Recent public-news developments around this place, gathered from public sources.
Health authorities in Dhaka and across Bangladesh are reporting a heavy concurrent burden of mosquito-borne and vaccine-preventable illness. Officials recorded 550 new dengue cases in the 24 hours to August 26, including 215 in Dhaka Division, bringing the year's total to 31,380 cases and 88 deaths. Separate reports describe 534 hospitalisations with three deaths in one 24-hour window, and 546 fresh cases with one death overnight. On measles, five more children died in the period reported on August 27, with 956 suspected and 75 confirmed cases; since March 15, suspected measles-related deaths stand at 856 and 134,437 suspected patients have been admitted.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · Aug 26, 2026In Manikganj, the National Board of Revenue sealed Beauty Tobacco Company's production facility after counterfeit banderoles were found on cigarettes, seizing 370,000 cigarettes and filing a criminal case on August 26.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · Aug 26, 2026In Dhaka, Bangladesh Hindu Mohajote held a human chain and rally outside the National Press Club on August 26, demanding arrests over the killings of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife, daughter and son in Rangpur, and giving authorities 24 hours to act. The University of Dhaka has decided to build a July Memorial Monument on campus honouring those killed in the 2024 July Uprising, with a foundation stone laying set for August 5.
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Four customers filed a writ petition in the High Court after being unable to withdraw money despite having funds in their respective bank accounts. The court issued a rule seeking to declare inactivity illegal and order necessary steps for fund withdrawal.
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Lasting adoption of Bangla QR payments requires making digital transactions as easy and natural as using cash. The focus must be on showing small merchants clear business benefits beyond just accepting payments. True transformation means digitizing the entire transaction journey, not just the customer-to-merchant payment.
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The online housing fair featured top real estate firms. It highlighted that customers can receive ownership rights just by making a down payment.
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The State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources called on international companies to invest in oil-gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal. This was done to meet the country's continuously rising energy demand. The government is working to increase domestic gas and energy resource exploration and production.
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BRAC Bank collected over $2.5 billion in remittance during the first nine months of 2026, surpassing its previous record. The bank has set a target to achieve over $3 billion in foreign currency earnings by the end of the year.
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A parliamentary committee asked the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) for its plan regarding energy shortages and price stabilization. The committee questioned how the artificial crisis subsided after a price hike, despite no change in supply. BPC was advised to propose realistic measures.
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The Executive Committee of the Planning Commission (ECBC) approved thirteen projects totaling 15,823 crore taka. Key among these is a project for bank sector reform, costing 1,760 crore taka to enhance supervision and protect the financial sector. Other approved works include health system strengthening and infrastructure development across various regions.
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The 10th-anniversary celebration and sales conference for Akij Flower Mills was recently held at the Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka. Attendees included distributors, sales representatives, corporate clients, and various officials from across the country. The company markets products under the 'Sunshine' brand.
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Madhumati Bank has achieved a new milestone by securing deposits totaling 12,000 crore taka. This achievement was celebrated at an event held at the bank's head office last Sunday. Several board members and directors were present for the occasion.
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QatarEnergy will suspend liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Bangladesh and other Asian countries until November. This decision stems from disruptions in supply operations caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The issue is important for Bangladesh as it relies on imported LNG for power generation and industrial operations.
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The success of Dhaka's third terminal should focus on creating a world-class air cargo village. For an export-oriented economy, improving cargo handling speed and efficiency is crucial. This involves specialized logistics facilities separate from passenger services to boost competitiveness.
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Dhaka Bank PLC has launched a dual-currency SME credit card with Mastercard to aid small and medium-sized enterprises. The card offers customized spending limits and flexible repayment options for better financial control. Eligible SMEs can access an annual foreign exchange remittance limit of up to $3,000.
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