment process is a fundamental responsibility of the state. However, the recent […]

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz made an impressive start to his Caribbean Premier League career, taking three wickets on his debut for Guyana Amazon Warriors in a convincing four-wicket victory over St Lucia Kings. Miraz produced a disciplined spell with the ball, conceding only 13 runs from his four overs. He also delivered 13 dot […]

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India, Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir has said. Kabir made the disclosure to journalists on Thursday (10 August) outside an international seminar on the Rohingya issue at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. The information was subsequently […]

Five-time world champions Brazil will begin a new phase of their international campaign with a tour of Asia during the September-October international window. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a strong 26-man squad for three friendly matches against Australia and India as he looks to rebuild the side following their disappointing exit from the 2026 […]