Flood damage all around Feni, but people have begun leaving sheltersThe flooding in Feni has begun to improve with people now leaving shelters and returning to homes that still bear the scars of the earlier deluge. Disaster Management Advisor Faruk E Azam visited the damaged embankment along the Muhuri River in Fulgazi on Saturday morning. Bimal Das of Uttar Dhanikunda village in Parshuram’s Ctholia Union lost everything after the waters of the Muhuri River tore through his home. Feni Additional Deputy Commissioner Ismail Hossain said more than 1,000 people are still housed in 25 shelters. “Reconstruction efforts will begin shortly after the damage assessment is complete.”‘MEGA PROJECT TO BUILD EMBANKMENT ALONG MUHURI RIVER’Advisor Faruk visited several flood-affected areas in Feni.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, US flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, Apr 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dado RuvicA 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, US flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, Apr 17, 2025. Trump said in social media posts on Saturday he would impose a 30 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on Aug 1. Three EU officials told Reuters on Saturday that Trump's 30 percent tariff threat is a negotiating tactic. Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist with payments company Corpay in Toronto, said the stream of tariff announcements could reignite market concerns.

Young journalist and entrepreneur Shakilur Rahman (Shakil) has been awarded the Global Business and CSR Award 2025 in recognition of his contributions to the fields of digital media and marketing. The event was organised by the Asian Journalist Human Rights and Cultural Foundation in association with the Global Media Forum of Bangladesh. Shakil currently works in the digital media and marketing department of SA TV. Shakilur Rahman currently serves as the Joint Secretary of the Cultural Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh (CJFB). He is also a member of the Electronic Media Marketing Association (EMMA), the Bangladesh Cine-Journalist Association (BACHSAS), and the Greater Jashore Journalists' Forum.

Government has zero tolerance for ‘mob justice’, says Advisor RizwanaEnvironment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan says the interim government does not, under any circumstance, tolerate “mob justice”. “In the past three to four months, whenever ‘mob justice’ has taken place, we have arrested those responsible and none of the suspects have been released,” the advisor said. On waste management at Aminbazar, Rizwana said discussions are ongoing with China and South Korea to establish an effective waste disposal system. Turning to pollution caused by tanneries, Rizwana said: “This issue certainly falls under my ministry, but the industries ministry has been identified as the focal point. The industries ministry can provide a better explanation on this,” she said.

Two suspects in the brutal murder of a scrap trader outside Old Dhaka’s Mitford Hospital - Tarek Rahman Robin and Titon Gazi - have denied any involvement in the shocking incident. 3 of Mitford Hospital, where Sohag, a scrap trader, was bludgeoned to death with a concrete block in broad daylight. Following his remand, Robin provided his confessional statement in court. The murder took place in the Kotwali-Bangshal area due to a rivalry in the scrap metal business and extortion. When asked if he had any statement, Titon told the court: "Watch the video that has gone viral carefully.

As the official talks concluded, both sides have agreed to continue inter-ministerial discussions. An additional 37 percent hike in the tariff rate was announced on Bangladeshi goods. However, two days before the Jul 9 deadline, Trump wrote to the heads of state and government of 14 countries, including Bangladesh, to announce new tariff rates. Despite announcing the new tariff rate, the US president said in a letter to Yunus that the door to negotiations would be open. You will never be disappointed with The United States of America.”Currently, the US tariff rate on Bangladeshi goods is 15 percent on average.

A banner depicting an European Union flag is reflected in a window outside the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Mar 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/A banner depicting an European Union flag is reflected in a window outside the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium Mar 18, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed a 30 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on Aug 1 after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal. The EU had hoped to reach a comprehensive trade agreement with the US for the 27-country bloc. The European Union had been bracing for the letter from Trump outlining his planned duties on the United States' largest trade and investment partner after a broadening of his tariff war in recent days.

