Dhaka Ranks Fourth in Global Air Pollution Among 122 Cities

MP Fahmida Haque emphasized that the Khulna Development Authority's initiatives are set to significantly improve the city's infrastructure and connectivity.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has installed a Reverse Osmosis plant to address Mongla's long-standing water shortage.

The government has unveiled a series of national programmes to commemorate 'July Mass Uprising Day 2026' on August 5 with dignity and respect.

Bangladesh Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has directed authorities to resolve visa and transit problems faced by Bangladeshi seafarers abroad.

A Narayanganj court has sentenced a man to death for the murder of his wife in 2022, following a lengthy legal process.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the concerned authorities to prepare a comprehensive database of farmers by December to ensure government support reaches genuine beneficiaries.

Bangladesh witnessed a historic moment as Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year autocratic rule ended amid massive public resistance and significant sacrifice.

Families of road accident victims in Jhenidah received financial aid totaling Taka 1.19 crore, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting those affected.

Nurul Islam Akand, father of BSS Senior Reporter Sayed Mohammad Pitu, passed away due to age-related health complications.

A highway police constable was killed in Kishoreganj when a truck overturned onto the police pickup he was in.

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury has called for journalists' regional coordination to address Greater Mymensingh's long-standing issues.

A sweets manufacturer in Rajshahi has been fined Tk 15,000 for producing and selling products without proper certification and labelling.

Austria set a new all-time high temperature of 40.8C in Vienna, breaking the previous record from 2013.

August 4, 2026, marked a pivotal day in the history of the July Uprising, with widespread participation and significant events in Rajshahi.

The active participation of BNP leaders and activists significantly accelerated the momentum of the July Uprising in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, recording 530 new cases in the past 24 hours.

The Chattogram Education Board has announced the resumption of the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams, starting August 20, 2026.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stressed the vital role of paralegals in public service and justice accessibility.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam stated that the July Uprising was the result of decades of democratic movements and struggles led by BNP.

RUET’s Committee for Advanced Studies and Research convened to discuss strategies for elevating research quality.

Yemen's Houthis claim a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport amid rising tensions in the region.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram urges the nation to build a discrimination-free, democratic Bangladesh inspired by the July Mass Uprising.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for maintaining the national unity achieved during the July-August Mass Uprising and pledged to build a just, democratic, and humane Bangladesh.

Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir highlights government initiatives to transform Bangladesh into a $1 trillion economy by 2034 through agricultural development.

In a significant crackdown on unauthorized healthcare facilities, Tangail authorities sealed three private clinics and fined a hospital.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Workers' remittances to Bangladesh have increased by 20.9% year-on-year, reaching $3.27 billion by August 3, 2026.

Bangladesh is set to receive $775 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for projects in power, energy, housing, and education sectors.

Admiral Stephen T. Koehler of the US Pacific Fleet praised Bangladesh's contributions to UN peacekeeping missions during a visit to the Prime Minister.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announces plan for consensus-driven constitutional amendment.