Dhaka Tribune

Police face accountability pressure over Awami League flash processions

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Field officers warned of action as police tighten surveillance following Gulshan procession and other AL activities Details

Dengue patients overwhelm hospital capacity as October risk looms

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Mugda hospital treats 145 patients in 38-bed ward as 59,147 hospitalized and 176 die nationwide this year Details

Intelligence report flags APBn negligence over airport security

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Security and crowd-control measures at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport remain a concern, with an intelligence report identifying alleged negligence by the Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBn) in controlling access and maintaining discipline. The report said only two relatives are allowed to accompany a passenger into the airport area, but 8-10 people often enter due to inadequate... Details

Stories in Sculptures on the Streets of Saskatoon

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Saskatoon's public sculptures preserve stories of political leaders, Indigenous founders, community figures and the city's changing identity Details

BNP student wing factional clash leaves over 50 injured in Sirajganj

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:27:58 +0600

Following the incident, the central committee of Chhatra Dal dissolved its Sirajganj district unit body on Friday evening Details

Crude bombs explode in four Dhaka areas, one injured

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:30:59 +0600

Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible Details

Iran says struck oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:58:08 +0600

Iran said the tanker was targeted and subsequently detained Details

Tuku: Future generation must play role in building drug-free, safe society

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:51:40 +0600

Tuku urged students to avoid drugs, terrorism and gangs Details

Passenger held at Chittagong airport with Tk 1.17 crore worth of gold

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:46:40 +0600

Authorities recovered 534 grams of gold from his baggage Details

Dr Zahid stresses sustainable, long-term healthcare development

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:42:57 +0600

Dr Zahid urged affluent citizens to support humanitarian healthcare initiatives Details

Bangladesh officially enters global nuclear energy community

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:34:58 +0600

‘More young people are eager to pursue nuclear education in Russia and Bangladesh,’ Rosatom official Andrey Timonov says Details

Dengue cases surpass 10,000 in Khulna Division

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:31:35 +0600

Currently, 1,124 dengue patients are receiving hospital treatment Details

Nahid accuses PM Tarique of emerging as ‘new authoritarian’

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:19:56 +0600

NCP convener alleges BNP government is suppressing dissent and undermining fundamental rights Details

Indian MEA: No official word from Dhaka on 101 agreements

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:17:05 +0600

India has not received any official communication from Bangladesh regarding the review of 101 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed with India during the Awami League administration, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Friday. “We have also seen some media reports on this matter, but nothing has been conveyed to us officially.... Details

DU punishes 2 students for AI-assisted cheating in exams

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:13:54 +0600

The punishment of two students over AI-assisted cheating has renewed concerns over technology-enabled exam malpractice Details

Govt plans floating hospital for remote coastal areas

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:04:19 +0600

The vessel will provide medical and surgical services in 30 to 40 remote upazilas across 4 to 5 southern districts Details

Three arrested with pistol, ammunition in Khulna

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:50:37 +0600

A new case has been filed against the three under the Arms Act at Labanchora police station Details

Cycling rally calls for renewable energy action plan

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:34:05 +0600

The month-long campaign promoted renewable energy and environmental awareness Details

Cracks appear soon after concrete work on Paba-Tanore Road

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:29:44 +0600

Local residents questioned construction quality and alleged poor workmanship Details

Jamaat set for second long march, this time to Rangpur

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:16:03 +0600

Alliance to press seven-point demand, with rallies planned in five districts before concluding gathering in Rangpu Details

Jails grapple with overcrowding in Chittagong Division

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:25:51 +0600

The jails can accommodate 7,892 inmates but house 19,966 Details

Two BNP leaders accused of embezzling Tk3.7 lakh from two schools in Natore

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:05:22 +0600

School authorities and locals said the money came from leasing 36 bighas of land owned by the two schools. Details

Two minor boys drown in Satkhira

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:55:29 +0600

Relatives recover bodies after finding the children floating in a pond while family members attended Jumma prayers Details

One killed in Patuakhali lightning strike

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:54:16 +0600

He was struck by lightning while sitting in a boat Details

23 detained from Tejgaon College mosque over suspected militant links

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:25:13 +0600

Police said the individuals were detained based on intelligence information and their identities and affiliations are being verified Details

Protests break out in Nigeria after 37 miners die in custody

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:10:43 +0600

Authorities suspended a civil defense commander over the deaths Nigeria ordered a full investigation into the deadly incident Details

Law minister: Jamaat accepted its 1971 role

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:07:04 +0600

The minister made the remarks at the launch of a book on Jamaat’s history and politics in Dhaka Details

Blast and gun attack at historic police HQ in Pakistan kills 16

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:05:52 +0600

Five police officers were among those killed in attack Four attackers, including a sniper and suicide bomber, were killed Details

