Author: Sakib

Student Politics Leader Urges Action Over Widespread Power Outages

SakibAugust 12, 2026

A prominent student political figure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has triggered widespread debate on social media after publishing a self-critical piece regarding nationwide electricity shortages and public suffering under the current administration. Reza Sharif, former president of the Barishal University chapter of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)—the student wing of the BNP—shared his […]

US Urges Bangladesh to Enhance Budgetary Transparency and Procurement Public Disclosures

SakibAugust 12, 2026

The United States Department of State has called on the Bangladeshi government to publish more detailed data regarding state revenue generation and public expenditure, emphasizing the need for greater transparency across national budgeting, auditing, and public procurement systems. The observations and policy recommendations were highlighted in the recently published “2026 Fiscal Transparency Report: Bangladesh” released […]

BNP Leader Remanded in Custody Over Cox’s Bazar Court Shooting

SakibAugust 12, 2026

A local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been remanded in custody by a Cox’s Bazar court in connection with a high-profile firearm incident that took place on the grounds of the District Judge’s Court earlier this year. Liakat Ali, aged 46, also known locally as Liakat Member, surrendered before the Cox’s Bazar […]

Contractor Alleges Bribe Demand and Assault by Municipal Officer

SakibAugust 12, 2026

A local contractor in Nagarkanda, Faridpur, has accused a municipal administrative officer and his associate of physical assault following a dispute over unpaid project bills, claiming he was beaten with an iron pipe for refusing to pay a 15 per cent bribe. The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm on Wednesday, 12 August, inside the […]

Hotel Olio Suspect ‘Bomaru Mamun’ Back Under Scrutiny as Associate Arrested in Savar

SakibAugust 12, 2026

Nazmul Hasan Mamun, widely known as “Bomaru Mamun,” who was recently acquitted in the high-profile 2017 Hotel Olio anti-terrorism case, has re-emerged as a central figure in an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation. The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the police linked Mamun to a fresh explosive cache discovered following the arrest of a […]

Two Dead in Fatal Lorry and Motorcycle Crash in Teknaf

SakibAugust 12, 2026

A horrific collision between a heavy goods lorry and a motorcycle claimed two lives along the Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf Highway on Wednesday morning. The fatal incident occurred at around 10:00 am on 12 August in the Keruntali area under Teknaf Upazila, casting a pall of gloom over the victims’ families and local communities. The deceased have […]

One Dead and 20 Injured in Violent Land Dispute in Rajshahi

SakibAugust 12, 2026

A long-standing land dispute turned violent in Puthia, Rajshahi, leaving one person dead and at least 20 others injured. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Abdul Karim, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday evening, 11 August, following a clash between two rival groups in Bharuapara village under Belpukur Union. Karim, the son of Fazlul Haq of […]

Shamit Shome Linked with Transfer to Historic New York Cosmos

SakibAugust 12, 2026

For football enthusiasts in Bangladesh, New York Cosmos is historically best remembered as the iconic club where Brazilian legend Pelé played out the final chapters of his glittering career. That perception, however, may soon gain a fresh local connection. Speculation is mounting that Bangladeshi midfielder Shamit Shome could be on the verge of joining the […]

NCP Leader Arrested Following Abduction of Schoolgirl in Ashulia

SakibAugust 12, 2026

Police in Ashulia have arrested two individuals, including a local political leader, for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a 16-year-old female student from Savar Cantonment Public School and College. Officers confirmed that evidence directly linking the suspects to the crime prompted the arrests. The detainees have been identified as Touhidur Islam Sanbi, Secretary […]

Measles Death Toll Reaches 885 as Five More Succumb Nationwide

SakibAugust 12, 2026

Five more individuals have succumbed to measles and suspected measles symptoms across the country in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00 am on Wednesday. According to official data, four deaths were attributed to measles-like symptoms, while one fatality was confirmed to be caused by laboratory-tested measles. With these latest fatalities, the nationwide death toll […]

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Author: Sakib

Student Politics Leader Urges Action Over Widespread Power Outages

US Urges Bangladesh to Enhance Budgetary Transparency and Procurement Public Disclosures

BNP Leader Remanded in Custody Over Cox’s Bazar Court Shooting

Contractor Alleges Bribe Demand and Assault by Municipal Officer

Hotel Olio Suspect ‘Bomaru Mamun’ Back Under Scrutiny as Associate Arrested in Savar

Two Dead in Fatal Lorry and Motorcycle Crash in Teknaf

One Dead and 20 Injured in Violent Land Dispute in Rajshahi

Shamit Shome Linked with Transfer to Historic New York Cosmos

NCP Leader Arrested Following Abduction of Schoolgirl in Ashulia

Measles Death Toll Reaches 885 as Five More Succumb Nationwide

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