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20 detained in joint operations in Gopalganj

12:51 PM, 17 Jul 2025 Thursday

The 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 Thursday

A 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 Thursday

The 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 Thursday

Beverage 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 Thursday

West 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Police official withdrawn over Facebook post mocking NCP leaders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 Thursday

Md 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Rahman, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) at the Dinajpur Superintendent of Police Office, has been withdrawn and instructed to report to police headquarters following a Facebook post mocking National Citizen Party (NCP) leader.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 Thursday

The 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 Thursday

Tension 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 Thursday

Nahid 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 Thursday

Bangladesh 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 Wednesday

Former “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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Law 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 Wednesday

The 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 Wednesday

Following 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 Wednesday

Bangladesh 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 Wednesday

Foreign 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 Wednesday

Two 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 Wednesday

A 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 Wednesday

Five 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...