- ‘Jungli’ adds more screenings nationwide just one day after release
- Meta’s head of AI research stepping down
- Eid Tourism: 'Monotony' outside Dhaka, 'confinement' within
- 'Suspected' US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 4 people near Hodeida
- Tarique sends Eid gifts to July martyr Dr Rubel’s family
- Tomato farmers face crisis as prices collapse
- Cox’s Bazar is abuzz with tourists
- Real Madrid to Copa del Rey final after thrilling 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad
- Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury. Forest beats United thanks to Elanga’s wonder goal
- Turkiye secures $500m from World Bank to boost jobs in quake-hit region
- Fugitive former FM Hasan Mahmud seen publicly at Eid congregation in London
- China drills around Taiwan continue with code name 'Strait Thunder'
- Musk condemns 'terrorist' attack on Tesla dealership in Italy
- Yemeni forces attack US aircraft carrier with missiles
- Trump pressing nuclear option on tariffs
- Fight for corruption-free Bangladesh has just begun: Jamaat Ameer
- CA press wing debunks NY Times article
- Death toll surpasses 2,700 in Myanmar earthquake
- IMF team to visit Dhaka for $2.39 billion loan review
- Gas fire in Malaysia injures more than 100 people & damages 49 houses
Security spring cleaning: 7 essential steps to avoid getting hacked
Spring cleaning isnt just for your homeits also a great time to refresh and secure your digital life. Protecting your online presence and personal data is crucial, and following these seven essential steps can help safeguard you from hackers. Start with your passwords. Its important to have a...
Army chief meets chief adviser ahead of Eid
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman paid a courtesy visit to Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House, Jamuna on Sunday. During the meeting, the Army Chief outlined security measures for the upcoming Eid, including efforts to ensure smooth...
China sentences former engineer to death for espionage
A former Chinese engineer has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign intelligence agency, Beijings Ministry of State Security announced on Wednesday. The individual, identified only by his surname, Liu, was accused of copying, duplicating, and selling a substantial amount of...
Google says to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32bn
Google has finalized a $32 billion deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, marking one of the largest tech acquisitions to date. The agreement came after months of negotiations and a significant revision of Googles initial $23 billion offer in July. Sources say the deal gained...
Ensure security for families of Barguna, Magura child rape victims: HC
The High Court has directed the deputy commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police (SP) of Barguna to provide protection to the child rape victim and her family. The court also ordered the authorities concerned in Magura to take measures to protect the elder sister and family of the child...
Ukraine sees Turkiye as key security partner, trade ally
Ukraine considers Turkiye a strategic partner in security and trade and is prepared to ratify a free trade agreement between the two nations, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday. Zelenskyy made the remarks after meeting a Turkish delegation led by Trade Minister Ömer Bolat and...
Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians
Syrias interim president Ahmed Sharaa has called for national unity after days of clashes, where its been reported Syrian security forces have allegedly killed hundreds of civilians from the Alawite religious minority, BBC reported. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) -...
China could end crude oil imports in 20 years, NPC deputy Liu Hanyuan predicts
China is on track to eliminate its reliance on imported crude oil within two decades as it ramps up renewable energy capacity and storage, according to National Peoples Congress (NPC) deputy Liu Hanyuan. Speaking in Beijing ahead of the annual two sessions plenary meeting, Liu, chairman of solar...
UAE condemns attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by armed groups on Syrian security forces, reaffirming its commitment to Syrias stability and sovereignty, reads a Khaleej Times post. More than 70 people were killed, and dozens more injured, during clashes between government security forces and militants...
Death toll crosses 70 in Syria clashes between security forces, Assad loyalists
More than 70 people were killed and dozens more wounded in Syria in fighting between government security forces and militants loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad, a war monitor said Friday. More than 70 killed and dozens wounded and captured in bloody clashes and ambushes on the Syrian coast...
