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Suspended BNP leader hacked to death outside home in Kishoreganj US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas Late Messi magic sparks stunning comeback to send Argentina into second successive WC final England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz as US, Iran continue strikes Bus accident kills six in China's Sichuan

Suspended BNP leader hacked to death in Kishoreganj

Locals hand two suspects over to police as officers hunt for the remaining attackers

Suspended BNP leader hacked to death in Kishoreganj
Messi town erupts as Argentina reach final

Messi town erupts as Argentina reach final

The defending champions are one win away from another World Cup title
Trump ‘gains new Iran escalation options’

Trump ‘gains new Iran escalation options’

The attacks are “degrading” Iran's military capabilities, US officials say
Trump reverses suspension of ICE traffic stops

Trump reverses suspension of ICE traffic stops

Shootings sparked protests, raised questions over ICE tactics

Ships ‘shun’ US-guided Hormuz transits

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran

Argentina break English hearts for Spain final

England tried to hold on but fell short: Kane

Fewer vessels travel through Hormuz

Bus accident kills 6 in China

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Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal

Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal
Nigeria launches $500mn fund to drive food security

Nigeria launches $500mn fund to drive food security
Morocco to join Gaza international force

Morocco to join Gaza international force
Extended energy supply disruption will impact global economy: IMF

Extended energy supply disruption will impact global economy: IMF
Ontario wildfires choke Toronto

Ontario wildfires choke Toronto
Ex-DP World boss takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port

Ex-DP World boss takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port
Lebanon, Israel end 'pilot zones' talks

Lebanon, Israel end 'pilot zones' talks
Oxfam scales up nationwide flood response

Oxfam scales up nationwide flood response

2026 FIFA World Cup
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France approves assisted-dying bill

France approves assisted-dying bill

The bill allows eligible patients to receive a lethal substance under strict legal safeguards
BMW bids to claw back in China's EV race

BMW bids to claw back in China's EV race

The German carmaker is pinning its hopes on a new generation of electric vehicles to revive falling sales
List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand

List of some significant fatal fires in Thailand

The latest fire incident on Monday has claimed 27 lives
Mbappe’s fight was never on the pitch

Mbappe’s fight was never on the pitch

A Paraguayan senator's insult is only the latest chapter in his story
Opinion

Biswadip Das

When France win, everyone is French
When France win, everyone is French

Sabir Mustafa

As old icons fade, new heroes rise
As old icons fade, new heroes rise

Afiq Fitri Alias

Iran $300bn rebuild fund risks familiar fate
Iran $300bn rebuild fund risks familiar fate

Jibran Saaed

Questions hang over Jamaat's political strategy
Questions hang over Jamaat's political strategy
Sport
Messi town erupts as Argentina reach final

Messi town erupts as Argentina reach final

The defending champions are one win away from another World Cup title

England coach has ‘no regrets’

England coach has ‘no regrets’

England tried to hold on but fell short: Kane

England tried to hold on but fell short: Kane

Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal

Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal

Argentina break English hearts for Spain final

Argentina break English hearts for Spain final

France heartbroken as Zidane era beckons

France heartbroken as Zidane era beckons
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HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister, sparking arguments between pedestrians and the students. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister, sparking arguments between pedestrians and the students. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister, sparking arguments between pedestrians and the students. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC examinees block a road at Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Wednesday afternoon demanding the resignation of the education minister, sparking arguments between pedestrians and the students. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman answers questions from MPs during the PMQs in parliament on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman answers questions from MPs during the PMQs in parliament on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman answers questions from MPs during the PMQs in parliament on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman answers questions from MPs during the PMQs in parliament on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman plants a neem sapling at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, inaugurating a tree plantation programme for government primary schools across the country. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman plants a neem sapling at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, inaugurating a tree plantation programme for government primary schools across the country. Photo: PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the National Primary Education Medal distribution ceremony held at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo : PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the National Primary Education Medal distribution ceremony held at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo : PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the National Primary Education Medal distribution ceremony held at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo : PMO
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the National Primary Education Medal distribution ceremony held at Dhaka's Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026. Photo : PMO
Passengers heading to the airport face suffering after HSC exam candidates blocked a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, pressing a three-point demand including the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Passengers heading to the airport face suffering after HSC exam candidates blocked a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, pressing a three-point demand including the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Traffic gridlock ensues in Uttara after students blocked a road demanding the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Traffic gridlock ensues in Uttara after students blocked a road demanding the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Traffic gridlock ensues in Uttara after students blocked a road demanding the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
Traffic gridlock ensues in Uttara after students blocked a road demanding the education minister's resignation. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC exam candidates block a road in Uttara on Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026, demanding the education minister's resignation. The blockade caused traffic congestion on the road. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon
HSC protest chokes Uttara traffic

