January 14, 2026

UAE Grants Royal Pardon to 440 Bangladeshis

Abu dhabi: The rulers of the United Arab Emirates have granted royal pardons to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners on the occasion of the UAE’s 54th Union Day, reflecting the country’s longstanding humanitarian tradition.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad San…

Many Workers at Tongi RMG Factories Suddenly Fall Ill

Tongi: More than 50 workers of Garments Export Village Limited in Tongi fell ill on Wednesday, prompting panic at the factory. The affected workers, from two factories located in Ma Tower and Alam Tower of the industrial complex, were taken to nearby …

Regional Developments Figure in Rubio-Jaishankar Phone Call

Washington: US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday, exchanging perspectives on regional developments. They reaffirmed the United States’ and India’s commitment to a free and open Indo…

BNP Leader Alamgir Murder Case: Fourth Suspect Arrested in Jashore

Jashore: Police have arrested another suspect in the murder case of BNP leader Alamgir Hossain in Jashore following confessions from the victim’s son-in-law and the main shooter. The accused, Shahin Kazi, 25, was apprehended from the Lon Office Para a…

Drug-Addicted Grandson Held for Grandmother’s Murder in Sylhet

Sylhet: Police detained a young man on charges of allegedly killing his grandmother after failing to get money for drugs in Sylhet’s Kanaighat upazila. The incident took place late Monday night at Kalinagar Dharmatila village under Lakshiprashadpashim…

Air Quality: Dhaka Ranks 2nd Worst on Wednesday Morning

Dhaka: The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, ranked second worst on the global Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning. The city recorded an AQI score of 260 at 8:40am, classifying the air as very unhealthy, according to air quality and pollution cit…