September 2026

BB Tightens Rules on Bank Shareholding, Representative Directors

Bangladesh bank: Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued new directives restricting corporate shareholding in banking companies and setting eligibility criteria for appointing representative directors to bank boards.

According to United News of Bang…

Woman Dies After Being Pushed During Family Dispute in Basabo

Basabo: A 48-year-old woman has succumbed to head injuries she sustained allegedly after being pushed during a family dispute involving her stepbrother and his wife in the capital’s Basabo area. The deceased was identified as Afroza Irene, daughter of…

EC Begins Preparatory Meeting for Local Government Polls

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) today initiated a preparatory meeting with representatives from various ministries, divisions, and authorities in anticipation of the upcoming local government elections and the by-election for the Thakurgaon-1 cons…

Over 50 Injured in Football Match Clash in Patuakhali

Patuakhali: More than 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups over a football match in Galachipa upazila of Patuakhali on Thursday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a quarterfinal match between South Kalikapur United and Mativan…

EC Validates 120 Election Symbols for Upcoming National Polls

Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has officially validated a total of 120 election symbols to be used in the forthcoming national elections, as confirmed by a recent gazette notification.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the EC finalized …

DUCSU Releases One-Year Activity and Accountability Report

Dhaka: Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has published a report outlining its activities and ‘accountability’ over the past year, highlighting various initiatives concerning student accommodation, transportation, healthcare, skills deve…

241 New Dengue Patients Hospitalised in Khulna in 24 Hours

Khulna: A total of 241 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across Khulna Division in the past 24 hours, according to the latest report of the health department. The patients were hospitalised between 8am Wednesday and 8am Thursday, with 188…