Saudi Arabia-bound passengers seek alternative routes amid 100 flight disruptions, rising costs

As of Wednesday afternoon, passengers from some cancelled flights were trying to travel to Saudi Arabia on alternative flights. Before Sunday, some passengers had travelled

Parliamentary committee asks govt to identify officials obstructing its work

The committee was briefed on the activities of offices and agencies under the Ministry of Public Administration.

14 rescued whistling ducks return to nature

As dusk descended, the flock rose into the sky in unison, flying away toward safe shelter. Here is a photo story capturing the rescue and

Interview: Shashwat Sanyal Budhi Gandaki flood poses no direct threat to Bangladesh, but it holds lessons for early warning

Saswata Sanyal, intervention manager in ICIMOD’s Disaster Risk Reduction Division, spoke to Prothom Alo about the causes of the floods, early warning systems.

Alleged blasphemy Man beaten to death in Satkhira; mob takes him from hospital and assaults him again

Tongi drug factory fire ‘I thought it was my last day, I might not make it out alive’

Analysis Rivers and geopolitics: Is Teesta project turning into a geopolitical game?

US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T Christensen, along with his wife, visited the Teesta barrage project sites in Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari on 30 August.

Analysis People do not want to pay a penalty; they want relief

Making everyone pay to rescue banks that have been looted will presumably become the greatest example of an inclusive and participatory economy.

Washington should provide Dhaka with increased support amid rising imports: Finance Minister

The minister had held extensive discussions with the US EXIM Bank on the issue and expressed hope that Bangladesh could move forward with this approach.

Viral video Young man detained over Dhaka footpath assault, inactive cop withdrawn

Legal action if strikes called to destabilise LPG market: Energy minister

CUET VC says he has not resigned; teachers and students vow to continue protest

TOP SHOTS (14 October 2026)

Tongi drug factory fire brought under control after 4 hours

Bangladeshis sent to Russia for jobs, used as 'prey' in war, 20 killed: SRB

New textbooks Description of the Declaration of Independence to change

Dhaka–Cumilla elevated railway to cut Chattogram distance by 80km, cost Tk 839bn

Tongi pharmaceutical factory: 20 fire service units working; Army, BGB join

Report to parliamentary committee Press Council seeks power to act suo motu and fine journalists

New investment 2 major Bangladeshi conglomerates to begin lithium-ion battery production

This young man (in a black shirt) from Chandpur learned at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport that his flight to Saudi Arabia had been cancelled. He and his father then went to Biman’s Balaka office and booked tickets for a new date. 14 OctoberSazid Hossain

Saudi Arabia-bound passengers seek alternative routes amid 100 flight disruptions, rising costs

As of Wednesday afternoon, passengers from some cancelled flights were trying to travel to Saudi Arabia on alternative flights. Before Sunday, some passengers had travelled

Parliamentary committee asks govt to identify officials obstructing its work

14 rescued whistling ducks return to nature

Interview: Shashwat Sanyal Budhi Gandaki flood poses no direct threat to Bangladesh, but it holds lessons for early warning

Alleged blasphemy Man beaten to death in Satkhira; mob takes him from hospital and assaults him again

A man named Wahiduzzaman Shamim, 38, was killed after being beaten repeatedly over allegations of blasphemy in Debhata, Satkhira.

Tongi drug factory fire ‘I thought it was my last day, I might not make it out alive’

After nearly four hours of efforts by the Fire Service, the army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the blaze was brought under control.

Analysis Rivers and geopolitics: Is Teesta project turning into a geopolitical game?

Analysis People do not want to pay a penalty; they want relief

Washington should provide Dhaka with increased support amid rising imports: Finance Minister

Viral video Young man detained over Dhaka footpath assault, inactive cop withdrawn

Legal action if strikes called to destabilise LPG market: Energy minister

CUET VC says he has not resigned; teachers and students vow to continue protest

TOP SHOTS (14 October 2026)

A butterfly spreads its wings as it sits on a leaf in the morning sunshine. Shib Bari, Sylhet, 14 October.

Tongi drug factory fire brought under control after 4 hours

As many as 21 firefighting units were working to bring the fire under control.

Bangladeshis sent to Russia for jobs, used as 'prey' in war, 20 killed: SRB

Thirty Bangladeshis went to Russia in search of jobs after being promised employment at construction companies.

New textbooks Description of the Declaration of Independence to change

Dhaka–Cumilla elevated railway to cut Chattogram distance by 80km, cost Tk 839bn

Tongi pharmaceutical factory: 20 fire service units working; Army, BGB join

Report to parliamentary committee Press Council seeks power to act suo motu and fine journalists

New investment 2 major Bangladeshi conglomerates to begin lithium-ion battery production

Parliamentary committee asks govt to identify officials obstructing its work

The committee was briefed on the activities of offices and agencies under the Ministry of Public Administration.

14 rescued whistling ducks return to nature

As dusk descended, the flock rose into the sky in unison, flying away toward safe shelter. Here is a photo story capturing the rescue and

Interview: Shashwat Sanyal Budhi Gandaki flood poses no direct threat to Bangladesh, but it holds lessons for early warning

New textbooks Description of the Declaration of Independence to change

Dhaka–Cumilla elevated railway to cut Chattogram distance by 80km, cost Tk 839bn

Tongi pharmaceutical factory: 20 fire service units working; Army, BGB join

Report to parliamentary committee Press Council seeks power to act suo motu and fine journalists

New investment 2 major Bangladeshi conglomerates to begin lithium-ion battery production

This young man (in a black shirt) from Chandpur learned at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport that his flight to Saudi Arabia had been cancelled. He and his father then went to Biman’s Balaka office and booked tickets for a new date. 14 OctoberSazid Hossain

Saudi Arabia-bound passengers seek alternative routes amid 100 flight disruptions, rising costs

As of Wednesday afternoon, passengers from some cancelled flights were trying to travel to Saudi Arabia on alternative flights. Before Sunday, some passengers had travelled

Alleged blasphemy Man beaten to death in Satkhira; mob takes him from hospital and assaults him again

A man named Wahiduzzaman Shamim, 38, was killed after being beaten repeatedly over allegations of blasphemy in Debhata, Satkhira.

Tongi drug factory fire ‘I thought it was my last day, I might not make it out alive’

After nearly four hours of efforts by the Fire Service, the army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the blaze was brought under control.

Viral video Young man detained over Dhaka footpath assault, inactive cop withdrawn

Legal action if strikes called to destabilise LPG market: Energy minister

CUET VC says he has not resigned; teachers and students vow to continue protest

TOP SHOTS (14 October 2026)

A butterfly spreads its wings as it sits on a leaf in the morning sunshine. Shib Bari, Sylhet, 14 October.

Tongi drug factory fire brought under control after 4 hours

As many as 21 firefighting units were working to bring the fire under control.

Bangladeshis sent to Russia for jobs, used as 'prey' in war, 20 killed: SRB

Thirty Bangladeshis went to Russia in search of jobs after being promised employment at construction companies.

Analysis Rivers and geopolitics: Is Teesta project turning into a geopolitical game?

US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T Christensen, along with his wife, visited the Teesta barrage project sites in Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari on 30 August.

Analysis People do not want to pay a penalty; they want relief

Making everyone pay to rescue banks that have been looted will presumably become the greatest example of an inclusive and participatory economy.

Washington should provide Dhaka with increased support amid rising imports: Finance Minister

The minister had held extensive discussions with the US EXIM Bank on the issue and expressed hope that Bangladesh could move forward with this approach.