The local administration was involved in the Sylhet’s Bholaganj tone looting incident, commented Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. When asking about the stone looted incident occurred while you were in charge, the advisor replied, “You have to understand how far the advisers can go. We can talk about what statements will be made in a meeting. ...

As the global entertainment scene continues to evolve, Netflix stays at the forefront with a bold slate of originals set to premiere in September 2025. From chilling crime dramas and psychological thrillers to heartwarming rom-coms and returning fan favourites, the lineup underscores Netflix’s continued push for storytelling that’s both diverse and daring. Here are 10 standout titles to add to ...

The authorities have rescheduled its nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign for children and adolescents. Citing delays in preparation caused by a recent strike by health assistants, the campaign was deferred to October. The programme, which was originally set to begin on September 1, will now start on October 12 and continue for 18 working days, health officials said on Saturday. ”The ...

European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow’s invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following his Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, reports AFP. Securing a ceasefire in Ukraine, more than three years after the Kremlin ordered the invasion, had been one ...

Bangladesh’s economy is displaying renewed resilience, supported by a surge in digital transactions, improved external balances, and rising exports, according to the latest economic update from the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission. The GED report highlights strong momentum in mobile financial services (MFS), with year-on-year growth in transaction volumes across merchant payments and salary disbursements. March 2025 ...

Spanish champions Barcelona began their La Liga title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win away at Mallorca on Saturday, taking full advantage of two red cards to their hosts. Despite the scoreline, new head coach Hansi Flick voiced dissatisfaction with his team’s intensity during the second half. “They’re three important points, but I didn’t like the match,” Flick told Movistar. ...

Lionel Messi wouldn’t be denied for long. The Argentine superstar had missed numerous scoring chances in his return from injury Saturday night against the LA Galaxy, but in the match’s waning minutes, Messi scored the go-ahead goal, then assisted on another to help lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory. Messi did not start the match, instead coming on at ...

The hearing on former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque’s petition seeking bail and dismissal of a murder case filed over the killing of Abdul Kaiyum in Jatrabari during the July uprising has been deferred. The High Court bench of Justice Md Zakir Hossain and Justice KM Rasheduzzaman Raja on Sunday passed this order following a time prayer by Khairul Haque’s ...

A court in Dhaka on Sunday sentenced five people to death in a case filed over the murder of Dr Narayan Chandra Dutta Nitai, an assistant professor at Dhaka’s National Institute of Diseases of the Chest and Hospital. Besides, four other accused have been given prison terms until death and another one has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Each convicts ...

Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, who suddenly fell ill in Cox’s Bazar, is now out of danger. His wife actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha confirmed the development on Sunday morning and sough doa to all. Farooki suddenly fell ill at a programme in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday night and, later, was airlifted to Dhaka by a helicopter. After receiving in Dhaka, he ...