Headline
Two power plant shutdowns triggered load shedding: Energy minister
Nearly 3,000MW has been lost from the national grid, but the situation may improve within two days, he says
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Acknowledge your 1971 role, politics will be easier: Fakhrul tells Jamaat
LGRD minister also urges the NCP not to carry the stigma of an alliance with a party that opposed Bangladesh’s independence
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Blended finance, technology crucial to turn CMSMEs into growth engine
Bangladesh must prioritise technological adaptation, digital market access and blended finance to pull cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises out of the low-productivity trap and turn it into a major
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Albania protesters keep up pressure over Trump-linked tourism project
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of Tirana again this weekend, demanding the prime minister’s resignation and an end to a tourism project linked to US president Donald Trump’s
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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Afghanistan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists in the capital Kabul and elsewhere reporting strong shaking...
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Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France
A skydiving plane crashed Sunday in the eastern town of Tomblaine, killing all 11 people on board, local authorities said, in one of France’s deadliest light aircraft accidents...
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A painful wait by a pile of rubble in Venezuela
Rescue crews working at one of the many buildings destroyed in Venezuela’s killer earthquakes called for silence as they heard some kind of sound from a survivor buried in the
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh finish WC campaign on sorry note
Bangladesh national women’s cricket team crashed out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after a four-wicket defeat to South Africa in their last Group 1 match at Lord’s on
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Opposition walks out of parliament
Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from the parliament Sunday night, alleging denial of their fair share of speaking time and failure to follow parliamentary procedures properly...
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Dhaka SP sees ‘no political link’ to bodies found in Turag River
Dhaka police have dismissed claims of any political link to the recovery of two bodies from the Turag River in Savar and Ashulia. Police warned of legal action against those
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BMU law amendment bill placed in JS
A bill seeking to amend the Bangladesh Medical University Act, 1998, was placed in Parliament on Sunday to facilitate the operation of the university's Super Specialised Hospital and empower the
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50 injured in Faridpur clash over Pukhria bus stand control
At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy centering the Pukhria Bus Stand on the Faridpur-Dhaka-Barishal Highway in Bhanga upazila of
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BNP MP calls for withdrawal of Tk 1,000, Tk 500 banknotes
Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker A M Mahbub Uddin Khokon has called on the government to withdraw Tk 1,000 and Tk 500 banknotes from circulation, saying that the move would help
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Health minister alleges gross negligence, unsafe conditions at Ad-din Hospital
Health and family welfare minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Sunday accused Dhaka’s Ad-din Hospital of gross medical negligence, serious safety violations and running commercial operations inside its premises.
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International
Migrants in US on temporary status should seek permanent status or leave, Homeland Secretary says
Remarks follow a court ruling clearing the way to revoke deportation protections for migrants from conflict-hit countries
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Wissa proud to deliver joy to war-torn Congo
Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time to those suffering back home from
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Argentina wary of 'very tough' Cape Verde
Argentina say they won't underestimate ‘very tough’ Cape Verde when the Lionel Messi-inspired holders face the World Cup surprise packages in the last 32.
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Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown
Sunday's operation was launched on direct orders from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
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Co-hosts Canada and South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clash
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will both make World Cup history when they meet in the opening game of the knockout round on Sunday.
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They support Argentina, but are not Argentine
They wear shirts with Lionel Messi's name on the back and support Argentina at the World Cup -- and none of them are Argentine.
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Argentina’s depth a warning to rivals
Rampant Argentina made nine changes to their starting team yet still powered to a comfortable 3-1 victory, opens new tab over Jordan on Saturday, showcasing the remarkable squad depth that
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Technology
OpenAI hires Apple VP for Vision Pro: report
Paul Meade, Apple's vice president responsible for the Vision Pro headset, is leaving the company to join OpenAI's hardware division, according to a recent report by Bloomberg.
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Google restricts Meta's access to Gemini AI models: report
Google has placed limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini artificial intelligence models after the social media giant sought more computing capacity than Google could supply, the Financial Times recently
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Cybersecurity based Phoenix Summit 2026 ends in Dhaka
Phoenix Summit 2026, a five-day cybersecurity conference aimed at strengthening digital resilience and cybersecurity cooperation, concluded on June 27 in Dhaka.
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Technology key to unlocking SME potential
Bangladesh’s small and medium enterprise sector must rapidly adopt digital technologies, artificial intelligence and Fourth Industrial Revolution tools to become more productive, competitive and capable of creating jobs on a
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Sport
The beautiful chaos of World Cup group stage
From late-game rescue acts to the raw, unbridled euphoria of supporters living out a dream, the opening phase perfectly encapsulated the unpredictable spirit of the game.
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'World Cup is brutal'
Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro knows all about the beauty of the World Cup, having led Italy to success as captain, but after seeing his side lose all three games and
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Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz: Too many teams in World Cup now
No continent has benefited more from World Cup expansion than Africa. In total, 10 sides qualified for the tournament, doubling the five spots African sides used to get when a
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Zimbabwe seize control after Bangladesh batting collapse
The batting collapse followed a familiar script.
