Death in Rab custody: 2 withdrawn over Suraiya's death
Two law enforcement officials have been withdrawn from their duties over the allegation that a woman died in Rab custody in Kishoreganj's Bhairab
In pictures: Crash site of Raisi's helicopter
The crash incident triggered a massive search operation that was hampered by adverse weather conditions
Hasina mourns death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi
Hasina conveyed her condolence in a letter to interim president of Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Mokhber
Battery-run rickshaw ban: 44 arrested in 4 cases over Mirpur clashes
At least 44 people, mostly drivers of battery-run rickshaws and easy bikes, were arrested in four cases filed with different police stations following yesterday's clashes in Dhaka's Mirpur area, protesting a ban on the vehicles
Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president
Five days of national mourning have been declared by Khamenei.
For now, battery-run rickshaws to keep plying on Dhaka roads: Quader
Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the battery-run rickshaws and easy bikes will ply on the Dhaka city roads
Bangladesh
Road accident kills 1 on Dhaka-Aricha highway
A police officer was injured and his wife killed, in a hit-and-run accident on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar's Hemayetpur last night
65-day ban on fishing at sea begins
The ban has been imposed as it is the breeding season of various species of fish at the sea
Pension scheme row: Univ teachers' body announces protest programme
Bangladesh University Teachers' Association Federation leaders today announced a series of protests demanding the cancellation of a government pension scheme that they said will be discriminatory to future teachers
Nipun's writ: 6-month injunction issued against Dipjol
The order was issued following a writ petition filed by actor Nasreen Akhter Nipun challenging the Bangladesh Film Artists Association (BFAA) election results
'Tears, instead of joy'
Avantika's mother says after receiving her daughter's last academic result
Moulvibazar Sadar upazila election postponed
The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the Moulvibazar Sadar upazila election, which was scheduled for tomorrow
Battery-run rickshaw drivers continue protest, block roads in Dhaka
In Demra, a chase and counter chase took place between the police and drivers as the latter block the road in Staff Quarters area around 11:15am
Int'l Day for Women in Maritime: Recruit more female mariners, say speakers
Experts urged Bangladeshi flagged ocean-going vessel owning companies to come forward in giving priority to recruit more female cadets from the country’s marine academies
Asia
Modi says 'deeply saddened and shocked' by Raisi's death
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise" of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi after Iranian media reported he had died in a helicopter crash
Japan says Saudi crown prince visit postponed over King Salman's health
Japan's top government spokesman said Monday a planned visit this week by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been postponed "due to the health condition of King Salman"
India Lok Sabha polls phase 5: voting underway in 49 seats
Indians today began voting in the fifth phase of polling in the national elections covering 49 Lok Sabha seats in eight states and union territories with the electoral fate of political heavyweights like Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Conference leader Omar Abdulla at stake
What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
Rescuers in Iran were racing on Sunday to find the crash site of a helicopter that was carrying President Ebrahim Raisi to find out the fate of all those on board. Below is brief outline of what Iran's constitution says happens if a president is incapacitated or dies in office
49 constituencies go to polls in 5th phase today
An estimated 8.95 crore people are expected to vote in the fifth phase of polling in India’s Lok Sabha elections covering 49 constituencies across eight states and union territories today.
Three Spaniards among 6 killed in Afghan shooting
The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to Kabul along with multiple wounded, the Taliban government said yesterday.
Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said yesterday, with some residents reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit.
Civil War in Myanmar / Arakan Army claims control of Key town in Rakhine
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group yesterday claimed its fighters had seized control of a town in western Rakhine state, in what would be another blow to the junta.
World
Ali Bagheri Kani appointed as Iran's acting foreign minister after Amirabdollahian's death
Iran's government cabinet appointed on Monday Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as acting foreign minister following the death of Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash
Iran's Raisi: Ultraconservative president close to supreme leader
The Iranian president -- whose career started in the years after the 1979 Islamic revolution and who is close to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei -- took power in a 2021 election that was followed by turbulent years of protests and tensions.
World leaders who died in air crashes
Following the Iranian president's death in a helicopter crash, the whole world is shocked. But throughout history, the death of presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs in aviation related accidents is not uncommon, as they frequently move about in planes and helicopters, exposing themselves to the risk of accident and sabotage
London court set to rule on Julian Assange extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could find out on Monday whether he has won a reprieve in his last-ditch UK legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States
New Taiwanese president calls on China to stop its threats
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China on Monday to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had to respect the choice of the Taiwanese people
Reactions to death of Iran's president in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday
Iran government says will operate 'without disruption' after Raisi death
The Iranian government will continue to operate "without the slightest disruption" following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, said a cabinet statement on Monday
What we know about Iranian president's helicopter crash
Iranian media said Monday that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had died after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of the country
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Netanyahu in trouble as Israel's wartime govt divided
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's three-member War Cabinet, threatened to resign from the government if it doesn't adopt a post-war Gaza plan by June 8
Battery-run rickshaw drivers set fire to police box in Kalshi
Battery-run rickshaw drivers set fire to a police box in the Kalshi area this evening following a clash with law enforcers in Mirpur-10 area
Mob violence: Bangladesh’s envoy in Uzbekistan to visit Kyrgyzstan
Bangladesh expressed deep concerns over the mob attacks on South Asian students, including Bangladeshis, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Protesters demand reopening of Anwara Udyan in 30 days
An organisation, Shaheed Anwara Udyan Raksha Andalan, held a solidarity gathering in front of the park to press home their demand
Fierce combat between Israeli forces and Hamas in Jabalia
Abu Obeida, a spokesman for Hamas' military wing, stated in a video message that Palestinians will fight ground attacks in Rafah and other areas within Gaza no matter how long Israel's assault continues
66 more killed in north Afghanistan
Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official said yesterday, in the latest deadly flooding to hit the country.
Battery-Run Rickshaw Ban: Protest, clashes rock Mirpur
Traffic came to a grinding halt on different streets in Mirpur as drivers of battery-run rickshaws demonstrated, clashed with police and vandalised vehicles yesterday.
UZ Election: 3 hurt in pre-polls violence in Tangail
At least three people were injured early yesterday during separate clashes among the supporters of two vice-chairman candidates competing in tomorrow’s upazila elections in Tangail’s Bhuapur.
Checking Violence Against Women: Govt app sees only six rescue pleas in about six years
The government’s “Joy” app, developed with a budget of Tk 45 lakh to tackle violence against women and children during emergencies, received only six rescue requests in five years and nine months.
Hot spell compels bees to leave colonies
Beekeepers in Sylhet division are passing days amid worry of incurring losses as their bees are leaving colonies due to the ongoing hot spell prevailing across the country.
Helicopter carrying Iran president crashes
Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter went down yesterday in what state media described as an “accident”.
X-ray machine gathers dust for 8 years
The lone Chest Diseases Clinic in Mymensingh has been operating without X-ray imaging services for patients. After the old X-ray machine went out of order in early 2000, the district Civil Surgeon’s Office got a new machine for the clinic around eight years back.
Suspected rebels kill BJP activist in J&K
Suspected rebels shot dead an activist from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in Kashmir, local authorities said yesterday after the latest violent attack in the disputed region.
More than 57pc aspirants businesspeople
More than 57 percent candidates running in the second phase of the upazila polls are businesspeople, according to the affidavits they submitted to the Election Commission.
Al Musabbir Sadi’s death anniversary
The 13th death anniversary of Al Musabbir Sadi, a renowned sports journalist and former general secretary of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), will be observed today.
