Trump announces a US trade deal with Vietnam
President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, reducing tariffs from a threatened 46% to 20% on Vietnamese exports, with 40% levies on trans-shipments from […]
Who Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? Thailand PM Suspended Over Leaked Phone Call
Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty Tuesday pending an ethics investigation over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun […]
11 killed in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh
At least 11 people died in separate road accidents in Mymensingh yesterday. Eight died when a bus collided with a human haulier in Phulpur upazila […]
DMP bans gatherings near NBR, Bida offices from tomorrow
Dhaka Metropolitan Police imposed a ban on all gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations around National Board of Revenue and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority offices on Agargaon […]
Indian state-owned telecom soft launches of Quantum 5G FWA
India’s BSNL soft-launched Quantum 5G FWA in Hyderabad, the country’s first indigenous, SIM-less fixed-wireless-access service delivering fiber-like speeds over 5G radio. The service offers gigabit-class […]
World Bank approves $500m for Bangladesh to improve transparency, public sector accountability
The World Bank approved $500 million financing to strengthen Bangladesh’s public institutions through enhanced accountability, transparency, and financial sector governance. The program supports tax administration […]
Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.1 Hits Iran, Sparks Theories Of Nuclear Testing
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran’s Semnan area Friday, near military space and missile complexes, triggering speculation about potential nuclear testing amid Iran-Israel conflict. […]
Tulsi Gabbard’s Clarification On Iran After Trump’s 2nd Rebuke In A Week
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reversed her previous testimony after President Trump publicly called her “wrong” about Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Gabbard now claims Iran […]
Bavuma ruled out of Zimbabwe Test series
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the two-Test series against Zimbabwe starting June 28 due to a hamstring injury from the […]
Qatar holds talks with energy companies on risk of Israel-Iran conflict
Qatar held emergency talks with energy companies after Israeli strikes on an Iran-Qatar shared gas field. Energy Minister Saad Al Kaabi urged firms to alert […]
PM Modi On Why He Rejected Trump’s Invite To Visit US
Prime Minister Modi rejected US President Trump’s phone invitation to visit Washington DC, saying he needed to return to Odisha, “the holy land of Lord […]
Jeremy Allen White portrays Springsteen in “Deliver Me From Nowhere” trailer
Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White portrays Bruce Springsteen in the biographical drama “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” releasing October 24. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film […]
Khaleda Zia returns home from Evercare Hospital
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned to her Gulshan residence Firoza around midnight after health check-up at Evercare Hospital. Her physician Professor AZM Zahid Hossain said […]
“Too Risky”: Karnataka Distributor Refuses To Release Kamal Hassan’s ‘Thug Life’
Distributor Venkatesh Kamalakar refuses to release Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka, citing poor business prospects two weeks post-India release. The film faces boycott over […]
‘Droidcon Bangladesh 2025’ to be held on June 20-21
The popular Android developer conference ‘droidcon Bangladesh 2025’ will be held June 20-21 at Independent University, Bangladesh. Expecting 500+ participants, the event features 19 international […]
“You Are The Best, Trying To Be As You”: Italy PM Meloni Tells PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada. In a warm exchange, Meloni told Modi, […]
A Look At Israel’s Nuclear Program As It Attacks Iran For Wanting One
While Israel wages war against Iran over nuclear concerns, reports reveal Israel secretly possesses at least 90 nuclear warheads—the Middle East’s only nuclear arsenal. Despite […]
ICT office publishes notices asking Hasina, Asaduzzaman to appear
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal published newspaper notices summoning former PM Sheikh Hasina and ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan to appear on June 24 over crimes against […]
Indian-Origin Suspects Among 18 Arrested In Canada Towing Industry Scam
Eighteen people, mostly of Indian-origin, were arrested and CAD $4.2 million in assets seized after police dismantled an organized criminal network linked to Ontario’s towing […]
Taiwan adds Huawei and SMIC to export control list alongside Taliban and al Qaeda
Taiwan has placed China’s Huawei and SMIC on its export control list alongside entities like Taliban and al Qaeda, requiring government approval for Taiwanese exports […]
FF Sakhina Begum known for killing Razakars passes away
Sakhina Begum, renowned for killing five Razakars with a sword during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, died today in Kishoreganj’s Nikli upazila. Known as “Khatki Begum,” […]
Parliamentary Panel To Review Air Safety Lapses, Manpower Issues In Aviation
A parliamentary committee led by JDU MP Sanjay Jha will meet June 23 to review recent air crashes and aviation sector manpower gaps. Following the […]
“Dangerous New Arms Race”: Report Says China Added 100 New Warheads In 2 Years
China’s nuclear arsenal has grown to 600 warheads, adding 100 in 2023-2024, according to SIPRI’s annual report. The Stockholm-based think tank warns of a “dangerous […]
First Batch Of Kailash Mansarovar Yatris Leave For Nathula Pass
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Sikkim’s Nathula Pass has resumed after a five-year gap, with 36 pilgrims beginning their journey on Monday. The group will […]
As Debate Over Bangladesh Election Intensifies, A Tussle Over Dates
Bangladesh’s Election Commission is ready to hold parliamentary elections by April 2026, but timing remains unclear. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus met with opposition BNP leader […]
Ending Asylum Hotels For Immigrants Will Save Taxpayers Rs 10,600 Crore: UK Government
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced Britain will stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029, saving taxpayers £1 billion annually. Currently costing over £8 million […]
6,000-Year-Old Skeletons Have Distinctive DNA With No Link To Modern Humans
Scientists discovered ancient human remains in Colombia’s Bogota Altiplano dating 6,000-500 years old that don’t match any known indigenous populations. The 21 individuals studied represent […]
Max Verstappen Seeks Record Fourth Canada Win And Trouble-Free Weekend
Max Verstappen aims for a record fourth consecutive Canadian Grand Prix victory this weekend but faces automatic suspension from the Austrian GP if he receives […]
Russia Says Ready To Help Remove Excess Nuclear Material From Iran
The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Russia is ready to assist in removing excess nuclear material from Iran and converting it into fuel, if the US […]
Mistral Releases Magistral, Its First-Ever Reasoning AI Models With Transparent Chain-of-Thought
French AI startup Mistral released two reasoning-focused AI models: Magistral Small (open-source, 24B parameters) and Magistral Medium (enterprise, proprietary). Both feature multi-step reasoning with transparent […]
Ctg airport: Passengers forced to walk on taxiway as boarding bridge out of order
International passengers at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram have been forced to walk to the terminal for four days due to a malfunctioned boarding […]
20 injured in clash over football match in Bhairab
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between two groups over a football match in Kishoreganj’s Bhairab upazila, Bangladesh. The hour-long altercation at […]
Honeymoon Murder: Kangana Ranaut Calls Sonam Raghuvanshi “Dumb”, And A Warning
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slammed Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of orchestrating her husband Raja’s murder during their Meghalaya honeymoon.Ranaut called the act “cruel, heinous and dumb,” […]
Was Kidnapped By Israeli Troops In International Waters: Greta Thunberg
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after Israeli forces seized her Gaza-bound aid boat in international waters Monday. In a pre-recorded video, Thunberg […]
‘Tesla Production Banned In US’: President Donald Trump In AI-Manipulated Viral Video
A viral video showing President Trump announcing a Tesla production ban and calling Elon Musk a “snake” has been confirmed as AI-generated. Fact-checkers found the […]
Tom Cruise earns Guinness World Record for ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’
Tom Cruise earned a Guinness World Record by performing 16 parachute jumps with a burning chute for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” The actor […]