Cyclones, storm surges, or severe thunderstorms—when it comes to receiving early warnings of natural disasters, people across Bangladesh, especially in coastal areas, rely primarily on the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The agency depends on five modern Doppler weather radars to provide
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a month-long "July March" program to mark the second anniversary of the July Mass Uprising. The marches will begin on Monday (July 6). However, the announced route does not include six districts: Gopalganj, Narsingdi, Rajbari, Shariatpur, Sunamganj, an
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledges to build modern, skilled and capable armed forces to face all the challenges in this era. The PM called upon members of the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, loyalty, integrity and technological
Renowned Bangladeshi writer, researcher, and academic Professor Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque has passed away. He breathed his last on Sunday (July 5) after suffering a cardiac arrest. The news of his death was confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Rajia Rahman. Professor Haque was widely regarded as one o
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has said that Bangladesh still lags behind in accurately diagnosing patients' illnesses. He made the remarks on Sunday (July 5) while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled "High Technology in Healthcare" held at the Senate Bui
The government is introducing major changes to the security arrangements at the Bangladesh Secretariat. A total of 169 police personnel who were posted to the Secretariat before August 5, 2024, are being withdrawn and replaced with newly appointed officers. So far, 82 personnel have already been tra
A 'deal' can reportedly be secured for as little as Tk 400. Using such arrangements, illegal fishing is allegedly taking place under the cover of darkness inside the sanctuary of Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, Bangladesh's second Ramsar site. While it may sound unbelievable that such activities are oc
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially unveiled a commemorative postage stamp and a special cancellation seal to mark National Rural Development Day 2026. The inauguration took place at an official ceremony on Sunday (July 5), where the Prime Minister formally released the commemorative stamp and
After making history by defeating Australia in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan dedicated the victory to the people of Palestine. Following the match, he celebrated on the pitch while holding the flags of both Egypt and Palestine. In the Round of 32 match held on Fr
Four years ago, France brought Morocco's dream to an end. In the semi-finals of the Qatar World Cup, Les Bleus defeated the Atlas Lions 2-0, ending the greatest fairytale run in the history of African and Arab football. Four years later, the two sides meet again at the World Cup. This time, howeve
Millions of Iranians gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, shedding tears over the death of the country's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was genuinely surprised by the scenes, as he had believed that Iranians hated Khamenei. According to Trump, the pub
More than 30 members of Pakistan's paramilitary forces were reportedly killed in a suicide bombing targeting a joint forces military camp in the country's southwestern province of Balochistan. The attack took place at the Panwan Camp in the coastal town of Jiwani, Gwadar district, leaving many oth
