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Sariakandi, Dhunat gazetted as inland river ports

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:46:44 +0600

BIWTA to oversee port development and infrastructure as move aims to improve Jamuna waterway connectivity and boost regional trade Details

Medicines, documents destroyed in fire at Savar health complex storeroom

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:39:48 +0600

Electrical short circuit suspected as cause of blaze; no casualties reported, authorities assessing damage and investigating the incident Details

482 weather incidents hit Rohingya camps, affecting 43,000 refugees

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:25:29 +0600

RCP says storms, landslides and floods since July 5 have killed 15 people, injured 21 and forced nearly 9,700 refugees to relocate temporarily Details

CCB delegation meets Shama Obaed; highlights honorary consuls’ role in economic diplomacy

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:11:03 +0600

Delegation seeks reinstatement of select consular services and privileges, reaffirming commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s trade, investment and bilateral ties Details

BNP to observe nationwide mourning on Monday for Jamiruddin Sircar

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:01:32 +0600

The programme includes hoisting black flags at BNP offices nationwide and wearing black badges Details

HC: Produce Miraj Sheikh, missing from Bagerhat for three months, by July 27

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:50:45 +0600

The High Court issues the order after hearing a writ petition filed by Miraj's father, Mostafa Sheikh Details

Jamiruddin Sircar laid to rest at Parliament graveyard

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:47:26 +0600

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, senior political leaders and lawmakers pay final respects; BNP announces nationwide mourning program for Monday Details

Bangladesh to send PM’s defence adviser to BIMSTEC NSA meeting in New Delhi

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:29:40 +0600

Dhaka to monitor protocol during Shamsul Islam’s visit as India hosts fifth National Security Advisers' Meeting Details

Heavy rain strands passengers at Dhaka airport as roads flood

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:27:35 +0600

Heavy rain floods key roads across Dhaka, disrupting airport access and leaving passengers stranded for hours Details

Woman killed in Cox’s Bazar landslide

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:04:21 +0600

35-year-old victim trapped under debris as hill collapse damages family home amid heavy rain Details

BADC chairman urges timely delivery of agricultural services to farmers

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:52:50 +0600

Azizul Islam urges officials to ensure accountability, maintain quality standards during agricultural operations Details

Dhaka sinks, again, as monsoon intensifies

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:45:09 +0600

Three consecutive days of relentless monsoon rain have turned Bangladesh’s flood emergency into a nationwide crisis, crippling Dhaka, leaving more than a million people affected across seven districts, claiming at least 51 lives and prompting fresh warnings that the worst may not yet be over as heavy rainfall is forecast to continue for several more days. While Sunday’s downpour... Details

Milon: Students to get error-free, quality textbooks in 2027 academic year

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:38:31 +0600

Education minister says past mistakes will be addressed as experts review manuscripts of four new books Details

AL govt spent Tk982.92 crore on Mujib Borsho events, Khasru tells Parliament

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:25:24 +0600

Amir Khasru says no decision yet on audit or probe into expenditure incurred during previous Awami League government Details

Speaker: Role of MPs crucial to building an equitable society

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:13:25 +0600

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad urges lawmakers to address demographic transition, youth development and SDGs through effective policies Details

Heavy rain inundates Benapole port sheds, damages imported goods

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:08:09 +0600

Port authorities deploy pumps to drain floodwater as officials inspect the affected sheds Details

Alif Abina Parag secures talent pool scholarship

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:08:02 +0600

Alif’s parents credit the achievement to disciplined study habits and guidance from dedicated educators Details

Rain disrupts transport, closes educational institutions in Dhaka

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:07:11 +0600

Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across the capital, disrupting transport and prompting several educational institutions to suspend classes and examinations Details

Sealcoat peels off Noakhali road a day after renovation

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:55:50 +0600

Residents said the sealcoat applied on July 3 peeled off the following day, raising questions over the quality of the renovation Details

Four of a family killed in Nilphamari road crash en route to wedding

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:52:32 +0600

Truck hits battery-powered three-wheeler in Domar upazila, leaving two others critically injured Details

12,743 hectares of Aus paddy damaged by floods in Chittagong Division

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:52:11 +0600

The DAE said the damage has been reported in the districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban Details

Parliament, UNFPA boost partnership for women, youth

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:49:41 +0600

The orientation brought together newly elected MPs to discuss population, health and gender issues Details

