Air strikes targeting the Iranian capital continued on Thursday as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its 14th day, further escalating tensions across the region. Explosions were reported across Tehran as air raids struck several locations in and around the capital. Additional attacks were also reported in other Iranian cities, including Kashan, Isfahan, Qom and Arak, ...

Jatiyo Nagorik Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Md Nahid Islam has described the reported attempt to file a case against coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) over their role during the July uprising as a “planned political attack.” In a statement sent to the media on Friday, Nahid said an attempt had been made to file a ...

Shaikh Rabiul Alam, Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping, has assured that public transport will receive sufficient fuel starting 15 March, ensuring uninterrupted services during the busy Eid period. Speaking on Friday during a visit to Kamalapur Railway Station, the first day of Eid train operations, the minister emphasised that fuel shortages will not trigger fare hikes ...

Bangladesh and Japan today resumed negotiations with a Japanese consortium in a renewed effort to operationalise the long-delayed Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on a win-win basis. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanom (Rita) told BSS after the meeting, “We had a good meeting. We are trying to make the third terminal operational as soon as ...

Speaker of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, along with Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal, paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by laying wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar on Friday. The wreaths were placed at the altar of the memorial around 10:15 AM. Following the ceremony, the Speaker and the ...

Winter is receding and the delicious prospect of springtime is beginning to feel like a real possibility, which can mean only one thing: wedding season is on the horizon once more. Dressing for weddings is a tricky prospect, with what feels like hundreds of unwritten rules. No white is allowed, of course, but florals are encouraged. On the other hand, ...

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday urged all political parties to work together with a shared commitment to build a secure and prosperous Bangladesh for future generations. Delivering his address at the inaugural session of 13th Jatiya Sangsad, the President said members of parliament from both the treasury and opposition benches are accountable to the nation for ensuring progress and development. ...

The National Parliament on Thursday presented condolence motions for several prominent leaders. Tributes were paid to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pope Francis, and Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Additionally, condolence motions were introduced for former President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, Matia Chowdhury and 31 other former members of the parliament. Meanwhile, a proposal ...

Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar striker was tightly marked throughout the match, a first leg showdown in the round of 16 in the North American club showdown. Inter Miami will host the second leg ...

Iran has announced that they will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali citing ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel and commemorating the late Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking on Iranian state television, Donyamali said the Israeli-US war on Iran current situation makes participation impossible. The 2026 World ...