Day: July 22, 2026
4 Suffer Burn Injuries in Sylhet CNG Filling Station Explosion
Dhaka: Four people suffered burn injuries as a gas cylinder exploded at a CNG filling station in Tilagarh area of Sylhet city on Tuesday. The injured were Abu Sayeed, 20 and Abu Sufian, 22, both employees of the filling station, and Jewel, 20, and Hab…
Tarique Choyon Steps Down as Press Secretary at Bangladesh’s Kolkata Mission
Dhaka: Md Tariqul Islam Bhuiyan, widely recognized as Tarique Choyon, has officially resigned from his position as the first secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata. He cited personal and professional reasons for his dep…
China Pledges $100,000 to Support Bangladesh Flood Relief Efforts
Dhaka: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen announced on Wednesday that China has consistently provided support to Bangladesh during times of disaster and humanitarian crises.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Embassy of the People’s …
Government Prepares Reforms to Expedite Project Implementation and Enhance Spending Efficiency
Dhaka: State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki announced a set of policy reforms aimed at reducing delays in project implementation, strengthening accountability, and improving the quality of public spending to accelerate economic recover…
Measles Death Toll in Bangladesh Surpasses 800 with New Suspected Cases
Dhaka: Six more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 803. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS…
BB Further Eases Foreign Transaction Rules for Freelancers
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has further simplified foreign exchange transaction procedures for freelancers and IT service exporters to streamline incoming earnings and facilitate necessary international payments.
According to United News of Banglade…
Louvre Reopens Apollo Gallery with Enhanced Security Following Jewel Theft
Dhaka: The Louvre Museum has reopened its historic Apollo Gallery to visitors for the first time since last year’s high-profile theft of the French crown jewels. The gallery no longer displays the royal jewels and other valuable treasures, as the mus…
Teesta Nears Danger Level; Rising Waters Spark Flood Fears in Lalmonirhat
Dhaka: The Teesta River was flowing just 1 centimetre below the danger level at the Dalia point on Wednesday morning following heavy upstream flow and persistent rainfall, raising fears of flooding as water began entering several low-lying areas of L…