October 12, 2026

Temporary Bus Terminal Opens in Jhilmil to Address Dhaka Traffic

Dhaka:A new temporary bus terminal has been inaugurated in the RAJUK Jhilmil Residential Project area in Chunkutia. The initiative aims to reduce the entry and movement of long-distance buses within Dhaka, thereby easing traffic congestion and improvi…

Banks to Close for Five Days During Durga Puja

Dhaka:All scheduled banks will remain closed for five consecutive days starting October 20 due to the Durga Puja festival.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a circular from the Supervised Data Management and Analytics Department of Bangladesh …

Chinese Firm Longteng Garment to Invest $17 Million in Mongla EPZ

Mongla:Dhaka Chinese company Longteng Garment Co Ltd is set to invest $17 million to establish a garment factory in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (MEPZ), creating jobs for 3,005 Bangladeshis.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the Banglades…

Brigadier General Anwarul Kabir Assumes Role as IG Prisons

Siena:Brigadier General Md Anwarul Kabir officially commenced his duties as the new Inspector General of Prisons.

According to United News of Bangladesh, he was welcomed at the Department of Prisons by acting IG Prisons Colonel Mesbahul Alam Salim, …

Cox’s Bazar International Airport Set for November Inauguration

Cox’s Bazar:Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat announced that Cox’s Bazar International Airport is expected to open in the first week of November.

According to United News of Bangladesh, an official date for the inauguration …

Dengue Cases in Bangladesh Exceed 100,000 This Year

Dhaka:The number of dengue cases in Bangladesh has surpassed 100,000 this year, with 2,167 new patients hospitalized in the 24 hours until 800 a.m. on Monday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, during the same period, four people died from the …

Bangladeshi Music Artist Rushnaf Wadud Passes Away

Dhaka:Rushnaf Wadud, the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Blunderware and a significant figure in Bangladesh’s independent music scene, has died of a heart attack. He passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy of distinctive vocal delive…