Dengue claims 2 more lives, death toll 67

At least two dengue patients died and 730 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
16 August 2026

Rethinking daily issues for a greener future

When a bottle of toilet cleaner runs out, the container often ends up in the bin. Three university students believe it doesn’t have to.
16 August 2026

PM’s India visit: A chance for neighbours to heal rifts

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to India later this month could help reset relations by offering an opportunity to address long-standing issues between the two neighbours, foreign policy analysts say.
16 August 2026

Measles deaths cross 900

Measles continues to claim lives nearly three months after the nationwide vaccination campaign ended, with the death toll crossing the 900-mark yesterday, indicating that the outbreak is far from over.
16 August 2026

LNG supply recovers but gas crisis lingers

Bangladesh’s LNG supply has recovered with both floating terminals at Maheshkhali back in operation, but the gas crisis is unlikely to ease significantly, with combined LNG send-out expected to remain at around 70 percent of the two terminals’ combined capacity over this week at least.
16 August 2026

AI cameras to detect traffic violations on Dhaka-Ctg highway starting Aug 18

Cameras to detect speeding, illegal parking and wrong-side driving from August 18
15 August 2026

At this stall, you brew your own cuppa

For the past 4 years, customers have been making their own tea and leaving money behind
15 August 2026

‘People-to-people connection is true beating heart of Dhaka-Delhi friendship’: Dinesh Trivedi

India’s 80th Independence Day celebrated at High Commission in Dhaka
15 August 2026

Death toll crosses 900 as eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24hrs

Suspected measles deaths rise to 803; confirmed toll remains 99
15 August 2026

MT Hossain Institute: A fading chapter of Bangladesh’s cultural history

Cultural ministry has requested railways ministry to transfer ownership of the long neglected theatre before starting conservation work
15 August 2026

India is warming to Tarique. Is it abandoning Hasina?

The Indian envoy flying back to Delhi within hours of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be followed by an audience with Prime Minister Modi the following day, should indicate India’s willingness in rebuilding its relations with Bangladesh
15 August 2026

Man held for attempting to place flowers at Dhanmondi 32 ruins

Heightened security has been in place around the site since last night
15 August 2026

PM stresses humane approach, equal access to quality healthcare

Tarique Rahman calls for stronger doctor-patient trust and better treatment facilities
15 August 2026

PM inaugurates 500-bed building at National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital

New facility raises hospital’s total bed capacity to 1,000
15 August 2026

Power plant chokes Hathazari canal

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) converted part of the Mithachhara canal in Chattogram’s Hathazari upazila to facilitate the construction of a power plant, disrupting the key waterway’s natural flow and threatening local livelihoods and the environment.
15 August 2026

‘Bangladesh, 40 nations helping China evade tariffs’

President Donald Trump’s administration has accused dozens of countries, including Bangladesh, of helping China evade US tariffs, depriving the US Treasury of tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue.
15 August 2026

Seven ASPs, 49 inspectors sent into retirement

The government has sent seven assistant superintendents of police (ASPs) and 49 inspectors into mandatory retirement from public service.
15 August 2026

Police have no specific info on AQIS cell risk

A UN Security Council monitoring report has expressed concerns that the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) may be trying to establish cells in Bangladesh.
15 August 2026

180-day assessment: Govt passes itself with flying colours

The BNP government has restored economic stability and made progress in several development and social welfare programmes during its first 180 days in power, according to its own assessment.
15 August 2026

Summit LNG back online; Excelerate FSRU now offline

Just as the Summit LNG terminal resumed feeding the national grid yesterday, Excelerate Energy’s terminal went offline following another technical fault, prolonging the severe gas shortage that has stifled economic activities.
15 August 2026