Headline
Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday their naval forces had seized two container ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, despite US president Donald Trump announcing he was extending a
13h - New Age - (original version)
4 killed in Russia, Ukraine after exchange of strikes
Four people, including a child, were killed in Russia and Ukraine after the latest exchange of drone strikes between the warring countries, officials said on Wednesday...
13h - New Age - (original version)
DPHI-BMU signs memos with Hope Foundation, Alo Bhubon Trust
The Department of Public Health and Informatics of Bangladesh Medical University signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Hope Foundation for Women and Children of Bangladesh and Alo Bhubon Trust in
13h - New Age - (original version)
Jhenaidah onion boom met with price crash nightmare
A bumper onion harvest in Jhenaidah this season has turned into a financial setback for thousands of farmers, as record production collided with falling market prices and a severe lack
13h - New Age - (original version)
First phase of West Bengal vote today
A total of 152 assembly constituencies will go to the polls today in West Bengal under the first phase of Assembly election covering 16 districts, reports newsonair.gov.in...
13h - New Age - (original version)
Seven parliament galleries named after Bir Sreshthos
It is a tribute to the nation’s bravest sons and deep respect for the Liberation War, says PM's addl press secretary
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh
Load-shedding rises alongside summer heat, rural areas suffer more
A heatwave is sweeping across 24 districts of the country, including the Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, as well as the capital Dhaka. Over the past few days, rising temperatures have
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
BNP ready to hold talks with opposition to safeguard country’s interest: PM
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the ruling BNP is willing to engage in any discussion with the opposition party to protect the interests of the
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Govt unlikely to renew work permits of errant foreign nationals
The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, officials said. Several foreign nationals, most of
7h - The Financial Express - (original version)
28th death anniversary of Shazneen observed today
The Appellate Division allowed the appeals of the four accused, leading to their acquittal, while it dismissed Shahid’s jail appeal.
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Traffic jam and chaos on Dhaka roads
Bus owners are putting pressure on the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to set higher fares, not only due to the increased price of diesel but also by adding various
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
2.5pc of GDP demanded for education sector
State minister for planning Zonayed Saki on Wednesday said that the government’s highest priorities in the next national budget would be the education and health sectors and employment generation...
13h - New Age - (original version)
Action under way to recover stolen assets, PM tells JS
Prime minister Tarique Rahman has told the Jatiya Sangsad that legal action was under way to recover laundered funds from 11 priority cases identified by a Bangladesh Bank-led taskforce, involving
13h - New Age - (original version)
International
Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains
Trump told the New York Post that talks could resume in Pakistan within two to three days, even though Iran has not confirmed participation
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
23 killed in Nigeria jihadist, bandit attacks: reports
At least 23 people, including three children, were killed Tuesday in three separate attacks blamed on jihadists and criminal gangs in northeastern and northwestern Nigeria, according to two security reports.
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
UK PM says he won’t resign
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday insisted he would not resign, claiming allegations of misleading MPs over his appointment of a party loyalist as UK envoy to Washington had been
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Nato ‘will always defend’ Turkey
Nato chief Mark Rutte yesterday said the alliance would do “what’s necessary to defend” its members including Turkey after intercepting four missiles fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
EU unblocks $106b loan for Ukraine after Hungary row
The EU yesterday gave the green light to unblock a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan for Kyiv, after the deadlock was broken in a months-long row between Ukraine and Hungary over
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Nepal home boss quits after weeks in office
Nepal’s home minister stepped down yesterday over growing criticism of his finances, the second member of the cabinet to leave the new government just weeks after it was formed.
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
A "dangerous" AI model just fell into the wrong hands
A small group of unauthorised users has gained access to Claude Mythos, Anthropic's powerful new AI model that the company has described as "too dangerous to release to the public."
