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11/08/2026

🇸🇾 Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced the former ruler to death after convicting him of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the civil war.

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11/08/2026

🏭 PRAN-RFL, HAMKO to lease closed jute mills

The two groups will lease three state-owned jute mills and invest Tk 10.5 billion, creating around 15,000 jobs through new production facilities.

Two closed state-owned jute mills in Khulna and one in Sirajganj are set to be leased to PRAN-RFL and HAMKO groups. The two industrial groups will invest Tk 10.5 billion in the closed mills to produce ready-made garments, footwear, toys, furniture, diversified jute products and lithium batteries. Th...

11/08/2026

🚨 Raozan: Criminals appear to rule like ‘kings’

In Raozan, armed criminals allegedly stop CNG-run vehicles, search drivers and passengers, and operate with little fear of being challenged.

At least 26 people have been killed in the area since 5 August 2024, while more than 350 people have been injured in over 100 incidents of gunfire and clashes, according to a Prothom Alo investigation.

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11/08/2026

has expressed anger and surprise over various statements that have recently resurfaced nearly three decades after the death of popular . She has described the claims made by UK-based regarding “ ”, and as completely false, baseless and fabricated.

Actress Shabnur has expressed anger and surprise over various statements that have recently resurfaced nearly three decades after the death of popular film actor Salman Shah. She has described the claims made by UK-based Rizvi Ahmed regarding “blackmail”, love and marriage as completely false, b...

11/08/2026

The prosecution stated that made these remarks during a telephone conversation on 19 July 2024 with the General Secretary of the (whose activities are currently banned in the country), , and the then Foreign Minister, .

During the July mass uprising, the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave instructions to set fire to the houses, vehicles, and business establishments of those who torched various structures, including Setu Bhaban (Bridges Building). She remarked, “They will burn things down, but they have houses...

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🇺🇸 Trump administration revokes more than 175,000 US visas

The US State Department says it has revoked more than 175,000 visas under President Donald Trump’s administration as part of its sweeping immigration crackdown.

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11/08/2026

📢 SSC result re-scrutiny begins: Know how to apply

Unhappy with your SSC or equivalent exam results? Students can apply for re-scrutiny from 11 to 17 August. This year, the application process has changed, with students required to apply through the designated online portal.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the new process and what you need to know before applying.