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14 migrants missing, 23 rescued after boat sinks off Malaysia coast

A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants believed to be from Indonesia sank off Pangkor island on Malaysia’s west coast, leaving 14 people still missing, maritime authorities said. The Malaysian Maritime

Dhaka ranks most polluted city with AQI score of 193

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka once again ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index score of 193 at about 9:00am. According to

Two Bangladeshis killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon

Bangladesh has condemned in the strongest possible terms the heinous attack by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon on May 11, which resulted in the tragic killing of two Bangladeshi nationals.

HC clears way for ex-CJ Khairul’s release with bail in last two cases

The High Court on Tuesday granted interim bail to former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in the last two cases filed over killings during the 2024 July uprising, clearing the

Prime minister urges universities to put emphasis on research, innovation

Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged universities to move beyond traditional academic teaching and place greater emphasis on research and innovation to remain competitive in the modern world.

Trump warns ceasefire in Middle East on ‘life support’

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on ‘life support’ Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to

Met Office predicts heavy rainfall in parts Rangpur, Rajshahi divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning in several parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on

PM declares plan to improve road, rail communications between Dhaka, Sylhet

Recalling his difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during the election campaign, prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that his government had started working to improve both