Monday 21 July 2025

Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured

Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured

At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 students have been injured and burnt after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircraft crashed inside M...

Bangladesh | 4 Hours 32 Minutes ago

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Trump threatens Japan with up to 35% tariff ahead of deadline

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Probe report in BB reserve heist case July 24

A Dhaka court today set July 24 to submit a probe report in the case l...

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Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured
Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured

At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 students have bee...

Bangladesh | 4 Hours 32 Minutes ago


‘Miss, where is my child?’
‘Miss, where is my child?’

One by one, ambulances rush through the area blaring sirens, guarded b...

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Education-related proposals proposed in white paper to be taken forward: Adviser
Education-related proposals proposed in white paper to be taken forward: Adviser

Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today said edu...

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US intel says strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear program
US intel says strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear program

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Action on Tulip Siddiq in consultation with Interpol: ACC chief

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DMP statement regarding UIU students’ movement

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Bangladesh

CA opens Environment Fair, Tree Fair

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the Environment Fair-2025' and the 'National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair-2025' at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre...


‘Miss, where is my child?’
‘Miss, where is my child?’

One by one, ambulances rush through the area blaring sirens, guarded by military vehicles. Army personnel use sharp whistles to clear traffic and manage the cro...

21 Jul, 2025 19:08


15 dead in as many training flight crashes in 20 years
15 dead in as many training flight crashes in 20 years

According to newspaper reports, multiple incidents involving Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training aircraft and flying academy plane...

21 Jul, 2025 19:14


Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured
Milestone School plane crash: Death toll hits 19, over 50 students injured

At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 students have been injured and burnt after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aircr...

21 Jul, 2025 16:32


Bangladesh's apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07b

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) have surged to...

23 Jun, 2025 18:39


Mob justice during arrest of ex-CEC Nurul Huda not acceptable: Jahangir

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Politics

Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration, electoral symbol restored after SC order

The Election Commission (EC) has reinstated the registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party alongside its electoral symbol, the "weighing scales", following a Supreme Court order. On Tue...


Nahid announces four-point demand amid nationwide mass arrest July 22
Nahid announces four-point demand amid nationwide mass arrest July 22

Nahid Islam, a key coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, declared an emergency four-point demand with a 48-hour...

21 Jul, 2025 15:54


Second uprising, this time against corruption: Jamaat chief
Second uprising, this time against corruption: Jamaat chief

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman today said last year's struggle was to eliminate "f...

19 Jul, 2025 19:50


Fakhrul hopes interim govt will hold election by February
Fakhrul hopes interim govt will hold election by February

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed hope that the interim government wil...

07 Jul, 2025 13:06


As long as fascism exists, our struggle will continue: Jamaat Ameer
As long as fascism exists, our struggle will continue: Jamaat Ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said as long as fascism exists, their struggle will c...

05 Jul, 2025 16:21


High-level BNP delegation off to China

A high-level BNP delegation, led by its Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, left here las...

23 Jun, 2025 13:07


ICT-1 in newspaper ads asks Sheikh Hasina, Bulbul to appear on June 3

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 today published advertisements on two national dailies, as...

26 May, 2025 17:36




International

US intel says strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear program

A classified preliminary US intelligence report has concluded that American strikes on Iran set back Tehran's nuclear program by just a few months --...

25 Jun, 2025 12:10


China confirms EU leaders to visit Thursday for summit
China confirms EU leaders to visit Thursday for summit

China confirmed that top leaders from the European Union will visit on Thursday for a summit, as the two major trading partners se...

21 Jul, 2025 16:25


13 dead in Russian bus crash
13 dead in Russian bus crash

Thirteen people were killed and 20 injured after a bus transporting mine workers in Russia's far eastern Yakutia region crashed ea...

21 Jul, 2025 16:10


Pope calls Buzz Aldrin to mark 1969 moon landing
Pope calls Buzz Aldrin to mark 1969 moon landing

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called astronaut Buzz Aldrin and visited the Vatican's astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo to mark...

