Day: August 2, 2026
Woman Dies from Electrocution in Chuadanga
Dhaka: A 40-year-old housewife died from electrocution at Asannagar village in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga district on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Shaharon Khatun, wife of Masud Hossain of Asannagar village.
According to United…
July Uprising Was a Collective Effort, Not Just Two Parties: Anee
Dhaka: Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee emphasized on Sunday that the July mass uprising was a result of a collective movement and should not be attributed solely to two political parties. He expressed these views during a discussio…
Fakhrul Promises Eye Camps in Every Upazila
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inaugurated a five-day free eye treatment camp in Thakurgaon and assured that initiatives will be taken to organise such eye camps in every upazila acros…
No Genetic Evidence of Measles Vaccine Resistance in Bangladesh, Finds icddr,b
Dhaka: Preliminary findings from an icddr,b investigation have found no genetic evidence that the measles virus circulating in Bangladesh has escaped the protection provided by the existing vaccine. The preliminary findings also show that infants too …
Govt Announces Plan to Develop Politically Neutral Police Force: Home Minister
Dhaka: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized the government’s commitment to establishing a police force devoid of political influence, aiming to transform it into a symbol of public security and a true ally of the people. Addressing the graduation…
Remittance Inflows Surge by 15.4 Percent to Reach $2.85 Billion in July
Dhaka: Expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $2.85 billion in remittances during July, marking the opening month of the fiscal year FY2026-27. This represents a 15.4 percent year-on-year growth, as per the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.
According to …
Minor Girl Found Dead Near Railway Track in Faridpur; 3 Detained
Dhaka: Police recovered the body of an eight-year-old girl from beside a railway track at Tarakandi village in Nagarkanda upazila of Faridpur district on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Mahmuda, daughter of Idris Molla of Tarakandi vill…
Dengue Death Toll Reaches 56 as Two More Succumb in 24 Hours
Dhaka: Two more people died of dengue and 423 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours until 8 am on Sunday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 56 in the country this year, according to the Dir…