October 14, 2025

Death Toll in Mirpur Fire Rises to 16

Mirpur: The death toll has risen to 16 in the fire as seven more bodies were recovered in a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse in the capital’s Mirpur area.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, fire service spokesman Anwarul Is…

Endangered Fish Species Revived Through BFRI’s Research

Mymensingh: The Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) is bringing revolutionary changes to the country’s fisheries sector. From the revival of endangered native species to the development of new varieties and advanced technologies for seaweed…

RUCSU Polls Campaign Ends in Festive Mood Amid Tight Security

Rajshahi: Campaigning for the election to the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU), 17 Hall Councils, and Student Representatives to the Senate is set to end tonight amid a festive atmosphere on the university campus. The long-awaited R…

Petrobangla Cracks Down on Gas Theft in Narayanganj

Narayanganj: In an ongoing effort to prevent gas theft and ensure discipline in the distribution network, Petrobangla conducted a special drive in Narayanganj’s Bandar and Meghnaghat areas on Monday. Executive Magistrate Milton Roy from the Energy and…

IMF Forecasts Modest Economic Recovery for Bangladesh

Dhaka: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh’s economy will experience a modest recovery in the current fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, released today, the multilateral lender fore…

Rajshahi, Bogra to Host Bangladesh U19’s Series Against Afghans

Rajshahi: Rajshahi and Bogra are set to be the two venues to host Bangladesh Under-19 team’s home series against Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Under-19 team is likely to arrive in Bangladesh on October 25 to play a five-match Youth ODI series, which wi…