A 32-year-old readymade garment worker lost his life late on Tuesday night after being brutally assaulted whilst watching a violent altercation between two rival factions in Brahmanbaria Sadar Upazila. The victim, identified as Md Sohag Mia, died at around 11:30 pm on 10 November near the Panchdona area of Narsingdi district whilst being rushed to […]

Police in the capital have arrested Liton Mahmud, Vice-President of the Dhaka Metropolitan North unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal, following allegations of widespread extortion. Officers from the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) apprehended the political figure after detailed investigations linked him to ongoing extortion operations targeting local businesses and residents. The […]

Volatile scenes erupted across Bangladesh’s key ready-made garment (RMG) hubs of Savar and Ashulia on Wednesday, as clashes broke out between law enforcement officers and garment workers demanding a substantial pay rise. The unrest forced factory owners to shutter more than 50 industrial units prematurely to prevent further damage and ensure personnel safety. The morning […]

In a decisive move to stabilize domestic market prices and guarantee a steady supply of essential commodities ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank has relaxed its import payment regulations. Under the newly introduced framework, importers can now bring in 11 key dietary staples on up to 90 days of deferred payment credit. […]

Some individuals rise above personal achievements through their intellect, wisdom, dedication and unwavering love for their country, securing a permanent place in the history of their nation. Their lives represent more than professional success; they become enduring examples of patriotism, sacrifice and service. Humayun Rashid Choudhury was one such distinguished figure in Bangladesh’s history. An […]

Thirteen Bangladeshi cricketers have registered their names for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, set to take place in India on 16 December. Leading the cohort is veteran left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, whose complex history with the lucrative franchise league continues to draw significant attention across the South Asian cricket landscape. Mustafizur was secured […]

The central executive committee of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal has expelled two leaders of its Chattogram North District unit following allegations that they demanded Tk 2 million in extortion and attacked an expatriate and his family in Raozan, Chattogram. The expelled leaders are N A Babul, joint general secretary of the district Jubo Dal, […]