NVIDIA unveils AI tool to detect deepfake videos in real time
NVIDIA has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to detect AI-generated or manipulated videos in real time.
3 MIN(s) ago
Bills passed without meaningful scrutiny or debate: TIB
Watchdog raises concern over legislative process, standing committee appointments
22 MIN(s) ago
4 more die with suspected measles, combined toll reaches 797
DGHS reports 878 new suspected cases and 130 confirmed infections in 24 hours
22 MIN(s) ago
EC finalises proposals to amend local polls laws
Amendment proposes changes to candidate eligibility, role of armed forces
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Pan Pacific Sonargaon to host Thai Gourmet Gala Vol 3 from July 23-25
Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, in collaboration with the Commercial Wing of the Royal Thai Embassy in Bangladesh, will host the third edition of its signature culinary festival, “Thai Gourmet Gala”, at Café Bazar Restaurant in the capital.
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From Spain's surprise pick to football's summit: How de la Fuente remade Spain
When Luis de la Fuente was appointed Spain's head coach on December 8, 2022, four days after Luis Enrique stepped down following the World Cup round-of-16 penalty shootout defeat to Morocco, the decision puzzled many.
38 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27
The Export Promotion Bureau takes the decision, fixes January 1 as the date to begin the next DITF
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Dengue: One dies, 338 hospitalised in 24 hours
Total deaths rise to 38, cases to 11,195
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Hold those liable for Milestone tragedy
Probe findings must lead to strict enforcement of building safety, land use laws
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Shakib Khan starrer next film officially titled ‘Nissho’
Shakib Khan's most recent release is “Rockstar”, directed by Azman Rusho. Following its theatrical release during Eid-ul-Azha, the film will begin streaming on OTT platform Chorki from 12 am on July 22.
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Agreement signed to boost collaboration on diabetes, NCD prevention
Under the MoU, BADAS and COMSTECH will work together to promote the exchange of scientific knowledge, technological innovations and public health expertise
1 hour(s) ago
ICT judges likely to visit two secret detention centres presumed to be Aynaghar
One was reportedly run by DGFI, another by Rab
1 hour(s) ago
Jamaat monitoring reports involving Satkhira-4 lawmaker after viral video
The party says it will verify the facts before taking any organisational action against Gazi Nazrul Islam
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The fire ended, their suffering did not
A year after the Milestone tragedy, young survivors remain in treatment while grieving families demand lasting care and recognition
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Burn Institute chief seeks national awareness day in memory of Milestone victims
The proposal came at a programme marking the first anniversary of the aircraft crash that killed 36 people, mostly children
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Argentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.
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JU suspends 8 students over ragging allegations
Action taken under university's student discipline ordinance
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Rajshahi train services resume after RU students lift blockade
Students withdrew the rail obstruction following talks with government, railway and university officials over the alleged assault of an RU student
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Myanmar soldier, 2 police officers arrested after crossing into Bangladesh
They allegedly escaped Arakan Army captivity before swimming across the Naf River into Teknaf
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Every four years, the world cup asks who we've become
I enjoy it for what it is: a piece of our lives that comes around every four years to hand us joy.
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Tonu murder probe: Court orders DNA tests for two more individuals
Investigators seek to match their samples with DNA recovered from the victim’s clothes
2 hour(s) ago
Akij Insaf launches ‘The Grandeur’ and ‘Playfinity’ in Dhaka
Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two lifestyle destinations aimed at offering premium dining and entertainment experiences in Dhaka.
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To protect our children from sexual abuse, we must first know its true scale
A country cannot end a harm it does not measure.
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Arijit Singh returns to playback singing with ‘Awarapan 2’ track
According to Pinkvilla, Vishesh Bhatt has positioned “Yeh Awarapan” as the emotional centrepiece of the sequel, with the song reflecting the inner world of the film’s protagonist, Shivam Pandit.
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Salman Khan responds to health rumours with playful Instagram post
Salman Khan has seemingly responded to growing speculation about his health with a cryptic yet playful post on Instagram, following recent concern among fans over his noticeably slimmer appearance.
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CNG filling station owners threaten nationwide shutdown over 4-point demand
Increase sales commission from Tk 8 per cubic metre to at least Tk 13.96, owners’ association demands
3 hour(s) ago
The Palestine lesson from Spain's World Cup victory
Spain's World Cup triumph rekindles debate over football's enduring entanglement with geopolitics, Palestine, solidarity, and global power politics.
