During the Eid-ul-Azha holiday rush, six bodies were recovered within 24 hours from Cox’s Bazar sea beach and surrounding areas. The victims include a father and son from Rajshahi, a graphics designer from Chattogram, and three unidentified or local individuals. Most of the deaths were caused by drowning due to strong sea currents. One body was found in a decomposed state and remains unidentified. Authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of all deaths.

India’s massive $80 billion coal power expansion is under threat due to severe water shortages. Around 90% of its coal plants depend on freshwater for cooling, but rising temperatures and erratic rainfall—worsened by climate change—are depleting supplies. States like Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh are seeing shutdowns and reduced output. The government is urging efficiency improvements and alternative cooling technologies, but progress is slow. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, India’s power reliability and future energy plans could be seriously undermined by worsening water stress.

Top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London for high-level trade and economic talks aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Vice Premier He Lifeng will discuss issues including global economic trends, debt relief for developing nations, and trade practices. This marks their third meeting in under a year. Both sides have shown a willingness to stabilize ties, with the talks coming as Western nations look to reduce dependency on Chinese supply chains.

Mobu Dakat, a fugitive accused in 29 criminal cases, was arrested by police in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari, with 900 yaba pills in his possession. He was caught near his home while allegedly selling drugs. Mobu, known as a drug kingpin and notorious robber, has multiple cases pending in various police stations, along with several arrest warrants. Acting on a tip-off, police launched a raid and apprehended him. Authorities are now processing legal steps to send him to jail under the drug control laws.

As thousands flock to Cox’s Bazar during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, six bodies have been recovered from various points along the beach and nearby coastal areas in the past 24 hours. Among the victims were Shahinur Rahman (60) and his son Sifat (20) from Rajshahi, who drowned while swimming at Simon Beach Point. Despite rescue efforts by Sea Safe Lifeguards, both were pronounced dead en route to the hospital. Authorities recovered four additional bodies from different parts of the beach during the same period.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has left Dhaka for a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom. According to Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Yunus and his delegation departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on an Emirates flight Monday at 7:30 PM. During the visit, Yunus is scheduled to meet King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where he will receive the prestigious ‘King Charles Harmony Award’ from the British monarch.

At least 15 university students died and 31 others were injured after a minivan collided with a bus in northern Malaysia early Monday. The accident occurred on the East-West Highway near the Thai border. Authorities said the bus overturned and the minivan plunged into a ravine. Some passengers managed to escape, while others were trapped or thrown from the vehicle. Rescue workers used hydraulic tools to extract victims. Transport Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the fatalities and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

A tragic gas cylinder explosion in Singair, Manikganj, killed 18-year-old Suborna Akter on Monday morning while she and others were preparing gas to inflate balloons. The incident also left her husband, Arif, and a neighbor, Josna Akter (33), injured. The blast occurred around 9 AM at Hasan Mia’s house due to overheating. Suborna’s left leg was severed in the explosion, and she was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital.

Advisor Asif Mahmud has said that the Home Ministry will decide on any action regarding former President Abdul Hamid. "I am aware that there is a case against him," he noted during a project inspection in his native Muradnagar. Mahmud stated that he was visiting the area to listen to people's demands and expectations, as his busy schedule rarely permits such visits. He added that not only Comilla but also regions like North Bengal, Bogura, and Feni have been historically neglected, and the government is now focusing on their development. Ongoing infrastructure projects in Muradnagar are part of that broader effort.

Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a fresh warning following a surge in new COVID-19 sub-variants, including Omicron LF.7, XFG, JN-1, and NB 1.8.1, in neighboring countries like India. The advisory instructed authorities to strengthen screening and surveillance at all land, sea, and airports with dedicated International Health Regulation (IHR-2005) desks. Temperature checks must be conducted using non-contact thermometers and thermal scanners. Hospitals have been advised to stock adequate supplies of masks, gloves, and protective gear for healthcare workers. Citizens have been urged to avoid traveling to India or other affected countries unless absolutely necessary, strictly adhere to health guidelines, and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.

Following Bangladesh Railway, the Dhaka Metro Rail authorities have also urged passengers to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Earlier, the Ministry of Railways issued a notification citing the rising infection rate in the country and recommended wearing masks in crowded areas as advised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Notably, after a long pause, Bangladesh recently reported a COVID-19-related death last Thursday, with health officials warning of an upward trend in infection rates.

At least 28 people, including 10 women and 4 children, were killed in a horrific road accident in southwestern Tanzania near the Zambian border on Saturday night. A speeding truck lost control and crashed into two vehicles. Rescue teams responded quickly, and the injured were taken to a local hospital. Authorities blamed the driver’s negligence, especially while descending the steep Iwambi Hills. President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep sorrow. Road accidents remain a serious issue in Tanzania, with thousands dying annually, according to WHO data.

Tarek Mahmud Utsab, a 23-year-old student at a private university in Dhaka, died in a motorcycle accident while returning from a post-Eid trip with friends. The accident occurred on Sunday evening near the Nengtichhora Bridge in Taraganj, Rangpur, when a minibus hit his motorcycle as they attempted to overtake a van. Utsab died on the spot, while his friend Zakir Hossain was injured. The group of six had planned to visit tourist spots in Dinajpur and Nilphamari during the Eid holiday.

Two people were killed and six others injured, including a child, in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a CNG-run auto rickshaw on Sunday in Chandpur’s Matlob South upazila. The deceased were identified as the rickshaw driver and a passenger. Several injured are receiving treatment at Chandpur General Hospital, while one has been referred to Dhaka. Eyewitnesses reported that all rickshaw passengers were seriously injured. Police have seized both vehicles, and an investigation is underway.

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz has announced that while over 466,000 sacrificial animals were slaughtered this Eid, the total number has slightly decreased compared to last year. However, the volume of waste has increased. “As of 2 PM today, we have collected 20,889 tons of waste and sent it to landfills. Our initial target of 20,000 tons has been achieved,” he said. Ejaz credited the awareness and cooperation of city residents for the efficient cleanup effort, noting significant improvements in maintaining cleanliness across Dhaka North.