September 9, 2026 - Banglasun

We have been freed from fascist rule, but paid a heavy price: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, visibly moved after visiting the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum and watching a short documentary, said the country had been freed from fascist rule and…

We must work together to protect education systems: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger global efforts to protect education systems from attacks, warning that exercising the fundamental right to education is becoming increasingly dangerous amid…

Measles Outbreak: Bangladesh marks grim milestone of 1,000 deaths

More than 1,000 children have lost their lives, leaving behind countless stories of tragedy and loved ones scarred for life. On Wednesday, the death toll from the measles outbreak in…

Do not use honorifics before titles of president, PM: Cabinet

The government has asked all concerned to avoid using honorifics like “His Excellency” and “Honourable” before the titles of President, Prime Minister, and cabinet members in official communication channels and…

Gas supply to remain suspended for 8hrs in parts of Dhaka Thursday

Gas supply to several areas of the capital, including Basabo, Khilgaon, Madartek, Shahjahanpur, Sipahibagh and Malibagh, will remain suspended for eight hours on Thursday (10 September). The suspension is necessary…

Dengue outbreak may peak in late September

State Minister for Health MA Muhit said on Wednesday that the dengue outbreak may peak from the end of this month to the first week of next month. He made…

Two Army soldiers killed, officer injured in tank firing accident in Hathazari

Two soldiers of the Bangladesh Army were killed and an officer was seriously injured in an accident during a field firing exercise at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram…

Houthis report over 30 Saudi strikes on several regions

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reported more than 30 Saudi strikes on several regions on Wednesday, a day after the rebels launched major attacks on their neighbour, injuring dozens of people. "Saudi…

Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods

Nepali rescuers clung to hopes of finding survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels on Wednesday, two weeks after deadly flooding triggered by a glacial mountain collapse. The August 26 tsunami-like surge…

Excessive ‘hype’ created in media over Mecca Pact: Dilara Chowdhury

Professor Dilara Chowdhury, a noted political scientist and a former professor at Jahangirnagar University, has emphasised the need for a careful assessment of national interests, potential gains and losses, economic…