Jute Harvesting Begins in Manikganj District with Aim for 13,473 Metric Tonnes

Police in Chattogram have apprehended two men linked to a notorious terrorist, uncovering firearms and ammunition.

Varendra University in Rajshahi launched an environmental awareness program, 'Trees in Exchange for Plastic,' promoting sustainability and reducing plastic pollution.

The Fire Service and Civil Defence organized a two-day training for Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh members to enhance their safety during emergencies.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will tour three flood-affected upazilas in Chattogram on August 9 to distribute relief and hand over newly constructed houses.

A photo exhibition at Barishal University commemorates the July Mass Uprising, honoring the resistance and sacrifices of the student community.

A struggling family in Rajshahi receives new hope and a better life through government humanitarian assistance.

Bangladesh initiates its first boat census from August 20 to 29 to create a comprehensive database of engine-powered vessels, aiming to improve water transport safety and development.

Rajshahi BNP's Jatiyatabadi Peshajibi Dal organized a tree plantation program at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology to support environmental conservation.

Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called on UN Women to support a global platform aimed at combating online abuse targeting women.

Bangladesh has sought technical support from the International Air Transport Association to intensify its fight against airline ticketing syndicates, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.

Two organizations have urged the Rajshahi City Corporation to declare a 400-meter area around the hospital as an Emergency Response Zone to alleviate ambulance access issues.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) recently provided financial aid to 25 families affected by road accidents in Rangpur, highlighting its ongoing commitment to support victims.

Bangladesh Bank has abolished the Telegraphic Transfer (TT) discounting facility against liens on current accounts as part of efforts to modernise the country's financial system.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak, recording 580 new cases and three deaths in the past day, raising the year's toll to 59 fatalities.

Australia's multi-year humanitarian funding aims to alleviate the ongoing crisis for Rohingyas and Bangladeshi host communities.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has set up a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in research papers retracted from international journals.

Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross representative, the first publicized meeting with a foreign official since her ousting in 2021.

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began a two-day training program on securities law for compliance officers of Dhaka-based TREC holder companies.

The National Board of Revenue urges all businesses to update their Business Identification Numbers by November 30, 2026, as part of a broader initiative to modernize tax administration.

Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, is set to enhance defense cooperation with Bangladesh during a three-day visit.

The government has ordered public prosecutors to expedite the trials of cases filed by the families of July martyrs and injured July warriors.

After more than a year on the run, the alleged mastermind of a notorious murder in Netrokona district was finally apprehended in Dhaka.

A seminar celebrating the works of modern Iranian poet Mohammad Hossein Shahriar was held at Rajshahi University, drawing notable academics and cultural figures.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir stressed the importance of investment in transport infrastructure, aviation and digital networks for economic growth and regional connectivity, while advocating for deeper Bangladesh-China cooperation through knowledge sharing and institutional partnerships.

State Minister Sultan Salauddin Tuku emphasizes nature-based solutions as crucial for protecting coastal livelihoods and enhancing climate resilience.

A court in Dhaka has placed Sohel Rana on a two-day remand in connection with the murder of his wife, dentist Sarah Roksana Pinu.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi asserts that numerous lives were saved from execution had Sheikh Hasina not fallen during the July Uprising.

Kosovo authorities are investigating a potential second mass grave in the north, weeks after discovering at least seven bodies in a nearby suspected wartime killing site.

Journalist leaders in Bangladesh have demanded the immediate formation of the 10th wage board to address salary and job security concerns.