The National Consensus Commission continued its dialogue with political parties on Thursday for the ninth consecutive day of its second phase, aiming to reach agreement on key issues of state reform and to prepare the much-anticipated July Charter. The meeting, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, began at 11 am and was chaired by Vice-Chairman of the Commission, ...

Former Member of Parliament and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Naimur Rahman Durjoy was arrested from his residence in Lalmatia, Dhaka, on Wednesday night during a special police operation. The arrest was confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Manikganj District Police Imtiaj Mahbub, who said that Durjoy was taken to Manikganj Sadar Police Station. He is expected to be presented in ...

Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana, best known for the famous song ‘Shagorer Teer Theke’, passed away on Wednesday morning at a hospital in the capital. She was 81. The first namaz-e-janaza was held after Zohr prayers at Gulshan Azad Mosque, while the second namaz-ejanaza was held at the premises of Channel i at 3PM, followed by her burial at Banani Graveyard, ...

Summer is meant to be enjoyed-not endured. And yes, it’s absolutely possible to dress well, stay cool, and remain comfortable all at once. The key to men’s summer fashion lies in effortless style: lightweight, breathable garments that move with your day without demanding too much thought or losing their shape. This season, men’s fashion strikes the perfect balance between practicality ...

The Chinese government has donated dengue prevention materials to help Bangladesh deal with the dengue cases effectively. The dengue prevention materials will be handed over to the government of Bangladesh on Thursday morning, said an official. The programme will be held at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health ...

Thailand’s newly appointed Cabinet was sworn in on Thursday, including suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is currently under investigation for an alleged breach of ethics related to her comments during a diplomatic call with a senior Cambodian leader. Paetongtarn was suspended from her role as prime minister on Tuesday, the same day King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally endorsed the new ...

A relentless European heat wave helped fuel a deadly wildfire in Spain while the European Union presented plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under scorching temperatures on Wednesday, reports AP. The blaze that broke out late on Tuesday created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that reached 14,000 meters (45,000 feet) of altitude, making it the largest registered ...

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 48 Bangladeshi nationals into Bangladesh through Pallathal border under Barlekha upazila in Moulvibazar district. The group was detained early Thursday morning (July 3) by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). According to sources from the 52 BGB Battalion, the individuals—who include 18 children, 15 men, and 15 women—were found wandering near Pallathal Punji, a remote ...

Bangladesh suffered a dramatic middle order batting collapse, losing seven wickets just for five runs after a steady start, ultimately falling to a 77-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Colombo. From 100 for one wicket, tigers stumbled to 105/8, losing seven wickets for just five runs; a collapse that sealed their fate. There was no coming ...

The football history of Bangladesh has been rewritten by the National Women’s Football team as they secure qualification for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 for the very first time. With a thrilling win over hosts Myanmar and a crucial 2-2 draw between Bahrain and Turkmenistan, Bangladesh has emerged as Group C champions, securing their place in the tournament which scheduled ...