Iran, US make competing claims over control
The Strait of Hormuz is “under Iran’s control and management”, the recently appointed head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after...
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‘Foundation stone of Laldia Terminal to be laid on 30 Aug’
Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Sheikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said the foundation stone of the Laldia Container Terminal at Chattogram...
Patriotism vital for maintaining law and order: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has urged police officers to perform their duties with mettle and dedication to maintain law and...
BD, Laos seek deeper ties thru first-ever FOC
Bangladesh and Laos have agreed to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, labour, education, tourism and other areas as the two countries...
More funds, little relief from dengue
Dhaka’s two city corporations have announced large budgets for the 2026–27 fiscal year, with dengue prevention among their key priorities. Yet infections and deaths continue...
DU formed committee
Dhaka University (DU) has formed a three-member committee with a view investigating the activities of certain teachers who are involved in ‘anti-state covert activities’, determine...
Trump’s spokesperson Karoline to step down
Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of August, Donald Trump announced. The US president revealed her departure on...
Security tightened around 15 Aug
Ahead of the upcoming 15 August, security has been strengthened nationwide by identifying high-risk locations, with plainclothes intelligence personnel deployed at event venues and travel...
Bangladesh, Japan seek strong strategic ties
Bangladesh and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen their strategic partnership, with the two sides putting greater trade and investment, economic cooperation, energy...
3 bodies recovered from capital
Police recovered the bodies of three young men from separate incidents in the capital within just two and a half hours. The bodies were recovered...
Mirza Fakhrul set to hold highest constitutional position from grassroots
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emerged gradually from grassroots politics, while was a student leader in his student life, an economics teacher in his professional...