Bangladesh’s Security Affairs Advisor Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Choudhury on Monday dismissed rumors surrounding Advisor Asif Mahmud’s alleged AK-47 license, clarifying it was merely a pistol magazine mistakenly left in his possession. Speaking after a core committee meeting on law and order at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka, Choudhury addressed growing speculation about a firearm incident involving ...

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said China has conveyed its eagerness to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh’s next elected government, expressing hope for even stronger bilateral ties in the coming years. “China has said it wishes to work with Bangladesh’s next elected government with greater sincerity, steadfastness, and affection,” Fakhrul told reporters at a press conference held ...

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 ...