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Three killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Mymensingh
Driver survives with injuries; another woman remains in critical condition
3 hour(s) ago
Video of Satkhira Jamaat MP goes viral; lawmaker says woman is his second wife
MP Gazi Nazrul Islam alleges the video was recorded and shared without consent
3 hour(s) ago
The world is waiting to hear Bangladesh's digital inclusion story
In an interview with The Daily Star, Julian said Bangladesh has already built an extensive mobile network, with almost universal 4G population coverage, but still trails several countries in South and Southeast Asia in smartphone adoption, mobile broadband usage and digital innovation.
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Mymensingh gets new aquaculture research centre
Tilapia cultivation has already begun at the centre, and shrimp and prawn cultivation will start soon
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Two toddlers drown in pond in Magura
The victims were found floating in a pond beside their home
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CONMEBOL chief backs 64-team World Cup for 2030
CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has reiterated his support for expanding the 2030 FIFA World Cup to 64 teams, saying on social media that the centenary edition should feature a larger field.
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ICT orders army to produce retired major Muzaffar on July 23
Tribunal seeks retired officer in crimes against humanity case; prosecution cites alleged phone contact with accused Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury
4 hour(s) ago
July Uprising: PBI accuses Hasina, 65 others over Ctg protest attack
Investigation report recommends discharging 26 accused, including several former senior police officials, citing lack of evidence
4 hour(s) ago
Narail man arrested over rape, murder of five-year-old
Accused sent to jail after being produced before court
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UEFA chief skipped World Cup final reportedly to show disapproval of FIFA
Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday.
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Active monsoon to bring heavy rain across parts of country: BMD
Heavy showers likely in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram tomorrow
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Goutam Ghose joins Gold Mercury’s Megavisionary Council
The appointment places Ghose, whose career has spanned more than five decades, in a council that brings together figures from government, international institutions, business, science, technology and civil society.
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
The tariffs take effect in 30 days and cover various items including wine, hockey sticks and cement
6 hour(s) ago
Locals block Dhaka-Rangpur highway demanding Bogura University at proposed site
Protest ends after deputy commissioner accepts memorandum and assures demonstrators he will look into the demand
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Passengers stranded at Rajshahi Railway Station as RU protest halts rail communication
Students continue protest over assault on peer; railway says accused TTE remains under suspension
6 hour(s) ago
Nightmare in broad daylight
Argentina face a stark choice from here on: modernise their system to match the demands of the modern game, or wander straight back into the wilderness for another quarter-century of soul-searching.
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India approves first dengue vaccine
Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fuelled by rising temperatures and densely populated cities
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Dhaka to host SAFF Championship from Nov 4-17
Dhaka will host the 15th SAFF Championship from November 4 to 17, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) confirmed in a press release on Sunday.
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Restore Dhaka’s footbridges
Authorities must make sure they are safe, clean and usable
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FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl
World soccer's governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final.
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RU students' protest over assault on peer suspends Rajshahi rail services
Railway says accused TTE suspended pending investigation as protesters press four-point demand
8 hour(s) ago
Oil prices dip as mediation efforts offset US-Iran strikes
Brent crude futures eased 78 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $88.44 per barrel by 0415 GMT
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Scam losses in Asian regions up to $114 billion in 2025: UN
Victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost up to $114.1 billion last year, a UN report said Tuesday, with estimated losses at least tripling from 2023
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India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
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Ferdousi Mazumder to reflect on life and acting at ‘Anuswar Sanglap 4’
The event features prominent cultural personalities in conversation with audiences. This year’s guest is acclaimed actor Ferdousi Mazumder.
8 hour(s) ago
Building trust in vaccines starts with stronger regulation
When a mother brings her child for vaccination, she rarely thinks about the science behind the vial of vaccine or the regulatory checks completed long before that moment.
9 hour(s) ago
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.
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Anupam Roy’s Dhaka concert gets new date after postponement
After being postponed at the last minute, Indian singer-songwriter and composer Anupam Roy is finally set to perform in Dhaka. The much-anticipated concert, titled “One True Sound”, will now take place on August 1 at the United Convention Centre in Dhaka.
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Rab re-arrests accused in 32 cases a day after court lock-up escape
Samrat Mondol was arrested in Mymensingh less than 24 hours after fleeing from Gazipur court police lock-up, says Rab
9 hour(s) ago
What Bangladesh can learn from the Global Justice Report
Every once in a while, a document comes along that forces us to rethink the boundaries of what we believe is possible.
