US Embassy Counsellor Discusses Enhanced Energy Cooperation with Bangladesh Minister

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among ministries and local government institutions to address environmental pollution and waste management.

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 severe heatwave in South Korea has claimed 19 lives and caused numerous heat-related illnesses.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized that the success of the July Movement was due to the people's desire for change.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon called for the creation of enduring state and social institutions inspired by the July Mass Uprising, emphasizing the need to break the cycle of political unrest.

Spain has assured its European Union partners that the Schengen zone is intact despite a recent influx of migrants into Ceuta, with 70,000 of the 72,000 returned to Morocco.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $36.59 billion, bolstering the nation's economic stability.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

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.