Traditional boat race returns to Gorai River after four years

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:56:05 +0600

Three-day event draws huge crowds to Kushtia as seven boats compete and a rural fair adds to the festivities Details

Attorney general stresses integrity, rule of law in prosecutorial practice

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:57:28 +0600

Attorney General Mohammad Ruhul Quddus Kazal on Friday highlighted the importance of integrity, independence and respect for the rule of law in prosecutorial practice, stressing that the responsibility of government law officers goes beyond winning cases and extends to protecting constitutional safeguards, fairness and the public interest. He was speaking as the chief guest at the opening of a... Details

Two crude bombs explode near Malibagh Railgate in Dhaka

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:26:24 +0600

Police said unidentified miscreants threw two cocktails from the Malibagh Flyover, which exploded on the road below Details

Dengue: No deaths reported as 747 hospitalized in 24 hours

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:24:11 +0600

Death toll remains at 176 this year, with 1,746 patients currently undergoing treatment across the country Details

Police constable killed as motorcycle crashes into truck

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:24:34 +0600

The accident occurred around 11pm on Thursday near Paragram Primary School on the Dhamrai-Kaliakair bypass road Details

How a week of Houthi attacks threatens Saudi oil and rattles markets

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:12:25 +0600

Around 125,000 Yemenis have fled their homes amid fighting The conflict has killed more than 150,000 people overall Details

Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,048 as two die in 24 hours

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:06:12 +0600

The new suspected death was reported each in Dhaka and Chittagong districts Details

Pakistan vows to defend ally Saudi ‘to any extent’

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:54:46 +0600

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defense agreement The agreement commits members to mutual defense during attacks Details

UN: Clashes kill 26 in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:50:11 +0600

The violence erupted Tuesday at Abyei’s Amiet Common Market Abyei remains disputed between Sudan and South Sudan since 2011 Details

How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:44:18 +0600

Climate change helped destabilize the mountain slope over decades The flood reached Nepal’s border within only seven minutes Details

Russia votes for new parliament in controlled elections

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:34:11 +0600

Putin’s United Russia party is expected to retain dominance Opposition parties are barred from participating in the election Details

UN mission notes possible US war crimes in Iran strikes

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:21:38 +0600

A US strike hit a primary school in Minab city Iranian officials said over 150 people died in that attack Details

Five films vie to represent Bangladesh at 99th Academy Awards

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:06:44 +0600

The Oscar Bangladesh Committee will select one film from the submitted entries Details

Trump hails ‘major progress’ in setting up US base in Poland

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:54:15 +0600

Poland says it will help choose the best base location Nearly 10,000 US soldiers currently serve in Poland rotationally Details

Bangladesh call UK-based forward Farhaan Ali for ASEAN Cup squad

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:45:46 +0600

Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley has named a 23-member squad for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, with England-based forward Farhaan Ali Wahid included in the final squad, according to reports Details

Malaysian king grants house arrest for jailed former PM Najib

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:44:49 +0600

He was jailed over the massive 1MDB corruption scandal Najib’s original 12-year sentence was previously reduced by half Details

Titas-28 to add 12.5m CFT gas to national grid Saturday

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:56 +0600

Four more wells are expected to add another 55m CFT within the next 3–4 months Details

Bhutan PM makes brief stopover in Dhaka

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:26:40 +0600

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday made a brief stopover in Dhaka while travelling to Germany. The Bhutanese Prime Minister arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 1:55pm, said a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan and State Minister for Foreign Affairs-1 Humaiun... Details

Food prices keep pressure on household budgets

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:16:06 +0600

Vegetable prices have changed over the past week, while fish, eggs and poultry remain at relatively high prices Details

ICC eyes China in bid to expand cricket

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:55:54 +0600

China is emerging as a key target for growth as the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeks new fans worldwide, its chief executive says Details

Samba stars on debut in City rout of Norwich

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:28:01 +0600

Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream Manchester City debut as the 17-year-old struck twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to set up a League Cup last 16 meeting against Brighton Details

Messi to play final Argentina match against Benin on October 6

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:03:17 +0600

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina on October 6, when the World Cup runners-up face Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires Details

2 arrested over Tk 94L Telegram job scam

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:51:41 +0600

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested two members of an organised online fraud ring accused of embezzling money by offering fake jobs through Telegram and luring victims with promises of high returns. The arrested individuals are Md Julhas Uddin, 39, and Prohor, 28. They were arrested during a raid in the Sadar area of Kishoreganj district on Thursday night, December 17.... Details

Why does Real Madrid fan group want Mbappe apology?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:31:10 +0600

A Real Madrid supporters' group has demanded public apologies from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate after the three players partially wore a tribute shirt supporting people in Ceuta before Tuesday's La Liga match at Elche Details

