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University student drowns in Jamalpur pond

Jamalpur, June 4 -- A university student drowned while bathing in a pond in Jamalpur on Thursday afternoon. Victim Tahmid Hasan Rafi, 23, was a second-year student of Islamic Studies at Kabi Nazrul G... Read More


Scorching heat persists in parts of Bangladesh; humidity worsens discomfort

Dhaka, June 4 -- A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping large parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity. The extreme weather has ma... Read More


After Nurjahan Begum, another woman found dead and unattended in Dhaka flat

Dhaka, June 4 -- Police recovered the decomposed body of a 55-year-old woman from her apartment in the capital's Pallabi area early Wednesday, days after her death apparently went unnoticed. The inci... Read More


Complaint lodged against Mamata Banerjee over Bangladesh killing remarks

, June 4 -- A complaint has been filed against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her recent public remarks critical of constitutional institutions and "linking the Union... Read More


12 killed in Sri Lanka care home fire; manager arrested

, June 4 -- The manager of a care home in Sri Lanka was arrested on Thursday, a day after a fire at the facility killed at least 12 residents and left six others injured, officials said. The arrest c... Read More


DSE records year's highest turnover as BSEC gets new chairman

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dhaka's stock market surged to its highest turnover of 2026 on Thursday as the capital market regulator Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) saw its outgoing chairman ... Read More


Islami Bank warns of action over disruption of customer services

, June 4 -- Administrative action will be taken against anyone disrupting customer services, said its acting Managing Director Md. Altaf Hossain said on Thursday, amid reports of a symbolic work stopp... Read More


Bangladesh records 4 more deaths from measles, similar symptoms

, June 4 -- Four more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8:00am on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 605 since March 15, 2026. Of the ... Read More


Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people annually; children face highest risks: WHO

, June 4 -- Unsafe food causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with young children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden, according to new findings released by the World... Read More


Missing ex-Jubo Dal leader found dead in Tangail; 5 held

, June 4 -- A former Jubo Dal leader was found dead in Ghatail upazila of Tangail on Wednesday night, three days after he reportedly went missing. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Mintu Khan, ... Read More