A Dhaka court has rejected the bail application of Bidisha Ershad, former wife of the late President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who was sentenced to two years in prison in a fraud case. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Shahjahan Kabir passed the order on Wednesday morning, 2 September, following a hearing on Bidisha’s bail petition. Bidisha […]

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has sought at least Tk20,059.73 crore in government subsidy after suffering substantial losses by purchasing fuel at high international prices and selling it domestically at lower rates. According to BPC calculations, the state-owned fuel importer incurred the losses over five months from March to July amid heightened tensions in the […]

Dhaka is facing renewed concerns over street robberies during the early hours of the morning, with several recent incidents showing how vulnerable commuters can become before the city fully wakes up. Empty roads, fewer witnesses, limited commercial activity and the ability of offenders to escape quickly have made the period from late night to early […]

History is rarely a simple account of heroes and victories. Political history, in particular, contains figures whose careers remain deeply contested, shaped by decisions that continue to provoke debate long after their deaths. Shah Azizur Rahman was one such figure in Bangladesh. A skilled parliamentarian, accomplished orator and linguist, Shah Azizur Rahman occupied some of […]

At least 252 women and girls experienced different forms of violence across Bangladesh in August, including 55 reported killings and 54 rape cases, according to data compiled by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Of the 54 rape victims recorded during the month, 36 were girls, highlighting the significant vulnerability of children to sexual violence. The figures […]

Qatar Energy has extended the duration of the force majeure situation affecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, prolonging uncertainty for buyers across Asia and Europe. Bangladesh is among the countries considered particularly exposed to the disruption as the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to restrict the normal movement of LNG cargoes. LNG […]

Security at the Cox’s Bazar court complex has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations that a judge was threatened with a pistol and a subsequent daylight shooting left several people injured. A district judge-level judicial officer in Cox’s Bazar told Jugantor that a young man allegedly pointed a pistol at a judge inside the court […]

A blast inside a locked room used by a mosque imam caused significant damage to the structure at a village mosque in Madaripur, with part of the corrugated metal fencing and roofing blown away. Furniture and other belongings inside the room were also burnt in the incident. The explosion occurred at Al-Aqsa Jame Mosque at […]

More than 500 teachers at 22 public universities in Bangladesh are reportedly facing investigations, notices and various forms of professional pressure following allegations linked to a news report concerning an alleged campaign to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The controversy began after an online news portal, Asia Post, published a report on 4 […]