August 2, 2026

Child with Measles Symptoms Dies at RpMCH

Rangpur: Another nine-month-old baby named Shaon died of measles symptoms at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital (RpMCH) on Saturday night, taking the child death toll from measles in Rangpur division to 12. Officials of the Rangpur Divisional Health…

Uber Expands Hybrid Subscriptions to Car Drivers in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Uber has expanded its hybrid subscriptions model to car drivers in Bangladesh, allowing them to choose between time-based and earnings-based subscription options to access earning opportunities on the platform. The expansion follows the introdu…

Man Hacks Ex-Wife and Her Mother to Death in Kathalbagan

Dhaka: A man hacked his former wife and her mother to death in the city’s Kathalbagan area on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Ratri, 20, and her mother Firoza Begum, 35. Following the incident, police arrested the suspect identified as…

Internet Users Surge Faster Than Mobile Subscribers in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh added internet users at a much faster pace than new mobile subscribers during the first half of 2026, highlighting rising digital adoption as the government seeks to raise the information and communication technology (ICT) sector’s c…