NCP leaders head for Habiganj despite section 144
National Citizen Party leaders are travelling to Habiganj for a protest over an attack on their July march, after the administration imposed section 144 in the town.
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Three more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Three more children have died with symptoms of measles and 1,075 new cases were recorded in a day, the health directorate said.
Three more dengue deaths in a day
Three more people died of dengue across the country in 24 hours and another 534 were admitted to hospital, the health directorate said.
Transfer applications for MPO teachers to open soon
About 95 percent of the information needed for the online transfer of teachers at MPO-listed institutions has been collected and updated, and applications will open once the rest arrives.
Warning signal 3 raised at four sea ports
Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to hoist local warning signal number three as a weakening depression stirs squally weather over the north Bay.
Brigadier general in army custody over councillor's killing, ISPR says
Miftah Uddin Ahmed, who commanded RAB-7 at the time, was taken into army custody after being named in the International Crimes Tribunal case over the 2018 killing of the Teknaf councillor Ekramul Haque.
West Bengal may withdraw cases against exam-leak protesters
Assam and Bihar have already announced the withdrawal of all cases over Friday's protests, and secretariat sources say West Bengal may issue a similar notification.
Five more days of rain forecast as deep depression weakens
The deep depression over the north-west Bay of Bengal has weakened, but the weather office expects rain and heavy falls in parts of the country for the next five days.
Tarique Rahman seeks Malaysian help to ease gas crisis
The prime minister asked his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, for cooperation in a telephone call on Tuesday, the state minister for energy said.
BSTI urges calm over microplastics found in toothpaste
The standards body says it is collecting its own samples for retesting, and that no brand should be declared unsafe without full scientific and legal verification.
Election Commission meets acting speaker on presidential election
The chief election commissioner says the commission is ready to hold the election for the country's 23rd president, but that a date has not yet been fixed.
Will Dhanush follow Rajinikanth and Vijay into politics?
Speculation is growing in Tamil Nadu about the actor's political intentions, but Dhanush has made no announcement and his focus remains on film.
Two brothers who went to Saudi Arabia return in coffins
Faez Ahmed Sajib, 29, and Farhad Hossain Sujon, 21, were killed in a road crash in Dammam. They were buried side by side at their village home in Lakshmipur on Tuesday.
Government drafts law to give reserved-seat women MPs constituencies
A draft amendment would let parties assign members elected to the reserved women's seats a “role in development work” in one or more general constituencies. A specialist calls the move entirely unjustified.
Aman planting turns Dinajpur fields green
Steady monsoon rain has left enough water in the fields of Khansama upazila, and farmers are working from dawn to dusk to finish transplanting aman on time.
What to eat to slow the loss of bone
Milk alone is not enough, specialists say: a balanced diet, adequate calcium, vitamin D and protein, and regular weight-bearing exercise are the keys to keeping bone strong.
Man living alone found dead at Chattogram home while family works abroad
Abdur Rahman, 65, was found dead at his home in Chandanaish after his sons in Dubai were unable to reach him by telephone for several days.
Dhaka University teachers demand action against 231 colleagues
A group of teachers calling themselves anti-fascist have submitted a memorandum to the Dhaka University vice-chancellor seeking action against 231 teachers of the Awami League-aligned Nil Dal.
Legal action against a president is possible once out of office, adviser says
The prime minister's adviser on information and broadcasting, Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, says the law bars action against a sitting president but not against one who has left office.
UN expert says Imran Khan has spent 33 months in solitary confinement
The UN special rapporteur on torture has called on Islamabad to end its treatment of the jailed former prime minister, as his party prepares nationwide marches.
Gold prices cut again a day after being raised
The jewellers' association BAJUS has cut the price of gold by the same amount it raised it a day earlier, reversing Monday's increase in full.
Tk 10 crore water treatment plant in Chuadanga idle after eight years
A groundwater treatment plant built for the Chuadanga municipality was completed eight years ago but has never operated, while about 200,000 residents still use iron-laden, foul-smelling water.
Indian state orders demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University
Teachers, students and alumni of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Uttar Pradesh are protesting against an order to demolish 38 of the campus's 40 buildings, which the administration says were built illegally.
Government launches Tk 661.5 crore 'BanglaBiz' platform for investors
The government is bringing every existing one-stop service portal under a single digital platform called BanglaBiz, in a project costing Tk 661.5 crore.
Strong action if family card irregularities are proved, minister says
The information and broadcasting minister, Zahir Uddin Swapan, says there is no place for brokers or middlemen in the distribution of family cards.
Kuwait ratifies defence pact signed with Pakistan three years ago
Kuwait has formally ratified a defence cooperation agreement signed with Pakistan in June 2023, publishing it in the official gazette.
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk can be prevented: WHO
Tackling smoking, air pollution, physical inactivity and other modifiable risks could prevent or delay about 45 percent of dementia risk, the World Health Organization says in new guidance.
Only one American in three backs the Iran war
Support for the US role in the war with Iran has fallen to about one in three, a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds, with 69 percent saying Trump has not clearly explained the war's aims.
Government borrows more than 9,000 crore taka from banks in 13 days
The government took a net 9,209 crore taka from the banking sector in the first 13 days of the new financial year, taking its total bank borrowing stock to 6,94,684 crore taka.
Real Madrid ready to move for Rodri
Real Madrid have begun the process of signing the Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with club president Florentino Pérez said to have approved the plan.
