August 3, 2025

Banks to Close on August 5 to Observe New Public Holiday

Dhaka: All scheduled banks in Bangladesh will remain closed on August 5 in observance of “July Uprising Day,” a newly declared public holiday. This announcement follows a recent circular issued by the central bank.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sa…

School Education Celebrated as Key to Future Success: Dr Shahadat

Chittagong: Describing school education as beneficial at every stage of life in the future, City Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized that schools impart not only textbook knowledge but also essential life skills such as discipline, punctuality, frie…

Youth Drowns in Pond Near Anwara Upazila Health Complex

Anwara: A youth drowned in a pond near Anwara Upazila Health Complex this afternoon. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Yasin, 19, an inhabitant of Ramu Upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Yasin worked at …

Farmer Electrocuted While Starting Water Pump in Gangni

Meherpur: A farmer tragically lost his life due to electrocution in Bhatpara village, located in the Gangni upazila of Meherpur district. The incident occurred this morning when the farmer was attempting to start a water pump on his farmland.

Accord…

COVID-19 Claims One Life in Latest 24-Hour Period

Dhaka: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed one death and no new COVID-19 infections in the country over a 24-hour period from 8 am Saturday to 8 am Sunday.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, one more COVID-19 rela…