The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA), the premier body representing the nation’s administrative cadre, has been plunged into internal turmoil, splitting into two rival factions over the formation of a new committee. On Monday, conflicting press releases emerged from both sides. The current BASA president, Nazrul Islam, and the newly appointed president, Kaniz Mawla, along […]

In a startling incident late on Monday evening, the main gate of Gopalganj Science and Technology University became the scene of a cocktail bomb explosion, sending shockwaves of fear through students and staff. The event occurred at approximately 9:45 pm, according to eyewitness reports from the university campus. Students present at the time reported that […]

As global temperatures continue to climb, a striking new study from Oxford University warns that by 2050, six countries—including Bangladesh—will experience some of the world’s most extreme heat. The research, published on 26 January in the journal Nature Sustainability, highlights the profound impacts that prolonged heat exposure could have on natural ecosystems, economies, and public […]

In a significant operation in the Sayedabad area of Dhaka, the Bangladesh Army’s 46th Independent Infantry Brigade seized a substantial cache of drugs, firearms, ammunition, and cash, resulting in the arrest of six individuals, including a woman. The raid, conducted in the early hours of Monday, 26 January, was launched at approximately 4:40 a.m., based […]

Since assuming office, Bangladesh’s interim government has prioritised fiscal restraint to restore economic stability. Numerous announcements were made promoting austerity and expenditure control. Yet, in practice, operational spending has surged, with the most recent fiscal year marking the first instance where government operational expenditure exceeded total revenue collection. This is especially concerning given the significant […]