Iran foreign minister to address UN Human Rights Council
The escalating air war between Israel and Iran entered its second week on Friday, prompting renewed diplomatic efforts by European officials to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. The development comes as U.S. President Donald Trump stated that any decision on potential American involvement would be made within two weeks.
Muhuri River Embankment Breach Floods Several Areas in Feni
Heavy rainfall and upstream water from India caused the Muhuri River to breach an embankment in the Uttar Baroiya area of Fulgazi upazila in Feni on Thursday night, resulting in the flooding of several nearby localities.
Tarique Rahman Urges Stronger Diplomatic Push for Rohingya Repatriation
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on the interim government to step up diplomatic efforts and increase pressure on Myanmar to ensure the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees who fled to Bangladesh to escape persecution.
Touhid: Rohingya crisis could pose threat to regional security
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has warned that without a sustainable resolution, the ongoing Rohingya crisis could soon escalate into a serious threat to regional security.
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks: White House
The White House said on Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks.
Two SUST students arrested for alleged rape
Police have arrested two students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in connection with the alleged rape of a female student and the recording of the incident on video.
Messi nets free-kick winner as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday.
Lutfey Siddiqi: Dhaka, UAE to strengthen ties, address visa issue
Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi has said that, as part of a comprehensive refresh of the Bangladesh-UAE bilateral relationship, covering trade, investment and people, the two governments will continue to build goodwill and trust to make progress on the visa issue.
Strong unity should be built for prevailing Islam: Shafiqur Rahman
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has called upon the party members to build strong unity and make maximum sacrifices to establish Islam on this soil, aiming for peace in this world and salvation in the Hereafter.
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within 2 weeks: White House
The White House said on Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether the U.S. will get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks.
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the USA rise by 29% in Jan-Apr
Garment shipments from Bangladesh to its single largest destination, the USA, surged by 29.33 percent year-on-year to $2.98 billion in the January-April period of the year, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA).
Cox’s Bazar: Eid tourism expected to generate Tk 700cr
Businesspeople expressed hope that tourism during Eid-ul-Azha holidays will generate over Tk 700 core in transactions in Cox's Bazar.
Kazi Toufikul Islam Emon brings ‘The Guardians of the Gods’ to Bangladesh
Theatre personality Kazi Toufikul Islam Emon has represented Bangladesh in The Childhood Project, an international theatre residency held in Diyarbakir, Turkey, from May 11 to 30.
Messi nets free-kick winner as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup
A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday.
Scientists build a fully 2D, non-silicon computer
A team of researchers at Penn State University have created a working computer using ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials instead of silicon, potentially paving the way for thinner, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.
Apple WWDC 2025: How to watch and what to expect
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is set to begin at its Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California, at 10 a.m. PT (11 p.m. Bangladesh time) on 9 June.
Liquid glass design, iOS 26 and major announcements at Apple’s WWDC 2025
At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, Apple lifted the veil on iOS 26, unveiling a refreshed design called 'Liquid Glass'.
High Court issues rule over legality of Faruque's removal from BCB
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the removal of Faruque Ahmed from his position as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should not be declared illegal.
Asif Mahmud: Google Pay to launch in Bangladesh within next month
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, announced that Google Pay, one of the world’s leading digital payment services, is set to officially launch in Bangladesh within the next month.
Starlink officially begins operations in Bangladesh
Starlink has officially started its operations in Bangladesh.
Google agrees to pay $1.38 billion in privacy lawsuit settlement
Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion to settle a Texas lawsuit alleging the company violated user privacy by collecting sensitive data without proper consent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday, according to a recent report by Reuters.
BTRC Gives Green Signal to Starlink for Satellite Internet License
Bangladesh’s telecommunications regulator, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), has given a green light to Elon Musk’s SpaceX-operated Starlink for a satellite internet license. A letter recommending final approval has been sent to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications last week.
