“6-7”: The nonsense phrase that defines a generation

If you’ve been anywhere near a middle school hallway, a TikTok scroll hole, or a preteen with a smartphone, you’ve probably heard it: “Six-seven!” Sometimes shouted. Sometimes whispered. Sometimes delivered with the kind of self-seriousness that suggests you, the adult, are the joke for not getting it.

China blames Netherlands for chip supply disruption after Nexperia seizure

China has accused the Netherlands of failing to cooperate in resolving a dispute over the Dutch government’s seizure of chipmaker Nexperia, warning that the move risks deepening disruptions in the global semiconductor supply chain.

4 die as two trains collide in India

Four people were killed when a passenger train collided with a stationary freight train in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday.

Airbus launches diplomatic drive to secure Biman deal

European aircraft giant Airbus has embarked on a high-level diplomatic campaign in Bangladesh, seeking to strengthen its foothold in the country’s growing aviation market and secure a major aircraft deal with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

BMD issues heavy rains, landslide alert for 4 districts

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a high-alert weather warning predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across four southeastern districts over the next 48 hours, raising fears of landslides in vulnerable hill areas.

Dick Cheney, vice president to Bush, dies

Former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died aged 84. The passing of the US politician, who was VP to President George W Bush from 2001-09, was announced in a statement released by his family on Tuesday.

BNP halts nomination for Madaripur-1 amid protests

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has suspended the nomination for the Madaripur-1 constituency following intense protests by local party leaders and supporters.

4 more die from dengue, 1,101 hospitalised in 24 hrs

Four more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 292 this year.

Magura-2 nomination row: 15 injured as supporters of Nitai Roy and Nayan clash

A violent clash erupted on Tuesday morning, November 4, between supporters of BNP’s newly nominated candidate for Magura-2, Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and Juba Dal central leader Rabiul Islam Nayan, leaving at least 15 people injured.

M4 carbine, Taurus pistol among firearms stolen from HSIA cargo vault

Seven firearms – including a US-made M4 Carbine rifle and a Brazilian Taurus pistol – are allegedly missing from a secure vault at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport following a major fire at the cargo complex earlier this month, raising serious concerns about airport security.

Lost in the spin: How online gambling destroys Bangladesh’s young generation

A recent study in Dhaka found that 32 per cent of people aged 18-30 have been involved in some form of online gambling. On average, each loses between Tk 5,000 and Tk 50,000 per month.

6 die as truck rams CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Noakhali

Six people were killed as a truck rammed into a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Noakhali's Kabirhat on Tuesday afternoon, November 4.

Dhaka seeks stronger defence, trade ties with Ankara

NCP among 3 parties get EC registration

The National Citizen Party (NCP), has been registered with the Election Commission as a political party. Two other parties – Bangladesh Aamjanagan Party and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) – have also secured EC registration.

Fakhrul says upcoming election might be his last

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election might be his last.

Low pressure forms over Bay, signal 3 at two ports

A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the authorities to hoist local cautionary signal 3 at Chattogram and Cox's Bazar maritime ports.

BNP’s big names missing in candidate lineup

As the 13th National Parliamentary Election approaches, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced its preliminary list of probable candidates for 237 constituencies. Several heavyweight leaders have been left out of the list.

Edu instts managing committee chiefs can’t contest polls

The government has issued the Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance-2025, stipulating that the president of a managing committee of an educational institution will not be eligible to contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

Final list of candidates to be announced in due time: Jamaat amir

Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that the final list of party-nominated candidates will be announced in due time.

Alliance candidates must use own party symbols, ordinance issued

The government has issued the Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, stipulating that even if registered political parties form alliances, their candidates must contest under their own party symbols.