Headline
Govt asks officials to use AI with caution
The careless use of AI could pose risks to the security and confidentiality of official information, the cabinet says
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It is governance crisis
Bangladesh is not confronting four separate crises. It is confronting one crisis of state capacity, appearing in four places citizens encounter every day: the market, the power system, the street
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Indonesia quake toll rises to 47
At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in its
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Sirajganj-3 MP Aynul Haque’s motorcade comes under attack
Lawmaker escapes unhurt, but car vandalised
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Man beaten to death over fishing net theft allegations in Jamalpur
Two others injured after being chased and caught on Jamuna river
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PM condoles Indonesia earthquake deaths, offers Bangladesh’s support
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by a devastating earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara Province. In a condolence
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Bangladesh
At this stall, you brew your own cuppa
For the past 4 years, customers have been making their own tea and leaving money behind
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Police on alert at Dhanmondi 32; one detained for trying to lay flowers
Security has been tightened around Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s demolished residence at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka ahead of August 15. Police detained a person who came to lay flowers at
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AI-powered ‘auto fine system’ to be introduced on Dhaka-Chattogram highway
The Highway Police is set to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system to ensure highway safety, strengthen traffic discipline and take action against vehicles violating traffic laws. To this end,
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Policeman, 3 others injured in shootout with ‘drug dealers’
At least four people, including a policeman, have suffered injuries during a shootout between law enforcers and suspected drug peddlers in Narayanganj. The incident occurred around 3:00 pm on Saturday
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Eight more suspected measles deaths reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh’s measles-related death toll has crossed 900 after eight more people died with the infection or its symptoms in the last 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
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Gas situation to improve significantly within a few days: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday apologised to the people for the ongoing power and gas shortages and assured that his government was taking urgent steps to ease the crisis,
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Damaged tanker undergoes repairs at Chattogram port
A damaged oil tanker involved in a collision in Chattogram port waters is being repaired at the site, a day after the accident. On Saturday, Port Authority Secretary Syed Refayet
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International
Strait of Hormuz be closed, opened under Iran's command: Deputy Foreign Minister
Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it
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Indonesia quake death toll rises to 38: Disaster official
Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1
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At least 38 dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake
At least 38 people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia on Saturday, officials said, as rescue workers rushed to reach areas
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Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say
One victim remained hospitalized ​in critical condition, the police said
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Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
Trump has repeatedly said that the key energy waterway, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war, is under US control -- an assertion the Islamic
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Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire
Russia has dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it saw no grounds for “half-measures that merely grant the Kyiv regime a temporary breathing
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WHO records 10,000 attacks on healthcare
The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday that more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare facilities had been recorded since 2018 -- but nobody has ever been brought to justice.
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Technology
Tecno launches Megapad 2 in Bangladesh
Tecno has launched the Megapad 2 in Bangladesh.
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I thought I was already speaking to him
AI voice cloning is becoming a growing cyber threat. Discover how AI voice cloning fraud works, how scammers exploit deepfake audio, and the practical steps individuals and families can take
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Sport
India’s Padikkal marks comeback with unbeaten ton in landmark Sri Lanka Test
Left-hander Padikkal reached 131 not out in a chanceless innings as India batted themselves into a strong position after electing to bat first in the country's 600th Test.
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Day 3 in Darwin: Key stats and records
Bangladesh’s commanding performance in Darwin has produced a host of notable milestones as the Tigers put themselves in a strong position against Australia after Day 3.
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Spain's World Cup hero Torres joins PSG from Barcelona
The 26-year-old striker cost the European champions a reported 50 million euros.
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Miraz focused on getting Australia out ‘as soon as possible’
Asked how many runs Bangladesh would want Australia to score before setting a target, Miraz laughed off the question and said the visitors were not looking that far ahead.
