Fresh explosions rock Tehran

Tehran was rocked by fresh explosions on Sunday, June 15, as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in the Iranian capital, escalating the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

Over 800 tourists stranded as Cox’s Bazar Express breaks down

More than 800 passengers were stranded after the Dhaka-bound Cox’s Bazar Express suffered an engine failure at Islamabad station in Eidgaon of Cox’s Bazar, around 1:00pm on Sunday, June 15.

BB boss says merging 5 Islamic banks at final stage, none to lose job

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Sunday, June 15, announced that the merger of five private sector Islamic banks – First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, Social Islami Bank, and EXIM Bank – is in its final stage.

Hormuz, oil prices in spotlight after Israel’s attack on Iran

Iran is reportedly considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, as tensions with Israel escalate, according to Iran’s IRINN news agency citing conservative lawmaker Esmail Kosari. Such a move could send oil prices soaring and risk expanding the ongoing conflict into a broader regional crisis.

Appointing lawyers to recover laundered money up to govt: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur said that the government has the authority to appoint both domestic and foreign lawyers to recover laundered money, provided it makes the decision to proceed.

Congestion persists at Ctg Port as container influx continues

Chattogram Port is facing renewed container congestion, with the latest count on Sunday, June 15, reaching 44,548 TEUs.

Health dept to follow up Covid-19 positive patients from today

The government is taking special measures to prevent coronavirus infection. From Sunday (June 15), the Health Department will conduct follow-ups on COVID-19 positive patients over the next month. This process aims to monitor and gather information about new variants of the coronavirus.

Four Additional DIGs transferred

Four police officers holding the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General (Additional DIG) or equivalent positions have been transferred.

EC committed to ensuring level playing field: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission (EC) is moving forward with preparations for the upcoming national polls and will act as a referee during the election. To that end, the constitutional body is committed to ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.

Trade resumes through Hili port after 10-day Eid holiday

After a 10-day break for Eid-ul-Azha, import and export activities between Bangladesh and India through Dinajpur’s Hili land port resumed on Sunday (June 15).

US had nothing to do with attack on Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump said the US “had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight” in a post to his social media platform Truth Social Sunday morning, issuing a warning to Tehran not to bring his country into the conflict.

CA press wing denies rumours of national flag change

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has debunked claims that Bangladesh’s interim government is considering altering the national flag, calling them "completely false."

10 killed in Iran’s overnight missile strikes on Israel

Waves of overnight Iranian strikes on Israel killed at least eight people, including children, according to emergency services, after air raid sirens sent millions across the country scrambling into shelters.

5 killed in helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand

Five people were killed when a helicopter carrying six passengers crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Aryan Aviation helicopter was flying from Guptkashi to Kedarnath Dham with pilgrims on board. During the 10-minute journey, the chopper crashed between Gaurikund and Sonprayag.

Israel strikes 2 fuel depots in Tehran: Iran

Israeli strikes hit two fuel depots in Tehran, the Iranian oil ministry said Sunday, shortly after Iran announced the launch of a new wave of strikes against Israel.

Israel confirms strikes on Iran’s defense ministry HQ

Israel’s military has confirmed conducting an airstrike on the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tehran, previously reported by Iranian state media.

Iranian missile barrage hits Israel, killing several people

A fresh wave of hostilities between Israel and Iran has resulted in significant destruction and loss of life, with both nations launching missile and drone strikes targeting strategic and civilian sites.

Protests across US against Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ policy

Fresh Iranian missile barrage targets Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem

Iran and Israel have intensified their ongoing conflict, trading missile barrages and air strikes in a deadly escalation that shows no signs of abating midnight past Saturday.

Heavy-lift vessel docks at Mongla Port

For the first time, Mongla Port in Bagerhat welcomed a heavy-lift vessel, the Netherlands-flagged MV Jumbo Kinetic, on June 10, 2025.