Dhaka

At least 15 people died and 10 were injured when a truck carrying iron rods and passengers overturned in Bangladesh's Tangail district. Police reported the driver lost control of the vehicle, which was traveling from Dhaka to the northern region with hitchhikers ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival. Many of the victims were daily wage laborers traveling to reunite with their families.

Actress Rukmini Vasanth has announced legal and cybercrime action against creators and distributors of AI-generated fake images and videos associated with her name, calling the act an irresponsible violation of privacy. Meanwhile, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system to combat severe congestion and improve rule compliance.

Bangladesh is experiencing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with over 500 children succumbing to the disease since March 15. Hospitals in Dhaka and other major cities are overwhelmed, facing a shortage of ICU beds for critically ill patients. The outbreak has been exacerbated by a disruption in vaccination programs following student-led political unrest in 2024.