13h - Daily Star - (original version)
Meta to track employee keystrokes for AI training: report
Meta is installing tracking software on the computers of its US-based employees to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for training its AI models, according to internal memos seen by
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
NASA's Roman Space Telescope to launch in September 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in September 2026 to study dark energy and exoplanets with a field of view 100x larger than Hubble.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Ex-Samsung researcher sentenced to seven years in chip leak case
A former Samsung Electronics researcher received a seven-year prison sentence from a South Korean court on Wednesday for leaking semiconductor technology to a Chinese company.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
Haaland strike ends Arsenal’s six-month reign as City go top
After reeling Arsenal in they now lead the table on goals scored with both sides on 70 points from 33 games and with an identical goal difference of plus 37.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming FIFA World Cup: Reports
The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's attacks against Pope Leo XIV
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh again look to pacers in series-deciding match
The water shortage at Chattogram’s Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium has yet to ease. Regular water supply from WASA is still unavailable for watering the ground. With no rain in
7h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Barcelona edge closer to La Liga title, Yamal injury casts shadow
The teenage Spain star won and converted a penalty to clinch a narrow triumph but hurt himself as he took it and was replaced before half-time.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Estevao injury deals major blow to Brazil’s World Cup plans
The 18-year-old prodigy suffered a Grade 4 hamstring injury and is "highly unlikely" to be ready for the start of the North American tournament on June 11, The Athletic reported
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Women’s hockey team set for historic debut
Bangladesh’s women’s hockey team are set to embark on a historic journey today as they play their first-ever senior international match, opening their Asian Games Qualifiers campaign in Jakarta.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
সিলেটের অপরাধ রাজ্যে বেপরোয়া পপি ফের জেলে
মধ্যবয়সী নারী। বোরকা পরা থাকে। একেক সময় একেক সাজ। কিন্তু আড়ালে সে আপাদমস্তক অপরাধী। ঠিক কতোবার গ্রেপ্তার হয়েছে বলা মুশকিল। তবে পুলিশ বলছে- গেল কয়েক বছরে সে ১৫-১৬ বার গ্রেপ্তার
19h - Manab Zamin - (original version)
নওগাঁয় হত্যাকাণ্ডের শিকার একই পরিবারের চারজনের পাশাপাশি দাফন
গত সোমবার (২০ এপ্রিল) দিবাগত মধ্যরাতে নওগাঁর নিয়ামতপুর উপজেলার বাহাদুরপুর ইউনিয়নের বাহাদুরপুর গ্রামে স্বামী-স্ত্রী ও তাদের দুই শিশু সন্তানকে গলা কেটে হত্যা করা হয়।
13h - Daily Nayadiganta - (original version)
Politics
Hasnat wants govt car for MPs
Opposition lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday clarified in Jatiya Sangsad that he did not seek tax-free cars, saying that he had only proposed allowing lawmakers to use government cars during
13h - New Age - (original version)
12 Jamaat alliance candidates valid for reserved seats
The election commission has declared the nomination papers of 12 candidates from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance valid for the reserved women’s seat election, while keeping the nomination of one candidate pending...
13h - New Age - (original version)
Govt should introduce people-friendly energy policy: discussion
Politicians, academics and professionals on Wednesday urged the government to introduce a people-friendly policy to ensure the country’s energy security...
13h - New Age - (original version)
Six BNP men expelled in Gazipur’s Sreepur over misconduct at school farewell event
Party took disciplinary action for violating its code of conduct
19h - Daily Star - (original version)
Business
Political uncertainty has weakened GDP growth: ADB
GDP represents the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specific period, usually one year.
1h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Govt printed Tk 200b in March: PRI chief economist
Ashikur Rahman, chief economist of the research organisation Policy Research Institute (PRI), commented that the government has started printing money again. He said that in March alone, the government borrowed
1h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Bangladesh economic outlook fragile amid external shocks: PRI
Uncertainty around US tariff policies is another factor that casts a shadow over the faster recovery prospects of the economy
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Editorial
Ongoing crisis: The economy now needs a ‘Plan B’
Upon returning to the country after 17 years, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said, “I have a plan.” Several elements of that plan are reflected in the BNP’s election manifesto. Since
1h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Global buyers must share the cost in RMG’s green transition
For years, Bangladesh’s export success was built on a simple promise to global buyers. We would deliver at scale, at speed, and at low cost.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
How to grow more rice without draining the land
Over the past 25 years, Bangladesh has added nearly five crore people to its population, intensifying pressure on the country’s staple: rice.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
A puzzling policy turnaround
We are puzzled by the BNP government’s decision to reverse the ban on e-cigarettes and similar products.
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
Entertainment
Eid-ul-Azha film lineup shapes up with major releases
Following Eid-ul-Fitr, when five films—“Bonolota Express”, “Domm”, “Prince”, “Pressure Cooker”, and “Rakkhosh”—were released, focus has now shifted to the next major holiday window. Among them, “Bonolota Express” is still holding
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
7 books that defined every Bangladeshi childhood
The smell of old paper, the dust of the Suhrawardy Udyan, and the taste of a melting ice cream stick define the childhood of almost every Bangladeshi. On World Book
1h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Health
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
Navigate global conflict news by setting emotional boundaries and choosing trustworthy sources. Avoid doom scrolling through social media to protect mental health. Practice grounding techniques and support charities to reduce
1h - Daily Star - (original version)
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