10 hour(s) ago
Nine dead, 15 trapped after India tunnel collapse
The collapse was likely triggered by a blast, the cause of which was yet to be ascertained
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Where it all came full circle
At New York-New Jersey Stadium on Monday, several storylines came full circle in the World Cup final.
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Can the new Rohingya committee move repatriation beyond promises?
The formation of a national committee on the Rohingya crisis, headed by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is an important political signal.
11 hour(s) ago
'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps
Doctors and displaced families in Gaza say the highly contagious disease has surged in recent months as war has forced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into cramped tent camps with no clean water for hygiene
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Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
Yemen's Houthis declare 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia
11 hour(s) ago
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad despite World Cup final defeat
It was not the homecoming Argentines had hoped for, four years after millions celebrated their team's tournament victory in 2022, but fresh scenes of joyful chaos filled the street as they danced, sang and set off fireworks to thank the players.
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27 dead, 83 missing from capsized ferry off Guyana coast
Sixty-nine people aboard the MV Barima have been rescued since the vessel flipped over on Saturday night, Phillips told reporters, adding that 83 more remained missing
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Australia's Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Test series
Ashes pace hero Michael Neser was left out of the 13-man party for the two-match series in Darwin and Mackay beginning on August 13, with Scott Boland named as the fourth seamer.
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The caretaker system can’t be left vulnerable to majority control
The Appellate Division’s July 9 order upholding the High Court’s partial invalidation of the 15th Amendment is a constitutional correction of enormous consequence.
21 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Rodri the commander
"At the World Cup will be the best Rodri and next season will be the best Rodri." Those words from Pep Guardiola, spoken while Rodri was still recovering from the injury, sounded more like an act of faith than a prediction.
21 July 2026, 07:53 AM
'The pain is immense', says Messi of World Cup defeat
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina's World Cup final loss "the pain is immense and it's going to take a long time for this wound to heal."
21 July 2026, 03:02 AM
'Kings of the world': World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of a million on bus parade
New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday early evening, with a jubilant crowd of over a million people out to celebrate, local authorities told AFP.
21 July 2026, 01:36 AM
JnU awards Tk 95.66 lakh in research grants
642 postgraduate, MPhil and PhD students receive funding support
21 July 2026, 01:22 AM
‘Covert force’ now claims credit for anti-autocracy movement: PM Tarique
Govt will work with allies to implement the 31-point reform agenda and July National Charter, he says
21 July 2026, 01:08 AM
Rohingya woman killed, child injured in Ukhiya landslide
Continuous rainfall triggers collapse at Camp-8 East; 14 deaths reported this monsoon
21 July 2026, 01:06 AM
Faith forges Spain's golden return
The seeds of institutional continuity have grown into a towering success.
21 July 2026, 01:06 AM
Spain solved Messi, Argentina never found themselves
That Argentina got to a final is a mark of the unbelievable World Cup Lionel Messi played.
21 July 2026, 01:01 AM
The Cubarsi wall behind Spain's second star
Pau Cubarsi did not produce viral highlights or spectacular goals. Instead, he built something every champion needs: a defensive wall.
21 July 2026, 01:00 AM
Adopt AI for future growth of apparel trade: Industry leaders
BAYLA summit calls for automation, innovation in textiles
21 July 2026, 00:56 AM
'Spain were flawless; Messi lacked support': Alfaz, Sohel Rana Jr
For both Bangladeshi observers, the verdict was ultimately the same. The World Cup itself will be remembered for its relentless drama and competitiveness, even if its final chapter proved more clinical than captivating.
21 July 2026, 00:53 AM
The new world of geoeconomics: From comparative advantage to coercive advantage
Economic interdependence now shapes geopolitical power, forcing nations to balance efficiency, resilience, security, and strategic autonomy in trade.
21 July 2026, 00:10 AM
When football beat fury
Two of the most contrasting scenes of the FIFA World Cup unfolded within the space of just 24 hours.
21 July 2026, 00:06 AM
Remembering Mahbub ul Haq: A pioneer of human development ideas
With regard to the notion of human development, Mahbub used to stress three fundamental points.
21 July 2026, 00:02 AM
Beyond groundwater: Rethinking Barind's water crisis
The water crisis in Barind demands integrated governance linking surface and groundwater to protect vulnerable agricultural livelihoods.
