Bagerhat Zilla Parishad Initiates Extensive Tree Plantation Campaign in Kachua

Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a robbery at an under-construction factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone, recovering around 250 meters of stolen electric cables.

The Bangladeshi government is set to build 4,599 new playgrounds in cities and rural areas to improve sports facilities and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury praised the renowned painter S M Sultan, describing him as an artist of the soil and its people, and an extraordinary painter whose work transcended national boundaries.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police arrested a man with a large quantity of counterfeit bidi bandrolls, underscoring the city's ongoing battle against illegal manufacturing.

In a special operation, Border Guard Bangladesh seized a large consignment of drugs and firearms at the Ghumdhum border.

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has announced new operational hours for its Appellate and High Court Divisions starting August 11.

A preparatory meeting was held to enhance coordination and rapid mobilisation of heavy equipment in case of a major earthquake.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasizes the need to rebuild Bangladesh, aligning national development plans with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Khulna Range Deputy Inspector General of Police Md Mostafizur Rahman emphasized the police force's commitment to impartiality, free from political influence.

A tragic head-on collision between a bus and a pickup van on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Habiganj claimed three lives and left several others seriously injured.

A tragic accident in Kurigram's Buridah River resulted in the death of one fisherman and injuries to five others when a fallen electric wire caused electrocution.

A bakery in Rajshahi was fined Tk 10,000 for operating without BSTI approval and using unhygienic practices.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam announced the government's initiative to reduce overseas migration costs to a maximum of Tk 300,000.

Rangpur's top educational institutions have once again delivered outstanding results in the 2026 SSC exams, with several schools achieving near-perfect pass rates and GPAs.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of honoring the sacrifices of the July martyrs by working to build a peaceful and prosperous Bangladesh.

The Election Commission has unveiled a draft list of voting centers for local government polls in Chattogram, inviting public scrutiny until August 18.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries, causing significant damage and casualties.

A seminar on the growing impact and challenges of artificial intelligence was held at Islamic University to prepare students for future opportunities.

The Cabinet has approved the draft Bank Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2026 along with two other draft laws.

Mark Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI accessibility as Meta introduces a new model designed to run on personal computers.

A wind-driven wildfire near Athens has been brought under control after firefighters deployed a major response.

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury anticipates the announcement of the election schedule for the Bangladesh Tea Workers’ Union by August 30.

Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed emphasizes Bangladesh's determination to excel in their inaugural Test tour to Australia.

Health officials report a sharp increase in dengue cases, with 726 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.

Opener Jisan Alam's explosive 19-ball fifty led Bangladesh High Performance to a seven-wicket victory over Malaysia, sealing a 2-0 series win.

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for July, following an impressive performance during the Zimbabwe tour.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasized the critical role of the United States in Bangladesh's economic progress.

Bangladesh Bank has set the Interchange Reimbursement Fee (IRF) at zero percent for Bangla QR transactions, aiming to lower costs for merchants and accelerate the country's digital payment shift.

The government plans to roll out a comprehensive IT ecosystem in primary schools, starting with the 'One Teacher, One Tablet' initiative.

Poland's Vistula River has reached a historic low in Warsaw, mirroring a record set earlier this year during a series of European heatwaves.