Day: August 2, 2026
Man Hacks Ex-Wife and Her Mother to Death in Kathalbagan
Dhaka: A man hacked his former wife and her mother to death in the city’s Kathalbagan area on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Ratri, 20, and her mother Firoza Begum, 35. Following the incident, police arrested the suspect identified as…
Bangladesh Unveils National Action Plan for Safe Migration
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), officially launched the National Action Plan (NAP) 2026-2030 for implementing the objectives of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Reg…
75 Sued Over Banned Bangladesh Chhatra League Procession in Feni; 3 Arrested
Feni: Police have filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 25 named and 40-50 unnamed leaders and activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) over a procession brought out in Feni Sadar upazila. Three people, including two named a…
Government Prioritizes Safe and Dignified Migration: Mahdi Amin
Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin on Sunday emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring safe, orderly, and dignified migration, labeling it as a pivotal element of the 21st century. He made these remarks at the inauguration of the Nati…
Muktadir, Myanmar Envoy Focus on Trade Expansion and Rohingya Repatriation
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir and Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe convened on Sunday to deliberate on enhancing bilateral trade, strengthening shipping connectivity, and accelerating the repatriation process for forci…
DSE Clarifies Termination of 17 Employees as Part of Strategic Restructuring
Dhaka: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Sunday clarified its position on the recent termination of 17 employees, stating that the move was part of a long-term organisational transformation process that has been underway since 2022, and not a sudden o…
Total Solar Eclipse to Cast Shadow Over Parts of Spain, Iceland, and Greenland
Madrid: Skywatchers are set for a rare celestial spectacle on August 12 when a total solar eclipse sweeps across parts of Spain, Iceland, and Greenland, accompanied by a planetary alignment before dawn and the peak of the Perseid meteor shower after s…
Ex-Husband Arrested for Burning Woman to Death in Dinajpur
Biral: Police arrested a man for burning his ex-wife to death by pouring petrol on her at Bijora Sutarpara in Biral upazila of Dinajpur district on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Sumaiya Akter Shyamoli, 25, daughter of Sirajul Islam of…