Formal charges in the murder case of Abu Sayeed, the first martyr of the July mass uprising and a student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, have been submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The prosecution has submitted the formal charges to the International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Monday morning, Prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim confirmed this to media. Chief ...

The number of Muslims grew more than all other religions combined, making Islam the fastest-growing religion over the decade between 2010 and 2020, a new study by the Pew Research Center has found, according to Middle East Eye. Pew’s Global Religious Landscape study, released on Monday, attributed the growth of Islam to natural demographic growth. It also concluded that at ...

The path to sustainable weight loss depends not just on what we eat, but also on our daily habits—particularly those followed right after waking up. According to a weight loss coach, adopting the right morning routine can significantly influence metabolism, energy levels, and fat-burning potential throughout the day, as reported by Hindustan Times. Here are five key actions to incorporate ...

The Bollywood film industry continues to thrive in 2025, offering audiences a diverse range of genres and stories. This July, Hindi cinema brings a fresh lineup of films that reflect both star-studded glamour and innovative storytelling.From romance and thrillers to dramas and comedies, here are the ten most awaited Bollywood releases of the month. Metro… in dino (Musical Romance – ...

A major United Nations conference on financing for development began on Monday in Seville, Spain, aiming to rally renewed global support for combating poverty, hunger, disease, and climate change. However, the sector faces a serious crisis as funding cuts led by the United States threaten progress toward the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals. More than 50 world leaders, including French ...

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised into the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday night. PSG took control early, thanks to Portuguese midfielder João Neves, who struck twice in the 6th and 39th minutes, setting the tone for the match. The visitors extended their lead late ...

Jean Pesme assumed office on Monday (June 30) as the new World Bank Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. He brings extensive development experience to the role, with a proven track record in fostering economic growth, enhancing financial system resilience and promoting inclusivity, according to a press release. A French national and an engineer by training, Pesme joined the World ...

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is bank holiday. And all types of transaction will remain closed. Share markets’ transaction will also closed on this day. But main branches of all banks and some important branches will remain open. According to Bangladesh Bank sources, every year July 1 is considered as the ‘half-year closing’ in the country’s banking sector. At this time, banks prepare ...

The Zakat Foundation of America, through its Bangladesh Country Office, provided important food support to 100 vulnerable families at Kulaura in Moulvibazar on Sunday. It was organized under the supervision of the foundation’s Project Officer, Md. Nurul Islam. The distribution event took place in the courtyard of the Kulaura Upazila Parishad where each family received 60 kilograms of rice as ...

Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD), Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, has clarified that the magazine of his licensed firearm found in his bag at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was packed unintentionally. In a Facebook post late Sunday evening, Asif Mahmud addressed the media reports that surfaced following the incident. He wrote, “I possess a ...