A tense confrontation unfolded on Tuesday afternoon when a citizen publicly challenged Asif Mahmud, former advisor to the outgoing caretaker government and spokesperson of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), over alleged irregularities in flood relief funds. The man, identifying himself as a “July activist,” demanded a clear account of the money disbursed during previous flood […]

A young man has been fatally stabbed in Dhaka’s Shantibagh area following a dispute over alleged interference with drug consumption. The victim, Sekandar Ali, 32, succumbed to his injuries on Monday night, 9 March, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The assault occurred earlier that evening in 17 Number Bhangari Lane, Shantibagh, leaving the community in […]

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has assured Bangladesh that oil-carrying vessels bound for the South Asian nation will not be obstructed while transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The assurance comes as maritime activity in the region has sharply declined due to the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United […]

In Chandina, Comilla, hundreds of garment workers from Denim Processing Plant Limited staged a protest on the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway on Tuesday morning, demanding overdue salaries and Eid bonuses. The demonstration caused severe traffic congestion, stretching over 15 kilometres in both directions, disrupting the journey of motorists and passengers. The blockade began at approximately 8:00 a.m. […]