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Dooley prefers home friendlies over away fixtures ahead of SAFF
Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley would prefer his team to play friendly matches at home rather than travel abroad during the September-October FIFA window as they prepare for the SAFF
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আলোচিত
এত ঋণ করে দিয়ে গেছে যে, সরকারি কর্মকর্তাদের বেতন দেয়াটাও কঠিন হয়ে যাবে একদিন - MZamin
বিদ্যুৎমন্ত্রীবিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদমন্ত্রী ইকবাল হাসান মাহমুদ টুকু বলেছেন, ‘বাংলাদেশ একটা ধ্বংসস্তূপের মধ্যে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে। এত ঋণ করে দিয়ে গেছে যে, সরকারি কর্মকর্তাদের বেতন দেয়াটা ডিফিকাল্ট (কঠিন) হয়ে যাবে
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Politics
People from all walks of life pay tribute to Khaleda Zia
People from all walks of life remembered BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia with profound respect and love, marking her 82nd birth anniversary on Saturday. On this
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Jamaat urges party men to use caution on social media
Porwar stresses good conduct, tolerance and public welfare
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Rizvi, 3 others made BNP Standing Committee members
Aman Ullah Aman, Farhad Halim Donar and Md Ismail Jabiullah also appointed to the party’s highest policymaking body
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Police surround JaSaD office over Bangabandhu tribute event in Dhaka
Police have deployed outside Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) headquarters ahead of a planned programme marking the death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Mushtuq Husain, a member of the
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No India visit until Hasina is returned
NCP Convener Nahid Islam yesterday warned the prime minister against visiting India before New Delhi hands over Sheikh Hasina and those accused of Osman Hadi and July killings to Bangladesh.
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Convene special JS session on power, energy crises
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman urged the acting president yesterday to convene a special session of parliament to discuss the country’s ongoing power and energy crises.
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Bangladesh, Singapore hopeful of early conclusion of FTA
Bangladesh and Singapore on Tuesday expressed hope for the early conclusion of the Bangladesh-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and emphasised stronger business-to-business engagement.
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Business
Bangladesh needs a smarter outbound investment policy for post-LDC era
Experiences from India, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam show that regulated outbound investment can strengthen the domestic economy
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Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half
However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
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BTRC seeks in-depth study on industry to optimise opportunities
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Major Gen Md Emdad Ul Bari (retd) today (Saturday) called for an in-depth study on Bangladesh’s mobile industry to optimise business opportunities alongside digital
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Editorial
Shipbreaking industry needs real oversight
Nine workers died due to suspected exposure to toxic gas.
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Imperative of rebuilding financial integrity
The Asia-Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering has confirmed what years of persistent reporting had already made clear to close observers of Bangladesh's banking sector. Its delegation recently left Dhaka
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A toothless human rights commission, again
Of the 133 ordinances promulgated during the tenure of the interim government, the BNP government made 97 ordinances into law without changes, while 13 ordinances were decided to be enacted
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Cost-driven rise in import bill
Does the sharp rise in imports of goods last fiscal year (FY26) reflect a rebound in investment in the country? The answer is no. Though the rise in imports is
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Bangladesh must redesign education for the age of AI
Bangladesh’s education system, from primary school to the HSC examination, has mostly been built around marks earned through memorisation. GPA-5 has largely become less a measure of understanding and more
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Entertainment
‘The Quiet Within’: Exhibition blurs the line between photography and painting
On August 13, Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated ‘The Quiet Within’, a solo exhibition by Bangladeshi cinematographer and artist Rashed Zaman, the contents of which are a mediation between painting and photography.
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Four bands to perform at ‘Soccerama’ marking Claudio Caniggia’s Dhaka visit
As part of the event, 100 lucky audience members will get the chance to speak with Caniggia, take his autograph and have photographs with him.
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Body of actress Ridhika found hanging in Dhaka
The body of actress Ridhika Ridhi has been recovered from the Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital. She was found hanging from a ceiling fan at around 6:00 am today,
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Health
Death toll crosses 900 as eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24hrs
Suspected measles deaths rise to 803; confirmed toll remains 99
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Dengue claims 2 lives, 730 new cases in 24 hours
Health officials today (Saturday) said they recorded 730 new dengue cases, with at least two people dying from the disease in the past 24 hours. “During the period, (of the
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