International Desk: Israel launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood on Friday. It was the deadliest such strike on Lebanon’s capital in decades, with Lebanese…

Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis

International Desk: Sri Lankans began voting Saturday in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval. The election, contested by 38 candidates, is…

Light rain brings temporary relief in Dhaka amid sweltering heat

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka residents received a much-needed respite from scorching heat as rain swept through the capital on Saturday morning. The downpour started around 11 am, bringing the temperature down slightly. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast…

Adviser Nahid denies claims of internet shutdown in CHT

Staff Correspondent: Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Saturday said internet was not shut down by the government in the Chittagong Hill Tracts(CHT). “There were isolated instances of temporary internet disruption which…

72-hour roads, waterways blockade underway in Khagrachhari, Rangamati

Staff Correspondent: A 72-hour roads and waterways blockade is underway in protest against the recent attacks, arson, and violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati districts. No long-distance vehicles have left Khagrachhari, although some light vehicles were seen…

Chennai Test: India dominate with massive lead as Bangladesh falter

Sports Desk: The hosts India secured a 227-run lead in their first innings after Bangladesh tumbled for meager 149 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah taking four wickets. In the first innings, riding on the sixth Test century…

Section 144 imposed in Rangamati following unrest in Khagrachhari

Staff Correspondent: In the wake of escalating tensions from a clash in Khagrachhari’s Dighinala, the Rangamati District Administration has imposed Section 144, effectively banning public gatherings and restricting movement to control the situation. The unrest in…

Over 50 hurt as clash breaks out at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque

Staff Correspondent: More than fifty people were injured as clashes broke out at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque between followers of present Khatib Waliur Rahman and former khatib Ruhul Amin before Jumma prayers. The incident occurred…

Muhammed Abdullah Appointed MD of Journalists Welfare Trust

Staff Correspondent: Renowned journalist and former president of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ), Muhammed Abdullah, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust. His appointment, approved by the Contract…

Former Jatrabari OC Abul Hasan on 7-day remand

Staff Correspondent: A court has granted a 7-day remand for Abul Hasan, former Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Jatrabari Police Station, in connection with the death of student Sakib Hasan during the recent anti-discrimination student protest in Jatrabari.…

Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children

Industry Desk: Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives. Beginning Tuesday in the…