One dengue death in 24 hours, nearly 900 hospitalized
One person died of dengue and 870 new patients were hospitalized nationwide over the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said, bringing this year's death toll to 71.
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600 students flee hostel over fear of 'ghosts' in India
Roughly 600 students at a government residential school in Maharashtra's Amravati district abruptly left their hostel after rumors spread that several students had been "possessed," prompting officials to investigate what they describe as a…
Three killed in drowning, road accident in Dimla
A young girl and her aunt drowned in an irrigation canal in Nilphamari's Dimla upazila, while a 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed and two others injured in a separate collision with a cargo tractor on…
US-Iran 'understanding' expires — what happens next?
The memorandum of understanding meant to end the war between the United States and Iran expired Monday, with both sides accusing each other of violations, even as Trump signals he may claim the Strait…
SUST professor decides not to take up treasurer post
Professor Dr Shah Md Atiqul Hoque of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology says he has no intention of assuming the treasurer's post he was appointed to, informing the authorities of his decision in…
Drug traffickers flee car at sight of police, 50kg of cannabis found inside
Police in Chattogram's Mirsarai recovered 50 kilograms of cannabis from an abandoned private car after suspected traffickers fled on foot at the sight of officers during a raid based on a tip-off.
Bangladesh in hunt for Test World Cup final, Pakistan out
Pakistan and West Indies have been eliminated from the race for the World Test Championship final, leaving seven teams, including Bangladesh, with a shot at the two spots, though each faces a different set…
'Give my sister a car,' girl's plea gets her a wheelchair
An upazila executive officer in Narsingdi's Raipura gave a wheelchair to the disabled older sister of a young girl who walked into his office asking for a "car" for her sibling, and provided new…
Trump threatens massive bombing campaign against Oman
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a massive bombing campaign against Oman if the country obstructs the US blockade on Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Fox News…
DUCSU-hosted 'Sino-Bangla Day' job fair concludes
Around 30 to 40 Chinese companies took part in "Sino-Bangla Day 2026" at Dhaka University, offering 430 job openings to students at the daylong job fair held jointly by the Chinese embassy and the…
China's workers battle AI to save their jobs
As artificial intelligence rapidly expands across China's economy, taxi drivers, gig workers and white-collar employees alike are grappling with its growing impact on employment, even as the government begins acknowledging the risks.
5-year-old dies after snakebite in sleep in Chuadanga
A 5-year-old boy has died in Chuadanga after being bitten by a venomous snake while sleeping, with hospital officials confirming he had already died by the time he reached the emergency department.
Presidential election: EC secretary inspects polling booth
Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has inspected the parliament's polling booth ahead of the 23rd presidential election, with voting set for August 20 if more than one candidate remains in the race.
Crown Prince Salman invites PM to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has invited Prime Minister Tareque Rahman to visit the kingdom, with the invitation delivered in person by Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Bangladesh.
Probable dates for 2027 Ramadan and Eid announced
Jordan News has published the astronomically calculated probable dates for Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr in the Islamic year 1448, with Ramadan expected to begin around February 8, 2027, though the final dates depend on moon…
Slaughtered horse heads, hides found dumped in Sreepur forest
The heads, hides, legs, and bones of roughly a dozen slaughtered horses were found dumped in a forest in Sreepur, Gaziupur, sparking local fears that the meat may have been sold mixed with beef,…
Trump's son-in-law meets Hamas leaders to advance Gaza peace plan
White House Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt to advance implementation of Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, even as Israel has rejected the plan and Arab and Muslim-majority nations have…
277 officials promoted to deputy secretary
The government has promoted 277 officials to the rank of deputy secretary, appointing them as special officers-in-charge (deputy secretary) at the Public Administration Ministry.
Law and order visibly improved over 180 days, home minister says
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says the country's law and order situation has visibly improved over the government's first six months, citing energy sector initiatives, agricultural loan waivers, and food security measures among the government's…
Young man dies hitting tree while filming video on motorcycle
A 30-year-old man named Shawon died in Gobindaganj, Gaibandha, after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a tree while filming content for social media, police said.
