West Bengal Removes Loudspeakers From 4,000 Mosques

West Bengal authorities have launched a drive to remove loudspeakers from religious places, particularly mosques. The state government said loudspeakers had been removed from 4,203 mosques. It also said loudspeakers had been removed from 1,096 temples, triggering political and religious debate. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the action was legal and Continue Reading

Biman Flight Grounded in Rome Over Technical Fault

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Toronto to Dhaka has been grounded at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after making an emergency landing due to a technical fault, leaving 256 passengers stranded for hours. A passenger said travellers remained inside the aircraft for nearly eight hours before being allowed to disembark at around 8:30 pm Bangladesh time. They […]Continue Reading

Seven Dead, 23 Injured in Thailand School Shooting

A 14-year-old student opened fire at his home and later at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok, killing seven people and injuring 23 others in one of Thailand’s deadliest school shootings. Authorities said the teenager first killed his grandparents before attacking the school. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the victims included the gunman’s grandparents Continue Reading

Storm Risk Looms Over Six Regions Tonight

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned that storms with wind speeds of up to 60 km/h may hit six regions overnight. Rain or thunderstorms are also likely, and river ports in the affected areas have been advised to display Local Cautionary Signal No. 1. The warning, issued on Friday, will remain valid until 1:00 am […]Continue Reading

Shah Rukh Khan Tops India’s Celebrity Brand Rankings

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been named India’s most valuable celebrity brand, according to the Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025. His brand value reached $177.9 million, surpassing cricket star Virat Kohli. Shah Rukh, who ranked third in 2024, has returned to the top spot. According to Bollywood Hungama, his brand value stood at $145.7 […]Continue Reading

Govt to launch ‘Notun Kuri Para Sports’ in September

The government will launch ‘Notun Kuri Para Sports’, a nationwide talent hunt for athletes with disabilities, in September to identify future national and international competitors. It also plans to add 200 athletes to the sports allowance programme within a month. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque made the announcement while inaugurating the Continue Reading

Samanzar to Represent Bangladesh at Miss World 2026

Miss World Bangladesh 2026 winner Samanzar Sayeed is set to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2026 pageant in Vietnam. She will leave for Hanoi on Saturday to join the global competition. The international event will begin in Hanoi on Sunday, with the grand finale scheduled for September 5 in Ho Chi Minh City. Samanzar said her […]Continue Reading

Argentina won’t pressure Messi For Copa America

Argentina will not pressure Lionel Messi to play in the 2028 Copa America, with the decision resting entirely with the captain, according to Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia. The 39-year-old has yet to announce his international future after helping Argentina reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with eight goals and four assists. […]Continue Reading
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