High Court orders inquiry into microplastics in toothpaste
The High Court has ordered a three-member expert committee to investigate the finding of “harmful” microplastics in 26 toothpastes sold on the country's market, with a report due in 15 days.
AI-based data analysis planned to keep essential supplies stable
The commerce minister, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, says an artificial intelligence system is being set up to analyse production, imports and international markets and forecast shortages of essential goods.
US diplomats walk out as France speaks at Security Council
US diplomats left a UN Security Council meeting on Russia's war in Ukraine while France's representative was speaking, after an online row over the UN human rights chief's reappointment.
World Cup star Vozinha forced to change the name on his shirt
The Cape Verde goalkeeper who caught the eye at the 2026 World Cup cannot use his nickname at his new Chilean club, where league rules ban nicknames on shirts.
Anger over dining hall food at Jashore university women's hall
Resident students at the Tapasi Rabeya Hall of Jashore University of Science and Technology have complained about the quality of dining hall food, as the hall makes a minimum of 25 tokens compulsory.
Titas Gas hiring for 135 posts
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC has advertised 135 posts in grades 13 to 18. Applications close on 21 August 2026.
China deploys fifth-generation fighters near the Indian border
Satellite images show at least 11 J-20 stealth fighters at two Chinese air bases near the Indian border, an Indian report says. The Indian Air Force did not comment.
Washington and Tehran want a deal, but the first step is the hardest
Strikes between the United States and Iran have been suspended for three nights. Both sides want to move beyond a memorandum of understanding to a full peace agreement, but the first step is proving…
Two killed as wall collapses in Mirpur
Two people were killed and at least six injured when the rear boundary wall of Mirpur University College collapsed onto a footpath during a TCB goods sale.
Ukraine linked to bombings in Iraq, security adviser says
Iraq's national security adviser, Qasim al-Aboudi, says new information points to a “Ukrainian cell” being involved in a series of bombings at government installations.
Zidane appointed France coach until 2030
The French Football Federation has appointed Zinedine Zidane as national coach on a contract to 2030, ending Didier Deschamps's 14 years in charge.
Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle baby powder cancer claims
Johnson & Johnson has formally offered 5.5 billion dollars to settle about 69,000 pending talc cases in the United States — some 99.75 percent of the outstanding claims.
US sees Ukraine's strike on Iranian ship as positive, analysts say
Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea will be viewed positively in Washington, a former US ambassador says, because it also serves American interests.
Inquiry committee formed over Rajshahi University clashes
Rajshahi University has formed a five-member committee to establish the cause of clashes and an attack on campus and recommend action, with a report due in 10 working days.
Three universities get new vice-chancellors
The government has appointed new vice-chancellors to Netrokona University, Habiganj Agricultural University and Kishoreganj University.
Malaysia will not recognise Israel
Malaysia has said it will not change its long-standing policy of not recognising Israel as a state, despite pressure from the United States.
Preliminary registration for hajj begins
Preliminary registration for the 2027 hajj began on 27 July and will run until 24 September, with final registration to be completed by 10 December.
Johnson agrees to pay $5.5bn to settle baby powder cancer claims
Johnson & Johnson has formally offered 5.5 billion dollars to settle about 69,000 pending talc cases in the United States — some 99.75 percent of the outstanding claims.
Three more dengue deaths
Three more people have died of dengue in the past 24 hours and 512 have been admitted to hospital, taking this year's dengue death toll to 47.
Unidentified elderly woman's body recovered beside railway line in Chuadanga
Railway police have recovered the body of an unidentified woman of about 70 from beside the railway line in Chuadanga. She is believed to have been struck by a train.
Three more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Three more children have died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the toll from measles and its symptoms to 828 since 15 March.
Tsunami warning after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan
A tsunami warning was issued after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-western Japan on Tuesday, cutting power to about 45,000 households in the Kumamoto region.
Report alleges transfer-for-bribes network in secondary education directorate
An investigative report alleges that transfers and postings in the secondary and higher education directorate are being traded for bribes at set rates, led by its director general. The allegations are unproven and no…
In July we waited for the Jagannath University procession: Nahid Islam
The NCP convener and opposition chief whip, Nahid Islam, has recalled the role of Jagannath University students in the July uprising, saying protesters waited for their procession to arrive.
Four Chuadanga businesses fined 65,000 taka
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has fined four businesses a total of 65,000 taka in a drive at Alamdanga in Chuadanga.
7,364 students killed on the roads in seven and a half years
Students account for 15.11 percent of all road deaths in Bangladesh since 2019, according to the Road Safety Foundation, which recorded 48,713 road deaths in total over the period.
One held with drugs in Damurhuda
Police in Damurhuda in Chuadanga have arrested a man with 40 bottles of the Indian drug Eskuf.
Health care being given the highest priority: prime minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says the government is giving the highest priority to research and innovation in health technology, after meeting the makers of locally built ventilators and high-flow oxygen machines.
MP's daughter is being treated for mental illness, party says
Jamaat says the daughter of the Jashore-4 MP, Golam Rasul, has a diagnosed psychiatric illness and has long been under treatment, and alleges a mob is being incited against her.
Former deputy governor S K Sur jailed for three years
A Dhaka court has sentenced the former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Sitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury to three years in prison for failing to submit a statement of assets.