Britain’s outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer warned his probable successor Andy Burnham in an interview released Saturday that he cannot ignore international turmoil and just concentrate on the country’s domestic problems. In his first interview since announcing his resignation on June 22, Starmer said his successor as leader of the ruling Labour party could not spend less time on turbulent ...

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, MP, has called for effective initiatives to modernise products manufactured by cooperatives and expand their exports to both domestic and international markets. He made the call while addressing a discussion meeting marking the 104th International Day of Cooperatives, at the Multipurpose Hall of the Department of Cooperatives in ...

For many people, starting the day without a cup of coffee is unthinkable. Beyond providing a quick energy boost and helping with bowel movements, coffee may offer several health benefits. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, recently shared on Instagram how drinking black coffee daily for two weeks can positively affect the body. He said regular ...

DHAKA, July 4, 2026 : Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has launched its preparations for the 2028 ICC Under-19 World Cup by organizing a 21-day skill development camp for 30 young cricketers, beginning on Sunday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP). The camp marks the first major step in rebuilding the youth side after Bangladesh’s disappointing campaign in the 2026 ...

DHAKA, July 4, 2026 : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the banned Awami League will never be allowed to return to politics in Bangladesh and will soon face trial as a political party. Speaking at the July National Conference at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon today, he said legal provisions had already been amended to enable the ...

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, on Saturday directed officials concerned to expedite the process of reopening loss-making and closed state-owned factories through local and foreign investment. He gave the directive at a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office to review the progress of the initiative, said PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu. The meeting was informed that a ...

The government of Bangladesh aims at a “revolution” in the country’s health sector within this year, reaffirming its commitment to improving healthcare services. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said this on Saturday stressing the need for integrity in public service, saying every official must work honestly and that corruption and bribery would not be tolerated. The ...

Two construction workers, including a woman, died after being electrocuted while working near an excavator in Daripoton of Golapganj upazila in Sylhet district on Friday. The deceased were identified as Jharna Begum, 40, of Netrakona district, and Abdur Rahman, 45, of Sunamganj district. Ariful Islam, officer-in-charge of Golapganj Police Station, said that the excavator, which was being used for earth ...

Summer can be enjoyable, but intense sunlight, humidity, and perspiration can leave your skin feeling fatigued and looking dull. The good news is that with the right skincare routine and a few thoughtful makeup choices, you can keep your skin fresh, healthy, and radiant throughout the season. Hot weather can be challenging for your skin. Excess heat, sweat, and harmful ...

A total of 17 examinees were expelled across Bangladesh for adopting unfair means on the second day of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. At the same time, 27,327 students were absent from the examinations held under the country’s 11 education boards. On Saturday 4 July, 2026, Bangla (Compulsory) Second Paper examination was held under nine general education ...