Dhaka still drowns despite hundreds of crores in drainage spending

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:41:36 +0600

Five years after responsibility for drainage and canal management was transferred from Dhaka WASA to the two city corporations, waterlogging continues to plague large parts of the capital, raising questions about the effectiveness of the change. On Sunday, a six-hour downpour brought 76 millimeters of rain and once again flooded roads, stopped traffic, and disrupted businesses. According to... Details

Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 758 as five die in 24 hours

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:33:55 +0600

Dhaka records the highest fatalities in the past 24 hours, with 2 suspected and 1 confirmed death Details

FAO celebrates 50 years of partnership with Bangladesh, launches five new projects

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:09:19 +0600

Initiatives aim to strengthen climate resilience, food safety, fisheries management and agricultural competitiveness as Bangladesh and FAO renew their long-standing partnership Details

Shukrabad waterlogging disrupts daily life

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:53:10 +0600

Residents and businesses remained stranded as waist-deep water persisted on roads until the evening Details

One year later, 21 face trial in Sohag murder case

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:56:51 +0600

The court has set July 19 for recording witness testimony in the case Details

Flood death toll hits 51; one million affected in 7 districts

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:14:15 +0600

The floods have affected 386 unions and 11 municipalities across 7 districts, according to the ministry Details

Train service resume on Chittagong–Cox's Bazar route after floods disruption

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:21 +0600

Services resumed on Sunday after repairs to flood-damaged tracks, with speed restrictions remaining in place on affected sections as a safety measure Details

Heavy rain leaves Dhaka markets waterlogged, traders scramble to save goods

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:35:02 +0600

Knee-deep water forces shops to close in New Market, Fakirapool and Motijheel, while traffic disruptions add to commuters' woes Details

Amir Khasru: Govt to continue crackdown on money launderers, looters

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:19:16 +0600

'The government reaffirmed its firm stance against those who siphoned off the country's wealth abroad,' he says Details

Heavy rain floods DU campus, disrupts classes, exams

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:18 +0600

Prolonged rainfall caused severe waterlogging across the University of Dhaka campus on Sunday, inundating several residential halls, the administrative building, and academic areas. The heavy rain also brought down a century-old krishnachura (Royal Poinciana/Gulmohar) tree in the Mall Chattar area. Electricity supply was suspended in two women's dormitories, leaving thousands of resident... Details

Pakistan PM mourns loss of lives in Bangladesh

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:21:53 +0600

He prays for swift recovery of injured, safety of all those affected Details

BGB deployed in 11 flood-hit districts

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:21:33 +0600

BGB said it will continue rescue, relief and medical operations until the flood situation returns to normal Details

PM directs timely restoration of Dhanmondi, Gulshan lakes

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:16:07 +0600

The Prime Minister reviewed several presentations on restoring Dhaka's lakes Details

Life goes on despite Dhaka's rain-soaked streets

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:37:16 +0600

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PM orders nationwide flood alert amid worsening situation

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:37:20 +0600

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed all relevant agencies and field-level administration to remain on maximum alert and work in close coordination to protect lives and property affected by widespread waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, and ensure prompt relief distribution and healthcare services. The directive came during a virtual meeting from the Prime Minister's Office with... Details

Two killed in separate road, train accidents in Dhaka

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:24:04 +0600

A CNG driver and a garment worker died in separate accidents in Rampura and Kuril Details

BMD: Rain intensity likely to minimise in Dhaka from Monday

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:10:04 +0600

The rainfall trend is likely to be seen throughout July Details

79,246 students awarded Primary Scholarship

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:51:05 +0600

The government plans to award 82,500 scholarships nationwide, including 33,000 Talentpool, 49,500 General scholarships Details

Ex-Speaker Jamir Uddin Sircar to be laid to rest on parliament premises

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:40:27 +0600

His second namaz-e- janaza will be held at 5:00 pm on Sunday at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Details

BNP to observe nationwide mourning Monday for Jamiruddin Sircar

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:34:09 +0600

As part of the program, black flags will be hoisted at BNP offices across the country and party leaders and activists will wear black badges Details

WFP launches flood preparedness, social protection programs in CHT

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:58:07 +0600

As part of the initiative, households at high risk of flooding have received Tk5,000 each through mobile financial services Details

