Headline
Weavers and the human cost of Tangail tant
Struggling Tangail saree handloom artisans in Pathrail face rising material costs, market delays, and heavy mahajan debts. Sustainable credit access and yarn support are essential to preserve Bangladesh’s vital cultural
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Rab arrests 5 for allegedly selling personal data from govt servers
Suspects allegedly sold NID records, call details, SIM information and mobile banking data online
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Hefazat demands changes to property law over ‘hiba’ provisions
Group says the provisions conflict with Shariah and plans to take its objections to PM Tarique Rahman
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Muzaffar claims Matiur shot Ziaur Rahman, Ershad visited Ctg before assassination
Claims emerged during six-hour questioning by the ICT investigation agency
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Meet Purna, the new generation’s keeper of Old Dhaka
Maliha Masharat Hossain Purna brings old Dhaka heritage to life for Generation Z through cinematic Instagram reels. Recreating vintage fashion and documenting historic spaces, her creative storytelling inspires youth to
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Bangladesh
‘India is just another country’: Humaiun says Bangladesh wants to reset ties
PM Tarique to leave for New York on Sept 21 to attend UNGA, he says
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BB launches UDYOG scheme to finance young entrepreneurs
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has launched a new financing programme titled “UDYOG Upazila-Driven Youth Opportunity for Growth” to identify, develop and finance promising young entrepreneurs at the upazila level. The central
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AmCham, govt join hands to attract $5b fresh US investment
American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the government have agreed to work jointly to facilitate an additional $5 billion in American direct investment into Bangladesh over the next
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President for stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan ties
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called for further strengthening Bangladesh-Pakistan ties for the mutual benefit of the two countries, particularly in trade and business, investment, air connectivity, education
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Calling a strike against a court judgment or order is illegal: High Court
The High Court has ruled that calling a strike or hartal in protest against a court judgment or order is illegal. It has also directed that legal action be taken
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Fifteen projects to be tabled at next ECNEC meeting
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is set to hold its third meeting of the 2026-27 fiscal year on Wednesday, with a 15-project agenda spanning transport, defence,
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BB issues guidance on implementation of Import Policy Order 2026–2029
The central bank has issued a circular providing guidance on the implementation of the Import Policy Order (IPO) 2026–2029, issued by the Ministry of Commerce on August 24, 2026. The
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International
Lithuania closes Vilnius airport, NATO summons jets in response to possible drone
Lithuania closed Vilnius ​airport on Sunday and NATO ‌summoned at least one fighter jet in response to a possible sighting ​of a drone in ​Lithuanian airspace, the country's National Crisis
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New attack reported in Strait of Hormuz, fanning fears over oil supplies
Maritime trackers have received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia
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Hidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding
Nestled in the lush green mountains of Central Mexico, next to a sparsely travelled gravel road, few people had reason to wander close ​enough to hear the loud, mechanical whirring
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BRICS in Focus
The BRICS summit this year was launched on Saturday in New Delhi, with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the two-day meeting. China’s President Xi Jinping, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
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Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development amid fears over misuse
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies to slow the rate at which they advance model capabilities amid mounting fears of misuse of artificial intelligence, outlining a three-step framework
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DR Congo's worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures released Saturday by Congolese authorities
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France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
France's permanent mission to the UN published the apology Friday, saying it regretted a post on X criticizing the United States' commitment to human rights.
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Technology
Fake Bangladeshi expatriate persona found in AI surveillance operation
An AI-assisted surveillance operation prepared a fake online identity appearing to represent a Bangladeshi expatriate in Sharjah, according to findings published by Anthropic.
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Musk, Altman back Anthropic chief’s call to ‘slow down’ AI development
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI founder Elon Musk have backed Anthropic chief Dario Amodei’s call to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development, amid growing concerns about the risks
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The biggest risks Anthropic disrupted
Anthropic says it has disrupted operations using Claude for espionage, surveillance, weapons development, and fraud, with some attackers using AI to perform work that previously required teams of specialists.
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Before AI enters Bangladesh’s justice system, we must decide who is accountable
Artificial intelligence could help make legal services in Bangladesh more accessible. But before we entrust it with citizens’ legal problems, we must decide who is accountable when it gets them
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Anthropic blocks Claude accounts over potential biological weapons risks
Anthropic says it has blocked accounts using its Claude artificial intelligence models for research that could support the development of biological weapons.
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Jensen Huang forecasts 70% Nvidia revenue growth as AI demand expands
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has said the company could deliver 70% year-on-year revenue growth, citing demand for AI infrastructure and visibility over its customers’ expansion plans.
