DSE gains 23.11 points as Dhaka stock market trades higher
Turnover rose to more than 731 crore taka on Wednesday, with 239 companies advancing, 92 declining and 57 unchanged.
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Electrocution, fall from coconut tree kill 2 in Nazirpur
Md Sumon Sheikh, 44, died running a water pump at his cattle farm, and coconut trader Md Hiru Hazra, 37, died after falling from a tree while harvesting coconuts.
Government to pay 10.15 taka per unit for rooftop solar power, PM says
Tareque Rahman told parliament homeowners installing rooftop solar within six months could see profit margins of up to 45%, part of a broader push including duty exemptions and a national rooftop solar program.
Under-construction road collapse lets saline water into Paikgacha settlements
A 2.94-kilometer road in Khulna's Paikgacha upazila has been washed out by shrimp-farm runoff, cutting off the only route for a remote community for four days.
Incentives, bicycles and sewing machines distributed among ethnic minorities in Chaugachha
The Chaugachha upazila administration distributed cash assistance, bicycles and sewing machines to selected beneficiaries from ethnic minority communities in Jashore.
PM outlines LNG import plan to ease energy crisis within two years
Tareque Rahman told parliament a floating LNG terminal off Cox's Bazar could begin supply by December 2028, with additional terminals planned near Payra and Mongla ports.
Power situation will improve within 15 days, state minister tells parliament
Anindya Islam Amit blamed the crisis on longstanding policy mistakes compounded by the Middle East situation, citing gas shortfalls, plant outages and an Adani Group supply gap.
Jamaat chief tells senior journalists government is dragging its feet on referendum, public hardship
Dr Shafiqur Rahman met TV channel CEOs and senior journalists at his official residence, raising the unimplemented referendum verdict, power and gas shortages, and price hikes.
All 8 questions to PM came from ruling party, opposition whip complains
Chief Whip Nahid Islam raised the issue on a point of order, prompting the government's chief whip to defend the first-come, first-served submission process and Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to recall MPs once camping…
Law minister warns judges to stay alert to AI risks in courts
Md Asaduzzaman said AI could be used to fabricate testimony and evidence or pressure judges, and called for a draft law to govern its use in the justice system.
Parliament building to go solar within months, PM says
Tareque Rahman told parliament the government will pay 10.5 taka per unit for rooftop solar power for three years, part of a wider push on renewable energy.
Omar Sunny defends actress Poppy amid social media controversy
The actor said he disagreed with fellow actress Sadika Parvin Poppy's remarks about her acting career, but defended the honor of the film industry, calling honest work in cinema no less respectable than any…
Bangladesh's decisions don't concern us, Iran envoy says of Mecca pact
Ambassador Jalil Rahimi said Iran does not view the Mecca security agreement as directed against it, calling it instead a sign of US strategic weakness in the Middle East.
Learn a language, win a scholarship: Dhaka's path to fully funded study abroad
Government-run cultural and language centers in Dhaka offer a lesser-known but fully legitimate route to funded higher education abroad, through German, French, Chinese, Korean, Russian and other language programs.
Government names new secretaries at 4 ministries and departments
Three additional secretaries were promoted to secretary in a reshuffle that includes new appointments at the culture, health, and public administration ministries.
Past government crippled state gas firm, causing today's energy crisis, PM says
Tareque Rahman told parliament the previous Awami League government left BAPEX hobbled, forcing Bangladesh into heavy dependence on gas imports, and outlined a plan for new wells, seismic surveys and LNG terminals.
Kamruzzaman named new secretary at Public Administration Ministry
Md Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, currently serving as Health Services Division secretary on contract, replaces Md Ehsanul Haque, who has been transferred to the Planning Commission.
Hridoy's triple century turns the match around for Bangladesh 'A'
Facing a 512-run deficit against South Africa 'A', captain Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten triple century in Potchefstroom to become only the third Bangladeshi to reach 300 in first-class cricket.
Malaysia denies claim of taking 200,000 Bangladeshi workers
Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said a Bangladeshi deputy minister's statement on labor recruitment does not reflect Bangladesh's official government position.