Two children swept away in Cox's Bazar floods; toll climbs to 46

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:46:17 +0600

Relentless monsoon flooding continued to wreak havoc across the region Details

Relentless rain waterlogs Dhaka, disrupts morning commute

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:54:19 +0600

BMD recorded 76mm of rain between midnight and 6:00am on Sunday, the highest rainfall so far this month Details

Dhaka's air quality improves as monsoon rains continue

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:17:03 +0600

Dhaka ranked 33rd among the world's most polluted cities Details

Supreme Court closes for half day over Barrister Jamiruddin's death

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0600

The Chamber Court will also remain closed Details

Fire in Gazipur market damages 8 shops, house

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:48:00 +0600

Losses estimated at Tk1 crore Details

Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar passes away

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:26:49 +0600

He had been suffering from various age-related health complications for a long time Details

PM: Public trust is healthcare’s biggest challenge

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said rebuilding public confidence in Bangladesh’s healthcare system depends not only on policy reforms but also on doctors providing compassionate, patient-centred care, as he unveiled a series of measures aimed at strengthening healthcare services nationwide. Addressing a discussion marking the 80th founding anniversary of Dhaka Medical College... Details

Flood threat shifts north as rivers keep rising

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Bangladesh’s flood threat is shifting from the country’s southeastern districts to the north and northeast, with forecasters warning that continued heavy rainfall and upstream runoff could trigger fresh flooding in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Rangpur over the coming days. While floodwaters have started receding in parts of Chittagong, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar after days of... Details

Rare Himalayan snake thriving in Bangladesh puzzles researchers

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Wildlife rescuers document dozens of Coral Red Kukri snakes in northern Bangladesh, raising concerns over habitat change and climate impacts Details

Post‑measles complications keep children hospitalized

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0600

Although Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has begun to slow, doctors at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital say they are now treating more children suffering from post-measles complications than active measles infections, with pneumonia, diarrhea, and other secondary illnesses keeping many young patients hospitalized weeks after they recover from the virus. Hospital physicians say measles leaves... Details

Minister: Govt attaches highest importance to developing AI-skilled workforce

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:35:06 +0600

New university artificial intelligence research lab opened to promote advanced research activities Details

PM promises reforms after doctors, students raise key healthcare issues

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:29:36 +0600

The proposals include raising doctors' retirement age, reforming medical education and strengthening healthcare services nationwide Details

Milon: Govt taking steps to ensure nation’s benefits from demographic dividend

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:26:50 +0600

Joyful learning, sports, culture, ethics, and family values are being added Details

Parents accused of killing only daughter in Khulna

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:19:01 +0600

Police alleged arguments over relationships and marriage triggered deadly family violence incident Details

WFP activates anticipatory action ahead of peak flooding in CHT

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:17:52 +0600

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has activated its Anticipatory Action (AA) and Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) response for communities facing severe flooding in Bandarban district of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). Under WFP's Anticipatory Action programme, humanitarian assistance is provided before a disaster strikes, based on weather forecasts and pre-agreed... Details

5 killed as bus crashes into parked pick-up van in Faridpur

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:16:51 +0600

Following the accident, angry locals seized the bus and set it on fire Details

Golden days of jute return to Sariakandi as cultivation surges

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:14:53 +0600

Jute prices increased substantially compared with previous seasons, boosting farmer confidence again Details

Flood situation worsens in 4 districts

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:11:38 +0600

Bandarban floodwaters rose again, disrupting electricity, internet, and mobile communication services Details

28-year-old man’s body recovered in Banglamotor

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:35:18 +0600

Police are investigating the death after recovering the body Details

Govt moves to introduce ration facilities for employees in Grades 12-20

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:33:45 +0600

The government believes ration facilities will reduce employees' stress and help them focus better on their work Details

Milon: Unnecessary foreign training trips for officials over

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:27:52 +0600

Ehsanul Haque Milon says government aims to eliminate session delays, modernise curriculum and build an equitable education system Details

Primary scholarship results to be published Sunday

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:20:14 +0600

Results will be announced at a press conference before being made available online and via SMS Details

Jamaat ameer: PM Tarique broke referendum pledge

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:13:46 +0600

Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday accused Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of failing to honor his pledge to implement the referendum verdict, urging the government to fulfill the commitments it had made to the people. "Do not become a national traitor. Fulfill the promises made to the people and implement the referendum verdict," Shafiqur said... Details

