4 land officials in Gazipur suspended for allegedly outsourcing official duties

The district administration says the conduct amounts to inefficiency and misconduct under public service rules
3 August 2026

Why experts say Bangladesh needs a national security agency now

Former military officials and academics say advanced weapons alone will not provide protection without integrated surveillance, command and operational systems
3 August 2026

Separation of modern and Islamic education limits students’ roles in society: Army chief

Army launches Islamic institute combining Cambridge curriculum and religious values
3 August 2026

These are the key governance challenges for Bangladesh, according to Chinese envoy

Calls for greater Bangladesh-China cooperation on governance
3 August 2026

Russian worker dies, another injured at Rooppur residential complex

Police are investigating the incident in Pabna's Ishwardi
3 August 2026

Australia commits AUD 25.25m for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Reiterates support for voluntary, safe and dignified repatriation
3 August 2026

Presidential election schedule not finalised yet: EC

Commission awaiting voter list from Parliament Secretariat before announcing election timetable
3 August 2026

Govt prioritising jobs, skills for vulnerable communities: AZM Zahid

Project aims to support women, youth, persons with disabilities and July Uprising participants through skills training and employment
3 August 2026

Gas crisis slows factories, disrupts life in Gazipur

Workers struggle to cook as many households go without gas for most of the day
3 August 2026

Govt moves to revive Dhaka waterways

The government has announced a series of measures to restore Dhaka’s rivers and waterways, including preventing pollution, improving drainage, maintaining navigability and exploring private-sector operation of water bus services.
3 August 2026
3 August 2026

After measles, debt crushes the poor

Study finds most households borrowing, many exhausting savings and selling assets
3 August 2026

Gas shortage sparks extensive power cuts

The situation has deteriorated since the country’s pipeline gas supply dropped by more than 17 percent following the July 22 accident at an Excelerate Energy-operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal
3 August 2026

Bangladesh walks AI tightrope as US, China build rival tech blocs

The technology rivalry between the US and China has arrived in Bangladesh, placing Dhaka at a crossroads as two competing visions for the future of artificial intelligence take shape.
3 August 2026

Joining Saudi-led alliance to tackle Houthi challenges -Says PM’s Adviser Humaiun Kobir

Bangladesh yesterday described its relationship with Saudi Arabia as “strategic” and said its decision to join a Saudi-led maritime defence alliance is aimed at tackling challenges created by the Houthis of Yemen.
3 August 2026

Nearly 1 million seek NID corrections a year

EC clears 9,58,000 applications annually on average
3 August 2026

Cabinet shakeup likely after 6-month evaluation

The size of the BNP-led government cabinet is likely to be expanded, and several ministries may be reshuffled as part of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s six-month performance evaluation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
3 August 2026

Two more die of dengue, 423 get hospitalised

At least two people died of dengue while 423 others were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday.
3 August 2026

BANCAT unveils plans for Cancer Care Village

BANCAT (Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust) on August 1 unveiled Alok Boshoti, an integrated Cancer Care Village that will combine free cancer treatment, hospice and palliative care, rehabilitation, livelihood support, and psychosocial care within a single campus, said a press release.
3 August 2026

Railway relics left to gather dust

British-era heritage items face decay across Mymensingh
3 August 2026