Measles, related symptoms kill 4 more in 24 hours
The death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms since March 15 has reached 983, the Directorate General of Health Services says, as confirmed cases climb past 19,000.
Farmers block road over fertilizer shortage in Bhurungamari, get distribution after protest
More than 100 farmers blocked the Sonahat land port road in Kurigram before administration officials arrived and arranged fertilizer distribution under police, BGB and Ansar presence.
EC sets Sept. 7 deadline for voter address transfers ahead of local elections
Applications to change voter areas must be filed by Sept. 7, with field officers instructed to resolve them by Sept. 10, as the Election Commission finalizes its voter list.
Qawmi board certificates recognized for two madrasa teaching posts
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman told parliament that certificates from six qawmi madrasa education boards now qualify holders for assistant moulvi (qari) and ebtedayi qari positions.
Kushtia launches modern slaughterhouse
The 9-crore-taka facility, built by the district livestock department, will use both machine and traditional halal methods, officials say, aiming to cut pollution from unregulated slaughter.
Nepal flood death toll passes 1,100 as hope for survivors fades
More than a week after the disaster, authorities say roughly 4,000 people remain missing, while Chinese officials report 16 deaths and 546 missing on the Tibetan side, Reuters reports.
Government raises bottled soybean oil price by 5 taka a liter
Commerce Secretary Md Ataur Rahman Khan cited rising international transport costs and Middle East tensions, setting the new price at 204 taka per liter.
Actress Snigdha Chowdhury reflects on assault, resilience in birthday message
The Pressure Cooker star described the roughly 40 days after a July assault as one of the hardest periods of her life, but said the experience did not break her.
Britain's mandatory military service debate resurfaces
A coalition of 13 peace and religious groups is urging the government to rule out conscription as tensions with Russia rise, though ministers have announced no such plan.
Dengue kills 5 more, pushing 2026 death toll to 107
The Directorate General of Health Services says 1,110 people were hospitalized in the latest 24-hour period, bringing this year's total cases to 38,280.
Injured schoolteacher dies after Shailkupa motorcycle accident
Rabeya Khatun, a teacher at Nadpara Jubo Milon Secondary School in Jhenaidah, fell from a moving motorcycle and died two days later at a Kushtia hospital.
Bangladesh's defaulted bank loans top 6 lakh crore taka again
Non-performing loans reached 606,555 crore taka by the end of June, or 32.78% of total disbursed credit, despite repeated relief measures for defaulters.
Veteran journalist Kazim Reza dies at 68
Syed Golam Batul Kazim Reza, a Phillips Award-winning journalist and senior National Press Club member, died Wednesday at Dhaka's BSMMU hospital.
Bangladeshi-origin Masud Chowdhury named deputy mayor in Sydney
Masud Chowdhury was sworn in as deputy mayor of Campbelltown City Council in New South Wales, a multicultural city home to residents speaking 73 languages.
Drug trends shift in Chuadanga as youth turn to painkillers, injections
Seizures of Tapentadol tablets and Buprenorphine injections have surged in the border district even as traditional narcotics like Phensedyl and marijuana persist, officials say.
US lifts immigrant visa freeze for Bangladesh and 74 other countries
A federal court in Manhattan struck down the Trump administration's January suspension as unlawful, allowing applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and dozens of other countries to resume the process.
No one is being disappeared despite criticism of leadership, Rizvi says
BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, speaking at an event marking Tareque Rahman's 19th prison-release anniversary, said opposition criticism without reprisal reflects genuine free speech and democracy.
Chuadanga farmer draws attention with Bangladesh's first commercial vanilla crop
Humayun Kabir Faraji, 51, has spent four years cultivating the high-value spice in a climate-controlled greenhouse, hoping to reduce Bangladesh's reliance on imports.
Lightning kills two brothers in Bagerhat's Morrelganj
Bidhan Bachar, 55, and Manik Bachar, 40, died while working in a field behind a police camp in Morrelganj upazila.