CWAB hosts reception for Bangladesh team after historic Australia Test win

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:06:51 +0600

The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) hosted a reception today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium to honour the Bangladesh national cricket team following its historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin Details

Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:03:59 +0600

Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a minister said on Friday. Australia's ruling Labor party has denied it is tightening visa rules in response to the rise of the far-right One Nation, which has become one of the country's most popular parties this year with pledges to drastically slash... Details

Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:37:25 +0600

The Asian Games in Japan were on Friday facing more accusations of poor organisation with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea lodging a complaint about a Japanese warlord Details

Asian Games 2026: Bangladesh lose in football, hockey, reach cricket semis without playing

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:15:17 +0600

Bangladesh suffered another heavy loss in women’s football and began their men’s hockey campaign with defeat to South Korea, while persistent rain sent the women’s cricket team into the semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan Details

Two killed, 8 injured as bus hits vehicles in Mymensingh

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:58:31 +0600

Two people were killed and at least eight others injured after a bus hit two vehicles on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Trishal upazila of Mymensingh on Thursday morning. The deceased were reportedly passengers of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw. Authorities could not immediately confirm their identities. Police and locals said a Dhaka-bound United Paribahan bus first hit a stationary Mahindra... Details

Messi points finger at MLS commissioner after Campeones Cup win

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:54:54 +0600

Lionel Messi was seen pointing his finger at Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber several times during a postgame exchange following Inter Miami’s match against Cruz Azul Details

BCB charges 2 individuals over alleged BPL corruption breaches

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:26:37 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has charged two individuals with multiple breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, following investigations into alleged corrupt conduct surrounding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20, the board said in a press release on Thursday Details

US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:54:33 +0600

The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has long sought to buy F-35s, but officials from Israel -- currently the only country in the Middle East to operate the jets -- has voiced concern about their sale to Riyadh... Details

AI doomsday warnings unlikely to slow IPOs but questions linger

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:19 +0600

Anthropic is expected to beat rival OpenAI to the public markets with a blockbuster IPO later this year despite recent doomsday warnings, but questions remain about their business models and whether regulators should step in. Concerns about the safety of advanced artificial intelligence models escalated this month after an employee resigned from Anthropic while warning that the industry was... Details

Dhaka ranks 4th in global air quality index

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:22:42 +0600

Dhaka ranked 4th among the world’s cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 165 at 8:30am. The air quality was classified as “unhealthy,” meaning the concentration of pollutants in the air had reached a level that could pose health risks to the general population, according to the AQI scale. Malaysia’s Kuala... Details

Tobacco price hike a step in the right direction

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:48:00 +0600

Every taka spent on treating tobacco‑related illness is a taka diverted from maternal health, child nutrition, and essential public services Details

Addressing river erosion requires more than temporary fixes

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:37:00 +0600

Riverbank protection must be engineered, not improvised Details

The case for revisiting VAT timing

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0600

Should the treasury keep lending businesses its own VAT receipts, interest-free, while it pays close to $30 for every unit of imported gas? Details

The great gas robbery

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:28:00 +0600

Dhaka residents are being forced to pay full bills for zero gas supply, effectively subsidizing systemic utility corruption Details

Tax cuts not helping as essentials remain costly

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:13:47 +0600

Despite the reduction of duties and taxes on more than 50 essential items—including agricultural products, solar equipment, computers, electrical goods, and spices—in the current FY27 budget, the benefits are not reaching the market. Prices of most items remain unchanged, while some have unexpectedly increased. Consequently, the tax exemptions are failing to translate into lower... Details

A year after Liza’s death, DU halls still lack uniform emergency care

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:28:30 +0600

A year after Liza’s death, Dhaka University’s residential halls still lack uniform emergency healthcare arrangements, equipment and response protocols Details

Who will compensate for the financial strain amid Dhaka’s gas crisis?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Hundreds of consumers are paying monthly bills despite getting little or no gas Details

99 judges transferred nationwide

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:51:30 +0600

The orders cover judges at various levels, including district and additional district judges Details

2027 Hajj registration deadline September 24, no extension

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:35:05 +0600

A total of 78,500 Bangladeshis can perform Hajj in 2027 under government and private arrangements Details

Two arrested over deaths of 8 Bangladeshis in Mediterranean boat sinking

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:06:35 +0600

The CID is investigating to identify other suspects and trafficking network associates Details

Gas, power supply improve slightly in Savar, Ashulia, Dhamrai

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:29:57 +0600

A Thursday visit found a slight improvement in gas pressure across factories in Savar, Ashulia and Dhamrai Details

VP Shadik: Ducsu spent Tk 32L to rid 18 halls of bedbugs

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:31:47 +0600

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has spent Tk32 lakh to eliminate bedbugs from 18 residential halls of Dhaka University, Vice-President Shadik Kayem said on Thursday. He made the disclosure around 12:45pm while presenting Ducsu’s one-year activities and accountability report at the Ducsu premises on the university campus. “One of the fundamental crises of our university was... Details

