September 20, 2025

Cross-Border Misinformation Targeting Rohingyas: A Digital Crisis

Dhaka: Misinformation around the Rohingya crisis is not a recent phenomenon; false narratives frequently begin in Myanmar and Bangladesh, cross borders, and influence public opinion across South Asia. Images and footage from refugee camps in Banglades…

Bangladesh Secures Re-election to UPU Council of Administration

Dubai: Bangladesh has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for a second consecutive four-year term at the organisation’s 28th Congress held in Dubai on Thursday.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sa…

Two Brothers Drown in Naogaon Pond

Naogaon: Two brothers drowned in a pond at Mondolpara village in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon district around noon today. The deceased were identified as Mofiz Pramanik, 65, and Hobiz Pramanik, 45, sons of the late Hayer Pramanik.

According to Bangl…

No New COVID Cases Reported in 24 Hours

Dhaka: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today reported that no new COVID-19 infections were recorded in the country over the past 24 hours, from 8 am Thursday to 8 am Friday.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, during this per…

Former BCL Leader Arrested in Manikganj

Manikganj: Police today arrested former District Chhatra League President Advocate Sadiqul Islam Soha from the LGED area of Manikganj town. Manikganj Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) SM Aman Ullah said the arrest was made at noon based on a…

248 New Dengue Cases Reported in 24 Hours Across the Country

Dhaka: A total of 248 new dengue cases were reported across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am today, bringing the total number of cases this year to 40,709. No new dengue-related deaths were reported during this period, keeping the death toll …

66 Including Women, Children Rescued from Teknaf Den

Teknaf: Joint forces have successfully rescued 66 individuals, including women and children, who had been confined in a secluded mountain hideout in Teknaf. The operation was carried out by the Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Coast Guard, who launched …

Operation Pacific Angel 25-3 Concludes Successfully in Chattogram

Chattogram: The six-day long joint exercise titled ‘Operation Pacific Angel 25-3’, involving the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and the US Pacific Air Force (PAF), concluded yesterday at the BAF Base Zahurul Haque in Chattogram. The exercise was conducted…