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Israel and Iran exchange new strikes as US weighs military role, diplomatic efforts intensify

Dhaka, June 20 -- A week into their escalating conflict, Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks Friday amid signs of renewed diplomacy and growing speculation over possible U.S. military involvement. ... Read More


Summer Solstice brings peak sunshine to northern hemisphere

Dhaka, June 20 -- The Northern Hemisphere is basking in its longest day of the year as the summer solstice officially ushers in astronomical summer. Falling on Friday this year, the solstice marks th... Read More


All BTS members officially complete military service as Suga gets discharged

Dhaka, June 20 -- BTS member Suga has officially completed his mandatory military service, marking the full return of all seven members of the global K-pop sensation from enlistment duties. Suga, who... Read More


Oil prices dip, asian markets mixed amid Iran-Israel tensions and tariff concerns

Dhaka, June 20 -- Crude oil prices declined slightly and Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Friday, as investors awaited signals on whether the U.S. would intervene in the ongoing conflic... Read More


Galle Test: Nayeem registers five-for as Bangladesh secure a small first-innings lead

Dhaka, June 20 -- spinner Nayeem Hasan registered a five-for in the Galle Test and helped Bangladesh to secure a 10-run first innings lead against the hosts on Friday. At the end of day three, Sri La... Read More


Russian missile experts visit Iran, warn Israel

Dhaka, June 20 -- Russia on Thursday strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, calling them illegal and warning they could trigger a global crisis. Moscow also expressed de... Read More


Bailey bridge breaks down under coal-laden truck in Pirojpur

Pirojpur, June 20 -- A bailey bridge collapsed due to overload of a coal-laden truck, disrupting regional road communication in Indurkandi upazila of Pirojpur early Friday. Locals said that the bridg... Read More


Five Feni villages innundated after collapse of flood embankments amid heavy rain

Dhaka, June 20 -- At least five villages in Fulgazi upazila of Feni district were innundated overnight after flood protection embankments along the Muhuri and Selonia rivers collapsed due to heavy rai... Read More


Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka calls for renewed international attention, action

Dhaka, June 20 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, now in New York, on Thursday called for "renewed international attention and action" to ensure the repatriation of the Rohingyas with safet... Read More


Cheque fraud case: Arrest warrants issued against Bashundhara chairman, MD, four others in Sylhet

Sylhet, June 20 -- A Sylhet court on Thursday issued arrest warrants against Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir, and four others in connection with a c... Read More