A classified US intelligence report has concluded that recent American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities only delayed, rather than destroyed, Tehran’s nuclear program—contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims of total annihilation. Citing sources familiar with the preliminary findings by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), U.S. media reported Tuesday that the strikes failed to eliminate Iran’s centrifuges and enriched uranium stockpiles. While ...

Health assistants in Narayanganj’s Bandar upazila took part in a protest on Tuesday morning by halting their duties for two hours, from 8 AM to 10 AM. The work stoppage and sit-in program took place within the premises of Bandar Upazila Health Complex, as part of a coordinated effort across the country. Participants included health assistants from both Bandar Upazila ...

A joint force of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh Army seized smuggled goods worth about Taka 3.5 crore from Haripur upazila of Sylhet district on Tuesday. Sylhet BGB Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Md Nazmul Haque confirmed this saying: “A large quantity of Indian cosmetics was seized in a joint drive from Haripur area of Jaintapur upazila this morning.” These ...

The National Consensus Commission on Wednesday began the sixth day of its second-round talks with political parties. The discussion started around 11AM at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, with the Commission’s Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz presiding over the session. Thanking the political leaders who present at the dialogue, Ali Riaz He thanked the leaders of political parties ...

The price of gold has been revised downward for the first time in weeks, following four consecutive hikes, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a press release issued Tuesday night, BAJUS announced that the price of 22-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 1,668 per bhori (equivalent to 11.664 grams), bringing the new rate to Tk 172,860 per ...

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have seen a significant rise, crossing $27 billion mark, driven by renewed remittance inflows and a recent disbursement from International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, the country’s gross foreign exchange reserves currently stand at $27.30 billion, marking a notable increase from previous levels. When calculated under the Balance of Payments ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have launched a round of high-level bilateral discussions in Beijing, signaling efforts to strengthen party-to-party and broader bilateral ties. The talks, held in a “cordial and constructive” atmosphere, were confirmed by Shairul Kabir Khan, a member of the BNP’s media cell, who spoke to reporters in the Chinese capital. ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged unified national efforts to protect the fragile ecosystem of St Martin’s Island and to combat the growing threat of plastic pollution. His remarks came in a statement issued on the occasion of World Environment Day, which Bangladesh will observe on June 25. He emphasized that it is possible to preserve the nation’s biodiversity ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for Kosovan investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh’s Economic Zones and called for stronger engagement between the countries’ chambers of commerce to boost trade. The call came during a courtesy meeting with Lulzim Pllana, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh, at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday. ...

Iran has firmly denied allegations that it violated a ceasefire agreement by launching missiles toward Israel, following reports in Israeli media and statements from Israeli officials. The Iranian state broadcasters IRIB and ISNA reported on Tuesday, citing a statement covered by Al Jazeera, that Tehran did not launch any missile strikes toward Israel after the truce was declared. Earlier, Israeli ...