World Food Programme (WFP) acting Executive Director Carl Skau has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilising food aid for 1.3 million Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh, saying the crisis remains one of the Rome-based UN agency’s top agenda.

At least five dengue patients died while 841 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul yesterday said an online bail bond system will be launched from October 15 to ease the process of releasing accused persons after securing bail from courts.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the political and economic future of the country depends on the upcoming national election.

The Election Commission has once again sent a letter to the National Citizen Party, asking it to choose an election symbol from the list of symbols reserved for political parties and candidates.

Political violence in Bangladesh reached a four-year high during the first 13 months of the interim government, with at least 1,047 incidents leaving 160 people dead and more than 8,000 injured, according to data from the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).

Bangladesh has ranked 100th out of 106 in the global passport rankings 2025, published by the UK-based Henley & Partners on Tuesday.

Another youth injured

Calls for transparent investigation and action against negligence

Three others injured in the incident

Alo's last call to her father before phone went dead

Police, Rab, BGB to be deployed during election

Suspect admits sourcing counterfeit currency from local press

Four youths identified; police say footage recorded months ago

Finds no documents for chemical warehouse

Bodies were brought to the hospital around 8:15pm

Police said they have arrested one suspect, Emdadul Sheikh, 38, in connection with the incident

Incident occurred on Dhaka-Bogura route

Urges immediate and transparent probe, stronger workplace safety

Mensar Mro sustained injuries while visiting his jhum field