Toxic liquor tragedy in Nigeria: 48 dead, 100 hospitalized in Ondo state

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:11:55 +0600

Police arrested 15 people, including a suspected liquor producer Unregulated cheap alcohol is widely consumed across rural Nigeria Details

Woman dies after being pushed during family dispute in Basabo

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:08:32 +0600

Afroza Irene, suffered severe head injuries after allegedly falling onto bricks during an altercation with her stepbrother and his wife Details

Three killed in Dhamrai road crash

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:08:11 +0600

The victims were identified as 2 passengers and the auto-rickshaw driver Details

Five killed as Yemen’s Houthis, govt, Saudi Arabia trade strikes

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0600

Saudi Arabia accused Houthis of targeting Islam’s holy city Mecca Houthis denied responsibility for the alleged Mecca attack Details

Mosquito Killing Week begins at KUET

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:51:46 +0600

The campaign covers residential halls and academic buildings across KUET Details

LGRD minister seeks increased technical cooperation with Norway

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:47:25 +0600

Upcoming local government elections were also discussed during meetings Details

President urges Vietnam to simplify visa procedures for Bangladeshis

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:43:49 +0600

Bangladesh values its longstanding friendship with Vietnam for decades Details

World Bank unlocks record commercial capital for climate and emerging market infrastructure

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:40:11 +0600

The World Bank Group announced Thursday that it has mobilized a record-breaking volume of private capital for developing economies over the past fiscal year, marking a major milestone in its ongoing initiative to bridge the widening global development funding gap. By expanding its guarantee frameworks, refining co-financing structures, and scaling up operations through its private sector... Details

Bangladesh seeks IAEA support to connect RNPP to national grid

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:35:09 +0600

The meeting also discussed nuclear safety, cancer care and expanding technical cooperation between Bangladesh and the IAEA Details

Government trees felled under cover of darkness in Bogra

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:32:09 +0600

The group targets trees along a 10km paved road Details

Off-season mangoes keep Kansat market alive

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:29:39 +0600

Ashwina, BARI-4, Gaurmati, Katimon and Banana Mango remain available Details

Rampal unit shutdown worsens load shedding in Khulna region

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:27:04 +0600

Khulna consumers faced frequent power cuts at roughly hourly intervals Details

PMO red telephone cable theft: Outsourcing worker Ranjan gets bail

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:23:20 +0600

Dhaka’s 6th Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Sadequin Habib Bappi granted his bail on Thursday Details

Lawyer argues own bail before being sent to jail in anti-terrorism case

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:02:33 +0600

Court rejects bail after lawyer says locals detained and assaulted him before handing him over to police Details

Over 50 injured in clash over football match in Patuakhali

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:52:14 +0600

The clash began after South Kalikapur United scored a late goal, sparking a dispute over an alleged foul Details

Ducsu publishes one-year activity and ‘accountability report’

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:46:54 +0600

The report highlights student-focused initiatives over the past year while acknowledging delays and stalled projects due to administrative complications Details

Passengers fight mid-air aboard Biman flight, video goes viral

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:22:08 +0600

Biman General Manager (Public Relations) Mahbubuddin Ahmed said he was unaware of the incident Details

Saleh: Media freedom doesn't mean arbitrary conduct

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:23:43 +0600

He said media outlets should introduce fact-checking systems to prevent rumors and misinformation Details

Health ministry seeks content creators’ support to fight dengue

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:11:50 +0600

State minister urges influencers to promote preventive practices and behavioural change alongside medical measures Details

Notes From a Hungry Homeland

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:10:36 +0600

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Cantonment OC withdrawn over viral audio on Hasina’s return

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:08:04 +0600

The clip contains remarks about former PM Sheikh Hasina’s possible return and the police response Details

Two Bangladeshi films win awards at Kolkata World Film Festival

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:03:03 +0600

Jaya Aar Sharmim wins best feature, while Mamun: In Praise of Shadows earns Jury Mention Details

Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:56:27 +0600

France and Italy proposed a multinational coalition to replace Unifil Lebanon wants a new force to prevent a security vacuum Details

Bangladesh disability officials explore Korea’s independent-living model

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:45:34 +0600

KODDI hosts 2026 UN CRPD Training for Asia-Pacific, bringing together government and civil society experts from Bangladesh and Nepal Details

Turkiye proposes Russia-Ukraine deal to end Black Sea shipping attacks

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:44:02 +0600

At least 25 Turkish-owned vessels have been hit since June Turkiye shared a draft memorandum seeking solutions to attacks Details

Dengue: Five more die as 1,484 hospitalized in 24 hours

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:41:33 +0600

Among the deaths four cases were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation Details