Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing serious challenges as political unrest and energy shortages drive some foreign apparel orders to other countries. Frequent gas and power outages are disrupting production, forcing exporters to rely on costly air shipments to meet deadlines.Small and medium factories, already struggling financially, are at risk of major losses. Trade leaders warned [...]

Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak continues to worsen, with four new deaths and 1,143 new hospitalizations reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total death toll to 263 and total infections to 65,440 in 2025.Currently, 2,733 patients remain hospitalized nationwide, including 930 in Dhaka. Most patients [...]

A massive fire broke out in the cargo terminal of Dhaka’s main international airport, destroying the entire imports area and causing losses estimated to exceed $1 billion. The blaze, which affected around 200–250 exporting companies in Bangladesh’s crucial textile sector, left the area in ruins, with smoke still rising from the site the next day. [...]

Fresh violence erupted between Chittagong University (CU) students and local residents near Gate No. 2, following earlier clashes sparked by the alleged assault of a female student by a guard. The conflict escalated with brickbats, sticks, and stones, injuring many students and damaging nearby homes. Over 100 students were injured in the initial clash, with [...]

The United States praised Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingya refugees. Washington also thanked other countries in the region that provide refuge to people fleeing Myanmar. The statement came from US State Department spokesperson Thomas “Tommy” Pigott. The US reaffirmed its support for Rohingyas and other ethnic groups facing violence in Myanmar. Bangladesh has [...]

In the last 24 hours, Bangladesh reported 134 new dengue cases, raising the total confirmed cases this year to 25,710. Fortunately, no new deaths occurred during this period, so the death toll remains at 104. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, the highest number of new cases came from Dhaka, where both Dhaka [...]

Dhaka’s public transport fleet, dominated by rundown and poorly maintained buses, poses severe health and safety risks. These vehicles emit toxic fumes, contributing heavily to Bangladesh’s worsening air pollution, which is linked to over 159,000 premature deaths annually. Bangladesh recorded PM2.5 levels in 2023 that were 16 times higher than the WHO safe limit, making [...]

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, student-led rallies marked the anniversary of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, calling for democratic reforms and a "new Bangladesh." The newly formed National Citizen Party, led by Nahid Islam, unveiled a 24-point agenda seeking a new constitution and deeper democratic transformation. Simultaneously, the student wing of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party [...]