HSC protest chokes Uttara traffic
July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026
Students protest demanding education minister's resignation

Students protest demanding education minister's resignation
Dhanmondi Lake overflows in rain

Dhanmondi Lake overflows in rain
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Economy
Extended energy supply disruption will impact global economy: IMF

Extended energy supply disruption will impact global economy: IMF

It says Iran-US conflict clouds October global growth forecast

Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate

Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate

Dollar struggles as softer inflation dims Fed hike bets

Dollar struggles as softer inflation dims Fed hike bets

India holds out for better terms in US trade talks

India holds out for better terms in US trade talks

Energy companies stand to gain as Iran war drags on

Energy companies stand to gain as Iran war drags on
Business
Benapole's export slump deepens

Benapole's export slump deepens

India has kept a series of restrictions on Bangladeshi goods in place since the 2024 change in the political landscape
Ex-DP World boss takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port

Ex-DP World boss takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port
Bangladesh eases foreign borrowing rules

Bangladesh eases foreign borrowing rules
Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again

Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again
Taiwan exports premium mangoes to Europe for the first time

Taiwan exports premium mangoes to Europe for the first time
Entertainment
12 US states suing to block Paramount's $110bn WB deal

12 US states suing to block Paramount's $110bn WB deal
Fashion
Venezuelan workshop swaps gowns for body bags

Venezuelan workshop swaps gowns for body bags
Society
HC seeks dower payment framework

HC seeks dower payment framework
People
Taslima Nasreen’s Kolkata return reignites old political row

Taslima Nasreen’s Kolkata return reignites old political row
Lifestyle
Extreme heat hits Parmesan heartland

Extreme heat hits Parmesan heartland

Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain after 1,000 years

Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain after 1,000 years
Chanel's presents fairy tale couture enchants Paris

Chanel's presents fairy tale couture enchants Paris
Good looks help win elections, but there’s a catch: study

Good looks help win elections, but there’s a catch: study
Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding

Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding
THE LONG READ
China detains US nuclear test expert

China detains US nuclear test expert

His wife says Chinese authorities have interrogated him more than 100 times about his research
How Hormuz overtook Iran's nuclear agenda

How Hormuz overtook Iran's nuclear agenda

Control of the Strait now drives Tehran's approach to talks with Washington
New India rules disrupt transgender care

New India rules disrupt transgender care

Clinics pause services as healthcare providers seek clarity on the new legal requirements
Inside Taiwan's worst-case scenario

Inside Taiwan's worst-case scenario

Taiwan says only its people can decide the island's future despite Beijing's growing pressure
Politics
EC moves to bar MPO teachers from local polls

EC moves to bar MPO teachers from local polls
PM launches tree plantation drive in Gournadi

PM launches tree plantation drive in Gournadi
Jamiruddin Sircar to be buried on parliament premises

Jamiruddin Sircar to be buried on parliament premises
Andy Burnham poised to become UK's next PM

Andy Burnham poised to become UK's next PM
Hasina extradition bid on track: Shama Obaed

Hasina extradition bid on track: Shama Obaed
Enu, Rupon get 10 years jail over money laundering

Enu, Rupon get 10 years jail over money laundering
Good looks help win elections, but there’s a catch: study

Good looks help win elections, but there’s a catch: study
Travel & Tourism
Sajek shuts to tourists over landslide fears

Sajek shuts to tourists over landslide fears

Tourist resorts, trails and other attractions will remain closed until further notice
1 killed, 1,700 evacuated in Dominican Republic hotel fire

1 killed, 1,700 evacuated in Dominican Republic hotel fire

Emergency services say three people were taken to medical facilities and six others were treated on site
Fire hits Dominican beach hotel, 1 dead

Fire hits Dominican beach hotel, 1 dead

Guests have been relocated to nearby hotels after evacuation from the resort
Foreign tourists thin out in Cuba

Foreign tourists thin out in Cuba

Major travel operators are scaling back their presence on the island
Eid lull leaves Kuakata unusually quiet

Eid lull leaves Kuakata unusually quiet

Luxury hotels and motels in the beach town have reported bookings of only 10-15 percent, tourism leaders say
Inside Out
If Bangladesh bows, cricket pays the price: Ishtiaque

If Bangladesh bows, cricket pays the price: Ishtiaque
India keen on ‘helpful, positive’ ties: Munshi Faiz

India keen on ‘helpful, positive’ ties: Munshi Faiz
‘Thinking bad governance due to imperfect constitution is childish’: Shahdeen Malik

‘Thinking bad governance due to imperfect constitution is childish’: Shahdeen Malik
Political turmoil, sluggish growth strain economy: Mujeri

Political turmoil, sluggish growth strain economy: Mujeri