All News
Ome diagnosed with throat cyst, advised 7-day voice rest
11:55 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayDirector Kajal Arefin Ome has said that he is currently undergoing medical treatment after doctors found a cyst in his throat, forcing him to take complete voice rest for at least seven days.
Somali referee barred from US ahead of World Cup
11:40 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdaySomalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and prevented from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.
Gold prices fall again: 22-carat down Tk 6,591 per bhori
11:10 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayThe price of gold in the country has been reduced again, with the price of 22-carat gold, the highest quality, cut by Tk 6,591 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing the new price to Tk 222,782 per bhori.
Man finally recognises 27-year-old son after DNA proof
10:40 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayAfter a long legal battle and years of obstacles, a man has finally recognised a 27-year-old youth as his son. The incident from Pomra village in Rangunia upazila of Chattogram has brought relief to both families involved.
Iran claims retaliatory strikes hit US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
09:54 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz.
Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up as Messi returns
09:29 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayLionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.
Afghan govt says Pakistani strikes kill 13 near border
09:08 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayPakistani strikes killed 13 people in Afghanistan near the border between the two countries, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday.
US launches strikes on Iran after Apache helicopter shot down
08:34 AM, 10 Jun 2026 WednesdayUS forces carried out strikes against Iran on Wednesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the downing of an American helicopter by the Islamic Republic a day earlier.
Economy will suffer if Islami Bank is weakened: Opposition leader
09:44 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayOpposition party leader and Jamaat-e-Islami amir, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has warned that any deterioration in Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC could have serious implications for the country’s economy and banking sector, urging the government to ensure protection of depositors’ interests and the bank’s stability.
Bangladesh beat Australia in ODI after 21 years
08:54 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayBangladesh ended a 21-year wait for an ODI victory over Australia, defeating the visitors by 86 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening match of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
5 Islamic Banks merged, deposit insurance raised to Tk 2 lakh
08:05 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that the government had merged five troubled Islamic banks into a single institution and doubled deposit insurance coverage to Tk 200,000 as part of a broader effort to restore stability and strengthen governance in the banking sector.
3 more die with measles symptoms in 24hrs
07:17 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayThree more people have died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 631 since March 15.
Japan to provide ¥50 loan for economic reforms
06:28 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayThe government of Bangladesh and the Japan International Cooperation Agency on Tuesday signed a loan agreement of ¥50 billion to stabilise the country's economy and strengthen the capacity of its energy supply system.
Pallabi child rape-murder case death reference reaches HC
05:56 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayThe death reference documents for the case involving the rape and murder of a seven-year-old child in the capital’s Pallabi area reached the High Court Division on Tuesday for mandatory judgment confirmation.
Eight development projects get ECNEC nod
05:20 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved eight development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 2,266.41 crore.
Islami Bank seeks Tk 10,000cr support from BB amid pressure
04:50 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayIslami Bank Bangladesh PLC has sought Tk 10,000 crore in special liquidity assistance from Bangladesh Bank to address rising withdrawal pressure and maintain liquidity stability amid uncertainty surrounding recent changes in its top management, banking sources said.
Jamaat unveils Tk 8,39,505cr shadow budget for FY27
04:04 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday presented a shadow budget proposal of Tk 8,39,505 crore for the upcoming 2026–27 fiscal year, prioritising public administration, debt servicing, and the education and technology sectors.
PM expresses displeasure over repeated project delays, cost overruns
03:56 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed dissatisfaction over repeated project time extensions and cost overruns. He directed officials to identify those responsible for delays and bring them under accountability.
Bangladesh set 285-run target against Australia
03:27 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayBangladesh posted a competitive total of 285 against Australia in the opening ODI of the series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday, riding on half-centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and a career-best knock from returning all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain Saikat.
Grameenphone partners with bKash for field force incentive payments
03:05 PM, 09 Jun 2026 TuesdayThe nationwide distributor field force of Grameenphone will now receive their incentives directly through bKash.