Author: Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | Khaborwala.com

Kolkata Hotel Fire Raises Fresh Questions Over Safety

August 19, 2026

A deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a five-storey building in Kolkata’s New Market area has raised serious questions about fire safety in hotels and guesthouses operating in densely populated parts of the city. The blaze erupted at around 2am at a building on Mirza Ghalib Street, where several […]

Measles Symptoms Claim Four More Children Across Bangladesh

August 19, 2026

Four more children have died in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours after developing symptoms associated with measles, according to the latest figures released by the Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday, 19 August. The health authorities reported that 931 people were identified with measles-like symptoms during the 24-hour period. Since the outbreak monitoring […]

Singer Sharmin Akter Marries Fellow Musician Sabbir Quraishi

August 19, 2026

Singer Sharmin Akter, who rose to prominence after winning the championship of the music competition ‘Channel i Banglar Gaan 2016’, has married fellow musician Sabbir Quraishi. The wedding ceremony took place on Monday, 17 August, at Gausul Azam Mosque in the capital. Members of both families were present as the couple formally began their married […]

Munich Re Acquires Cyber Insurer At-Bay for $575 Million

August 19, 2026

German reinsurance giant Munich Re has agreed to acquire the United States-based cyber insurance provider At-Bay at an enterprise value of $575 million. The Berlin-announced transaction is expected to close officially during the first quarter of next year, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The acquisition marks a major strategic expansion for Munich […]

The Power-Cut Crisis Continues: Matarbari Unit Shutdown to Cut 600MW from the Grid

August 19, 2026

A major technical glitch forced the sudden shutdown of a 600-megawatt generation unit at the Matarbari ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday. The unexpected malfunction occurred at approximately 12:40 pm, immediately tripping the generator and removing a substantial block of electricity generation from the national grid. Engineers and technical personnel stationed at […]

Darwin Victory Lifts Najmul and Bangladesh Stars in Rankings

August 19, 2026

Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin has been followed by a significant rise in the latest player rankings, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto reaching the highest position of his career. Najmul’s composed 84 in Bangladesh’s first innings proved particularly valuable in a match where the visitors secured a memorable victory against the hosts. […]

Power Crisis Disrupts Students’ Studies Across Bangladesh

August 19, 2026

Bangladesh’s worsening power crisis, compounded by intense heat and shortages of gas, is disrupting the daily lives of students across the country. Prolonged load-shedding has become a growing obstacle to regular study, with many students struggling to concentrate during the day and facing interrupted sleep at night. The crisis has been particularly severe in rural […]

Income Falls Amid Gas Crisis, Families Struggle as Loan Repayments Mount

August 19, 2026

A severe shortage of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across Dhaka has pushed commercial drivers to the brink of financial collapse, stranding thousands of auto-rickshaws and private cars in endless queues. Day after day, drivers spend their most productive hours lined up outside filling stations only to leave empty-handed. The crippling deficit has not only devastated […]

Bangladesh Taka Exchange Rates Against Major Currencies

August 19, 2026

Dhaka, 19 August 2026: Bangladesh’s growing trade, investment and financial links with the global economy continue to drive demand for foreign currencies. Exchange rates therefore remain an important reference for importers, exporters, remittance recipients, travellers and businesses engaged in international transactions. The indicative exchange rates of the Bangladeshi taka against selected foreign currencies for Wednesday, […]

Nasirnagar Upazila Awami League General Secretary Arrested

August 19, 2026

Law enforcement agencies have arrested Abdul Latif, the general secretary of the Nasirnagar Upazila unit of the Awami League, during a late-night operation in the capital, Dhaka. The 57-year-old politician was apprehended on Monday night in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Nasirnagar Police Station in Brahmanbaria. The arrest was confirmed […]

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Author: Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | Khaborwala.com

Kolkata Hotel Fire Raises Fresh Questions Over Safety

Measles Symptoms Claim Four More Children Across Bangladesh

Singer Sharmin Akter Marries Fellow Musician Sabbir Quraishi

Munich Re Acquires Cyber Insurer At-Bay for $575 Million

The Power-Cut Crisis Continues: Matarbari Unit Shutdown to Cut 600MW from the Grid

Darwin Victory Lifts Najmul and Bangladesh Stars in Rankings

Power Crisis Disrupts Students’ Studies Across Bangladesh

Income Falls Amid Gas Crisis, Families Struggle as Loan Repayments Mount

Bangladesh Taka Exchange Rates Against Major Currencies

Nasirnagar Upazila Awami League General Secretary Arrested

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