Bangladesh won first-ever gold medal in men’s compound team event of Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage-1 by beating Vietnam 231-225 in final held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. Bangladesh team, comprising Himu Bacchar, Aishwarzo Rahman and Newaz Ahmed Rakib, won the first set by 57-55 and never looked back though they scored one less than Vietnam in the fourth set. ...

Iran-linked hackers have allegedly compromised the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, publishing photos and documents online, according to the group and US officials. The hacking group, calling itself Handala Hack Team, claimed responsibility, stating Patel had been added to its list of targets. The group released a series of personal images along with a sample of more ...

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Bangladesh has embraced multilateralism as a cornerstone of its foreign policy since joining the United Nations, reaffirming its commitment to global peace, security and cooperation. The remarks came as the Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations hosted a reception in New York on Thursday to celebrate the country’s 56th Independence and National ...

The government has deployed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel at key fuel depots and appointed “tag officers” at filling stations to ensure smooth supply and prevent hoarding amid global market uncertainty. Since March 25, BGB officials have been stationed at 19 depots across nine districts, including Dhaka, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Cumilla, under directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs. ...

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the transformative power of ideas, stressing that when properly supported and scaled, they can play a decisive role in addressing pressing global challenges. Speaking at the Yunus Global Forum 2026 held on Thursday at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Yunus highlighted the necessity of collective action and innovation-driven solutions. The ...

India has reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice regarding the 1971 genocide, while condemning Pakistan’s continued denial of mass atrocities committed during Operation Searchlight. Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the issue during a regular press briefing in New Delhi on Friday, highlighting the systematic violence perpetrated against Bangladeshi civilians more than five decades ago. ...

Bangla Mirror Desk : Sheikh Farooq Ahmed, a prominent community leader, education enthusiast and social worker, has been nominated for the position of councilor of Britain’s renowned Green Party from the Barking and Dagenham area of ​​East London. He has become a well-known and respected personality in the area due to his long-standing involvement in social and humanitarian work. He ...

Lord Mandelson is to be asked to hand over messages from his personal phone as part of the disclosure of documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US, the BBC understands. The Cabinet Office is preparing to publish thousands of files after he was sacked from the role, including messages between Lord Mandelson and Labour ministers and ...

NHS bosses have accused resident doctors of seeking to cause “maximum harm” to patients by striking for six days next month over pay and jobs. Wes Streeting has given resident – formerly junior – doctors in England until 2 April to reconsider their rejection on Wednesday of his “generous” offer to end the dispute. It would have given them £700m ...

Keir Starmer has promised a “fight” with social media firms amid efforts to limit children’s use of mobile phones, tablets and TVs, as new official guidance recommends children under five spend no more than an hour a day on screens. The guidance, developed by a panel led by the children’s commissioner, Rachel de Souza and children’s health expert Prof Russell ...