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Scarlett Johansson crowned highest- grossing actor of all time

Dhaka, July 9 -- Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has officially become the highest-grossing lead actor at the global box office, according to a report by The Wrap. Her cumulative earnings now stand ... Read More


Full verdict on caretaker govt published

Dhaka, July 9 -- The High Court has released the full verdict that nullifies the abolition of the caretaker government system, previously removed through the 15th Amendment to the Constitution during ... Read More


Gazette issued on Legal Aid Services (Amendment)

Dhaka, July 9 -- The government has issued the gazette of the Legal Aid Services (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, amending the Legal Aid Services Act of 2000 to strengthen access to justice for underprivi... Read More


Govt cancels ex-secretaries, retired judges' flats

Dhaka, July 9 -- The Housing and Public Works (HPW) Ministry has cancelled the allocation of under construction 12 flats of former secretaries, retired judges and retired government officials, said a ... Read More


US pushes for calm as Israel eyes broader war aims

Dhaka, July 9 -- US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the White House, where he has declared talks to end the war in Gaza are "going along very ... Read More


Beijing working with Dhaka, Islamabad to follow up "concrete cooperation": Ambassador Yao

Dhaka, July 9 -- Describing the recently held tripartite meeting as an effort to have "concrete cooperation" in certain areas, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday said they are worki... Read More


Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran's truce with Israel

Dhaka, July 9 -- Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began.... Read More


Impostor uses AI to pose as Rubio, contact US and foreign officials

Dhaka, July 9 -- The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to all embassies and consulates after an impostor, using artificial intelligence, tried to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio an... Read More


Why do Dhaka's streets turn into rivers after every rainfall?

Dhaka, July 9 -- Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, becomes a water maze following each rain spell. The streets flood, traffic is jammed, and life comes to a halt. Dhaka's s... Read More


Trump announces 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, to be effective Aug. 1

Dhaka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday slapped a 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, 2% lower than his initial rate announced three months ago, but significantly higher than close rival Vie... Read More