Dhaka - October 16, 2026

Dhaka Denounces Riyadh Airport Attack

Dhaka voiced a resolute and unreserved denunciation on Sunday regarding Saturday’s lethal Houthi strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which claimed 12 lives—among them two Bangladeshi nationals—and left

MP Gazi Nazrul, His First Wife Taken into Police Custody

Satkhira-4 lawmaker Gazi Mohammad Nazrul Islam and his first wife have been taken into police custody for questioning following the recovery of the hanging body of his second wife.

Multiple Crude Bomb Explosions in Seven Capital Areas and Kafrul Bus Arson Leave One Injured

Multiple crude bomb detonations and a bus arson across capital zones Friday afternoon through midnight wounded an autorickshaw driver, Dhaka Metropolitan Police reports.

Housewife Shot through Window while Watching TV in Dhaka’s Darus Salam

A homemaker sustained bullet wounds when unidentified perpetrators discharged firearms through the window of her residence while she was viewing television within the capital's Darus Salam neighborhood on Saturday night.

US Ambassador Visits Parbatipur and Saidpur Railway Workshops

US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen recently inspected Bangladesh Railway’s Central Locomotive Workshop located in Parbatipur to observe firsthand the maintenance operations of American-built locomotives that facilitate nationwide passenger and cargo

US Provides USD 2.4m Aid to Boost Maternal, Child Health in Bangladesh

The United States has extended USD 2.4 million worth of medical machinery and provisions to Bangladesh with the objective of bolstering maternal, infant, and pediatric healthcare operations throughout the nation,

522 Arrested, 25 Cases Filed in Capital in 24 Hours

In regular operations conducted across various areas of the capital, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 522 people over the past 24 hours. During this period, 25 cases were filed

Today Marks the 50th Death Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam

Today marks the 50th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the poet of love, equality, and rebellion. He passed away in Dhaka on 12 Bhadro in the Bengali calendar year

Traditional Boat Race Held on Buriganga

A vibrant and traditional boat race was hosted on the Buriganga River on Friday to celebrate the 416th anniversary of Dhaka as part of the month-long ‘Hridoye Dhaka 416’ festival,

DMP to Deploy Drones for Traffic Monitoring and Gridlock Management

Following the successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras for traffic management, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is preparing to introduce drone surveillance to tackle gridlock across the capital city. DMP

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