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Woman, 2 children killed in Saudi road crash while travelling for Umrah

10:00 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

A Bangladeshi woman and her two children have been killed, while her husband and another child have been injured in a road crash in Saudi Arabia while travelling to Makkah from Riyadh to perform Umrah.

BATEXPO to return after 13yrs with focus on sustainability, innovation

09:34 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is set to revive BATEXPO after a 13-year hiatus, aiming to showcase the country's transformation into a global hub for sustainable, safe and innovative apparel manufacturing while strengthening Bangladesh's image as a preferred sourcing destination.

Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

09:10 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

The deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the Gulf kingdom develop nuclear energy is dependent on Riyadh recognising the State of Israel, President Donald Trump has said. "The Civil Nuclear Deal pertains only to non-military use.

Rohingya crisis needs political solution: Khalilur

08:43 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday called upon ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) participants to collectively support efforts to create conducive conditions in Myanmar to facilitate repatriation of more than 1.3 million Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine State.

Barcelona sign Adeyemi from Dortmund for £19m

07:44 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Barcelona have signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund ⁠on a deal until 2031.

Modi's fast-track court plan draws mixed response

06:46 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that his government would establish fast-track courts to ensure swift trials and stringent punishment in paper leak cases, but the move drew mixed reactions as opposition groups renewed demands for the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Woman who blocked Mumbai police van to free protesters

06:38 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

When she stood in front of that police van, Rhiya Ahir became the most defining image of the ongoing protest.

BNP leader Rafiqul Islam Miah on life support

06:12 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah has been put on life support at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after his physical condition deteriorated.

Jamaat notifies EC of Satkhira-4 MP Nazrul's expulsion

06:05 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday formally notified the Election Commission (EC) that it has expelled Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam from the party after an internal investigation found allegations of moral turpitude against him to be true.

India invites PM Tarique to attend BRICS Summit

05:45 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

India, which is going host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, has invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the important event focusing on global cooperation, trade, and sustainable development.

50th BCS written test results out; 6,165 pass

05:03 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

The results of the written examinations of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) have been published, with 6,165 candidates passing. The Public Service Commission (PSC) released the results on its website on Thursday afternoon, July 23.

2 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours

05:02 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Two more individuals died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 805 in the country.

EU fines Google €890m over search, app competition breaches

04:44 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Google has been fined a total of €890m (£760m) by the EU for breaches of online competition laws by its search and app store services.

17 senior police officers sent on forced retirement

03:58 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

The government has sent 17 senior officers of the Bangladesh Police on compulsory retirement. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Thursday, July 23.

2 held for allegedly filming students in KU female's washroom

03:42 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Two people, including a canteen employee of Khulna University (KU), were detained on Wednesday night over allegations of secretly filming female students inside a washroom at a women's residence hall.

Arsenal's Saliba ruled out for 'extended period' with back injury

03:41 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Arsenal have confirmed defender William Saliba is set to miss an "extended period" after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.

Ctg salt factory fire death toll rises to 5 as another dies

03:31 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Another victim of the explosion at a salt factory fire in Chattogram's Boalkhali upazila succumbed to his injuries at the Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), eight days after the incident.

Green chilli prices hit Tk280 per kg in Dhaka

03:10 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Green chilli prices have risen further, with the spice now selling for Tk240 to Tk280 per kilogram in markets across the capital. Most vegetables are also selling for around Tk100 per kg, while some varieties are priced even higher.

Midland Bank, Credence Housing sign MoU for home loans

03:04 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

Midland Bank PLC and Credence Housing Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide home loan facilities to customers of the real estate company on preferential terms.

Suspended HSC exams under Ctg board to resume July 27

02:49 PM, 23 Jul 2026 Thursday

The suspended Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Chattogram, will resume on July 27 after being postponed due to flooding.