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Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Dies After Political Controversy

August 16, 2026

Former Trinamool Congress MLA from Rampurhat and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, has been found hanging at a party office near his home in Rampurhat. A one-page note, described as a suicide note, was also recovered alongside his body. According to a report by Anandabazar Patrika, Banerjee’s body was […]

Four Awami League Leaders Detained in Nalchhiti Security Sweep

August 15, 2026

Police in Nalchhiti have arrested four figures associated with the Awami League and its affiliate organisations, including a local headmaster, during a series of coordinated raids aimed at averting potential disorder surrounding National Mourning Day on 15 August. The targeted operations took place on Friday afternoon across multiple locations within the upazila under Jhalakathi district. […]

Happy Birthday to Rumana Islam, the Singer Who Touched Hearts with Her Tribute to Motherhood

August 12, 2026

“Mayer moto apon keho nai re” (There is no one as close as a mother)—whenever this emotionally charged song playing tribute to maternal love resonates through the realm of Bengali music, the voice that echoes deeply in people’s hearts belongs to the artist Rumana Islam. Rumana Islam is not merely a talented singer; she is […]

Petrol Pump Staff Robbed of Tk 12.125m in Uttara

August 11, 2026

A petrol pump employee was allegedly assaulted and robbed of Tk 12.125 million while travelling to a bank to deposit the day’s cash in Dhaka’s Uttara area, police said. The incident took place at around 10.30am on Sunday on the Airport Road, in front of Crown Plaza. The money reportedly belonged to DL Petrol Pump […]

Shakib Makes Clear He Will Not Abandon Hasina or Awami League

August 8, 2026

“Sheikh Hasina is my captain, and I will follow her instructions.” — In what has been described as a explosive interview with Reuters, Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan made his political position clear. After more than two years away from the country, Shakib wants to return to Bangladesh, but the all-rounder has hinted that […]

Madrasa Teacher Detained Over Sexual Assault of Minor in Jhenaidah

August 7, 2026

Police in Harinakunda, Jhenaidah, have taken a 24-year-old madrasa teacher into custody after enraged local residents detained him on Friday afternoon over allegations of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old residential student. The suspect, identified as Tanvir, worked as an instructor at a madrasa located in Ghoshbila village, situated within Alamdanga upazila of neighbouring Chuadanga district. […]

Lottery System Introduced for Class One Admissions From 2027

August 6, 2026

Primary school admissions for Class One will no longer involve written or oral admission tests from the 2027 academic year, with student selection set to take place entirely through a digital lottery system. The Ministry of Education announced the decision in a press release issued on Thursday, 6 August, signed by Abdullah Shibli Sadik, Senior […]

Sheikh Hasina Pledges December Return to Rebuild Democratic Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina Vows Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Risk

August 5, 2026

In her first public media interaction since fleeing to India two years ago, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared her firm intention to return home this December. Speaking at an audio-only virtual press conference hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in New Delhi, the deposed leader insisted she is prepared to face imprisonment […]

Two Political Activists Arrested In Chandanish Over Sabotage Plot

August 4, 2026

Police in Chandanish Upazila of Chattogram have arrested two activists associated with banned political outfits, thwarting an alleged plot to cause disruption around the July Uprising Commemoration Day on 5 August. The suspects have been identified as 22-year-old Chhatra League activist Jamshed, son of Jahangir Alam, and 23-year-old Jubo League member Mehdi Hasan Shifat, son […]

Rotten Eggs Served to Mymensingh Primary Students Trigger Outrage

August 2, 2026

FULPUR, MYMENSINGH — A severe lapse in food safety governance has sparked widespread fury among parents in Mymensingh’s Phulpur sub-district, after contractor representatives delivered hundreds of inedible, foul-smelling eggs to primary school children under the national school feeding initiative. The distressing incident unfolded on Sunday at Guptergaon Government Primary School. Trouble began immediately after morning […]

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Category: Updates

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Dies After Political Controversy

Four Awami League Leaders Detained in Nalchhiti Security Sweep

Happy Birthday to Rumana Islam, the Singer Who Touched Hearts with Her Tribute to Motherhood

Petrol Pump Staff Robbed of Tk 12.125m in Uttara

Shakib Makes Clear He Will Not Abandon Hasina or Awami League

Madrasa Teacher Detained Over Sexual Assault of Minor in Jhenaidah

Lottery System Introduced for Class One Admissions From 2027

Sheikh Hasina Vows Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Risk

Two Political Activists Arrested In Chandanish Over Sabotage Plot

Rotten Eggs Served to Mymensingh Primary Students Trigger Outrage

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