Jhenidah Families Receive Taka 1.19 Crore as Road Accident Aid

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

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.

The Border Guard Bangladesh intercepted a smuggling operation, seizing fertiliser and arresting a Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts widespread rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures over the next 24 hours.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has dismissed reports of factory closures due to gas and power shortages.

The Rapid Action Battalion has implemented extensive security measures to ensure a peaceful observance of July Mass Uprising Day 2026.

A cultural program in Rajshahi commemorated the heroism and sacrifices of the 2024 July Mass Uprising, emphasizing the importance of preserving this history.

State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, emphasizes the need for significant and realistic projects in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region.

The Bangladesh Bridge Authority has approved leasing 120 acres at the Jamuna Bridge site for a 55-megawatt solar power plant.

To counter the recent surge in domestic prices, Bangladesh has imported 90 metric tons of green chilies from India, with more shipments expected.

A landslide at an Orthodox monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region claimed the lives of 14 worshippers.

Bangladeshi workers will soon have new employment opportunities in Malaysia as the labour market is set to reopen in the last week of August.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has called on Japanese investors to consider Bangladesh as a prime investment destination, citing its strategic location and economic potential.

Bangladesh and South Korea have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will grant preferential tariff treatment to 97 percent of Bangladeshi goods entering the Korean market.

Toyota has raised its profit forecasts for the year, crediting the weak yen for helping it navigate global challenges.

State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md Aminul Haque, announced a government plan to eliminate educated unemployment through skill development.

British energy giant BP announced a significant increase in second-quarter profits, attributing the rise to heightened oil and gas prices due to the Middle East conflict.

German agrichemical giant Bayer reported a return to profit in the second quarter, driven by robust agricultural performance and reduced litigation expenses.

Greek firefighters are working to contain a massive wildfire on the outskirts of Athens, with over 500 firefighters deployed and more than 30 aircraft aiding the effort.

Guatemalan authorities have issued the country's second-highest emergency alert following a major eruption of the Fuego volcano.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to introduce significant reforms to make its domestic cricket tournaments more competitive and commercially attractive.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has introduced a series of digital and modern education reforms in line with the election promises of the incumbent government.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry has started the fiscal year 2026-27 with robust exports of $3.89 billion, despite global challenges and domestic energy issues.

Around 300 people protested in Panama City against plans for a new reservoir, which will require the relocation of communities.

A severe heat wave in Tokyo has led to the tragic deaths of three lions at a local zoo, highlighting the extreme weather challenges faced by animals and humans alike.

A significant forest fire has spread across 100 hectares in a Dutch nature reserve, marking the latest in a series of wildfires across western Europe.

Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad, Md Nurul Islam, arrived in Dhaka after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom.