Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as pressure mounts for ceasefire

July 9, 2025

The Israeli military says five of its soldiers have been killed after Palestinian fighters detonated explosive devices during an operation in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoon area, Al Jazeera reports. Israeli forces also killed at least 54 Palestinians in dawn raids on Tuesday, as pressure mounted on Israel to strike a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The […]Continue Reading

Election delay anti-democratic, it goes against July-August spirit: Fakhrul

July 7, 2025

NEWS DESK BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said those who want to delay the election are certainly not pro-democratic or supporters of the July-August revolution. “People want an immediate election. We have said this many times before, and we are saying it again. Those who want to delay the election are […]Continue Reading

We will win parliament too: Nahid Islam

July 7, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The National Citizens’ Party, or NCP, says it is now aiming for change in parliament after what it calls a victory at Ganabhaban. “Our goal on 5 August was the fall of fascism. Now, our goal is the reconstruction of Bangladesh,” said Nahid Islam, convener of the NCP. “We targeted Ganabhaban before. […]Continue Reading

Rituparna Chakma’s mother battles cancer, family seeks support

July 7, 2025

STAFF CORRESPONDENT, RANGAMATI National footballer Rituparna Chakma’s mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but her family says they cannot afford treatment. Rituparna, a key member of Bangladesh’s women’s football team, is from Magachhari, a remote hill area in Ghagra Union, Kaukhali Upazila, Rangamati. Reaching their home requires a 3.5 to 4 km walk through […]Continue Reading

Khagrachari man leaves govt job, now earns Tk 30 lakh a year from mango farming

July 7, 2025

KHAGRACHHARI CORRESPONDENT Mangsitu Chowdhury, in his late thirties and from Khagrachari, earns nearly Tk 30 lakh a year from mango farming after quitting his government job and returning to his village. He worked in Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for 16 years, starting as a sepoy and later becoming a medical assistant. His last posting was […]Continue Reading

Barhi and Amber dates grow successfully in Khagrachari hills

July 7, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has reported success in growing Barhi and Amber varieties of dates in the hilly areas of Khagrachari. Officials say the local climate and soil are well-suited for these types of dates and could open up opportunities for commercial farming. Nur Alam, a local farmer from Rasulpur—about […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh women thrash Turkmenistan 6–0 in Asia Cup qualifier

July 6, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Bangladesh ended their group stage campaign in the Asia Cup qualifiers with a dominant 6–0 win over Turkmenistan on Monday. Having already secured a place in the main round, the match was a formality for Bangladesh. But the team continued their strong form with a convincing performance. Head coach Peter Butler kept […]Continue Reading

BNP sources says Tarique Rahman may return home by August

July 5, 2025

PARBATTA NEWS DESK Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), may return to the country by the end of August, party sources say. No official date has been confirmed, but BNP leaders say preparations are underway both within the party and at the national level. According to a report published in a […]Continue Reading

Iran committed to Non-Proliferation Treaty, foreign minister says

July 5, 2025

Iran remains committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its safeguards agreement, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday, a day after Tehran enacted a law suspending cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Reuters reports. “Our cooperation with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) will be channeled through Iran’s Supreme Continue Reading

IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as standoff over access drags on

July 5, 2025

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday it had pulled its last remaining inspectors from Iran as a standoff over their return to the country’s nuclear facilities bombed by the United States and Israel deepens, Reuters reports. Israel launched its first military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in a 12-day war with the Islamic Republic […]Continue Reading