21 July 2026, 00:01 AM
Sole DAP fertiliser plant shut over raw material shortage
The country’s only state-owned diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser plant has remained shut since June 28 after failing to secure phosphoric acid through multiple tenders, raising concerns over fertiliser supplies for agriculture.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Investigate Miraj Sheikh’s disappearance’
Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday urged the Bangladesh government to comply with a High Court order directing an investigation into the alleged enforced disappearance of 30-year-old fisherman Miraj Sheikh, warning that the case could be the country’s first known enforced disappearance in two years.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Rare kalij pheasant spotlighted in Satchhari
A rare sighting of the endangered-looking kalij pheasant in Habiganj’s Satchhari National Park has renewed hopes for Bangladesh’s forest biodiversity, while conservationists warn that habitat loss and hunting continue to threaten the bird’s local population.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
TSMC expects strong, multi-year demand for AI chips
TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities,
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
EC yet to publish parties’ election expenditure on its website
Five months after the 13th parliamentary election, the Election Commission (EC) has yet to publish the election expenditure statements submitted by political parties on its website, despite a legal obligation to do so.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Body of BNP leader recovered from Kaptai Lake
The body of a local BNP leader was recovered from Kaptai Lake in Rangamati yesterday, two days after he went missing while travelling by boat.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Gold steady
Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investors assessed an escalation in the Middle East war that pushed oil prices higher.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt vows banking, tax reforms if LDC exit delayed
The draft plan has since been circulated among relevant ministries and will be finalised soon before submission to the UNCDP and other international bodies.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Madrasa principal held over sexual assault of student
Police have arrested the principal of a madrasa in Lakshmipur’s Chandraganj upazila on allegations of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Oil rises above $91
Brent crude hit its highest price since June on Monday due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Supermarket outlets double in just one year
Modern retail outlets are steadily expanding their footprint across Bangladesh’s urban landscape as consumers increasingly prioritise convenience in shopping.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Myanmar Border: Barbed-wire fencing under consideration - Says home minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday said the government was considering constructing a barbed-wire fence along the Myanmar border, which he described as highly vulnerable because of armed conflict and the activities of different insurgent groups.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Man to die for attempted rape, murder of 12-yr-old girl in Magura
A Magura court yesterday sentenced a man to death for attempting to rape and murdering a 12-year-old in Sreepur upazila in 2022.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
New Air Force One to be ‘maxed out’
US President Donald Trump said Sunday his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet needed to be sent off for a month to be “maxed out,” after reports of security concerns on a trip to Turkey.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Mosharaf elected chairman of fertiliser association
Md Mosharaf Hossain, proprietor of M/s Mosharaf & Brothers in Dhaka, has been elected chairman of the Bangladesh Fertiliser Association for a two-year term (2026-2028).
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Tarique vows to keep anti-fascist alliance united
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday pledged to preserve unity among the political parties that joined the simultaneous anti-fascist movement.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Northern India: Landslides, floods kill at least 25
At least 25 people died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain across northern and northeastern India over the weekend, officials said yesterday, with more rain predicted over the next few days.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
HSBC wins two Euromoney awards
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has won the Best Bank for Sustainable Finance and the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Bangladesh at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, in recognition of its performance in the country.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
New front opens in US-Iran war
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said yesterday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move that opens a new front against the United States in its war on Iran and widens the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
China injured sailor in sea clash
The Philippine military yesterday accused the China Coast Guard of clubbing a Filipino sailor with a baton as they approached a grounded vessel that has long served as a Philippine garrison in the disputed South China Sea.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Rupali Bank conducts 40th AGM
Rupali Bank PLC on Sunday held its 40th annual general meeting (AGM) at its head office in Dilkusha, Dhaka.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Burnham becomes UK PM
Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade yesterday, pledging to break with the politics of the past to deliver a new economic model to benefit a nation “fed up” with a revolving door of leaders.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Cuba infiltrated highest levels of US govt: State Dept
The United States yesterday accused Cuba of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington, as President Donald Trump intensifies his campaign to force an end to communist rule of the island.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Admission test woes of first graders
The government’s move to reintroduce written admission tests for class-1 from the next academic year has sparked concern among parents, with many turning to coaching centres and private tutors to help their children prepare for the exams.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Regionalising farming for climate resilience
Bangladesh is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall,
