Pak police station attack: Death toll hits 17

At least 17 people were killed in a suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, a rescue group and a regional police official said, as the country battles widening insurgencies.
4 August 2026

Man’s body recovered from pond

Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from a pond in Begumganj upazila of Noakhali yesterday.
4 August 2026

Driver killed as auto-rickshaw, pickup, collide

A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver was killed and another injured in a head-on collision with a pickup on Kabirhat-Sonapur road in Kabirhat upazila, Noakhali yesterday.
4 August 2026

Draft law makes enforced disappearance convicts financially liable to victims’ families

The government would provide the money if the offender’s resources are insufficient
3 August 2026

Green chilli imports resume through Hili Land Port

First consignment enters after nine-month halt to ease soaring prices
3 August 2026

Amid reports of Aug 5 event, Bangladesh asks India to prevent Hasina’s political speeches

Dhaka says political activities from Indian territory could undermine recent progress in bilateral relations
3 August 2026

4 land officials in Gazipur suspended for allegedly outsourcing official duties

The district administration says the conduct amounts to inefficiency and misconduct under public service rules
3 August 2026

Why experts say Bangladesh needs a national security agency now

Former military officials and academics say advanced weapons alone will not provide protection without integrated surveillance, command and operational systems
3 August 2026

Separation of modern and Islamic education limits students’ roles in society: Army chief

Army launches Islamic institute combining Cambridge curriculum and religious values
3 August 2026

These are the key governance challenges for Bangladesh, according to Chinese envoy

Calls for greater Bangladesh-China cooperation on governance
3 August 2026

Russian worker dies, another injured at Rooppur residential complex

Police are investigating the incident in Pabna's Ishwardi
3 August 2026

Australia commits AUD 25.25m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Reiterates support for voluntary, safe and dignified repatriation
3 August 2026

Presidential election schedule not finalised yet: EC

Commission awaiting voter list from Parliament Secretariat before announcing election timetable
3 August 2026

Govt prioritising jobs, skills for vulnerable communities: AZM Zahid

Project aims to support women, youth, persons with disabilities and July Uprising participants through skills training and employment
3 August 2026

Gas crisis slows factories, disrupts life in Gazipur

Workers struggle to cook as many households go without gas for most of the day
3 August 2026

Joining Saudi-led alliance to tackle Houthi challenges -Says PM’s Adviser Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh yesterday described its relationship with Saudi Arabia as “strategic” and said its decision to join a Saudi-led maritime defence alliance is aimed at tackling challenges created by the Houthis of Yemen.
3 August 2026

Nearly 1 million seek NID corrections a year

EC clears 9,58,000 applications annually on average
3 August 2026

Cabinet shakeup likely after 6-month evaluation

The size of the BNP-led government cabinet is likely to be expanded, and several ministries may be reshuffled as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s six-month performance evaluation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
3 August 2026

Two more die of dengue, 423 get hospitalised

At least two people died of dengue while 423 others were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday.
3 August 2026

BANCAT unveils plans for Cancer Care Village

BANCAT (Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust) on August 1 unveiled Alok Boshoti, an integrated Cancer Care Village that will combine free cancer treatment, hospice and palliative care, rehabilitation, livelihood support, and psychosocial care within a single campus, said a press release.
3 August 2026