A case petition has been filed against Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus, former Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and 25 others over alleged vandalism, looting and arson at the historic Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka. The petitioner has also sought to name between 3,000 and 5,000 unidentified people as […]

A severe gas shortage has disrupted production at several gas-dependent factories in Ashulia, with some facilities forced to suspend operations altogether and others running at sharply reduced capacity. Factory owners and officials say the continuing crisis is causing substantial financial losses, raising production costs and increasing pressure to cut jobs if the situation persists. At […]

South Korean singer Kim Tae-hyung, widely known as V of BTS, has revealed that he has been experiencing reduced hearing in his right ear and is currently undergoing treatment for the condition. Speaking during a recent livestream, V said the problem had persisted for more than two years. He explained that the hearing in his […]

Police in Savar, Dhaka, have arrested a madrasa principal over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student. The accused has been identified as Golam Rabbani, 40, principal of a madrasa in the Tetuljhora area of Savar. He was arrested around noon on Wednesday (19 August), according to police. Savar Model Police Station Investigation Officer […]

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 506 people in a 24-hour operation across the capital, while 55 cases were filed during the same period, according to police. Niaz Mehedi, additional deputy commissioner of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, disclosed the information on Thursday (20 August). He said police conducted operations in different areas of […]

Bangladesh are heading into the second and final Test against Australia with a clear ambition: to turn their impressive opening victory into a historic series triumph. After winning the first Test by nine wickets, the visitors have taken a significant psychological advantage, and preparations are now under way for the decisive match in Mackay. Among […]

Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, but Inter Miami were unable to turn his milestone strike into victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer on Thursday morning Bangladesh time. The result leaves Miami further adrift of leaders Nashville in the […]

Pakistan has warned its citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah against begging, collecting money without authorisation and violating the conditions of their visas. Those found engaging in such activities could face arrest, detention and deportation from the kingdom, according to the Pakistani embassy in Saudi Arabia. The warning was issued on Sunday, […]