Measles death toll in Bangladesh tops 1,100
Bangladesh`s measles outbreak has reached a critical juncture, with four more people dying from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8 am Wednesday, bringing the combined toll from confirmed and suspected cases to 1,108 since 15 March, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).17:42 30 September 2026
ChatGPT to become a hub for apps
OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT from a tool for answering questions into a platform on which users can discover, launch and use apps without leaving the conversation, a shift that could reshape the conventional app-store model, the company announced at its DevDay 2026 conference in San Francisco on Tuesday.17:23 30 September 2026
Fakhrul seeks Chinese support on Rohingya repatriation
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged China to step up investment in Bangladesh and to reinforce its cooperation in fostering conditions for the safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas, as he received outgoing Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.17:06 30 September 2026
Retired major general arrested over Manikdi attack
Retired Major General Golam Mohiuddin Chowdhury has been arrested in connection with an armed assault, vandalism and looting at New Guinea Properties near ECB Chattar in the capital`s South Manikdi area, which also devastated the studio of prominent content creator Salman Muqtadir.16:55 30 September 2026
‘Rational decision to be taken on edible oil price hike’
The government will reach a final and rational decision on the proposed edible oil price increase only after a rigorous assessment of international market conditions and their tangible impact on the domestic market, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said on Wednesday, emphasising that public interest would remain paramount.16:15 30 September 2026
US ends 23-year military presence in Iraq
The United States has formally ended its 23-year military presence in Iraq, with American forces vacating their remaining bases on Wednesday, thereby closing a mission that began with the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein, even though Washington will retain a targeted training and intelligence role.16:06 30 September 2026
Local govt elections to end by June 6: State Minister
The government intends to stage local government elections in phases from January and to conclude the nationwide process by 6 June 2027, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam announced on Wednesday, pledging polls that are free, fair and credible.15:35 30 September 2026
Coordination gap behind Mirpur footpath clash: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has attributed Wednesday`s clashes and arson in Mirpur to a conspicuous lack of coordination among the authorities involved, asserting that the magistrate in charge had failed to maintain adequate communication with the police, and has ordered a formal investigation into the incident.15:19 30 September 2026
LPG shortage pushes cylinder prices above Tk 2,000
A supply crunch in Bangladesh`s retail LPG market has pushed the price of a 12kg cylinder well above the government-fixed rate, with consumers in some areas paying more than Tk 2,000 despite the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) setting the September price at Tk 1,585.21:10 29 September 2026
IGP orders tight security ahead of Durga Puja
Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir has directed field-level police officers to ensure tight security during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations and take strict legal action against drug dealers, terrorists, extortionists and juvenile offenders regardless of their political affiliations, while also instructing police to remain vigilant against rumours and misinformation on social media that could undermine communal harmony.20:12 29 September 2026
Salahuddin: referendum may be needed for some amendments
The government is seeking to advance the constitutional amendment process through discussions with the opposition and other stakeholders, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday, urging opposition parties to join the special parliamentary committee for open discussions on the July National Charter and other key issues.19:40 29 September 2026
Six more dengue deaths push annual toll to 239
Six more people have died of dengue across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,942 new patients have been hospitalised, pushing the country`s dengue death toll this year to 239, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).19:15 29 September 2026
PM Tarique makes first courtesy call on President Fakhrul
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid his first courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban since the latter assumed office.18:36 29 September 2026
ECNEC approves 13 projects worth Tk15,823 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 13 development projects involving a total estimated cost of Tk 15,823.57 crore, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Tuesday.18:19 29 September 2026
No rush on Tarique`s India visit, says envoy
There is no rush to arrange Prime Minister Tarique Rahman`s proposed visit to India, and the trip will take place when conditions are favourable and convenient for both sides, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi said on Tuesday, following a courtesy meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.17:30 29 September 2026
Beyond fashion: what smart handbags actually carry
For many women, daily life no longer follows a predictable routine of home and office, as university students plan careers early while professionals, freelancers and entrepreneurs move constantly across the city for work and meetings--making a handbag far more than a fashion accessory and, instead, a practical companion for handling the unexpected.17:04 29 September 2026
Bangladesh reach cricket semis without playing a ball
Bangladesh advanced to the men`s cricket semifinals at the Asian Games without taking the field after their quarter-final against Malaysia was called off due to rain and an unplayable pitch, with the team progressing on the strength of their higher ranking.16:41 29 September 2026
Gold prices cut again as BAJUS revises rates
Gold prices have been reduced again in Bangladesh, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 228,556, including VAT, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).16:17 29 September 2026
US tech firms eye $1bn investment in Bangladesh: Hajjaj
US semiconductor and artificial intelligence companies have expressed interest in investing more than $1 billion in Bangladesh, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said at a roundtable with senior executives in California`s Silicon Valley on Monday.15:49 29 September 2026
Malaysia resumes Bangladeshi worker recruitment after 4 years
Malaysia has resumed the process of recruiting Bangladeshi workers after a hiatus of nearly four years, although neither government has formally announced the reopening of the labour market, with the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur attesting a demand letter on Monday for 28 workers sought by Malaysian supermarket chain NSK Trade City-the first visible step towards resuming recruitment.15:38 29 September 2026
Google, OpenAI, Anthropic plan joint AI safety body
Google, OpenAI and Anthropic are working together to establish an independent organisation aimed at strengthening the safety of artificial intelligence, with the body potentially beginning operations by the end of this year or early 2027, and the companies reportedly approaching former White House AI policy adviser Sriram Krishnan about serving as its chief executive.15:32 29 September 2026
US grants zero tariffs on specialised drugs from Bangladesh
The United States has granted a zero-tariff rate on certain specialised pharmaceutical products and associated ingredients imported from Bangladesh and 19 other countries and regions, according to a notice published by the US Department of Commerce in the Federal Register.15:14 29 September 2026
Sayem makes Bangladesh proud as Lead Officer for MARAC in UK
Sayem also heads the Domestic Violence Disclosure Service (DVDS), where he holds sole authorization to approve and monitor the lawful exchange of sensitive domestic abuse data between government departments to protect vulnerable individuals13:45 29 September 2026
LPG operators assure minister of adequate stock, no shortage
LPG importers and operators have assured Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku that Bangladesh holds sufficient liquefied petroleum gas stocks and faces no overall shortage, even though consumers in several areas have struggled to find 12kg cylinders, with some retailers charging well above the government-fixed price.21:56 28 September 2026
