Bangladesh’s Roads Become Death Traps

Ekhlas Haque Roads and highways across the country have become death traps. They were never fully safe for ordinary passengers, and the situation has shown little improvement. Road crashes occur almost every day, while many incidents never receive public attention. Children, students, workers, Continue Reading

Why Bangladesh-China Defence Ties Matter

On August 1, 2026, the People’s Republic of China celebrated the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), one of the world’s largest and most modern armed forces. For Chinese people, PLA Day honours officers and soldiers who have safeguarded the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national security and development for generations. Continue Reading

Rapid Economic Growth Essential for Bangladesh

The economy of Bangladesh is coming under increasing pressure from persistent gas and power shortages, which have disrupted households, businesses and industries for a considerable period. Gas shortages have severely affected households and businesses across the country. Many families, particularly in Dhaka, have been unable to cook regularly because supplies remain Continue Reading

Biman Flight Grounded in Rome Over Technical Fault

A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Toronto to Dhaka has been grounded at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport after making an emergency landing due to a technical fault, leaving 256 passengers stranded for hours. A passenger said travellers remained inside the aircraft for nearly eight hours before being allowed to disembark at around 8:30 pm Bangladesh time. They […]Continue Reading

Storm Risk Looms Over Six Regions Tonight

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned that storms with wind speeds of up to 60 km/h may hit six regions overnight. Rain or thunderstorms are also likely, and river ports in the affected areas have been advised to display Local Cautionary Signal No. 1. The warning, issued on Friday, will remain valid until 1:00 am […]Continue Reading

Shah Rukh Khan Tops India’s Celebrity Brand Rankings

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been named India’s most valuable celebrity brand, according to the Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025. His brand value reached $177.9 million, surpassing cricket star Virat Kohli. Shah Rukh, who ranked third in 2024, has returned to the top spot. According to Bollywood Hungama, his brand value stood at $145.7 […]Continue Reading

Samanzar to Represent Bangladesh at Miss World 2026

Miss World Bangladesh 2026 winner Samanzar Sayeed is set to represent Bangladesh at the Miss World 2026 pageant in Vietnam. She will leave for Hanoi on Saturday to join the global competition. The international event will begin in Hanoi on Sunday, with the grand finale scheduled for September 5 in Ho Chi Minh City. Samanzar said her […]Continue Reading

Home Minister Questions Hasina’s Public Visibility

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday afternoon, August 7, questioned the public visibility of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying, “What Hasina? Has anyone even seen her face?” He made the remark while laying the foundation stone for the new building of the 500-bed Cox’s Bazar Medical College Hospital. Earlier, he attended the inauguration of […]Continue Reading

3 More Children Die from Measles in Bangladesh

Three more children died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,218 others were reported to have measles or measles-like symptoms during the same period. The figures were released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in its regular measles situation report on Friday afternoon, August 7. No confirmed measles deaths were […]Continue Reading

Messi Rewrites Leagues Cup Record Books

Lionel Messi made a stunning return to Inter Miami’s starting XI after the Club World Cup break, scoring twice and providing an assist in a 4-2 victory over Mexican side Atletico San Luis in the Leagues Cup. The Argentine captain also became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Inter Miami fell behind in the fourth minute when […]Continue Reading
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