Day: August 2, 2026
FBI Steps Up Investigation Into Cyberattacks on Water Systems
Dhaka: Michigan has reported cyberattacks targeting nine of its water systems, joining neighboring Minnesota, where more than 30 systems were recently affected. The FBI is investigating the incidents amid concerns over Iranian-linked cyber threats.
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‘The Sopranos’ Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80
New york: Veteran actor Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero in the acclaimed television series The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. Bob McGowan, who managed Pastore during and after his time on The Sopranos, d…
Dhaka’s Air Quality Moderate This Morning
Dhaka: Dhaka’s air quality remained moderate on Sunday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 73 at 09:20am. With this score, the capital ranked 25th among the world’s most polluted cities.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Indonesi…
Shama Obaed Seeks Enhanced Global Cooperation to Prevent Irregular Migration
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday called for enhanced international cooperation to expand regular migration pathways and prevent irregular migration, promote ethical recruitment, and strengthen the skills of prospec…
‘The Malvinas Are Argentine’ Banner Sparks National Frenzy
Buenos aires: A banner displayed by Argentina’s national football team after defeating England in the World Cup semifinals has reignited public interest in the disputed Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas, turning the territorial issu…
Law Firm in Dubai Appointed to Contest Ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed’s Bail: Home Minister
Rajshahi: The government has appointed a law firm in Dubai to challenge the conditional bail granted to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed by a Dubai court, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Sunday. “We are trying to obta…
PM Congratulates MIST Team for Winning World Title at Underwater Robotics Competition
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday congratulated the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) team for winning the world title at the MATE ROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026 and pledged full government support t…
Lightning Strike Claims Two Lives in Thakurgaon; Two Others Hospitalized
Thakurgaon: A tea shop owner and another individual lost their lives, while two others sustained injuries following a lightning strike in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaon.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the victims have been identified as 46-y…