A continuing spell of mild to moderate heatwave conditions is affecting large parts of the country, with weather monitoring officials warning that both its intensity and geographical spread are likely to increase in the coming days. Regions already experiencing severe sunshine and oppressive heat—particularly in the Rajshahi Division and Khulna Division—may soon see similar conditions […]

A coordinated nationwide enforcement drive across 11 districts has led to the seizure of nearly 20,000 litres of illegally stored and transported fuel, as authorities intensify efforts to curb black-market activities, artificial shortages, and price manipulation in the petroleum sector. The joint operation, conducted by mobile courts, law enforcement agencies and district administrations, also resulted […]

A serious road accident in southern Bangladesh has triggered widespread concern after a goods-laden truck lost control and plunged into the Karnaphuli River while attempting to board a ferry near the Kalurghat Bridge area in the Boalkhali section of Chattogram. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 pm on Thursday (2 April), sending shockwaves through the […]

A pall of grief and uncertainty has descended over Hazaribagh in Dhaka following the discovery of the body of a Dhaka University student in his rented accommodation. The deceased, identified as Saeidul Amin Simanto (25), was a final-year undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Dhaka. According to local residents and […]

To strengthen national energy security amid rising global volatility, the government has initiated the process of importing crude oil from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. The move comes as disruptions in the global supply chain—exacerbated by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East—have introduced uncertainty into traditional oil import routes heavily dependent on that region. According to […]

An eight-month-old infant undergoing treatment for suspected measles has died at Kushtia Medical College Hospital in the early hours of Friday, at approximately 5:30am. The deceased child, Afran, was the son of Al Amin and hailed from Vadalia village in Kushtia Sadar upazila. According to hospital sources, the infant had been suffering for several days […]

In response to the intensifying global energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government has unveiled a comprehensive package of austerity measures and revised working hours aimed at conserving energy and maintaining economic stability. The initiatives affect public and private offices, banking operations, retail activity, and government expenditure, reflecting a […]