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

Railway relics left to gather dust

British-era heritage items face decay across Mymensingh
3 August 2026

Clear passport applications of expatriates in 60 days

The High Court yesterday directed the Department of Immigration and Passports to dispose of all pending applications filed by Bangladeshis living abroad for new passports and passport renewals within 60 days.
3 August 2026

Don’t become fascist, fulfil your promises

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday accused the government of abandoning its promises to the people and following the path of fascism.
3 August 2026

Tk 2.82cr bridge unusable for six years

Lack of approach roads forces thousands to risk their lives daily in Patuakhali
3 August 2026

Ensure due process, avoid ‘witch-hunts’

The University Teachers’ Network yesterday urged the Dhaka University authorities to ensure due process when taking action against teachers over their alleged roles in the July uprising, warning against blanket measures and a culture of “witch-hunting”.
3 August 2026

Dhaka-18 MP, administrator of DNCC attacked in Uttarkhan

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has alleged that its sanitation workers were assaulted in Uttarkhan yesterday.
3 August 2026

August 3, 2024: One demand now, ‘Hasina’s resignation’

Exactly two years ago, on this day in 2024, tens of thousands of people gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.
3 August 2026

Govt moves to revive Dhaka waterways

The government has announced a series of measures to restore Dhaka’s rivers and waterways, including preventing pollution, improving drainage, maintaining navigability and exploring private-sector operation of water bus services.
3 August 2026

ASK mourns death of founding member Khursheed Erfan Ahmed

Organisation says Khursheed played a key role in strengthening ASK’s founding principles, institutional development and expansion of its human rights work since its inception
2 August 2026

Chattogram gas crisis leaves households without cooking fuel

Thousands struggle to cook as supply shortfall following Maheshkhali LNG terminal fire hits households, factories and transport
2 August 2026

‘Jinn said she was alive’: Family exhumes woman’s body in Jamalpur

Doctors later confirmed Halima Khatun’s death before relatives buried her again
2 August 2026

UP chairman among 13 sent burial shrouds and anonymous death threats in Habiganj

Police are examining whether the intimidation is linked to a neighbourhood dispute
2 August 2026

Amid reports of bail, PM’s adviser says Benazir's return process has begun

Humaiun Kobir says home ministry is handling the matter
2 August 2026

Kurigram's ancient Shiva temple losing priceless terracotta artwork

Centuries-old monument has been under archaeological protection since 2019, but locals say they were never informed
2 August 2026

Police HQ issues nationwide alert over possible attacks on police vehicles

Security stepped up amid intel warning of possible attacks by extremist groups or other miscreants
2 August 2026

How Prafulla Chandra Ray's ancestral home became a symbol of neglect

The 165th birth anniversary of the pioneering chemist has revived questions over whether Bangladesh has done enough to honour his legacy
2 August 2026