2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (127+ words) Lightning strike kills two in Jamalpur'Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) JAMALPUR, April 26, 2026 (BSS) - Two persons were killed by lightning in separate incidents in the district this afternoon. The victims were identified as Hasmat Ali, 45, son of Habibar Rahman Mandol at village…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago  (146+ words) PANCHAGARH, April 26, 2026 (BSS) - A tea worker was killed and two others were seriously injured in a lightning strike in Atwari upazila of the district this morning." The deceased, Sarwardi, 21, was the son of Abu Samad from Sonapatila village under Dhamor…...

1+ day, 46+ min ago  (275+ words) DHAKA, April 25, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the northern and adjoining regions of the country from this evening, raising concerns about temporary flooding in the northeast. Low-lying areas of Sylhet and…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (403+ words) TAIPEI, April 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (391+ words) DHAKA, April 20, 2026 (BSS) - Payment of fees has been made mandatory for ministers and state ministers to avail government services during their personal visits, according to a notification signed by Cabinet Division Secretary Nasimul Ghani." It said that during foreign visits,…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (488+ words) DHAKA, April 19, 2026 (BSS) - Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death among children, yet it is largely preventable. One of the most effective ways to reduce this risk is to teach children how to swim. Swimming is not…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (711+ words) VATICAN CITY, April 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Pope Leo XIV embarks Monday on an 11-day visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea for his first major international trip since becoming pontiff last year. From dialogue with Islam to peace efforts, inequality…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (310+ words) DHAKA, April 4, 2026 - Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has" said that the Ministry of Education is like a "place of worship" where no" form of corruption or dishonesty can be tolerated. He made the remarks while addressing a views-exchange…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (290+ words) DHAKA, April 2, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Land Barrister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin today stressed the need for strong institutional measures to eliminate corruption in land administration, warning that offenders must face appropriate legal action. He said corruption in land management…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (212+ words) DHAKA, March 30, 2026 (BSS) - Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has emphasized that development projects must be undertaken and implemented with the highest priority on public welfare. "No one will be spared if any irregularities or corruption…...