Seven killed in temple stampede in Bihar
Seven people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at a temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district, hours after a hotel fire in a West Bengal pilgrimage town killed at least seven…
How a fake claim about Iran's nuclear weapons spread from India to the world
A fabricated quote from an anonymous Indian X account claiming Iran had announced pursuit of nuclear weapons spread to Israeli media, Prime Minister Netanyahu's own speech, and US politicians and Fox News within hours,…
Public administration reform commission to form soon, media commission also progressing
Prime Minister's political adviser Nazrul Islam Khan says a public administration reform commission will be formed soon, as government officials at a 180-day briefing outlined plans on mob culture, media reform, and five upcoming…
Decomposed body found in abandoned building at Madhabpur health complex
Police recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified young man from an abandoned building inside Madhabpur upazila health complex in Habiganj, with officers estimating the death occurred roughly a month ago and suspecting suicide,…
Israel responsible for current regional war, Turkish president says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed Israel for the ongoing regional war in an Al Jazeera interview, while stressing continued Turkish support for Syria and describing the new Mecca defense pact as open…
India accounts for 70 percent of SAARC region's childhood cancer cases, study finds
A new Lancet study finds India recorded nearly 70 percent of all childhood cancer cases across SAARC's eight member states in 2022, with researchers pointing to sharp disparities in healthcare capacity, early detection, and…
Nightguards tied up as robbers loot four shops in Pangsha, 2.1 million taka stolen
A gang of eight to ten masked robbers tied up two nightguards and looted gold, silver, and cash worth roughly 2.1 million taka from three jewelry shops and a pharmacy in Pangsha, Rajbari.
Istanbul Airport emerges as Europe's aviation powerhouse
Less than eight years after opening, Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as Europe's busiest airport by monthly passenger traffic, while also surpassing Frankfurt in cargo volume, driven by Turkey's strategic location and Turkish…
Contractor vanishes mid-project in Bakshiganj, leaving road in disrepair
A contracting firm has abandoned repair work on a key road in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur, for a year, leaving thousands of daily commuters to navigate a pothole-ridden route, after the district engineer fined the contractor…
Two more Air India pilots test positive for marijuana
Two additional Air India pilots have tested positive in preliminary drug screening following a scare on a Phuket-Delhi flight, after mandatory testing was introduced across the airline's pilot workforce in the wake of an…
Two friends die 24 hours apart while seeking treatment in India
The bodies of two Gazipur friends who died within 24 hours of each other while undergoing treatment at a Kolkata hospital were brought back through the Darshana border by a third friend after completing…
US senator demands Ben-Gvir resign over call to kill 30-40 people nightly in Gaza
US Senator Jacky Rosen has called on Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to resign after he urged killing 30 to 40 people per night in Gaza, calling the remarks "horrifying and completely…
Teacher dies suddenly while teaching class at Raipur madrasa
Qari Ibrahim, who had taught at a madrasa in Raipur, Lakshmipur, for nearly 20 years, died suddenly, apparently of a stroke, while teaching a class Monday morning.
35 Medina products added to world heritage food list
Thirty-five traditional food and agricultural products from Saudi Arabia's Medina region have been added to the international Ark of Taste registry, part of a global initiative to preserve at-risk foods and support local producers.
Jamaat offers four proposals in response to PM's energy challenge
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed forming a "National Emergency Energy Cell" and three other reforms to address the ongoing energy crisis, accusing the government of shifting blame onto the opposition to cover its own failures.
Modi fails to win over India's youth
India's youth-led "Cockroach" movement has become a fresh political headache for Narendra Modi's BJP, forcing an education minister's resignation and costing the party a longtime stronghold seat, as analysts say the party's usual playbook…
We never imagined Iran would destroy our bases, former US general says
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen said in a US media interview that America never anticipated Iran would be capable of destroying US bases in the Middle East, as lawmakers demand answers…
High Court to rule Tuesday on writ challenging presidential election schedule
The High Court will rule Tuesday on a writ petition challenging the constitutionality of Article 70 and seeking to stay the presidential election schedule, filed by lawyer Md Yunus Ali Akand.
Government's six-month progress disappointing, AB Party says
Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party has criticized the BNP government's first six months as disappointing, citing rising prices, power and gas shortages, partisan appointments, and campus violence as major failures.
