Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day dengue death toll of the year as five people died from the mosquito-borne disease in the 24 hours between 8am yesterday and 8am today (29 June). During the same period, 124 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. The information was disclosed in a press release issued today (29 June) by the ...

At least 36 civilians were killed and more than 160 others injured in overnight Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Monday, as tensions between the two neighbouring countries continue to rise. Pakistan said its security forces carried out a ground operation along the Afghanistan border late Sunday, followed by airstrikes targeting militant hideouts and safe havens. Information Minister ...

The EUROBIKE-2026 concluded successfully at Messe Frankfurt, bringing together exhibitors, industry professionals, and cycling enthusiasts from across the world from 24 to 27 June. Rangpur Metal represented Bangladesh at the event, highlighting the country’s growing capabilities in bicycle, according to press release on Monday. The company engaged with global buyers, industry stakeholders, and potential partners during the exhibition. The event ...

Muhammed Shahed Rahman : Even amidst the hustle and bustle of expatriate life, when we rediscover the roots of our language, literature, and culture, events like the Bangladesh Book Fair in London become a celebration of life for us. It’s as if a piece of Bangladesh emerges in Britain. A two-day book fair was held on June 27 and 28. ...

Global gold and silver prices fell on Monday as expectations of further US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions weighed on precious metals, Reuters reported. Spot gold slipped 0.8 per cent to US$4,057.77 per ounce. US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.6 per cent to US$4,072.20 per ounce. Spot silver dropped 0.9 per cent to US$58.51 per ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal has been awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), one of cricket’s most respected institutions and the guardian of the game’s Laws. The MCC announced its latest group of Honorary Life Members on Thursday. Alongside Tamim, four other cricketing figures have also been given the prestigious honour. They are Suzie ...

Former Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni suddenly fell ill at Munshiganj jail and was rushed to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) at 6AM on Monday. ASI Md Fazlu, who escorted her to the hospital, said that Dipu Moni fell ill at Munshiganj jail in the morning. As per the jail authorities’ instruction, she was immediately taken ...

Eminent cultural personality and artist Mustafa Monwar passed away on Monday morning at Square Hospital in the capital. He was 90. He breathed his last at the hospital while undergoing treatment there. Mustafa Monwar’s assistant Rubel Miah said a hospital source called them around 8:30AM and confirmed his death. He had been suffering from pneumonia related complications. His body will ...

Starting on Monday, June 29, 2026, England’s education system will see a landmark shift under sweeping new government legislation. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 will come into force, requiring all state-funded schools to establish a completely phone-free environment throughout the school day. For some time, the Department for Education has advised schools to place restrictions on mobile device ...

Sir Sadiq Khan has set out his ambition for London to become the global capital of competitive video gaming, known as esports, as City Hall looks to capitalise on the industry’s growing economic value. The mayor made the announcement on Thursday during a trade mission to Tokyo, where he visited the Red Bull Gaming Sphere alongside the London-based esports company ...