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Sport
The bet that changed everything: Rybakina’s journey to world No. 1
The 27-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title, complete a remarkable rise to the top of women's tennis and claim her third Grand
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'Less about the result': Bangladesh seek credibility against DPR Korea
British coach Peter Butler is keeping expectations grounded, particularly after Bangladesh suffered a 5-0 defeat to the same opponents at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia in March.
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Tigers begin Asian Games camp, hope to get ‘adequate’ preparation
Bangladesh began their Asian Games preparation camp on Sunday, returning to T20 cricket for the first time since their full series in Zimbabwe in July. With concerns over the facilities
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Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd
Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign.
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Why Chelsea keep losing control of games
For the fourth time in six matches this season, they took the lead but failed to turn control into victory, held to a 2-2 draw by promoted Hull City at
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আলোচিত
ইরানের পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র তৈরির সম্ভাবনা আরো বেড়েছে
ইরানের পরমাণু অস্ত্র তৈরির সক্ষমতা আপনি কেড়ে নিতে পারবেন না। তারা ইউরেনিয়াম সমৃদ্ধ করার কৌশল শিখে ফেলেছে। তাই আপনি কেবল তাদের সেই অস্ত্র তৈরির ইচ্ছা বদলানোর চেষ্টা করতে পারেন।’
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দুর্দিন যেন আর ফিরে না আসে, সজাগ থাকার আহ্বান রিজভীর
দেশে আর যেন ‘অন্ধকার ও দুর্দিন’ ফিরে না আসে, সে বিষয়ে দেশবাসীকে সজাগ থাকার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন বিএনপির ভারপ্রাপ্ত মহাসচিব রুহুল কবির রিজভী।
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Politics
‘ACC being used as a weapon’: Asif denies Tk 11,000 crore laundering claim
NCP spokesperson accuses BNP of opening up avenues for extortion
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Patwary for Dhaka South, Asif for North: NCP names mayoral candidates
Party Convener Nahid Islam announces the candidatures
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NCP’s Asif Mahmud to contest in Dhaka North, Nasiruddin Patwary in Dhaka South
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has named Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain as its candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation mayor and Nasiruddin Patwary for Dhaka South. NCP Convenor Nahid Islam
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Police detain 8 from Chhatra League procession in Savar
DB officer says around two dozen people took part in the march on the Dhaka-Aricha highway
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No educational qualification needed for local govt polls: Shahe Alam
LGRD state minister says existing laws do not set academic requirements for local election candidates
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Jamaat-led alliance says long marches putting govt under pressure
Opposition bloc announces Sept 19 Dhaka-Rangpur programme and expands six-point demand to seven
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Business
Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply.
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Used Electric Vehicles: Affordable option or battery waste risk?
The concern becomes more serious when those batteries reach the end of their useful lives. Bangladesh currently lacks adequate infrastructure and a comprehensive policy framework for the collection, recycling and
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1600-MW Adani plant’s power supply increases to 1450-MW at 6pm
India’s Adani Power has resumed operation of its Unit-2 of Godda Thermal Power Station at full scale, supplying electricity to Bangladesh’s national grid after a pause of three days,” a
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Editorial
The women quietly building Bangladesh
Their stories show what women can achieve when barriers are overcome
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Views / What else must women do?
A woman’s profession should not depend on a politician’s religious expectations
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What we can learn from other countries to tackle our NPL crisis
By now, it is common knowledge that Bangladesh’s banking sector has several fundamental problems, with non-performing loans (NPLs) being the major one.
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What the economics of happiness can teach us in Bangladesh
Although the term “economics of happiness” was conceptualised over half a century ago, it continues to pose an intellectual paradox for many.
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Opinion Bangladesh’s midwifery needs stronger clinical mentorship
Globally, various social media platforms have quietly evolved into essential digital town halls where anyone can share thoughts and comments. These platforms are also helping healthcare professionals exchange evidence-based insights,
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Entertainment
Nrityanchal marks 25 years with three-day dance festival
Nrityanchal is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a three-day dance festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together more than 700 young and senior dancers across two major productions.
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Samina Chowdhury set to launch music academy for aspiring musicians
She is currently in Bangladesh and will travel to the United States on September 22. She plans to return after two months, after which she will complete the remaining preparations
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‘Symphony of Life’: Exhibition reflects life through diverse artistic lenses
The broad theme of the exhibition allows the artists to approach life and society from their own perspectives.
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Shanta Islam receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Canada
The Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) presented her with the honour at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites in Toronto, Canada.
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Health
Three more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded three more deaths among people with measles symptoms in a 24-hour period. The Directorate General of Health Services said 63 people tested positive for measles during the
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Coconut water for Dengue: Essential or overhyped?
Family members often bring coconut water when someone in the family is diagnosed with dengue. The drink has since come to be synonymous with the treatment of this disease, with
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