Gazipur Safari Park elephant in critical condition after attack in enclosure

Medical board overseeing treatment since May 24 incident
9 July 2026

Two Bangladeshis in Ukraine jail say broker tricked them into war

They allege they paid for jobs in Italy but were taken to a Russian military camp after signing documents they could not read
9 July 2026

Next national election will be held under caretaker government: Law minister

The caretaker government system is the result of BNP's movement, he says after Appellate Division upholds HC verdict
9 July 2026

19 dead, eight hurt in rain-triggered landslides in Ctg, Cox's Bazar since July 5

Health authorities say Rohingyas are among the dead as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region
9 July 2026

Floodwaters recede, but disruptions persist in Chattogram

Train services to Cox's Bazar remain suspended, over 33,000 people remain affected after three days of heavy rain
9 July 2026

Bangladesh, China discuss stronger military, technology ties

Chinese envoy and PM's defence adviser also discuss cybersecurity and regional security
9 July 2026

Probe launched after 147 workers fall ill at Sreepur garment factory

Health officials suspect 'mass hysteria' as workers recover with routine treatment
9 July 2026

Van puller hacked to death in Pabna

Police say motive remains unclear as victim's three-wheeler was found beside the body
9 July 2026

HC clears way for Sarowar Alamgir to take oath as Ctg-2 MP

The High Court today cleared the way for BNP leader Sarowar Alamgir, who was unofficially elected from the Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari) constituency in the 13th parliamentary election, to take oath as a lawmaker.
9 July 2026

Five, including child, killed in Bandarban landslides

Heavy rain buries houses and raises fears of more slope collapses
9 July 2026

Handwashing basin used as medical waste dump

A handwashing basin meant for patients and attendants at Keshabpur Upazila Health Complex in Jashore has reportedly been used as a dumping site for medical waste, raising concerns over infection risks and poor waste management at the government healthcare centre.
9 July 2026

Locals unite against narcotics in Kurigram

Once known for agriculture and cross-border trade, Naodanga union in Kurigram’s Phulbari upazila has, over the years, gained notoriety as one of northern Bangladesh’s major drug hotspots.
9 July 2026

Water crisis grips parts of Mirpur

For the past two months, residents of East Kazipara and Shewrapara in Mirpur have been struggling with recurring water shortages, forcing many families to buy drinking water, depend on water tankers, and wait for hours to cook, bathe, and wash.
9 July 2026

Chattogram reeling under monsoon fury

Heavy monsoon rains over the last few days have paralysed the Chattogram region, inundating vast areas, disrupting transport and academic activities, and leaving people stranded and marooned.
9 July 2026

Seven killed in Cox’s Bazar, Ctg landslides

At least seven people were killed yesterday in landslides in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram as monsoon rains continued to batter Bangladesh’s southeastern region.
9 July 2026

Irene Khan made new permanent rep to UN

The government has appointed noted human rights activist and former Amnesty International chief Irene Zubaida Khan as Bangladesh’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York.
9 July 2026

ICG urges govt to adopt realistic Rohingya policy

The International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged the BNP government to adopt a more pragmatic and realistic strategy on the Rohingya crisis, warning that continued reliance on Myanmar’s military authorities for repatriation risks prolonging the crisis.
9 July 2026

Dhaka mulls dialogue with junta govt, all parties: PM

Bangladesh is actively considering establishing communication and dialogue not only with Myanmar’s junta government but also with all relevant parties, with the aim of ensuring the safe repatriation of Rohingyas, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament yesterday.
9 July 2026

Jubo Dal expels 300 leaders and activists nationwide

Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal has expelled around 300 leaders and activists across the country for activities deemed contrary to the organisation’s ideals, its President Abdul Monayem Munna announced yesterday.
9 July 2026

President gets withdrawal cap waiver from Global Islami Bank

Bangladesh Bank has granted President Mohammed Shahabuddin a special exemption from withdrawal restrictions imposed on depositors of five troubled banks, approving a request to withdraw Tk 20 lakh from his account at Global Islami Bank.
9 July 2026