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20 detained in joint operations in Gopalganj
12:51 PM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe local administration has reported that, following a day-long clash centering the National Citizen Party’s (NCP) rally in Gopalganj on Wednesday, a curfew has been in effect since nightfall, with joint operations underway, according to a BBC Bangla live update.
61 killed in Iraq shopping mall fire
11:37 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayA fire tore through a shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people, authorities said Thursday, as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.
Floods ravage Feni: Tk 146.43cr in damages, thousands affected
11:26 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe recent flooding in Feni district has left thousands of residents reeling from devastating losses across agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors, with the overall damage estimated at Tk 146.43 crore, according to official sources.
Coca-Cola to use real cane sugar in US, Trump announces
10:46 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayBeverage giant Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its US production, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on social media.
Andre Russell announces retirement from int’l cricket
10:22 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayWest Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He will make his final appearance in the West Indies jersey during the upcoming T20I series against Australia at home.
Police official withdrawn over Facebook post mocking NCP leaders
10:00 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayMd Mosfekur Rahman, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) at the Dinajpur Superintendent of Police Office, has been withdrawn and instructed to report to police headquarters following a Facebook post mocking National Citizen Party (NCP) leader.
No internet shutdown in Gopalganj: Govt
09:10 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayThe Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has clarified that internet services in Gopalganj have not been shut down or disrupted following Wednesday’s clash.
Tension still prevails in Gopalganj following violent clashes
08:40 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayTension continues to prevail in Gopalganj following violent clashes between police and the banned Awami League and its affiliates, the Chhatra League and Juba League, centering around the National Citizen Party (NCP) rally on Wednesday.
Nahid demands arrest of attackers within 24 hours, claims Gopalganj a haven for Mujibists
12:28 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayNahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has accused the banned Chhatra League and fugitive Awami League members of orchestrating a premeditated attack on his party. Labelling the assailants as "Mujibist terrorists," he claimed they attacked in a militant manner and declared Gopalganj a safe haven for such groups. He demanded the arrest of the attackers within 24 hours.
Bangladesh creates history with T20 series win on Sri Lankan Soil
12:09 AM, 17 Jul 2025 ThursdayBangladesh has achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever T20 series victory against Sri Lanka, ending a long-standing drought both at home and abroad. Led by Liton Das, the Tigers triumphed on Sri Lankan soil, marking their first series win in the country.
‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson banned from driving for 6 months
09:51 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayFormer “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding...
Thursday's HSC exams postponed in Gopalganj
09:43 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations scheduled for Thursday, July 17, have been postponed following violent clashes in the district...
AL-recruited police not fully cooperating: Asif Nazrul
09:22 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul on Wednesday accused police forces, appointed under the previous Awami League government, of failing to fully cooperate with the current administration, exacerbating challenges in maintaining law and order.
2 more officials suspended for breaking service rules
09:11 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayThe government has suspended two more National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials on the allegations of breaching service rules, authorities said...
NCP leaders arrive safely in Khulna after violent Gopalganj clashes
08:14 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayFollowing intense clashes and attacks on their rally in Gopalganj, top leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) reached Khulna under heavy security provided by the army and law enforcement agencies on Wednesday, July 16, night.
Jamaat to rally on Thursday against attack on NCP
08:08 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced demonstration programme in all districts and metropolitan cities of the country on Thursday, July 17, protesting against the attacks on National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Gopalganj...
India continues push-in violating rules: Touhid
08:03 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayForeign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday, July 16, accused India of violating bilateral agreements through ongoing push-in incidents at the Bangladesh border. Speaking at the Foreign Service Academy during the inauguration of a month-long photography and graffiti exhibition marking the July Uprising, Touhid emphasised that such actions contravene established protocols between the two nations.
2 more dengue deaths, 321 fresh cases recorded in 24 hrs
06:53 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayTwo more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours (from Tuesday 8:00am to Wednesday 8:00am), taking the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 60 this year...
22-hour curfew in Gopalganj after four deaths in violent clashes
06:46 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayA 22-hour curfew has been enforced in Gopalganj from 8:00pm on Wednesday, July 16, until 6:00pm on Thursday, July 17, following violent clashes that claimed at least four lives.
5 students to represent Bangladesh at int’l economics olympiad
06:06 PM, 16 Jul 2025 WednesdayFive students have been selected to represent Bangladesh at the 2025 International Economics Olympiad (IEO) set to take place in Baku Azerbaijan from July 20 to 29...