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England captain Stokes to retire from international cricket
Stokes will end his England career following the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham
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Women's T20 World Cup
Despite a spirited bowling effort while defending a below-par total, Bangladesh suffered a four-wicket defeat to South Africa in their final Group A match, ending their ICC Women's T20 World
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আলোচিত
তিস্তা চুক্তিতে ভারতের ব্যর্থতায় বাংলাদেশে চীনের প্রভাব বাড়ছে
প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানের প্রথম চীন সফরকে দক্ষিণ এশিয়ার ভূরাজনীতিতে একটি তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ মোড় হিসেবে ব্যাখ্যা করছে ভারতের সংবাদমাধ্যমগুলো। বিশেষ করে মোংলা বন্দরের অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল, তিস্তা প্রকল্পে চীনের সম্পৃক্ততা, সম্ভাব্য সামরিক সহযোগিতা
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ইসলামী ব্যাংকিং সম্প্রসারণ ও জাকাত ব্যবস্থাপনা জোরদারের দাবি
প্রচলিত ব্যাংকিং ব্যবস্থা থেকে একদিনে ইসলামী ব্যাংকিংয়ে যাওয়া সম্ভব নয়। তবে সরকারকে ধীরে ধীরে ইসলামী ব্যাংকিং সম্প্রসারণে সক্রিয় ভূমিকা নিতে হবে। তিনি বলেন, যুক্তরাজ্য, মালয়েশিয়াসহ বিশ্বের বিভিন্ন দেশে ইসলামী অর্থায়ন
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হামলা অব্যাহত রাখলে বিশ্ব মানচিত্র থেকে ইরানের ‘অস্তিত্ব মুছে যাবে’: ট্রাম্প
ইরান যদি মার্কিন অবস্থান লক্ষ্য করে তাদের হামলা অব্যাহত রাখে, তবে তেহরানের বিরুদ্ধে আরও বড় ধরনের সামরিক পদক্ষেপ নিতে ওয়াশিংটন বাধ্য হবে বলে তীব্র হুঁশিয়ারি দিয়েছেন মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প...
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Politics
‘Are you trying to rehabilitate Awami League?’ Azharul asks BNP
Jamaat MP says people deserve an explanation if BNP is trying to keep figures associated with the former government in office
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Govt will move towards collapse if reforms not implemented: Patwary
NCP leader says 11-party alliance has taken to the streets to push for reforms
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Govt, opposition debate credit for 2024 mass uprising
Ruling and opposition lawmakers engaged in a debate in the parliament on Sunday about who should be credited for the student-led mass uprising of 2024...
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‘Who killed the intellectuals?’
BNP lawmaker Zainul Abdin Farroque (Noakhali-2) yesterday questioned Jamaat-e-Islami’s stance during the 1971 Liberation War and asked who carried out the killings of intellectuals on the eve of victory.
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Jamaat MPs slam budget, law and order at JS
Jamaat-e-Islami lawmakers Rafiqul Islam Khan and Shahjahan Chowdhury criticised the government’s handling of law and order, the banking sector, and the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during the
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From the JS gallery
Two lawmakers from the ruling alliance confronted each other in parliament yesterday, triggering an unscheduled debate over Bangladesh’s Islamic banking system.
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Business
Bangladesh's first short-term sukuk oversubscribed by 10 times
Investors submitted bids worth Tk 56,607 crore against an issuance target of Tk 5,500 crore through the 273-day sukuk, making the auction oversubscribed by 10.29 times
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Tareq made DMD of Mutual Trust Bank
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has appointed AKM Tareq as deputy managing director (DMD) and head of the branch banking division.
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NRBC Bank posted 17% rise in deposits in 2025
NRBC Bank PLC has announced that its deposits increased by Tk 2,869 crore, or 17 percent, from the previous year to Tk 19,842 crore.
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Editorial
Custodial torture calls for independent probe
Empower NHRC to probe alleged violations by disciplined forces.
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Law enforcement in chars needs to be stepped up
LAW and order in char lands of the River Padma spanning Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna and Kushtia has alarmingly declined, exposing the government’s inability at protecting some most remote yet vulnerable
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With no FeLV vaccine, what if you’re next?
JUST days ago, one of my cats was diagnosed with Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV), a retrovirus I knew little about until she suddenly developed fever, lethargy and loss of appetite.
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Towards coherent nexus
ACROSS Bangladesh’s densely cultivated plains, deltaic rivers and rapidly urbanising corridors, the pressure on water, energy and food systems are converging into a single, interlinked challenge that can no longer
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Why Dhaka can’t afford binary foreign policy
THE world is increasingly becoming impatient with ambiguity. No matter which regions or what issues are involved, countries find themselves under increasing pressure to take sides. Competition between the United
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Entertainment
Coexistence of nationalists, Islamists key to resolving nat’l crisis: seminar
Speakers at a seminar in Dhaka on Sunday said that the peaceful coexistence between Bengali nationalists and Islamists could help resolve the country’s ongoing crisis, despite the current political landscape
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Coke Studio Bangla unveils monsoon anthem ‘Megh’
“Megh” draws inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works while incorporating modern spoken word influences.
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Ethic brings ‘Surongo’ to Syed Badruddin Hossain Memorial Theatre Fest
Written by acclaimed Bangladeshi author Syed Waliullah and directed by Mintu Sarder, the play explores the timeless themes of greed, material desire and the human impulse to possess what belongs
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Eight bands to rock at ‘Overload Festival’ concert this July
With two of Bangladesh's most influential rock bands debuting new line-ups, “Overload Festival” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock concerts of the year.
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Health
Vitamin A campaign launched after 15 months
The government on Sunday launched the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign with a target of administering Vitamin A capsules to 24 million children aged between six and 59 months across
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4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712
Suspected cases rise to 99,207, while laboratory-confirmed infections reach 11,710
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Life style
Putting on your game face: Guide to World Cup match day glam
Elevate your festive World Cup watch parties with breathable summer makeup. Master fresh looks for outdoor restaurant screenings using waterproof mascara or vibrant team colours. Stay completely radiant and camera
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