National,Politics,Education & Research,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Women & Children

Students protest attempted rape of JU student, demand justice

UNB, JU:: Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) staged a midnight protest on Wednesday demanding justice over the attempted rape of a female student and alleging the university administration’s failure to ensure security on the campus.More than a thousand students joined the demonstration ...

World,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy

US, China seek to repair tariff war damage as leaders meet in Beijing

The United States and China are seeking to repair economic damage caused by a prolonged tariff war that sharply reduced trade between the world’s two largest economies. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing as both sides aim to stabilise strained rel...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 8, including two children

Israeli drone strikes hit three vehicles on the main highway south of Beirut on Wednesday, killing eight people, including a woman and her two children, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.The Israeli military said it targeted Hezbollah facilities in several areas of southern Lebanon, hours a...

Country, Districts,Security & Defence,Religion

Four-tier security measures to be taken for Sholakia Eid congregation

UNB, Kishoreganj:: A four-tier security arrangement will be taken for the upcoming 199 th Eid-ul-Azha congregation at the historic Sholakia Eidgah in Kishoreganj district.The main congregration of Eid-ul-Azha will begin at 9am at Sholakia Eidgah maidan.The decision was announced at a preparatory mee...

World,WAR

Putin says Russia tests new Sarmat missile, calls it world's most powerful

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced that RS-28 Sarmat, Russia's new intercontinental ballistic missile, was successfully test-launched and described it as the most powerful missile in the world.Putin said the nuclear-capable missile, also known in the West as “Satan II,&r...

National,Healthcare

Teachers’ ‘shutdown’ disrupts academic activities at Barishal University

UNB, Barishal:: Teachers of Barishal University continued their complete ‘shutdown’ programme for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and promotion of teachers.All classes and examinations at the university remained suspended while adm...

World

Macron faces backlash after interrupting Africa summit panel in Kenya

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience.Macron reportedly stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a “total lack of respect,” accusing them of disrupt...

World,Diplomachy

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi summit amid war, inflation pressures

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, at a time when global tensions over war, trade and artificial intelligence are shaping the international agenda.Speaking to reporters before departing the White House, T...

World,Education & Research

US faces ‘reading recession’ as student test scores continue to decline

The United States is experiencing what researchers describe as a “reading recession,” with student reading performance continuing to fall nationwide even as some districts show local improvements, according to a new analysis.At a classroom in Modesto, California, teacher Nancy Barajas us...

World,WAR,Middle East

Iran signals tighter control over Strait of Hormuz amid regional concerns

Iranian officials have not yet issued a detailed response to recent comments made by Qatar and Türkiye, while maintaining that they do not view the strategic waterway as being used as a “weapon of war,” according to available reports.The stance of Tehran reflects its broader positio...

World,Diplomachy,WAR,Middle East

China urges Pakistan to intensify Iran-US mediation efforts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to step up its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, including initiatives aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Xinhua News Agency.Wang made the appeal during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deput...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Cumilla sees sharp rise in crimes in April; public concern grows

UNB, Cumilla:: A rise in criminal cases in Cumilla during April has triggered concern among residents and officials, with murder, rape, theft and violence against women showing an upward trend in the district.According to data presented at the monthly district law and order committee meeting, a tota...

World,Business & Commerce,WAR

US grocery prices see biggest jump in 4 years as Iran war drives up costs

Grocery prices in the United States rose by 0.7 pc in April, the sharpest month-to-month increase in almost four years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.US media reports said the rise supports concerns that the ongoing war involving Iran is contributing to higher food costs for America...

National,Business & Commerce,Agriculture & Farming,Country, Districts

Giant bulls ‘Kala Babu’, ‘Dhala Babu’ steal Eid spotlight in Thakurgaon

UNB, Thakurgaon:: Two giant bulls named ‘Kala Babu’ and ‘Dhala Babu’ have become major attractions in Thakurgaon district ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, drawing crowds of curious visitors and potential buyers to a local farm every day.The bulls, weighing a combined total of around 85 ...

National,Country, Districts,Accident, Fire, Disaster

12 suffers burn injuries in N’ganj blast

UNB, Narayanganj:: Twelve people suffered burn injuries in an explosion apparently from gas leakage at the canteen of a power plant in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district on Wednesday.The victims were Ramijul, 15, Monir Hossain, 45, Badrul Huda, 9, Tuhin sheikh, 30, Suprobhat Ghosh, 42, Osman ...

World,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR,Middle East

Iran war raises fears of bunker fuel shortage, higher shipping costs

The global shipping industry is facing growing concerns over fuel shortages after the war involving Iran disrupted supplies of bunker fuel, the heavy oil used to power most cargo ships.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Middle Eastern oil exports, has sharply reduced supplies of bu...

National,Sports,Cricket

Nahid Rana’s five-wicket haul powers Bangladesh to comfortable win over Pakistan

Express pacer Nahid Rana produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to claim 5-40, dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup and securing a comprehensive 104-run victory for Bangladesh on the final day in Mirpur.He took five wickets in just 9.5 overs. His five wickets for just 40 runs are now th...

World,WAR,Middle East

Israel to set up factory to produce suicide drones

Israel is setting up a military production facility to manufacture a large number of suicide drones in response to the growing threat posed by Hezbollah’s explosive unmanned aircraft, according to Israel Army Radio.The report said Hezbollah’s attack drones have created a major challenge ...

National,World,WAR,Middle East

2 Bangladeshis killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon; Dhaka strongly condemns attack

Bangladesh has condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous attack by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon on May 11, which resulted in the tragic killing of two Bangladeshi nationals.They are late Shafiqul Islam of Satkhira Sadar, Satkhira, and late Md. Nahidul Islam Nahid of Ashashuni, Satk...

National,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Country, Districts

Father, son stabbed dead in Dinajpur

UNB, Dinajpur:: A man and his son were stabbed to death allegedly by two of his sons from his second marriage over a dispute over property in Mondolpara area of Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur on Tuesday morning.The deceased were identified as Dulu Mia, 70, and his son Kabil, 30. Another son, Habil...