Govt vows action over overpriced LPG
The government will take stringent action against anyone selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) above the officially fixed price, Prime Minister`s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has warned, urging the public to report such irregularities through the media in the public interest.15:55 6 October 2026
Military plane crash kills 32 in Nigeria
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 32 people crashed in the south-western state of Ondo on Monday, killing all 25 passengers and seven crew members on board, in one of the country`s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.15:42 6 October 2026
Meghna fishing banned for 22 days
The government has imposed a 22-day prohibition on all fishing in the Meghna River from midnight on Wednesday until October 29, a measure designed to safeguard juvenile and mother hilsa, with each eligible fisher entitled to 25 kilograms of subsidised rice for the duration.15:37 6 October 2026
PM calls for talent nurturing for every child
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged that every child be afforded ample opportunities to cultivate their innate talents alongside formal schooling, arguing that a well-rounded younger generation is indispensable to the nation`s long-term prosperity.15:30 6 October 2026
‘Sub-registrars transfer by lottery to dismantle syndicates’
Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Tuesday said that the government had initiated the lottery-based transfer of sub-registrars to break syndicates that had developed in offices perceived by the public as hubs of corruptio14:03 6 October 2026
BAJUS cuts gold prices by up to Tk 1,691 per bhori
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has lowered the price of gold jewellery by up to Tk 1,691 per bhori, including VAT, offering buyers modest relief in the domestic market.21:22 5 October 2026
Pritom Hasan and Shahtaj announce end of marriage
Bangladeshi singer Pritom Hasan and actress Shahtaj Munibara Hashem have announced the end of their decade-long marriage, saying they have chosen to pursue separate paths after careful reflection on differences in their mutual understanding.20:26 5 October 2026
Hypo AI launches Bangladesh`s first real-time AI interviews
HR technology firm Hypo AI has officially launched what it describes as Bangladesh`s first artificial intelligence-powered real-time interview platform, opening the service to employers and job seekers across the country.20:05 5 October 2026
Teaching must not be a last resort, says PM
Teaching can never be a profession of last resort or merely another job, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared on Monday, vowing to reform the education system and teacher recruitment so that the country`s most meritorious people choose the classroom as their first career preference.19:29 5 October 2026
Dengue claims 9 more lives, 1,902 hospitalised in 24 hrs
Nine more people have died of dengue across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, taking this year`s death toll to 271, while 1,902 patients were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).19:04 5 October 2026
President urges collective push for ethnic minority rights
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for collective efforts to secure the development, rights and dignity of ethnic minority communities across Bangladesh, pledging his wholehearted support to them.18:12 5 October 2026
Ex-major general Mohiuddin gets bail in New Gini attack case
A Dhaka court has granted bail to retired Major General Golam Mohiuddin Chowdhury in a case over the alleged attack, vandalism, and looting at New Gini Properties in the capital`s ECB Chattar area, ending a brief spell in custody that began with his arrest by the Detective Branch.17:22 5 October 2026
Three scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been jointly awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a technique that has revolutionised the study of the brain.17:09 5 October 2026
Italy to take 166,000 foreign workers, Bangladesh included
Italy has announced plans to admit 165,850 foreign workers in 2027, and Bangladesh is among the 37 countries whose nationals will be eligible to apply, offering Bangladeshi jobseekers another potential avenue for legal employment in Europe.16:25 5 October 2026
Ramadan 2027 likely to begin on February 8
The holy month of Ramadan in 2027 is likely to begin on February 8, with Eid al-Fitr expected to follow on March 10, according to astronomical calculations reported by Gulf News, although the dates remain provisional pending official crescent sightings.15:50 5 October 2026
Five senior NCP leaders join July Warriors advisory council
The July Warriors Alliance, an organisation representing participants of the July uprising, has unveiled a partial central committee and appointed five senior leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP) to its advisory council, in a move that brings prominent party figures into formal roles within the group.15:45 5 October 2026
Prosecution seeks death penalty for Inu on appeal
The prosecution has appealed against the 10-year prison sentence imposed on former information minister and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) president Hasanul Haq Inu, seeking to have the punishment raised to the death penalty in a crimes-against-humanity case.15:29 5 October 2026
Battery rickshaw drivers lift blockade near Press Club
Battery-powered auto-rickshaw drivers have lifted their blockade of the road in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka, restoring normal traffic from Paltan towards the Press Club, but they have warned of tougher action if their electricity connections are not reinstated promptly.15:09 5 October 2026
PM pledges affordable housing for all, planned urbanisation
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher Sumon, State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahmad Sohel Manzur, ministry secretary Md Obaidur Rahman and UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Ms Carol Flore-Smerecznia, among others, addressed the programme14:29 5 October 2026
Dengue death toll reaches 262 as 6 more die in 24 hrs
Since January 1 this year, a total of 86,458 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 80,347 have recovered20:02 4 October 2026
44 innovative projects receive ICT and Innovation Award
The award ceremony took place on Saturday (October 03) at the BRAC University Auditorium in Dhaka under the theme "Recognizing Innovation, Inspiring Transformation." Winners were presented with crests, certificates, and gift vouchers19:10 4 October 2026
12kg LPG cylinder price rises Tk 252 to Tk 1,837 for October
Under the latest adjustment, the price of a 5.5kg cylinder has been set at Tk 842, while 12.5kg, 15kg and 16kg cylinders will cost Tk 1,913, Tk 2,296 and Tk 2,449 respectively19:02 4 October 2026
Free, fair polls, space for opposition essential for democracy
He said, “Democracy is a culture that develops step by step through regular practice. Free, fair and impartial elections are essential for this16:45 4 October 2026
Bangladesh needs strong oversight mechanisms to attract investmen
Miller said it will require care that control of critical infrastructure is safeguarded, not thrown away, and that data is managed transparently. "These issues are central. They are not peripheral15:56 4 October 2026
