Education and Primary Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon on Sunday warned that individuals spreading false claims or misleading reports about public examination question paper leaks through social media or mainstream media would face arrest and legal action under the country’s Cyber Security Act. Addressing a meeting with examination centre officials ahead of the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) ...

World Cup season is here, and with it comes hanging out with your friends and families, sharing good eats, and enjoying those once-in-a-lifetime memories that you make while watching your favourite football team play! If you were wondering how to get ready in style for the upcoming World Cup watch parties, you are in luck! From cosy home screenings to ...

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 ...