Today’s Newspaper
Capital on security watch
A series of bomb discoveries and bomb scares across Dhaka over the past nine days has heightened public concern and prompted a nationwide security alert,...
Beijing backs Dhaka’s governance drive
Bangladesh and China on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation through governance exchanges, institutional partnerships and development collaboration, with Beijing identifying political unity,...
Badhon responds to criticism: ‘No one pays my expenses’
Azmeri Haque Badhon has joined Mohammad Iqbal’s new movie ‘Gulshaner Chameli’. The actress was also present at the movie’s mahurat on Sunday. However, the news...
Exports down, outlook brightens
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports slipped 1 per cent year-on-year in July, the opening month of the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting weaker overseas demand for readymade garments...
Millions of Thais banish booze for Buddhist Lent
With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an...
Power, gas woes batter industry
Bangladesh’s worsening gas shortage is inflicting heavy economic losses on industries and intensifying public suffering, with factories cutting production, export commitments coming under pressure and...
Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the first confirmed...
Solar push to ease power strain
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the government to accelerate the adoption of solar energy through a three-pronged strategy aimed at easing pressure on...
Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces have intensified their military operations in the Gaza Strip since the roadmap for a second stage of the Palestinian enclave’s “ceasefire” was announced...
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds’ four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in...
Model Akanksha faces indecent proposal for financial help
Model Akanksha Choudhary has opened up about her bitter experience in the Indian entertainment industry. She recently alleged that she faced an indecent proposal from...