48 killed in Syria conflict between government forces and Assad-supporters
Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar Assad killed 48 people on Thursday, a war monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the clashes in the coastal town of Jableh and adjacent villages were the most violent attacks against the...
Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks
Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...
US halts cyber operations against Russia — media
The Pentagon has reportedly suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to multiple media outlets citing a senior US official. The decision was allegedly made before last Fridays tense Oval Office exchange between Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and President Donald Trump....
Trump revises import duties to address border issues
White House said the amendment updates Executive Order 14194, issued on February 1, 2025, titled Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border. It specifically tightens the de minimis threshold, which allows low-value imports to enter the U.S. duty-free. Under the revised...
Hungary condemns Ukrainian drone attack on TurkStream
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has condemned a recent Ukrainian drone attack on a compressor station of the TurkStream gas pipeline, describing it as a direct threat to Hungarys sovereignty due to the pipelines role in ensuring the countrys energy security, reports RT. Szijjartos...
Turkiye FM Fidan, Chinese counterpart discuss global security concerns
Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi held discussions on Thursday at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in South Africa, focusing on bilateral and regional matters, according to sources from Turkiyes foreign ministry. The talks covered the political and...
DMP assures full cooperation in providing security for BAJUS members
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has assured the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) of full cooperation in ensuring the security of jewellery establishments affiliated with BAJUS in the capital. DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sazzat Ali made this assurance during a meeting with a BAJUS...
Corruption must be reduced for national progress – Home affairs adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retired) has identified corruption as the countrys biggest challenge, warning that without tackling it, the nations desired progress will remain unattainable. He emphasized the need to curb corruption at all levels, noting that...
US launches multimillion-dollar ad campaign saying, 'criminal migrants’ not welcome
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a multimillion-dollar ad campaign aimed at deterring illegal immigration, with a stern message for those attempting to enter the United States unlawfully. The campaign features two versions of the ad: one for domestic audiences and another...
US, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to Gaza ceasefire and regional security
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to a ceasefire in Gaza and efforts to secure the release of hostages, including American citizens. Talks also focused on regional stability, economic ties, and defense cooperation, according to a press statement. The US...
UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador says
The United Kingdom (UK) must respect President Donald Trumps strong and clear mandate for change, according to Lord Peter Mandelson, the newly appointed UK ambassador to the US, speaking on his first day in the role. In an interview with the BBC, Lord Mandelson acknowledged that while the UK may...
Australia bans Deepseek from government devices over security risks
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday, reports Reuters. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction for all government entities...
NATO plans to oust Zelensky – Russian intelligence agency
The US-led NATO alliance views Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky as an obstacle to peace talks and is working to discredit him ahead of potential elections next fall, according to a statement by Russias Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) on Monday; reads an RT report. The SVR claims that...
United States, El Salvador sign agreement on civil nuclear cooperation
The United States and El Salvador have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and El Salvadors Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco formalized the agreement on Monday, marking a step towards strengthening their...
Home ministry forms task force to tackle illegal foreigners
The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a task force to take action against illegal foreign nationals residing in the country. The ministry confirmed this in a notification issued on Monday, signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Kamruzzaman. The task force will be led by the Additional Secretary...
Major among 4 security personnel martyred in Pakistan’s North Waziristan
Four security personnel, including a major, were martyred and 13 terrorists killed in two separate encounters in North Waziristan on Thursday, according to the militarys media wing and local sources, reads a DAWN report. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that...
Sheikh Hasina advises killing of Brigadier General Azmi
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has uncovered evidence suggesting that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly ordered the disappearances and killings of political opponents during her tenure. In its report, After the Monsoon RevolutionA Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh, HRW...
Pakistan warns internet users against malicious VPN, AI extensions
The National Telecom and Information Technology Security Board (NTISB) in Pakistan has issued a critical warning to internet users, advising them to avoid 16 browser extensions due to potential hacking and data breach risks. These extensions include a mix of AI tools and VPN services, both of which...