21 Jul, 2025 16:38


Iran threatens US with 'serious' consequences after strikes

Iran on Monday warned the United States of severe repercussions following US strikes on the Islamic...

23 Jun, 2025 13:09


Protests spread across US despite Trump threats

A second night of curfew was in place as city leaders try to get a handle on the after-dark vandalis...

12 Jun, 2025 15:26




Business

World Bank approves $500m for Bangladesh to improve transparency, public sector accountability

The World Bank has approved $500 million in financing to help improve trust in Bangladesh's public institutions through increased accountability and transparency; and enhance corporate governance and...


Ryanair profit surges in first quarter on higher fares
Ryanair profit surges in first quarter on higher fares

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday announced its net profit more than doubled in its first quarter thanks to higher air far...

21 Jul, 2025 16:39


Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy
Stocks consolidate after bumper week buoyed by resilient US economy

US and European stock markets stalled or trimmed gains on Friday after a bullish week buoyed by US d...

19 Jul, 2025 19:26


US stocks mixed as indexes struggle to retain record highs
US stocks mixed as indexes struggle to retain record highs

Wall Street stocks closed mixed Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq struggling to log significant ga...

19 Jul, 2025 19:14


3 new RMG factories get LEED certification
3 new RMG factories get LEED certification

Three more RMG factories of Bangladesh have got the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L...

19 Jul, 2025 19:08


Govt fixes prices of rawhide, relaxes restriction on leather export

Ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, the government today fixed the prices of the salt-applied rawhides of...

25 May, 2025 17:43


FY 26 budget to have no false assurances: Finance adviser

Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said the upcoming budget cannot be described as ambitious as th...

25 May, 2025 11:54




Sports

Bangladesh earn facile victory over Bhutan

As expected Bangladesh earned a facile 2-0 win over Bhutan in the FIFA Int'l friendly match in front of a passionate home crowd at National Stadium in...

04 Jun, 2025 22:54


Syria interior ministry says Sweida clashes have 'halted'
Syria interior ministry says Sweida clashes have 'halted'

Tribal fighters have been evacuated from Syria's southern city of Sweida and violent clashes have ceased, the country's interior m...

20 Jul, 2025 13:27


'Tiger like' Scheffler set to spoil McIlroy dream in British Open finale
'Tiger like' Scheffler set to spoil McIlroy dream in British Open finale

Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday leaving loca...

20 Jul, 2025 13:06


Alfred coasts in London, but Lyles pipped in season-opening 100m
Alfred coasts in London, but Lyles pipped in season-opening 100m

Julien Alfred fired out a broadside at her rivals for the women's world 200m crown with an impressive victory in the London Diamon...

20 Jul, 2025 12:31


Inter Milan, Monterrey join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16

Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on...

26 Jun, 2025 13:40


IPL: Mustafizur Rahman to play for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday announced the signing of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a re...

14 May, 2025 17:55




Entertainment & Lifestyle

Taylor Swift buys back rights to her old music

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday.


Ancient statue returns to Turkey 65 years later
Ancient statue returns to Turkey 65 years later

Turkey has repatriated an ancient statue believed to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius from the United States as part of effort...

19 Jul, 2025 19:02


Premiere show of documentary 'Shrabon Bidroho' at National Museum this evening
Premiere show of documentary 'Shrabon Bidroho' at National Museum this evening

The premiere show of a documentary titled ' Shrabon Bidroho' made on the July Uprising will be held...

07 Jul, 2025 13:28


Rajshahi region enriched with archaeological heritages
Rajshahi region enriched with archaeological heritages

A large number of tourists from both home and abroad visit the historical, archaeological and natura...

03 Jul, 2025 18:27


Dissident Iranian filmmaker Panahi wins Cannes top prize

Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes film festival on...

25 May, 2025 15:46


Singer Noble detained over torturing women: DMP

Police on Tuesday detained popular singer Mainul Ahsan Noble in Demra area of Dhaka in a case over t...

20 May, 2025 13:30