Although river water levels have begun to recede in Gaibandha, severe riverbank erosion continues to threaten communities along the Teesta and Brahmaputra-Jamuna rivers.

Former Speaker of Parliament and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamir Uddin Sircar has passed away at the age of 95. He breathed his last at a hospital in the capital.

India's Border Security Force (BSF) has taken back three women after a failed attempt to push them into Bangladesh through the Dhabalsuti border in Patgram Upazila of Lalmonirhat.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Barishal tomorrow. This will be his first official visit to the division since assuming office as the head of government.

The United States has launched airstrikes on Iran in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe is considering a proposal to introduce a navigation fee, or toll, for commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

At least two people have been killed and four others were seriously injured after a shooting at a cultural festival in Canada's Toronto.

At least 15 Indian tourists have died after a speedboat sank near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam.

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,333.

Argentina have advanced to FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, despite Lionel Messi failing to get on the scoresheet.

England have booked their place in FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway 2-1 following 120 minutes of intense football.