September 2026

Electrician Electrocuted to Death in Kadamtali Auto-Rickshaw Garage

Kadamtali: An electrician died after being electrocuted while working at an auto-rickshaw garage in the capital’s Kadamtali area on Sunday evening. The deceased was identified as Jahangir Shikdar, 41, son of the late Iskindar Shikdar of Rajoir upazila…

First Phase of Union Parishad Elections Set for November 12

Dhaka: The Election Commission has announced that the first phase of Union Parishad (UP) elections will be held on November 12. This initial phase will encompass all Union Parishads in 80 upazilas across 63 districts.

According to United News of Ban…

Dhaka’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Unhealthy’ Level

Dhaka: The air quality in Dhaka turned ‘unhealthy’ on Monday morning, compared with Sunday’s ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ level. Dhaka ranked 6th on the list of cities with the worst air quality in the world this morning, recording an Air Quality …

Government Plans to Add Third Floating LNG Terminal by 2028: Mahdi

Dhaka: The government has unveiled its strategic plans to enhance the power, gas, energy, and mineral resources sectors, which include the addition of a third floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) before 2028. This announcement was made by Prime…

Outsider Detained Over Alleged Harassment of SUST Student

Sylhet: Security personnel at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) detained an outsider on Sunday night for allegedly harassing a female student on campus. The individual, identified as 27-year-old Anarul Mia, was apprehended in front…

Shafiqur Criticizes BNP for Neglecting Democratic Promises

Dhaka: Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Monday accused the ruling BNP of neglecting its commitment to institutionalize democracy, emphasizing that the July 2024 mass uprising had provided a significant opportunity to establish democracy…