An Indian woman has married a Pakistani man and converted to Islam, creating a cross-border love story that has captured widespread attention. The woman, a follower of Sikhism named Sarbjit Kaur, had travelled to Pakistan last year to participate in a ten-day celebration marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. […]

As the date palm sap season approaches, markets across the country brim with the sweet aroma of freshly made jaggery. However, not all that glitters is gold — in a shocking revelation, authorities have uncovered a factory producing adulterated jaggery without a drop of natural sap, deceiving consumers year after year. Early Tuesday morning, the […]

Over the past 24 hours, Israeli forces have further extended their occupation in the eastern Gaza Strip, intensifying pressure on local Palestinian communities. In Gaza City, the districts of Tuffah, Shujaiya, and Zeitoun have borne the brunt of the expansion, forcing residents into increasingly cramped conditions. Field reports from Al Jazeera indicate that Israeli operations […]

In a decisive step to meet domestic edible oil demand and stabilise market prices, the government of Bangladesh has approved the import of a substantial quantity of soybean oil from Thailand. A total of 13,575,000 litres of soybean oil will be imported at an estimated cost of BDT 1.7847 billion, translating to BDT 131.47 per […]

The government has unveiled a dedicated hotline aimed at curbing the spread of rumours, false information, and misleading content. This initiative seeks to provide citizens with a direct, authoritative channel to report any suspicious or inaccurate information, thereby safeguarding the nation’s information environment and promoting societal security. The announcement was made on Monday via the […]

In anticipation of the upcoming national elections, a comprehensive operation by the joint forces has commenced across the country. Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanaullah announced the initiative during a meeting organised by the Cox’s Bazar district administration on Sunday. Brigadier General Sanaullah indicated that the Ministry of Home Affairs is expected to issue […]

A local government representative tragically lost his life after reportedly falling prey to a so-called “knockout” scam while travelling on a bus from Kushtia to Daulatdia in Rajbari district. The victim, identified as Ranju Kha, a member of the Union Parishad (UP) from Ward No. 2 of Habaspur Union, fell seriously ill mid-journey and subsequently […]

On Thursday, 1 January 2026, tensions escalated sharply outside the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka, as mobile handset traders staged a protest against the government’s new mobile registration programme. The demonstration, which began shortly after 4:00 pm, quickly turned violent, prompting intervention from law enforcement agencies and the Bangladesh Border Guard […]

The Government of Bangladesh announced on Thursday that Additional Attorney General Mohammad Arshadur Rauf has been entrusted with the additional responsibilities of the Attorney General. According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, this decision was made with the approval of the President to ensure uninterrupted functioning of […]