Mother and Son Among Four Killed in Sirajganj Road Accident

The flood situation in Dighinala Upazila has deteriorated due to continuous heavy rainfall, cutting off road links and stranding over 500 tourists.

World Environment Day 2026 was observed in Munshiganj district with various events aimed at promoting environmental awareness and action.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has apprehended Khabir Molla, the alleged leader of the notorious 'Khabir Bahini' robbery gang, along with a firearm and other weapons in Khulna's Dighalia upazila.

Experts stress the importance of planting more trees to protect the environment and ensure a livable planet for future generations.

Speakers at a seminar in Rangpur stressed the need for mass awareness and collective efforts to prevent child marriage and violence against women and children.

Five people were killed in two separate landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Bandarban's Lama upazila.

An orientation meeting for BRAC's 'Shikha' project was held in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi to raise awareness on preventing gender-based violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 arrested three individuals with 34 kg of smuggled ganja in Thakurgaon and Kurigram districts.

A new Speed Postal Service has been launched in Natore, offering quick and affordable delivery of documents and parcels.

Lawmaker Advocate Dipen Dewan distributed food to evacuees at Rangamati Government High School shelter following continuous rainfall and landslide risks.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented the National Environment Award 2025 to six recipients at the World Environment Day 2026 ceremony.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken stringent action against traffic rule violations by filing 1,463 cases in the last 24 hours.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam says Bangladesh's diplomatic efforts to repatriate deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India are ongoing and without deficiency.

The government has granted administrative approval to upgrade the 50-bed upazila health complexes in Rupsha and Dighalia of Khulna district to 101-bed facilities.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing EU concerns and improving the investment climate as Bangladesh prepares for a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed higher after two days of losses, driven by renewed investor confidence.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) to take measures to further reduce the lead time in public procurement, which has already been brought down to 54 days.

The government has adopted a plan to send one crore skilled workers abroad over the next five years by strengthening skills and expanding overseas employment opportunities.

A national event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center showcased thematic banners on environmental awareness, adhering to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directive to avoid personal photos at government events.

A report warns that two-thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during the recent record-breaking heatwave.

Grameenphone (GP) has introduced 'Instagram basic mode', allowing users to continue accessing core Instagram features even after their data balance is exhausted.

The government has significantly strengthened its disaster preparedness by reinforcing early warning systems, expanding emergency response capacity and shifting from a relief-based approach to a comprehensive risk reduction strategy, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament today.

State Minister for Food Md. Abdul Bari highlights government's extensive efforts to prevent food adulteration and ensure safe food for consumers.

An unauthorized cake manufacturing establishment in Rajshahi was fined Tk 8,000 for operating without proper certification and in unhygienic conditions.

Rajshahi University (RU) has secured victory in the Inter-University National Environment Debate Competition for the third consecutive year.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir informed Parliament that Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 destinations worldwide during FY2024-25.

France and Morocco kick off the World Cup quarter-finals in a rematch of their 2022 semi-final encounter.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, focusing on naval modernization, technology transfer, and capacity building.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, according to the World Health Organization.