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Water levels rise in Jamuna, Bangali rivers in Sariakandi
08:34 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayHeavy upstream rainfall has increased water levels in the Jamuna and Bangali rivers in Sariakandi of Bogura, though both remain below their danger levels, according to the Water Development Board (WDB). The board predicts fluctuating water levels until mid-June.
Army questions credibility of media reports on Chief’s officers’ address
08:20 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Army has raised doubts about the objectivity of media reports on Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman’s recent statements, which have stirred political discussions in the country.
EC plans major reshuffle of parliamentary constituency boundaries
07:48 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is considering a significant overhaul of parliamentary constituency boundaries ahead of the next national election, prioritising logical demands from stakeholders.
Ctg Port: Customs strike puts 17 ships on outer anchorage, 22,626 containers stranded
07:30 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayA strike by customs officials protesting an ordinance to abolish the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has caused significant disruptions at Chattogram Port, leading to container congestion and delays in import-export activities.
How Indian media brand Kashmir teacher as ‘terrorist’ after death in shelling
07:19 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayIqbal, a long-time educator at Zia-ul-Uloom madrassa in Poonch, was killed at his workplace. However, his death sparked a wave of misinformation when several Indian media outlets falsely labelled him a terrorist. “They saw his beard and skullcap and branded him a terrorist,” Farooq told BBC. “It was like salt in our wounds. The dead can’t defend themselves.”
Petrobangla rebuts gas crisis criticism, claims 21% supply increase
06:39 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayResponding to criticism from business leaders about the ongoing energy crisis, Petrobangla has clarified that gas supply to industries rose by 21 per cent from January to April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Yunus slams propaganda calling July Uprising as Islamist stir
06:13 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has accused certain South Asian media of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to tarnish Bangladesh’s image by portraying the July 2024 uprising as an Islamist extremist movement and alleging minority rights violations.
Robbery on merchant vessel at Mongla Port
05:53 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayA robbery occurred on the merchant vessel MV Sejyoti at Mongla Port in Bagerhat, where armed robbers tied up crew members and stole goods worth approximately Tk 50 lakh. The incident took place early Monday, May 26, 2025, in the Base Creek area of the Pussur channel.
India on alert after ship carrying ‘hazardous cargo’ capsizes
05:18 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayAuthorities in Indian state of Kerala have issued an alert after a Liberian-flagged ship carrying oil and hazardous cargo capsized and leaked off the state’s coast in the Arabian Sea near Kochi on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Bourses continues downward spiral, DSE index hits near 5-year low
05:08 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayBangladesh’s stock market remains trapped in a persistent decline, with share prices dropping further each day, eroding investor capital and confidence. Trading volumes have also plummeted, exacerbating the silent financial strain on investors.
Govt, Army working in tandem, says Army HQ
04:49 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Army and the interim government are collaborating effectively and promptly, according to Army Headquarters. Brigadier General Md Nazim-ul-Daulah, Director of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters, made this statement during a press conference in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday, May 26, 2025.
229 motorcyclists among 583 killed on roads in April
04:18 PM, 26 May 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association reported that 583 people died in road accidents across the country in April 2025, with 1,022 others injured, according to a press release issued on Monday, May 26, signed by Secretary General Md Mozammel Haque Chowdhury.