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Factory warehouse gutted in Gazipur fire

Gazipur, July 16 -- A warehouse of a factory was gutted in a fire broke out at Board Bazar in Gazipur early Thursday. The fire originated around 5:30 am in the warehouse of Globe Safety Factory locat... Read More


2 killed as ambulance carrying body collides with bus in Pabna

Dhaka, July 16 -- Two people were killed after an ambulance carrying a body collided with bus at Saradangi area under Ataikula upazila on Dhaka-Pabna highway in Pabna on Thursday morning. The decease... Read More


Bangladesh apparel exports to EU slump 19% in Jan-May

Dhaka, July 16 -- Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) slumped by 18.89 percent year-on-year to €7.28 billion ($8.33 billion) in the first five months of 2026 (January-May), m... Read More


IOM, UNHCR deeply concerned by reports of maritime incidents off Myanmar coast; over 500 feared dead

Dhaka, July 16 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply concerned by reports that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized of... Read More


3 killed, two injured in three-way motorcycle crash in Habiganj

Habiganj, July 16 -- Three young men were killed and two others seriously injured in a head-on collision involving three motorcycles in Habiganj's Azmiriganj upazila on Thursday evening. The deceased... Read More


Hasina will be arrested whenever she comes to Bangladesh: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, July 16 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently staying in India, would be arrested whenever she comes to Banglad... Read More


TCB eyes AI-driven market analysis to modernise procurement

Dhaka, July 16 -- The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is moving to introduce artificial intelligence-based market analysis and expand the use of technology in government procurement, as part o... Read More


Dhaka's air remains unhealthy for sensitive groups

Dhaka, July 16 -- Dhaka ranked 13th among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 105 at 9:40 am. According to the AQI scale, the city's ai... Read More


Govt committed to eliminating corruption, misrule: State Minister for Information

Dhaka, July 16 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Choudhury on Thursday said the government is committed to eliminating the legacy of corruption and misrule across the count... Read More


Bangladesh to buy both Boeing, Airbus jets to expand Biman fleet

Dhaka, July 16 -- Bangladesh has decided to purchase both Boeing and Airbus aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines as part of fleet expansion with mixed aircraft, keeping national interests protected.... Read More