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Urmi Group wins two SDG Brand Champion Awards
Urmi Group has won awards in two categories at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable development, responsible business practices, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The children we lost in July uprising
The last thing 16-year-old Aminul Islam Amin told his mother before leaving home on July 21, 2024, was, “Maa, give me Tk 20. I want to buy some jhalmuri from the street”. After she gave him the money, he stepped outside and never returned home.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Severe heat kills five Afghan migrants
Authorities in southwestern Afghanistan were yesterday searching for 14 people missing in the desert after five other migrants trying to reach neighbouring Iran died in the heat, police said.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Meghna Bank arranges training on SME, agri banking
Meghna Bank PLC recently organised a training programme, titled “SME & Agri Banking Masterclass: Enhancing Capacity on PPG-Based Lending (Batch-3)” at the BRAC Learning Centre in Jashore.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Built for convenience, crippled by neglect
For years, 68-year-old Abdul Mannan avoided using the Banani Sainik Club footbridge. Suffering from chronic knee pain, he found climbing its steep stairs exhausting.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Don’t harass compliant firms in tax drive: DCCI
As the country’s top revenue authority intensifies monitoring of tax deducted at source (TDS), it should ensure that compliant businesses are not subjected to unnecessary harassment, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said in a statement yesterday.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Indian Kashmir: Hundreds led by CM protest in New Delhi
Hundreds of people led by the chief minister of Indian Kashmir shouted slogans and staged a protest in the capital Delhi yesterday, demanding statehood for the region, seven years after it was turned into a federal territory.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Midland Bank holds half-yearly strategic conference
Midland Bank PLC (MDB) recently organised its Half-Yearly Strategic Conference 2026 at Fortis Downtown Resort in Dhaka.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Muzaffar to face court martial Home minister says
Major (retd) Md Muzaffar Hossain, who was recently arrested in connection with the 1981 assassination of former president Ziaur Rahman, has been handed over to the Bangladesh Army and is expected to face trial through a general court martial under military law, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Industrial output shrinks for first time in 6 years
Overall GDP growth halves to 2.22% in Q3
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Forget crude. War pushes refiners to the brink
The global oil refining industry is flashing warning signs. The supply chain for the products that fuel the global economy is under growing stress as conflicts in the Middle East and Russia ripple through energy markets.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bank Asia cardholders to enjoy discounts at Nazimgarh Resorts
Bank Asia PLC has signed a partnership agreement with Sylhet-based Nazimgarh Resorts Limited to offer privileges to its cardholders.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
‘We have become living corpses’
Almost every afternoon, Reshma Karim keeps a plateful of food on the table for her 14-year-old son, as she waits for him to return from school.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Construction sector loses steam
The country’s construction sector is facing one of its worst slowdowns in years as weaker public development spending, slower private investment and high borrowing costs reduce demand for housing and construction materials.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Russian attack on corn ship off Odesa kills 10
A Russian missile strike on a ship carrying corn near Ukraine’s southern port of Odesa killed 10 people, Ukrainian officials said yesterday, in the deadliest attack in a weeks-long flare-up of violence in the Black Sea.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Flash floods hit northern, eastern regions
Heavy rain and the onrush of water from upstream have raised river water levels, inundating low-lying areas and triggering flash floods in several districts.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Licences of 49 recruiting agencies cancelled
The government has revoked the licences of 49 recruiting agencies over their alleged involvement in a syndicate that controlled Bangladesh’s labour market for Malaysia between 2022 and 2024.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BSEC proposes easier margin loans even for low-dividend shares
BSEC proposed expanding margin loans to more B-category companies
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
July 21, 2024: A verdict, but no breakthrough
On this day in July 2024, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court struck down the High Court’s earlier order to reinstate the quota system and instead ruled that 93 percent of government jobs would be filled on merit and seven percent through quotas.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Make sure doctors don’t skip work
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to ensure that doctors remain present at their workplaces amid allegations that many skip duty during office hours, depriving patients of essential healthcare services, health ministry officials said.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Roman Jakobson: The Bridge Between Saussure and Lacan
On Roman Jakobson's death anniversary, revisiting how one linguist reshaped structuralism, psychoanalysis, and interdisciplinary thought forever.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
ADB warns public against fraudulent loan offers using its name
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned the public in Bangladesh against fraudulent schemes that misuse its name and logo to offer fake loans in exchange for fees.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka seeks Asaduzzaman’s extradition
State Ministerfor Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam yesterday said Bangladesh has sought the extradition of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal from India.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Milestone tragedy: Probe blames human error, unsafe building
Human error arising from inadequate training and supervision was the principal cause of the Milestone school plane crash, while an unsafe school building and failures in planning and emergency response worsened the consequences.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM