October 8, 2026

Bangladesh’s Aircraft Deal with Airbus Driven by National Needs

Dhaka:Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humaiun Kobir, emphasized that the country signs agreements based on its own needs and interests, not to satisfy external parties, as he spoke at a program marking a milestone in Bangladesh-Europe…

Russian Strike Near Bus Stop in Krematorsk Kills 30

Krematorsk:At least 30 people were killed and 18 wounded when a Russian guided bomb exploded near passenger buses at a bus stop in Krematorsk, located in Donetsk. This incident occurred as Russia intensified its attacks in the lead-up to winter, exace…

Authorities Evict Slum in Dhaka’s Shyampur to Combat Drug Trade

Dhaka:Authorities have recently evicted the IG Gate Colony slum in Shyampur, a known hub for illegal drug trading, as stated by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Media Cell.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the special eviction drive was co…

Body of Missing Schoolgirl Found in Cumilla Field

Cumilla:Police have recovered the body of a 15-year-old schoolgirl from a crop field in Jagatpur, Lalmai upazila, on Thursday morning. The deceased has been identified as Jannatul Tazmin, a seventh-grade student at Farida Vidyayatan in Cumilla city an…

Bangladesh Launches First Buyback of Government Securities

Dhaka:On Thursday, Bangladesh conducted its inaugural auction to buy back government securities before their maturity, marking a significant development in the country’s approach to public debt management.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the…

Islami Bank Hospital Introduces Bangla QR Payment System

Dhaka:Islami Bank Hospital has launched a Bangla QR code-based transaction system to facilitate medical service payments and decrease dependence on physical cash. This initiative is part of Bangladesh Bank’s vision to create a “Cashless Bangladesh.”

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