11-party alliance demands army deployment, UNO's removal

A 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has placed four demands, including immediate army deployment and the removal of the

Powerhouse Walton builds star-studded squad to chase D-3 Trophy

Bolstered by a constellation of national team stars, Walton has assembled a powerhouse squad with its sights firmly set on

Apple launches new MacBook Pro and iMac with M6 chip

Apple has refreshed two of its Mac lines with the M6 chip, announcing a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac.

The Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) temporarily suspends the primary membership of Dr Zahid Hasan on 28 October and issues a 48-hour show-cause notice following an assault on IEDCR Director Prof Kazi Ahmed Zaki at his office in Dhaka. Photo: Screenshot from video

DAB says it is investigating whether the other individuals involved in the incident were association members.

Netanyahu bloc leads as Israeli votes counted, but no majority

The camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ahead of his rival

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Crisis to Choice: Economic Freedom for Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands today at a fragile and decisive crossroads. Beneath the dry metrics of macroeconomic reporting lies a human reality that can no longer be overlooked: a quiet, mounting desperation. ...

At least 10 killed as two high-speed trains collide in central Spain

TVE reported that the two trains were travelling in the same direction when one struck the rear of the other, causing two carriages to derail.

The World Meteorological Organization warns that atmospheric concentrations of key greenhouse gases. Photo: Courtesy

Methane and nitrous oxide, the second and third most significant long-lived greenhouse gases generated by human activities, also recorded unprecedented concentrations in 2025.

Accident victims compensated on National Road Safety Day

National Road Safety Day 2026 was observed in Pirojpur under the theme, Safe Roads, Prosperous Nation—Bangladesh Above All. To mark

Aden airport reopens after Houthi attack on civilian facility

Yemen's Aden International Airport resumed normal operations on Thursday following urgent runway repairs after a Houthi attack halted flights a day earlier.

Dhaka seeks JICA help to set up food-testing labs in all 64 districts

Bangladesh has sought technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to set up food-testing laboratories in all 64 districts, as the government moves to strengthen food safety and curb adulteration.

Four killed in Rangpur bus-truck collision, including three garment workers

The death toll from a collision between a passenger bus and a parked dump truck in Mithapukur, Rangpur, has risen to four, including three garment workers. At least 14 others, including women, were injured in the accident and taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. The...

Trump faces election threat as leaked documents reveal Iran war costs

Leaked Pentagon documents reportedly show that the United States has spent $47 billion on its eight-month war with Iran, raising concerns for President Donald Trump ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The figure exceeds the $37.5 billion estimate previously announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to Reuters, the US could spend more than $29 billion

Power Division forms probe committee over grid failure

EC will be tested in by-election: 11-Party Alliance

The EC will prove in the Thakurgaon-1 by-poll whether it is capable of conducting local government elections, the bloc says

Tarique invites Japanese investment in five key sectors, including rail, technology

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday invited Japanese companies to invest in five priority sectors in Bangladesh, including automotive manufacturing, energy, technology and space, high-speed rail and logistics, and agro-processing, promising government support and...

A shop owned by a US-based Bangladeshi expatriate businessman was vandalised and looted in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore last night (27 October). Photo: Screengrab from video

Police have yet to confirm who led the attack.

Renewable Energy Fest ends with 12-point reform call

The three-day Renewable Energy Fest 2026 concluded in Dhaka on Wednesday (October 28) with a 12-point declaration calling for stronger policies, greater investment and an inclusive transition to renewable energy in Bangladesh.