A catastrophic outbreak of measles has emerged across Bangladesh, resulting in more than 32,000 recorded infections and at least 250 fatalities since mid-March 2026. According to a comprehensive report published by the esteemed scientific journal Science, the majority of the deceased are children. Investigative findings suggest that the current public health emergency is a direct […]

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Mirpur Model Police Station, Mohammad Golam Azam, has been officially withdrawn from his current post and attached to the Central Records Office of the Administration Division at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) headquarters. The administrative move follows the filing of a formal written complaint involving allegations of bribery and professional misconduct. […]

The Acting High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pawan Badhe, has underscored the necessity of mutual respect and understanding as the foundational elements for sustaining the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh. Speaking at an event in the capital, Mr Badhe noted that while significant progress has been achieved in recent years, […]

Mazen (BD) Limited, a prominent eyewear and optical frame manufacturing facility located within the Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Nilphamari, has officially declared an indefinite suspension of its operations. The Chinese-owned enterprise communicated this decision via a formal written notice issued on the afternoon of Wednesday, 29 April, citing a convergence of global economic […]

The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), under the aegis of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), has issued a forecast indicating a significant deterioration in the flood situation across the north-eastern region of the country. This warning follows a consistent rise in water levels across major river systems in the area, driven by intensified […]

The local community of Dhanmondi, a prominent residential and commercial hub in the capital, was struck by a somber event on Saturday, 2 May 2026, following the sudden death of a young academic administrator. Al-Mokabbir Arnab Islam, aged 33, lost his life after falling from the rooftop of an 11-storey residential building. The deceased was […]

The law enforcement authorities in Florida have confirmed the identification of the remains of Nahida Sultana Brishti, a Bangladeshi international student who had been missing for several days. Her remains were discovered in the Tampa Bay area, the same vicinity where the body of another Bangladeshi student, Zamil Limon, was recovered earlier. Both individuals were […]