Day: August 3, 2026
Three More Die of Dengue, 580 Hospitalised Across the Country
Dhaka: Three people died of dengue and 580 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 59 in the country this year, according to the Directora…
Measles Treatment Costs Force 89% of Bangladeshi Families into Debt: BDRCS-IFRC
Dhaka: Families across Bangladesh are being pushed into debt as they struggle to cover the hidden costs of measles treatment, according to a joint assessment by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross …
NCP Fails to Meet Expectations After July Uprising: Mahfuj
Dhaka: Former adviser to the interim government, Mahfuj Alam, stated on Monday that the National Citizen Party (NCP) did not fulfill the hopes people had for it after the July uprising. Speaking at a seminar titled ‘Return of Electoral Democracy: Refl…
Political Unity, Social Stability Addressed for Bangladesh’s Governance Future: China
Dhaka: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Monday emphasized the significance of addressing challenges like maintaining “political unity and social stability” in Bangladesh’s governance journey amidst complex circumstances. He highlighted the …
Man Burned to Death in Magura Fire Incident
Magura: A 45-year-old man lost his life in a devastating fire that erupted at a residence in the Bhaina area of Magura district town on Monday. The tragic incident also left two individuals with burn injuries.
According to United News of Bangladesh,…
Benazir May Hold Passports from Multiple Countries: Home Minister
Dhaka: Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who recently received conditional bail in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), may possess passports from multiple countries, according to Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Speaking to reporters …
No Clear Directives Yet on Local Government Polls: EC Secretary
Dhaka: Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Monday stated that they have not yet received any clear instructions from the government regarding the local government elections. He also mentioned that the schedule for the presidentia…
55 Lakh Beneficiaries to Receive Affordable Rice Under Government Initiative
Dhaka: The government has initiated the distribution of rice under its Food Friendly Programme starting from August 1, aiming to ensure food security for low-income individuals and stabilize the market.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a tota…