A spell of mild to moderate heatwave conditions is currently sweeping across Bangladesh, with meteorologists warning of a further intensification from Friday, 3 April. The most severe impact is being felt in the Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, where strong sunshine and elevated temperatures continue to dominate daily life. Meanwhile, rising heat levels are also expected […]

A coordinated nationwide drive against illegal fuel storage, distribution irregularities and price manipulation has led to the seizure of more than 20,000 litres of petroleum products across 11 districts, alongside multiple arrests, fines, and penalties imposed by mobile courts and law enforcement agencies. Authorities confirmed that eight individuals were sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment […]

A truck plunged into the Karnaphuli River in Chattogram on Thursday night after the driver reportedly lost control while attempting to board a ferry near the Kalurghat Bridge area in Boalkhali upazila. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 pm, triggering an immediate emergency response from local rescue teams and firefighters. According to eyewitness accounts, the […]

A Dhaka University student was found dead in his rented accommodation in the Hazaribagh area of the capital after the door of his flat was forcibly broken open late on Thursday night, in a deeply unsettling incident that has prompted an ongoing investigation. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Saiful Amin Simanto, a final-year […]

The government has initiated procedures to import oil from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan as part of efforts to address the ongoing energy supply challenges, according to the Cabinet Secretary, Nasimul Gani. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday night (2 April) at the National Parliament Complex following a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, […]

An eight-month-old infant has died in Kushtia after exhibiting symptoms consistent with measles while receiving treatment at a local medical facility. The child, identified as Afran, son of Al Amin, was a resident of Vadalya village in Kushtia Sadar Upazila. According to medical officials, the infant was admitted to the Kushtia Medical College Hospital in […]

In response to mounting global energy pressures triggered by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government has unveiled a sweeping set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and maintaining economic stability. Central to the initiative is a revised schedule for public and private offices, alongside stricter operating hours for commercial establishments. Under the […]