Kolkata actor Biplab Chattopadhyay denies death rumor, jokes about villain roles
West Bengal veteran actor Biplab Chattopadhyay responded to a viral false report of his death, saying he has played many bad characters but is not as bad as politicians.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin, Indian envoy Trivedi discuss bilateral ties
Discussions covered parliamentary exchanges, the Rohingya crisis and repatriation, and sports and cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and India.
New pay scale gazette expected this week, cabinet secretary says
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani says the finance division could issue the order on the approved 9th national pay scale as early as Wednesday or Thursday.
Nepal's first female helicopter captain leads flood rescue missions
Capt. Priya Adhikari has flown more than 100 rescue missions in Nepal's flood-hit valleys, working to trace the missing and bring survivors to safety.
LNG imports now cost more than double
Spot-market prices have more than doubled since the Middle East war began, with the government's LNG subsidy already 43% spent just weeks into the fiscal year.
650 join Jamaat, including former justice and army officer
The new members, welcomed by Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman at a Dhaka rally, include lawyers, businesspeople, Qawmi scholars and local BNP leaders as part of a month-long outreach drive.
Kushtia district council administrator stands by journalist Debashish's family
Council administrator Principal Sohrab Uddin handed the family of journalist Debashish Dutta, who died in an August 18 Kolkata hotel fire, a financial-assistance check.
Consumer rights raid in Darshana fines 2 businesses 70,000 taka
A National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate operation in Chuadanga's Darshana area found unlicensed operation, unauthorized dyes, and industrial salt used in food preparation.
BNP marks 48th founding anniversary with rally, discussion in Chaugachha
Upazila and municipal BNP leaders planted trees and held a discussion session at Press Club intersection before a celebratory rally through the town.
US lifts immigrant visa suspension for Bangladeshi citizens
A New York judge struck down the January 2026 ban covering Bangladesh and 74 other countries, reopening the path to green cards for applicants who had already applied or interviewed.
Low pressure over sea prompts signal 3 warning at ports
The Meteorological Department warned fishing boats in the northern Bay of Bengal to stay near the coast as a low-pressure system may bring squally winds.
I don't want to comment on Bangladesh's internal politics: Indian high commissioner
Dinesh Trivedi made the remarks after a courtesy call on Local Government Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, calling for a people-to-people relationship built on mutual respect.
Raphinha, Yamal braces power dominant Barca win
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to reclaim the La Liga summit and keep a perfect start to the season, with coach Hansi Flick praising the response after conceding first.
Badshah announces split just 5 months after wedding
The Indian rapper and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi confirmed their separation in a joint statement, saying the decision was mutual and asking fans not to speculate further.
National University to expand cooperation with the Philippines
National University and the Philippine ambassador agreed to launch joint training in health care, nursing assistance, IT and tourism, along with student exchange and scholarship programs.
Actress Mishti Jannat gets married
The actress confirmed her marriage but is withholding her husband's name, saying the wedding took place in Bangladesh some time ago and was kept private for personal reasons.
Government says it will buy China's J-10 fighter jets for less than half the cost
PM's Information Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said the Chinese jets were chosen after reviewing US, European and Chinese options for a modern multirole fighter.
Bangladesh at risk in LNG crunch
QatarEnergy has pushed its force-majeure LNG suspension into November, with an energy expert naming Bangladesh among the countries most exposed to the shortage alongside Pakistan and India.
Kabir Hossain new OC at Jashore Kotwali police station
Kabir Hossain took charge Monday night, succeeding Mohammad Masum Khan, who had led the station since March.
Bappa Raj, Joy weigh in after actress Popy calls acting a 'sin'
Actor Shahriar Nazim Joy needled Popy over her remark, comparing it to a similar comment by actress Moushumi; Bappa Raj added his own take in the comments.
Nepal-Tibet death toll tops 1,000, 4,462 still missing
AFP reports a combined 1,003 dead across Nepal and Tibet from last Wednesday's flash flood, with rescue operations continuing on the seventh day.
4 dead, including husband and wife, in Chuadanga electrocutions
Separate electrocution incidents in Damurhuda and Chuadanga Sadar upazilas killed a farmer and his wife, an e-rickshaw owner, and a man allegedly stealing a tube well motor.