April 6, 2026

Parliament Passes Seven Key Bills Including Electoral Amendments

Dhaka: Parliament on Monday passed seven bills, including the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Electoral Rolls (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as part of a move to endorse the relevant ordinances promulgated during the interim gove…

Two Arrested with 400 Grams of Heroin and 20,500 Yaba Pills

Dhaka: The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) in separate operations has apprehended two alleged drug traders, known as ‘Heroin Queen’ and ‘Yaba King’, along with a substantial cache of drugs.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a team from …

Tongi Millgate Slum Fire Under Control

Tongi: A fire that broke out at the Millgate slum in the Tongi area of Gazipur on Monday evening was brought under control.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the fire originated around 7:00 pm, as stated by Md Shahin Alam, senior station offi…

Migration Must Be Governed Upholding Dignity, Rights: Shama Obaed

Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam emphasized the importance of governing migration with a focus on dignity, protection, and rights of people on the move, while maximizing benefits for all involved nations. She highlighted thi…

Five More Die of Suspected Measles Cases in 24 Hours: DGHS

Dhaka: Five more people died of suspected measles cases in the 24 hours till 8 am on Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 118, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this period, 1,282 suspected measles cases …