February 18, 2026

Child Killed in Truck Accident in Sylhet

Sylhet: A seven-year-old child was killed after being run over by a truck in the Jaflong area of Gowainghat Upazila on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Nayan Mia, son of Khairul Islam of Kashipara area in Osmaninagar Upazila. He had bee…

Dhaka Records AQI 222, Ranks Third in World Pollution Index

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 222 at 10:20 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, ind…

Brain May Remain Active After Heart Stops, Study Finds

New york: A new study suggests that the human brain may remain active and conscious for some time after the heart stops beating, challenging long-held assumptions about the moments following death. The research, led by Dr Sam Parnia, examined 53 cardi…

PM Tarique, New Cabinet Members Pay Homage to Martyrs in Savar

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War on Wednesday, a day after taking oath and forming the government following a massive victory in the 13th national election. Tarique, as the Prime Minister, first pai…

Essentials Prices Remain Stable in Jhenaidah Ahead of Ramadan

Jhenaidah: Prices of daily essentials in Jhenaidah remain within consumers’ reach ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan, which begins tomorrow, showing little of the usual seasonal surge seen in previous years. Although prices of essentials typically ris…

No Mercy for Corruption: Law Minister Asaduzzaman’s Firm Stance

Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today underscored the inherent link between honesty and the role of a judge, issuing a stern warning that corruption will not be tolerated within the judicial system. “Judge means h…

State-of-the-art Industrial City to Be Built in Khulna: MP Bakul

Khulna: Newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) from Khulna-3 constituency Rakibul Islam Bakul has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art industrial city in Khulna to revive the region’s economy and tackle unemployment.

According to Banglad…