249 More Hospitalized with Dengue

A total of 249 people have been hospitalized with dengue across the country in the past 24 hours, although no deaths were reported during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new patients, 73 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka North City Continue Reading

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, farmers, teachers and professionals are among those killed or injured, with many 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

Heavy Rain to Ease After August 9

Heavy to moderate rainfall is expected across parts of Bangladesh for the next two to three days, but the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says there is little likelihood of significant rainfall after August 9. According to meteorologists, rainfall will gradually weaken, with only scattered light to moderate showers expected through September. The BMD said Continue Reading

The Child Martyrs of the July Uprising

At least 133 children were martyred during Bangladesh’s July-August 2024 mass uprising, according to an investigation. The victims included school, college and madrasa students, as well as working children. Among them, 117 were killed by gunfire. Children participated in the uprising alongside university students, professionals and workers. While some joined demonstrations Continue Reading

Why Has Ilias Kanchan Returned to Bangladesh?

Veteran actor and Chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai, Ilias Kanchan, has returned to Bangladesh after receiving long-term treatment in London. Diagnosed with brain cancer, Kanchan’s health has deteriorated, and he has been gradually experiencing memory loss. Despite medical advice against travelling, he decided to return to meet the leaders and activists of Nirapad Sarak Chai, Continue Reading
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