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New German envoy optimistic on Bangladesh’s potential
12:11 PM, 11 Aug 2025 MondayNewly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz on Monday said he is convinced that Bangladesh can achieve its immense potential through this period of restructuring.
Barcelona crush Como 5-0, mend ties with Ter Stegen
10:50 AM, 11 Aug 2025 MondayReigning Spanish champions Barcelona completed their pre-season preparations by thrashing Italian side Como 5-0 on Sunday in a game which signalled a thawing of relations with goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
5 Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
10:11 AM, 11 Aug 2025 MondayAl Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City on Sunday.
1 killed, 29 injured as 6.1 magnitude quake hits Turkey
09:13 AM, 11 Aug 2025 MondayA 6.1-magnitude quake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday, the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD) said, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more.
NCP among 16 parties pass initial scrutiny for EC registration
08:44 AM, 11 Aug 2025 MondaySixteen parties, including the National Citizen Party (NCP), have finally passed the Election Commission’s initial scrutiny stage for political party registration.
Khalilur hints at further US tariff cut for Bangladesh
08:23 AM, 11 Aug 2025 MondayThe interim government’s National Security Adviser, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has hinted at a possible further reduction in the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Bangladesh.
Pak army chief in US again, meets military, political leaders
09:43 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayIn less than two months Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is visiting the United States once again and engaging in high-level meetings with senior American military and political leaders, reports Dawn.
China’s win sends Bangladesh to U-20 Asian Cup finals
08:39 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayBangladesh’s U-20 women’s football team has secured a historic qualification for the 2026 U-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand, thanks to China’s resounding 8-0 victory over Lebanon in a crucial Group E match.
PRAN Dairy faces sabotage over its commitment to milk quality
08:17 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayPRAN Dairy has revealed that the recent incident involving detergent-mixed milk at one of its rural collection centres in Chatmohar of Pabna, was a deliberate act of sabotage orchestrated by an organised group of disgruntled milk suppliers.
Yunus embarks on Malaysia tour Monday, five MoUs likely
07:25 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayChief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will depart for Malaysia on Monday, August 11, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Tulip considers herself 'collateral damage' in Bangladesh graft trial
06:43 PM, 10 Aug 2025 Sunday“I looked it up myself – there’s no extradition treaty,” says Tulip Siddiq, the MP for Hampstead and Highgate and former Treasury minister, who resigned in January after a political storm engulfed her.
Korean national wails losing phone at Dhaka airport station
06:03 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayA video showing a Korean national kneeling down on the pavement and wailing after his mobile phone was stolen at Dhaka’s Airport Railway Station has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and calls for swift action.
We never promised roses in every home, says Sakhawat
05:43 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayReflecting on the past year of the interim government, Textiles and Jute and Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain said, “This government was bound to disappoint. We never said roses would bloom in every home.”
‘At least three factions among every 10 teachers’
05:26 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe academic environment in colleges affiliated with the National University is in severe decline, with a lack of responsible teachers and widespread dysfunction, said Vice-Chancellor ASM Amanullah. He revealed a deeply fractured system, noting that “in every group of 10 teachers, there are at least three factions.”
Govt monitors AL activities abroad: Shafiqul
05:07 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe interim government is closely monitoring the overseas activities of the Awami League, despite the party being banned within Bangladesh, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.
EC’s draft electoral roll lists 12.62cr voters, 45 lakh new faces
04:46 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayThe Election Commission has published a draft of the supplementary voter list across the country ahead of the 13th general election. Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhter Ahmed said as of June 30, 2025, the total number of the country's voters stood at 12,61,70,900.
Bangladesh hold S Korea 1-1 at half-time in historic qualifier clash
04:10 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayIn the final match of the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers, Bangladesh needed just a draw against strong favourites South Korea to make history by qualifying for the continental championship for the first time.
Political and law and order instability hindering investment: BB boss
03:59 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayBangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has warned that despite improvements in the financial sector, ongoing instability in the political and security environment is deterring both domestic and foreign investment.
AFC Women’s U-20: Bangladesh faces S Korea
03:34 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayAll eyes are on Bangladesh, who are facing powerhouse South Korea in a decisive showdown at 3:00pm. A draw will be enough for Bangladesh to make history by qualifying for their first-ever U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.
Reward to be offered for info on looted firearms
02:42 PM, 10 Aug 2025 SundayAnyone providing information on firearms looted during the July–August mass uprising will be rewarded, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday.