September 18, 2026

One Killed in Patuakhali Lightning Strike

Patuakhali: A 55-year-old man was killed in a lightning strike at Sonarchar in Char Montaz union under Rangabali upazila of the district this morning. The deceased, Rafique Majhi, was the son of late Zainal Majhi of Char Anda village.

According to …

12 Shops Gutted by Jhalakathi Fire

Jhalakathi: Twelve business establishments were gutted by a fire at Kaikhali Bazar in Kathalia upazila of Jhalakathi early Friday. Three people were also injured while trying to put out the fire.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the fire brok…

Dengue Claims Fifth Victim in Faridpur as Cases Rise

Faridpur: A woman has succumbed to dengue at Faridpur Medical College Hospital, marking the fifth dengue-related death in the district this year. The deceased, identified as Rebeka Begum, aged 45, was from Muksudpur upazila in Gopalganj district.

Ac…

Rooftop Gardens Transforming Khulna Into A Greener City

Khulna: A quiet green revolution is gradually transforming Khulna as rooftop gardening has emerged as a popular urban lifestyle amid the growing concrete jungle and fast-paced city life. Once limited to a few hobbyists, rooftop gardens are now increas…

Two Cocktails Explode in Malibagh; No Casualties Reported

Malibagh: Two cocktails exploded on the main road near Malibagh Railgate in the capital on Friday afternoon, with no casualties reported. The explosions occurred opposite the Shohagh Paribahan counter between 2:25 pm and 2:30 pm, said Amirul Islam, of…

No Death from Dengue in 24 Hours as 747 New Patients Hospitalized

Dhaka: No deaths from dengue were reported, but 747 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, of the …