77,000 teachers to be recruited for high schools, madrasas, education minister says
Education Minister says teacher transfers will begin before new recruitment, addressing a long-standing shortage that has left roughly 32,000 primary school head teacher posts vacant, with legal hurdles for public school head recruitment now…
Agricultural loan disbursement target set at 600 billion taka
Bangladesh Bank has set a 600 billion taka target for agricultural and rural sector loan disbursement in fiscal year 2026-27, a 53.85 percent increase from the previous year, alongside policy changes aimed at reaching…
Panel recommends up to 100 percent base pay increase for government employees
A secretary-level committee has recommended raising base salaries for government employees across all 20 grades by up to 100 percent, to be implemented in two phases, according to the Prime Minister's Office's e-book marking…
Jamaat calls for successful September 5 Dhaka-Chattogram long march
Jamaat-e-Islami is preparing to implement a series of long marches to four metropolitan cities announced by the 11-party alliance, forming committees and distributing responsibilities at a Monday meeting ahead of the first march to…
July killings: verdict expected any day for Quader and six others
Closing arguments have concluded in the crimes against humanity case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other senior party and student-wing leaders over the July uprising killings, with the International Crimes…
Why did the angels prostrate only to Adam, and not Eve?
Islamic scholar Nouman Ali Khan addresses a listener's question about why God commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam alone, explaining the symbolism of the first human creation and how the Quran removes the…
PSC official jailed after surrendering to seek bail in exam leak case
A Dhaka court denied bail and sent Public Service Commission programmer Kaushik Debnath to jail after he surrendered in a BCS exam question leak case, part of a scandal involving 55 accused, including alleged…
Three muggers sentenced to death for killing university student
A Narayanganj court has sentenced three men to death for the stabbing death of AIUB computer science student Md Wazed Simanta during a mugging in December 2024, after finding them guilty following review of…
Seven more children die of measles symptoms nationwide
Seven more children died with measles-related symptoms in the past 24 hours, bringing the combined measles and measles-symptom death toll since March to 915, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
Home minister dismisses UN report on al-Qaeda expansion as speculative
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government will not act on a UN Security Council report expressing concern over al-Qaeda's alleged expansion in Bangladesh, calling the findings speculative, even as the government maintains…
SSC re-scrutiny applications reach 1.2 million nationwide
Students dissatisfied with their SSC and equivalent results have filed 1.2 million applications for answer script re-evaluation across all education boards, Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon disclosed, as the application…
Ninth national pay scale to take effect this year, finance minister says
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the ninth national pay scale will be implemented this year following further discussion, while Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government has managed to improve law…
Policy on answer script re-evaluation set to change, minister says
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has said a new policy is being developed for SSC re-scrutiny after an overwhelming number of applications suggested nearly every student wanted their papers re-evaluated,…
BNP will implement July charter, minus notes of dissent, adviser says
Information Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Zayed Ur Rahman has said BNP will implement everything in the signed July charter except the notes of dissent, speaking at a press briefing marking the government's…
Kamil Master's exam results published
The Islamic Arabic University has published results for the 2024 Kamil Master's examination, held nationwide from May 4 to 23 across 51 centers.
Analysis: Have we truly learned from July?
As campus tensions and violence persist even after the July uprising, this reflection argues that honoring the martyrs' sacrifice demands more than memorial ceremonies — it demands justice, accountability, and placing truth above power.
GPA-5 scandal: Kadir Molla School show-caused over 100% result claim
The Dhaka education board has issued a show-cause notice to Nasima Kadir Molla High School and Homes in Narsingdi after allegations surfaced that the school used improper means to achieve a 100 percent GPA-5…
Kamil exam results published
The Islamic Arabic University has published results for the 2024 Kamil Master's examination, held nationwide on May 4 across 51 centers in six subject areas.
Digital monitoring ordered to curb doctor absenteeism
The government has ordered biometric attendance and geo-fencing technology at public hospitals to ensure full doctor and staff attendance, alongside fully digital fee collection, following Prime Minister Tareque Rahman's directive to implement biometrics within…
Solar charging to become mandatory as auto-rickshaws face new registration
State Minister Mir Shahe Alam has said battery-powered auto-rickshaws will face fines if charged from sources other than solar power, with registration and renewal denied to violators as the government brings the vehicles under…
Clash at Dhaka University over hall provost's removal leaves VP, GS among 6 injured
A clash between Chhatra Dal activists and student union leaders broke out at Dhaka University's Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall after students blockaded the provost's office demanding his resignation over alleged mistreatment of a student,…