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Two arrested for defrauding students with fake IELTS question papers

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Police have arrested two individuals on charges of defrauding several students and embezzling large sums of money by promising to provide them with leaked IELTS exam question papers ... Read More


Finance adviser inaugurates fellow adviser's book on Bangladesh's political economy

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday urged all concerned to extend cooperation and blessings so that the interim government can turn the country into a better place for the ... Read More


Former star Australian umpire to join BCB in September

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board has signed Simon Taufel on a two-year deal to help improve local umpiring standards. The former Australian official, once regarded as the best in the game, ... Read More


Secret audios, leaks and spying claims: Bribery scandal engulfs Argentina's Milei

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Argentina has been gripped by a growing bribery scandal implicating close associates of President Javier Milei, the libertarian economist who rose to power by railing against the cou... Read More


Venice Film Festival, by the numbers: From standing ovations to Campari spritzes

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The 82nd Venice Film Festival wrapped up Saturday after 10 days of premieres and red carpets. Beyond the stars and awards, the event can also be told through numbers - from record ov... Read More


Gold price breaks record again, hits Tk 181,550 per bhori

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again raised gold prices, setting a new record in the country's history. The price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 2,... Read More


City Corporation shut for 40 days, yet millions spent on fuel: ACC Raid

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday launched a raid at Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) following allegations of massive irregularities and embezzlement in fuel expenditure. An... Read More


Postal traffic to US plunges 80% after Trump ends tariff exemption on low-value parcels

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Postal traffic into the United States has plunged by more than 80% after the Trump administration scrapped a long-standing tariff exemption for low-cost imports, the United Nations p... Read More


Low-lying areas in Khagrachari flooded due to onrush of water from upstream

Khagrachhari, Sept. 7 -- Despite no significant local rainfall, the low-lying areas in Khagrachari district town have been inundated due to swelling of Chengi river water caused by the onrush of water... Read More


Anthropic agrees to $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books used in AI training

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by book authors who accused the company of using pirated copies of their works to... Read More