Day: July 18, 2026
National Krishok Shakti Launched with Saeed Ujjwal as Convener
Dhaka: National Krishok Shakti has been formally launched as the farmers’ wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), with the announcement of its partial central convening committee aimed at advocating for farmers’ rights. Saeed Ujjwal has been named c…
Bangladesh Charts Course for Sustainable Energy Future with Renewables and Reform
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh has unveiled a comprehensive plan to fortify its energy sector through enhanced energy audits and a shift towards renewable resources. This initiative aims to curb energy wastage, lessen reliance on imported fuels, …
Wildfire Smoke Threatens to Disrupt World Cup Final
Dhaka: Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday…
Robbers Kill One, Loot Valuables Worth Tk 5 Lakh in Narsingdi
Dhaka: Robbers looted valuables from a house after killing a man in Madhabdi upazila of Narsingdi district early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Shahjahan Mia, 50, a resident of Bholbhadradi area of the upazila.
According to United News of …
Police Recover Throat-Slit Body of Local AL Leader in Pabna
Dhaka: Police recovered the throat-slit body of a local Awami League leader from a garden in Ratanpur Uttarpara area of Bhulbaria Union in Pabna on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Abdus Shukur, 40, son of the late Rokon Pramanik of Ratanpur v…
Trump Administration Rescinds Automatic Protections for Threatened Species
Dhaka: The Trump administration has announced the withdrawal of a long-standing rule that automatically provided protections for plants and animals listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act. Critics argue this decision could hinder effo…
Government’s First 150 Days Mark Progress Towards Democratic and Discrimination-Free Bangladesh
Dhaka: The government has laid a strong foundation for building a democratic, discrimination-free, and prosperous Bangladesh during its first 150 days in office by restoring public confidence, rebuilding institutions, stabilizing the economy, and deli…
7 Prison Officials Suspended Following Escape of Female Inmate from Kashimpur Central Jail
Dhaka: Seven prison officials including a superintendent have been suspended over negligence following the escape of a female inmate from Kashimpur central jail in Gazipur. The suspended officials are Superintendent Laila Anjuman Sumi, along with Mari…