March 12, 2026

Lightning Strike Kills Two Farmers in Naogaon

Naogaon: Two farmers were killed and another one injured by lightning strikes in Naogaon. The incidents occurred on Thursday morning (March 12) in Dhamoirhat and Manda upazilas. The deceased were Jalal Uddin, son of Mokhlesur Rahman from Bhabir Mor ar…

Jubo Dal Leader Fatally Struck by Truck in Mirsarai

Mirsarai: Upazila Jubo Dal convener Md Kamal Uddin, 42, was killed in a road accident in Mirsarai upazila this afternoon. The deceased was the son of late Mujibul Haque of Paschim Polmogra village under Khaiyachhara union of the upazila.

According t…

Opposition Leader Optimistic About Dynamic Role of New Parliament

Dhaka: Opposition leader and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman today expressed the hope that the newly formed parliament will emerge as a dynamic, vibrant and effective institution that ensures justice and works for the welfare of…

Nuclear Energy to Bolster National Grid by June: Khosru

Dhaka: Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today announced that electricity from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is anticipated to be linked to the national grid on a trial basis between June and July. ‘Fuel loading at the plant…

Construction Worker Electrocuted While Welding at Demra Site

Demra: A construction worker tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while working at an under-construction building in the Galakata area of Demra in the capital today. The victim, identified as 18-year-old Mohammad Shamim, was a resident of…

Capsicum Cultivation Brings New Hope to Farmers in Cumilla

Muradnagar: Muradnagar upazila of the district has embraced a new agricultural breakthrough with the introduction of high-value capsicum cultivation. Under the Sustainable Agricultural Technology Extension Project, local farmers have embarked on culti…

Spl Eid Launch Services on New River Routes to Begin on March 17

Dhaka: Launch and steamer services will be introduced on several new river routes from March 17 to ease passenger travel during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, regular vessel operations on the routes will start f…