At least 63 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident involving two buses on Uganda’s Kampala-Gulu highway early Wednesday, police have confirmed. According to a statement released on X by the Uganda Police, the collision occurred just after midnight when the two buses collided head-on during an overtaking maneuver. All occupants of the vehicles involved ...

An allegation of irregularities and corruption has been raised over the procurement of MSR (Medical and Surgical Requisites) items worth Tk 47.85 lakh for the 2025–26 fiscal year at the Amtali Upazila Health Complex and Kukua Health Center in Barguna. According to a written complaint filed with the Barguna Civil Surgeon, Mosammat Shamsunnahar Ruby, owner of M/s Bithi Traders and ...

Bollywood power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh delighted fans this Diwali by sharing the first-ever photos of their daughter, Dua Padukone, on Instagram. The festive post captured the family celebrating Diwali in traditional attire. Ranveer looked elegant in an off-white kurta with a matching coat and necklace, while Deepika stunned in a red suit adorned with statement jewellery. Little ...

The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday recommended two major proposals for policy approval, including the import of refined fuel oil through a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement for 2026 and the direct procurement of e-passport materials. The meeting of the committee, held at Bangladesh Secretariat, was virtually chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. The proposals came from the ...

La Liga has cancelled its plans to stage Barcelona’s December 20 match against Villarreal in Miami, citing “uncertainty” surrounding the fixture within Spain. The decision ends what would have been the first-ever European domestic league match played abroad. In a statement released Tuesday, Spain’s top flight said the promoter of the match had pulled out due to growing domestic tensions ...

Paris Saint-Germain led a night of high-scoring action in the Champions League on Tuesday, thrashing Bayer Leverkusen 7-2 in Germany. Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven also registered big wins, each scoring six, while Arsenal dominated Atletico Madrid 4-0 in London. Erling Haaland was on target as Manchester City secured a 2-0 win away to Villarreal, with 43 goals scored across nine ...

Brick Lane lies at the heart of the east end of London and has gained iconic status thanks to its history of immigrant communities who have made it their home over the years, bringing with them a rich tapestry of culture and craftsmanship still evident today. Food writer and author Dina Begum shows us takes us on a tour of ...

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Wednesday sent 15 army officials, who were in the custody, to jail in three cases related to enforced disappearance, murder and July uprising killing case. A three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, issued this order. Earlier, the officers were transported to the tribunal around 7:15AM amid tight security. Members of the ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has assured that Bangladesh is on course for a “peaceful and inclusive” national election, emphasising the participation of millions of first-time young voters in what he described as a historic democratic milestone. “Half the population is under 27, and many will be voting for the first time. We want to make sure they are satisfied. ...

Another wide-body Airbus has been added to the fleet of the private US-Bangla Airlines, aiming at expanding its operational capacity further. With this, there are three airbuses for the airlines, said the press release. The latest aircraft, having a capacity of 436 seats, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 8:30 AM after flying in from Teruel, Spain. ...