September 2026

Dengue: Year’s Death Toll Crosses 100

Dhaka: Five people died of dengue, and 1,324 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Tuesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has reached 102 in the country this year, according to the Direc…

Dhaka Ranks 11th Among Cities with Worst Air Quality

Dhaka: Dhaka ranked 11th among the world’s cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 105 at 10:08 am.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the city’s air quality was classified as ‘Unhealt…

Popular Candidates to Get BNP Nominations in Local Polls: Sakhawat

Monohardi: Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain announced on Tuesday that the BNP candidates for the upcoming local government elections will be nominated based on their popularity among the people. He made these remarks during…

Teen Tortured in Faridpur Over Theft Accusation

Faridpur: A 14-year-old boy, Towhid Sheikh, was allegedly subjected to torture after being accused of stealing iron rods in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur. The boy’s hands, feet, eyes, and mouth were reportedly tied during the ordeal, which occurred o…