PMO: Govt launches coordinated flood response across worst-hit districts

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:35:24 +0600

The government has launched a coordinated rescue, relief and rehabilitation campaign in flood-affected areas under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directives, with emergency financial assistance approved, security forces deployed and more than 1,000 shelters operating, Prime Minister's Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin said on Saturday. Briefing reporters at the PMO, Mahdi said the prime... Details

BMD: Rain to weaken across Bangladesh from Tuesday

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:01:15 +0600

The BMD withdraws Local Cautionary Signal No 3 and the landslide warning as weather conditions improve Details

DU to remove over 2,200 hazardous trees

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:34:55 +0600

Dhaka University is preparing to remove more than 2,200 hazardous trees from its campus after a comprehensive tree census found they pose safety risks and experts concluded that most can no longer be saved due to years of unplanned urbanization. The university has asked its Arboriculture Center to provide a map of the identified trees and plans to preserve those that can be saved while... Details

FFWC warns of flooding in five northern districts

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:07:44 +0600

Rising river levels and heavy rainfall may trigger short-term flooding in low-lying areas over the next 24 to 48 hours Details

Health minister urges doctors to serve with ethics, compassion

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:00:45 +0600

Health minister says medicine is a noble service, pledges modernisation of community clinics and rural healthcare facilities to ensure quality treatment nationwide Details

Amin: PM monitors tree plantation, warns against irregularities

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:22:16 +0600

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is dissatisfied with irregularities in the government's tree plantation program, said Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Amin Ur Rashid on Saturday, warning that there is no scope for mismanagement as the premier personally monitors its progress. The minister was speaking to reporters after inaugurating the National Tree Fair 2026 as the chief guest... Details

Bangladesh-Maldives prisoner transfer deal nears completion

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:25:54 +0600

The prisoner transfer agreement between Bangladesh and the Maldives is in its final stage, paving the way for Bangladeshi inmates in Maldivian prisons to return home on humanitarian grounds to serve the remainder of their sentences. The Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives disclosed the development in a press release issued on Friday. According to the High Commission, the relevant... Details

Road crashes kill 360 students in first half of 2026

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:16:25 +0600

320 crashes left 109 students injured across Bangladesh as road safety campaigners call for stronger awareness and preventive measures Details

Measles outbreak: Death toll 753 as three die in 24 hours

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:02:29 +0600

The new suspected fatalities were reported from the Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chittagong divisions Details

Is Bangladesh facing an era of cascading climate crises?

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0600

Scientists warn climate change is driving more frequent back-to-back weather extremes Details

PM: Humanitarian approach, proper treatment can restore public trust in healthcare

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:06:43 +0600

He says punctuality, accountability and compassionate care are key to strengthening the healthcare sector Details

Bridgeghat bridge on Rangamati-Bandarban road collapses amid landslide

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:14:23 +0600

The embankment of a rubber dam in the Sukhvilas-Dudhpukuria area of Padua union in Rangunia upazila of Chittagong also collapsed Details

Maritime ports asked to lower signal amid heavy rain

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:44:13 +0600

Heavy rainfall likely in parts of five divisions over the next 24 hours as active monsoon conditions persist; fishing boats advised to exercise caution Details

PM's Malaysia visit reopens labour market, but recruitment questions remain

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:29:15 +0600

Agencies and workers still await formal recruitment guidelines Details

Bandarban tourist spots closed until Wednesday

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:01:22 +0600

District administration cites landslide and flood risks as rising river levels, road disruptions and severe weather continue to affect the hill district Details

Light to moderate rain likely across country

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:30:29 +0600

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country Details

PM Tarique attends Dhaka Medical College's 80th anniversary

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0600

A festive atmosphere prevailed on the campus ahead of the prime minister's arrival, with students gathering to catch a glimpse of him Details

Heavy rains inundate Khulna, raising questions over Tk 823C drainage project

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0600

According to the Khulna Meteorological Office, the city received 184 millimetres of rainfall over the past 51 hours Details

Thanks to rain, Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' Saturday morning

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0600

Air quality index (AQI) score of 86 Details

Dhaka seeks global backing for Teesta, climate resilience

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:04:14 +0600

Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs) at the Prime Minister’s Office Professor Dr SM Abdul Awal referred to the government’s plan to excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals over the next five years Details

The worst may still lie ahead