August 29, 2026

Food Minister Warns of Action Over Irregularities at Warehouses

Saturia: Food Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Saturday said action will be taken against anyone found involved in irregularities at food warehouses across the country. She emphasized that food security and food safety are among the government’s top pri…

Auto-Rickshaw Driver Hacked to Death in Rangpur

Rangpur: Police recovered the throat-slit body of a sexagenarian auto-rickshaw driver from a deserted field in Gangachara upazila on Friday night, sparking panic over a recent surge in violent crimes across the district. The deceased was identified as…

BGB Seizes Drugs and Smuggled Goods Worth Tk 29 Lakh in Kushtia

Kushtia: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized Indian drugs and smuggled goods worth approximately Taka 29 lakh in separate raids along the Kushtia border. Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Rony, commanding officer of Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB), conf…

Measles: Death Toll Hits 963 as 3 More Die in 24 Hrs

Dhaka: Three more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00 am on Saturday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 963 this year.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the D…

Dulu Calls for Fair and Participatory Elections in Institutions

Lalmonirhat: Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu, MP, has emphasized the necessity for fair and participatory elections within various institutions and organizations. “Elections should not be merely a political or organizational …