dies - October 16, 2026

Kolkata Hotel Fire: Bodies of Six Bangladeshi Victims Repatriated

The bodies of six Bangladeshi nationals who lost their lives in a tragic hotel fire in Kolkata, West Bengal, are scheduled to be repatriated to Bangladesh on Saturday afternoon. Five of

PM for Optimum Use of Water Bodies to Create Jobs, Boost Fish Exports

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (Sunday) called upon entrepreneurs to make optimum use of the country's vast water resources to expand fisheries production, create employment for unemployed youths and explore

Former Acting President Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar Passes Away at 95

Former acting President, former Speaker of Parliament, BNP Standing Committee member, and veteran constitutional lawyer Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar passed away early Sunday at the age of 95 while undergoing treatment

Russian Engineer Dies after Falling Ill at Rooppur Residential Complex

A 25-year-old Russian national, identified as Churkin Vladimir, passed away on Friday after falling ill while exercising within the residential area of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi upazila. Vladimir

Legendary Indian Photographer Raghu Rai Dies at 83

Raghu Rai, the internationally acclaimed master of Indian photography, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. His family announced his demise in a statement paying tribute to "our beloved,"

Bodies of 50 Babies, 6 Adults Found in Trinidad and Tobago

Police made the grim discovery at a cemetery in Cumuto on the island of Trinidad. Initial probes suggest it was a case of "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses." Police in Trinidad

Fuel Prices Hike in Bangladesh: Petrol, Octane, and Diesel Rates Climb

The government has readjusted the retail prices of fuel across the country to align with the global market. Under the new directive, the price of petrol has increased by 19

Measles Death Toll Hits 156 as Seven More Die in 24 Hours

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported seven additional deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to 8 am on Monday, bringing the total

Measles Toll Hits 151 as 10 More Die in 24 Hours

The measles outbreak in Bangladesh has intensified, with 10 more deaths reported in the 24 hours leading up to Sunday morning. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the

Valiant Freedom Fighter Nowsher Ali Mollah Passes Away at 82

Valiant freedom fighter Nowsher Ali Mollah passed away on Saturday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 82 years old. According to his family, he breathed

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