India has accused Pakistan of launching multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border at midnight on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, the Indian Army claimed that these attacks were effectively repelled. According to the Indian military, the incidents occurred across several sectors, with air defense systems successfully intercepting the threats. “The ...

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are one match away from turning disastrous domestic campaigns into European triumphs, after both clubs secured their places in the Europa League final on Thursday. Despite languishing in 15th and 16th place respectively in the Premier League, the two English sides now stand on the brink of Champions League qualification—reserved for the Europa League winner. ...

In Bengal, summers are wondrously charming: hot and humid, yet lively and colourful. It definitely has an interesting vibe, and we Bengalis revel in its beauty. The best aspect of the season is that we get to let loose and be fancy-free, make the most out of the cruel summer by living and dressing light! By drawing inspiration from nature, ...

A 15-year-old school student died after being struck by lightning while fishing near his home at Chhatak upazila in Sunamganj on Thursday morning. The dead Mujibur Rahman was the son of Nurul Amin from Mayarkol village under Dakshin Khurma union and was an eighth-grade student at Khurma High School. The tragic accident occurred at Mayarkol village during rainfall, when Mujibur ...

Former Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Mayor Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy was arrested from her city residence early Friday. Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Nasir Uddin said that they detained her from ‘Chunka Kutir’ in Deobhog around 5:45 AM, citing multiple charges, including murder. The overnight tension centring the drive to detain the Awami League-backed former mayor ended after ...

Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of icddr,b, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Health list — the annual list by TIME magazine recognizing 100 most influential individuals in global health – published yesterday. Under Dr Tahmeed’s leadership, icddr,b has strengthened its global impact through cutting-edge research and lifesaving interventions that have reached millions across Bangladesh and beyond, according to ...

Ilias Kanchan, the chairman of the newly formed Janata Party of Bangladesh, has declared full support for the student-led movement demanding a political ban on the Awami League (AL). In a video message from London on Friday morning, Kanchan said, “We wholeheartedly embrace the spirit of ’24’ and will never tolerate any fascist regime. I assure you, when I return ...

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, has announced that Awami League’s affiliated organizations; Jubo League and Swechchhasebak League, are set to be banned. He made the announcement in a Facebook post at 10:44 PM on Thursday. The adviser’s post came amid a protest staged by leaders ...

The local administration promised to pay one week’s salary arrears and ration to tea workers in various gardens in Sylhet to return to work. The workers have agreed to reopen the tea gardens and return to work from next Friday. Sylhet Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Khoshnur Rubaiyat confirmed the matter. He said that Bangladesh Tea Board Chairman Major General Sheikh ...

India’s IPL cricket match on Sunday between Mumbai and Punjab has been moved to Gujarat, local media reported on Thursday, quoting the state’s cricket authorities. The match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings was due to take place in Dharamsala, where the airport has closed in the wake of violence between India and neighbouring Pakistan. But Thursday evening’s match between ...