In a shocking incident in Tarail, Kishoreganj, a 25-year-old man allegedly murdered his father with a machete over a financial dispute. The accused, identified as Juel Mia, has been taken into police custody. The gruesome attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 1 February, in Dori Jahangirpur (Madhyapara) village, located within the Tarail-Sachail Sadar […]

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed Dr A. K. M. Shahabuddin as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, a key position overseeing the country’s water management and policy initiatives. The appointment was formalised last Thursday, 29 January, through a notification issued by the Senior Assistant Secretary of the Senior Appointment-1 Branch of […]

In a chilling incident in Meherpur’s Gangni Upazila, police discovered two improvised explosive devices and a threatening note demanding a hefty ransom outside the residence of a Bangladeshi expatriate. The note demanded 150,000 taka and warned of dire consequences, including threats to life and property, if the sum was not paid. The note read:“Respected uncle, […]

Akij Group, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent industrial conglomerates, has announced a fresh recruitment drive through its subsidiary Akij Plastics Limited. The company is seeking to appoint a total of 15 professionals to the position of Assistant Officer/Officer (Production), offering an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates up to the age of 35. According to the […]

As preparations for Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election intensify, a serious breach in the Election Commission’s (EC) online application system has exposed the personal data of at least 14,000 journalists for approximately two hours. The leaked information included journalists’ photographs, signatures, National Identity (NID) numbers, office identification cards, and the approved lists of their respective […]

Over the past eighteen months, Bangladesh’s caretaker government has juggled multiple high-profile responsibilities, including state institutional reforms, pursuing justice for the July 2016 killings, and preparing for upcoming elections. Yet, its most tangible focus has arguably been on defence procurement, reflecting a strategic priority to enhance the nation’s military capabilities through international agreements, acquisitions, and […]