Asian Cup organizers finalize schedule for 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia

Organizers of the 2027 Asian Cup have announced the kickoff times and finalized schedule for the tournament in Saudi Arabia, seeking to reassure Asian football federations that preparations remain on track despite recent deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.The monthlong tournamen

JMBF condemns IGP’s reported ‘Crossfire’ remarks, demands independent probe

JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the reported remarks of Bangladesh’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir suggesting that “crossfire” could be carried out if necessary with government permission.

Three bakeries fined Tk. 14,000 in Narail

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has imposed a total fine of Tk. 14,000 on three bakeries in Narail

Tarique, Takaichi hold bilateral summit in Tokyo

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi held their bilateral summit in Tokyo on Tuesday to strengthen the two countries’ strategic partnership, boost trade and investment, and expand cooperation in key sectors.

Hamza, Farhan expected to join B'desh camp on Nov 9

Bangladesh will be without expatriate footballers Hamza Choudhury and Farhan Ali Wahid for their opening match against Bhutan in the

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Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim was hit on the hand during a net session on Tuesday as the hosts continued their preparations for the first Test against West Indies.

Cousins drown while bathing in Magura

Two cousins have died by drowning after entering a pond to bathe in Magura. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon

Bolsonaro refuses to recognise Lula win

The senator questions a last-minute extension of voting hours and vows to seek annulment

Renewable Energy Fest 2026 kicks off at BUET

The three-day Renewable Energy Fest 2026 began at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in Dhaka on Monday (October 26), bringing together young people, researchers, policymakers and energy-sector stakeholders to promote a sustainable and inclusive transition to renewable energy.

Mamunul Haque warns of tougher programs ahead unless govt starts cooperating with opposition

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Ameer Mamunul Haque on Tuesday warned that the 11-party alliance would launch tougher programs if the government continued to show little willingness to cooperate with the opposition and address public demands.

Zubaida urges Sasakawa Peace Foundation to expand healthcare cooperation in Bangladesh

Dr Zubaida Rahman, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s wife and renowned cardiologist, on Tuesday urged the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to expand its cooperation with Bangladesh in the healthcare sector, particularly health research, maternal and child health, and modern medical infrastructure.

‘Secret meeting’ row: Porwar dares Rashed to prove claim

The alleged meeting took place in Dhaka’s Baridhara on Oct 16, according to the prime minister’s political assistant

Highway Police urge alternate routes amid Demra Bridge repair

The Highway Police on Monday (October 26) issued a public advisory requesting commuters to use alternative routes and plan for

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6 more die of ‘measles’

Six more die of measles symptoms across Bangladesh

Bangladesh reach two gold-medal matches at Asia Cup archery

Bangladesh have secured places in two gold-medal matches at the 2026 Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Leg II in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, with the recurve men’s team and compound women’s team advancing to their respective finals

‘Mixing fiction with history is a crime’: Netaji’s grandnephew

Netaji’s grandnephew slams ‘Fauzi’ teaser over portrayal of freedom fighter

Ex-Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda dies

Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for trying to build stable ties with China, has died at the age

Tarique says Rohingya crisis can only be resolved in Myanmar

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar, stressing that forcibly displaced Rohingyas must be able to return to their homeland voluntarily, safely, swiftly and with dignity.