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Case Sought Against Yunus and 26 Others Over Dhanmondi 32

August 20, 2026

A petition seeking a criminal case against Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus, former law adviser Dr Asif Nazrul and 25 others has been filed over the alleged vandalism, looting and arson at the historic Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka. The petition also names between 3,000 and 5,000 unidentified people […]

Bangladesh Faces Five-Day Spell of Rain and Thunderstorms

August 20, 2026

Bangladesh is set to experience a prolonged spell of rain over the next five days, with showers and thunderstorms forecast across several parts of the country from Thursday through Monday. The weather may turn particularly wet in some northern, north-eastern and southern regions, where moderate to heavy rainfall is expected at times. According to the […]

Gas Crisis Forces Ashulia Factories to Halt Production

August 20, 2026

Severe gas shortages have brought production to a standstill at several gas-dependent factories in Ashulia, with manufacturers reporting steep losses, sharp declines in output and growing pressure to reduce their workforces. At A R Wet Processing Ltd, a factory of Fashion Globe Group in the Kathgora Amtala area of Ashulia, production was running at reduced […]

BTS Star V Reveals Hearing Loss in Right Ear

August 20, 2026

South Korean singer Kim Tae-hyung, better known by his stage name V, has revealed that he has been experiencing significant hearing loss in his right ear and is currently undergoing treatment. Speaking during a recent livestream, the BTS member said he had been dealing with the problem for more than two years. According to V, […]

Dhaka Police Arrest 506 in 24-Hour Drive

August 20, 2026

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 506 people during regular operations across the capital over a 24-hour period, while 55 cases were filed during the same period. Additional Deputy Commissioner of the DMP’s Media and Public Relations Division, Niaz Mehedi, disclosed the information on Thursday, 20 August. According to the police, the arrests were made during […]

Bangladesh’s Fuel Import Bill More Than Doubles

August 20, 2026

Bangladesh’s spending on petroleum imports more than doubled in the 2025–26 financial year, driven by higher international energy prices and increased demand amid renewed instability in the Middle East. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the country spent around US$10.64 billion on petroleum products during the financial year, compared with less than US$5.14 billion in 2024–25. […]

Messi Scores After Father’s Death, Miami Held by Philadelphia

August 20, 2026

Lionel Messi scored for the first time since the death of his father, but his goal was not enough to earn Inter Miami a victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. The match, played in the early hours of Thursday Bangladesh time, saw Miami recover from […]

Pakistan Embassy Warns Pilgrims Against Begging in Saudi Arabia

August 20, 2026

Pakistan has warned its citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah against begging, unauthorised fundraising and violating visa conditions, cautioning that those involved could face arrest, detention and deportation. The warning was issued on Sunday, 16 August, by the Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia for pilgrims and other Pakistani nationals travelling to the […]

Fifty-Four Detained as Police Raid Illegal Gulshan Spa Operations

August 20, 2026

A targeted police raid on two massage parlours in the capital’s affluent Gulshan neighbourhood resulted in the detention of 54 individuals on Wednesday night. Law enforcement officials launched the synchronized operation following intelligence reports alleging that the commercial establishments were operating as fronts for prostitution and illicit activities. Tactical Raid on Diplomatic Quarter Establishments Acting […]

Seven Candidates Disqualified in 50th BCS Exam as Viva Date Announced

August 20, 2026

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has cancelled the candidacies of seven examinees involved in cheating and disciplinary breaches during the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examinations. Concurrently, the commission published the second-phase viva voce schedule for 2,160 candidates who passed the written assessment under general cadres. The official announcements were issued through separate […]

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Category: World

Case Sought Against Yunus and 26 Others Over Dhanmondi 32

Bangladesh Faces Five-Day Spell of Rain and Thunderstorms

Gas Crisis Forces Ashulia Factories to Halt Production

BTS Star V Reveals Hearing Loss in Right Ear

Dhaka Police Arrest 506 in 24-Hour Drive

Bangladesh’s Fuel Import Bill More Than Doubles

Messi Scores After Father’s Death, Miami Held by Philadelphia

Pakistan Embassy Warns Pilgrims Against Begging in Saudi Arabia

Fifty-Four Detained as Police Raid Illegal Gulshan Spa Operations

Seven Candidates Disqualified in 50th BCS Exam as Viva Date Announced

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