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

Russian Embassy in Dhaka Dismisses Allegations Over Wheat Imports and Rooppur Nuclear Project as “Baseless”

August 18, 2026

The Russian Embassy in Dhaka has characterized allegations of corruption involving government-to-government (G2G) wheat imports from Russia as “baseless” and “unsubstantiated.” In a press statement issued on Tuesday by its press wing, the embassy also addressed media reports raising questions about major Russian-backed energy and infrastructure initiatives in Bangladesh, including the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. […]

Akon Earns Twelve Million Taka for Private Three-Person Concert

August 18, 2026

Renowned international music star Akon recently revealed a bizarre and lucrative chapter from his touring career, sharing how he pocketed a million dollars—amounting to over twelve million Bangladeshi Taka—to perform for an audience of just three people at a private Middle Eastern family gathering. Appearing on the Flagrant podcast, the Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, and producer […]

Five Injured and Fifteen Houses Vandalised in Sreepur Clash

August 18, 2026

A violent clash sparked by a dispute over local social dominance erupted in Magura’s Sreepur upazila, leaving at least five people injured and causing extensive damage to property. The confrontation, which involved the supporters of two local political figures, also saw fifteen houses and a commercial shop vandalised. The incident has left the local community […]

From Sheikh Hasinas 1997 Womens Bus to the New Pink Bus Decades of Initiatives to Address Womens Transport Crisis From Sheikh Hasina’s ‘Women’s Bus’ to ‘Pink Buses’: New Initiative for Women

From Sheikh Hasina’s ‘Women’s Bus’ to ‘Pink Buses’: New Initiative for Women

August 18, 2026

The history of dedicated bus services for women in Bangladesh spans nearly three decades, launched to ensure safety, comfort, and seamless travel for working women and students on public transport. Initiated in 1997 under the direction of then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and through the efforts of then Communications Minister Anwar Hossain Manju, this specialized […]

Measles Death Toll Reaches 918 as Hospital Admissions Surge

August 18, 2026

The alarming spread of measles across Bangladesh continues to claim young lives, with three more children dying from measles-like symptoms over a 24-hour period. While no laboratory-confirmed measles fatalities were reported during this timeframe, hospitals across the country admitted 1,061 children displaying symptoms of the highly contagious viral infection. According to a bulletin issued by […]

Bangladesh Faces Severe Gas Shortage as LNG Supplies Plunge

August 18, 2026

Bangladesh is grappling with a fresh wave of severe gas shortages following a sharp decline in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports, driven by procurement irregularities, political lobbying, and management failures. After enduring an excruciating 27-day fuel deficit, the country enjoyed merely a single day of reprieve before supply chains collapsed once more due to the […]

Three Arrested Following Gang-Rape of Disabled Woman in Feni

August 18, 2026

Police in Feni’s Chhagalnaiya Upazila have arrested three youths in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a disabled mother of two, who was lured away under the pretext of receiving financial assistance. The arrests followed revelations that local community leaders attempted to cover up the crime by imposing a minor fine during an informal arbitration […]

Sylheti Man Shot Dead in East London

August 18, 2026

A forty-year-old British expatriate from Sylhet has been shot dead by unidentified assailants in East London. The tragic incident unfolded during the early hours of Monday, sending shockwaves through both his local neighbourhood in the British capital and his ancestral home in Bangladesh. The victim has been identified as Masum Ahmed, a forty-year-old resident originally […]

Rishabh Pant Makes History with 100th Test Six

August 18, 2026

18 August holds a special significance in the Test career of Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Exactly eight years after making his Test debut against England at Nottingham on 18 August 2018—where he famously off-marked his Test career by hitting leg-spinner Adil Rashid for a six—Pant marked his anniversary with a historic milestone against Sri Lanka […]

Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Rates: Today’s Currency Conversion Table

August 18, 2026

Global trade dynamics and international commerce involving Bangladesh continue to expand steadily, reflecting the nation’s growing integration into the worldwide marketplace. As bilateral trade volumes rise, the daily volume of cross-border currency transactions increases in parallel, making up-to-date exchange rates essential for businesses, expatriates, and financial analysts alike. Foreign exchange rates fluctuate constantly in response […]

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

Russian Embassy in Dhaka Dismisses Allegations Over Wheat Imports and Rooppur Nuclear Project as “Baseless”

Akon Earns Twelve Million Taka for Private Three-Person Concert

Five Injured and Fifteen Houses Vandalised in Sreepur Clash

From Sheikh Hasina’s ‘Women’s Bus’ to ‘Pink Buses’: New Initiative for Women

Measles Death Toll Reaches 918 as Hospital Admissions Surge

Bangladesh Faces Severe Gas Shortage as LNG Supplies Plunge

Three Arrested Following Gang-Rape of Disabled Woman in Feni

Sylheti Man Shot Dead in East London

Rishabh Pant Makes History with 100th Test Six

Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Rates: Today’s Currency Conversion Table

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