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Chhatak Locals Honor Retiring Headmistress Piara Begum for Lifelong Service

16 Jul 2026, 11:08 AM

Locals in Chhatak Upazila organized a farewell reception on Wednesday to honor Piara Begum, the retiring headmistress of Madhabpur Government Primary School, celebrating her lifelong dedication to regional education....

Faint New Planet Directly Imaged and Revealed Near Young Star

16 Jul 2026, 11:07 AM

Two independent teams of astronomers have discovered the dimmest exoplanet ever directly imaged from Earth, hidden in a young star system just 63 light-years away....

Lakshmipur Observes July Martyrs' Day with Solemn Tributes

16 Jul 2026, 11:01 AM

The district administration solemnly observed July Martyrs' Day on July 16, honoring those who sacrificed their lives during the July Movement....

Argentina Won the Historic Rivalry with England and Celebration Continues in Buenos Aires

16 Jul 2026, 10:50 AM

Joyful crowds erupted in celebration across Argentina after the national team defeated long-time rivals England 2-1 in Atlanta to secure a spot in the World Cup final. The dramatic comeback victory puts Argentina just one win away from becoming the first country to retain the World Cup title since 1962...

Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Drones Amid Gulf Tensions

16 Jul 2026, 10:43 AM

Gulf tensions escalated significantly on Thursday as Kuwait intercepted incoming Iranian drones and Bahrain activated its air raid sirens. These alarming incidents immediately followed a night of American military strikes on Iranian territory....

Dhaka Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

16 Jul 2026, 10:33 AM

Dhaka’s air quality stood at "unhealthy for sensitive groups" on Thursday morning, ranking the capital 13th among the world's most polluted cities. At 9:40 am, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 105....

Five Killed in Head-On Bus and Ambulance Collision in Pabna

16 Jul 2026, 10:25 AM

Five people were killed and four others injured following a severe head-on collision between a passenger bus and an ambulance on the Pabna-Dhaka Highway on Thursday morning....

Argentina Beat England with Late Comeback 2-1 to Reach Consecutive World Cup Final

16 Jul 2026, 03:36 AM

Defending champions Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final....

Medical Camp Provides Urgent Healthcare to Flood Victims in Lama

15 Jul 2026, 06:07 PM

Medical camp inaugurated by Dr. Golam Mostafa Nadim. Medical services and dignity kits distributed to flood victims in Lama....

Global Markets on Edge as US Strikes Iran and Reinstates Blockade

15 Jul 2026, 05:59 PM

The US military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at degrading its ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz....

Key Battles as England Face Argentina in World Cup Semi-Final

15 Jul 2026, 05:51 PM

England is targeting their first World Cup final appearance in 60 years as they face reigning champions Argentina in a highly anticipated semi-final in Atlanta, with the winner advancing to play Spain....

Two Sentenced to Life for Phensidyl Smuggling in Chittagong

15 Jul 2026, 05:46 PM

A Chittagong court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for trafficking 1,000 bottles of the banned drug Phensidyl. Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Tajul Islam delivered the verdict on Wednesday....

Excessive Perfectionism Can Increase Mental Stress

15 Jul 2026, 05:32 PM

Striving to do your best is a positive trait. However constantly trying to be perfect can become harmful to mental health. Experts say excessive perfectionism increases the risk of anxiety, chronic stress and depression over time....

Govt Compiling Credible Freedom Fighter List PM Assures

15 Jul 2026, 05:16 PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman assured Parliament on Wednesday that the government is compiling an accurate and credible list of Bangladesh’s martyred and genuine freedom fighters....

Tangail DC Office Official Accused of Land Grabbing

15 Jul 2026, 05:09 PM

An administrative officer (AO) at the Tangail Deputy Commissioner's (DC) office has been accused of land grabbing, intimidation, and issuing death threats against a relative over a family property dispute....

Illegal Fishing Persists in Naogaon’s Punarbhaba River Despite Ban

15 Jul 2026, 04:32 PM

Despite a government ban, the illegal netting of small fish and fry remains unchecked in the Punarbhaba River in Porsha, Naogaon. Unscrupulous fishermen are using prohibited gear—including current, ring, and China double nets—to catch fish fry, notably baby boal, which are then sold openly in local markets at premium prices....

Padma Erosion Threatens Bheramara Village in Kushtia

15 Jul 2026, 04:23 PM

Faizullahpur village in Bheramara, Kushtia, is facing an existential threat from severe erosion by the Padma River. With the riverbank now just 200 meters away, the critical Rayata embankment is at imminent risk, and over 150 families are in immediate danger of losing their homes....

Special Traffic Restrictions in Chattogram for Rath Yatra on July 16

15 Jul 2026, 04:10 PM

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) will enforce special traffic restrictions and diversions across key city roads from 2:00 pm on Thursday (July 16) to ensure the safe and smooth movement of Rath Yatra processions....

Tree Plantation Drive Launched in Nalchiti to Go Green

15 Jul 2026, 04:06 PM

A large-scale tree plantation drive was launched at Nandikathi Model Government Primary School in Nalchiti on Wednesday to promote environmental conservation and combat the effects of climate change....

Two Arrested with Foreign Pistols in Gazipur Police Drive

15 Jul 2026, 04:02 PM

Gazipur Metropolitan Police arrested two individuals and seized illegal firearms, including two foreign-made pistols, during a special operation in the city's Pajulia area on Tuesday evening....
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Chhatak Locals Honor Retiring Headmistress Piara Begum for Lifelong Service

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Faint New Planet Directly Imaged and Revealed Near Young Star

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Lakshmipur Observes July Martyrs' Day with Solemn Tributes

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Argentina Won the Historic Rivalry with England and Celebration Continues in Buenos Aires

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Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Drones Amid Gulf Tensions

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Dhaka Air Quality Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

6

Five Killed in Head-On Bus and Ambulance Collision in Pabna

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Argentina Beat England with Late Comeback 2-1 to Reach Consecutive World Cup Final

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Medical Camp Provides Urgent Healthcare to Flood Victims in Lama

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Global Markets on Edge as US Strikes Iran and Reinstates Blockade

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Key Battles as England Face Argentina in World Cup Semi-Final

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Two Sentenced to Life for Phensidyl Smuggling in Chittagong

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Excessive Perfectionism Can Increase Mental Stress

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Govt Compiling Credible Freedom Fighter List PM Assures

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Tangail DC Office Official Accused of Land Grabbing

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Illegal Fishing Persists in Naogaon’s Punarbhaba River Despite Ban

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Padma Erosion Threatens Bheramara Village in Kushtia

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Special Traffic Restrictions in Chattogram for Rath Yatra on July 16

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Tree Plantation Drive Launched in Nalchiti to Go Green

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Two Arrested with Foreign Pistols in Gazipur Police Drive

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