In the wake of escalating US-Israel airstrikes on Iran and subsequent missile exchanges in the Gulf region, all flights from Dhaka to the Middle East have been temporarily suspended. Airports in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have been reporting heightened security alerts following multiple explosions, prompting authorities in Bangladesh to take precautionary […]

The Government of Bangladesh has decided to confer the prestigious Bangla Academy Literary Award on poet Mohon Raihan following widespread public debate and criticism over the delay in presenting him with the honour. The award ceremony has been scheduled for 2 March at 11:00 a.m. at the Bangla Academy in Dhaka, the Ministry of Cultural […]

Bangladesh’s public administration is currently facing significant inefficiencies, largely due to poor inter-ministerial coordination. Critical services ranging from disaster response to land management and religious registrations are adversely affected, creating avoidable hardships for citizens. Experts warn that without urgent reforms, these problems will continue to grow. The Fire Service and Civil Defence Department (FSCD) is […]