PM’s Chittagong Visit Sparks Widespread Enthusiasm

Rafiqul Islam Selim / Aslam Parvez / Alamgir Nishan / Riyadul Islam Riyad August 8, 2026, 12:05 AM | Updated: August 8, 2026, 12:05 AM Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will visit Chattogram tomorrow, Sunday, drawing enthusiasm among party leaders. He will attend programmes in flood-hit Banshkhali, Fatikchhari and Hathazari. He will pay a […]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

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

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

BAU Study Finds High Microplastic Levels in Native Koi

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) found that native koi fish contain higher levels of microplastics than four other indigenous freshwater species. Led by Professor Dr. Md. Shahjahan of BAU’s Department of Fisheries Management, the study examined koi, bata, meni, gulsha tengra and punti from Arial Beel. Koi had the highest concentrations, averaging Continue Reading