0 Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated to a new level over the Strait of Hormuz. The US has claimed to have carried out airstrikes on multiple Iranian military installations. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB (IRIB) reported that several people were injured in an attack on the southern port city of Sirik. Concurrently, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has cut short his visit to Iraq and returned to Tehran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that “powerful” airstrikes were conducted against various targets in Iran in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Citing…
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0 Argentina staged an extraordinary comeback after trailing by two goals. At one point on the verge of defeat, the reigning world champions fought brilliantly to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory, confirming their ticket to the quarter-finals. In the World Cup Round of 16 match held on Tuesday (July 7), Argentina found themselves under early pressure. Lionel Scaloni’s men fell behind 2-0 as Egypt’s attacks found the back of the net twice. However, the match dynamics seemed to shift dramatically thereafter. Argentina intensified their attacks, creating one opportunity after another. The offensive line regained its pace and penetration under the…
1 Following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Malaysia, the country’s labour market has once again been announced open for Bangladeshi workers. The government hopes that the process of sending workers without cost could begin within the next one to two months. Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Arif H. Chowdhury informed journalists about this at the Sylhet Circuit House on Tuesday (July 7) afternoon. The Minister stated that good news regarding labour markets in the Middle East, Japan, and Mauritius, in addition to Malaysia, might also be announced soon. He added that this time, Bangladesh would select the recruiting agencies for worker…
0 The second session of the Thirteenth National Parliament (Budget Session-2026) is set to resume today, Tuesday (July 7), at 3 PM, following a six-day continuous break. The proceedings of this session, which will take place at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House), will commence with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Previously, the session was adjourned on June 30 after the passage of the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. With the recess now over, regular parliamentary activities are set to recommence today. During the ongoing session, the national budget for the new fiscal year has already…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures to ensure environmental protection, prevent water pollution, and implement integrated waste management for the Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara lakes in the capital. He issued these directives at a meeting held on Monday (July 6) at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. The meeting was organized to review the overall activities for verifying the sewage connection systems of various buildings in the Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara-Niketan areas and for making the lakes pollution-free. According to Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of taking coordinated…
1 A court in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur, has sentenced seven accused to death in a case involving the gang-rape of a housewife. Each convict has also been fined one lakh taka. Additionally, one accused in the case was acquitted. Justice Muhammad Abdur Rahim of Jamalpur Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal-1 announced the verdict at 3 PM on Monday (July 6). Those sentenced to death are Md. Rashedur Rahman alias Pappu (30), Md. Biju Miah (36), Md. Badsha Miah (35), Md. Jewel Miah (35), Md. Ashraful Islam (40), Jasim, and Asmat. The sole acquitted accused is easy-bike driver Idris Ali. According…
0 The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 3,342. At least 16,700 more residents have been injured in the twin earthquakes that struck the country consecutively. Additionally, thousands of residents remain missing. This information was reported on Monday (July 06) by Turkey’s state news agency Anadolu Agency. On Sunday, the country’s Ministry of Information announced that the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela last month has exceeded three thousand. The La Guaira region of the country suffered the most extensive damage. The ministry stated that 6,462 people have been rescued so far following…
0 Following extensive reshuffles at the higher echelons of the Bangladesh Police, the government has now sent 33 senior officers to forced retirement simultaneously. Among the retired officers are 14 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), 18 Additional Deputy Inspectors General (Additional DIGs), and one Superintendent of Police (SP). This information was announced in a special gazette notification issued on Sunday (July 5) night by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The notification, signed by Senior Secretary Manzur Morshed Chowdhury of the Ministry of Home Affairs, states that these officers of the BCS (Police) Cadre have been retired from…
0 In the last 24 hours, seven more children have died with measles symptoms across the country. Consequently, the total number of deaths from measles and its symptoms has risen to 738 since March 15 of this year. This information was disclosed in a statement released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Sunday. The statement mentioned that among the total deaths, 93 died from confirmed measles and 645 died with measles symptoms. Meanwhile, 106 new cases of measles were identified in the last 24 hours. As a result, the total number of confirmed measles patients in the…
1 The government has completely prohibited the use of the Prime Minister’s image on banners, festoons, and billboards prepared for any government event. Concurrently, instructions have been issued to prioritize and clearly present the subject matter, purpose, and message of the event when creating promotional materials. This directive was issued in a circular from the Cabinet Division on Sunday (July 5). The circular states that the use of the Prime Minister’s image (in 3D or any other form) on banners, festoons, and billboards prepared for any government event is completely prohibited. It further specifies that when preparing banners, festoons, and…