Tarek Rahman Robin, a suspect in the grisly murder of a scrap trader outside Old Dhaka's Mitford Hospital, has given a confessional statement in court. On Saturday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Giyas recorded Robin’s confessional statement following a request from the investigating officer Md Monir of Kotwali Police Station. After the court issued a two-day remand order, Robin agreed to give a confessional statement, prompting the investigating officer to request its recording. In the wake of the killing, the BNP expelled five members of its affiliated organisations Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Chhatra Dal for their alleged involvement in the incident. People familiar with them said they could never have imagined such a horrific killing arising from a business dispute.

India's top-flight soccer league, the Indian Super League (ISL), is on hold, the country's football federation (AIFF) announced on Saturday, citing stalled negotiations for a contract renewal with their commercial partners, Reliance-led Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). Talks to renew the 2010 agreement stalled after India's Supreme Court asked the AIFF not to renew their deal with FSDL until its order, the federation said. A case to implement a new constitution for the AIFF is ongoing at the country's Supreme Court. "Consequently, based on legal advice... renewal discussions have been in abeyance." "The AIFF and its stakeholders will take all possible steps and do all things within their power to ensure continuity of the ISL in the best interests of Indian football," the AIFF added.

IGP says police effectiveness ‘dissatisfactory’, still recovering from Uprising ‘trauma’Bangladesh’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has said the force has yet to fully regain its effectiveness following last year’s “traumatic” political upheaval and deadly violence targeting police. On Saturday, Baharul said efforts are underway to arrest “identified” criminals and those with pending cases, alongside broader preventive measures. “Our main challenge is making the force 100 percent effective after such a traumatic experience [last year],” he said at the Dhaka Range Reserve Force in Gendaria. We’re still in that process.”The fallout stems from the Aug 5, 2024, mass uprising that toppled the Awami League government. The transition to an interim government took time to stabilise law-enforcing operations, a recovery effort that is still a work in progress.

Speaking at an emergency media briefing organised by the BNP’s three affiliated bodies Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal, and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Munna alleged that the government was “deliberately stalling administrative action” to maintain a state of chaos and use it as a pretext to delay the national election. Saturday's briefing came amid protests and widespread outrage over the murder of trader Md Sohag alias Lal Chand. “More than 60 hours have passed since the incident, and despite having evidence of the murder, the main suspects have not been arrested,” Munna said. Several disturbing videos of the murder and its aftermath have circulated on social media, triggering public shock and outrage. We expelled them for life and urged law enforcement to arrest them and bring them to justice without delay,” he said.

Five members of a family have suffered burn injuries after an explosion caused by a gas leak in Dhaka’s Sutrapur. The injured have been identified as van driver Ripon, 35, his wife Mossammat Chandni, 32, and their children Md Tamim, 16, Md Rokon, 12, and Mossammat Ayesha, 1. Shawon said, “Ripon has burns on 60 per cent of his body, Chandni on 45, Tamim 42, Rokon 60, and Ayesha 63. It is believed the fire may have started from a gas leak. Inspector Mahmud Hasan Nayeem of Sutrapur Police Station said, “The fire may have sparked when a mosquito coil or cigarette ignited accumulated gas.

The commanding pilot of the Air India plane was Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, who had a total flying experience of 15,638 hours and, according to the Indian government, was also an Air India instructor. The fuel switches had almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff just after takeoff. Air India acknowledged the report in a statement. Boeing said it continued to support the investigation and its customer, Air India. Air India has faced additional scrutiny on other fronts after the crash.

Barkat occasionally took his grandson in his lap. I pray that his remand be granted. "On behalf of Barkat, his lawyer Abdul Awal opposed the remand petition and applied for bail.During the hearing, he said, "He (Barkat) is an old, sick man. His physical condition is very poor, and the case regarding this was settled in 2022. This year, a case has come up again on the same matter.

Source: CollectedA court has sent economist and former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat to jail in a loan fraud case over Tk 2.97 billion provided to the AnonTex Group. Later, the court ordered Barkat to be sent to jail. The court has sent the accused to jail. After the hearing, Barkat was taken from the court to the jail around 3:50pm. Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) police arrested Barkat from his home on Road No.