Professor Dr Jahanara Arju, of the Department of Cardiology at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), has tendered her resignation in protest against the renaming of the university that omits the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. Dr Arju submitted her resignation on 1st August, marking a significant moment in […]

Tragedy struck today in Cox’s Bazar when five passengers, including four members of a single family, lost their lives after a train collided with their CNG-run autorickshaw at the Dhalirchara rail crossing in Rashidnagar Union, Ramu Upazila. Victims of the Accident Name Age Relation/Role Habib Ullah 50 Autorickshaw driver Renu Ara 45 Passenger Asma Ara […]

In the past 24 hours, one more person has died due to dengue fever in the country. During the same period, 209 individuals affected by dengue were admitted to hospitals. This information was reported on Saturday, 2nd August, by the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). […]

On 5th March 2025, journalist Farzana Rupa stood alone without legal counsel in a crowded courtroom in Dhaka as the judge began a preliminary hearing into another murder case against her. Despite being incarcerated, Rupa simply bowed her head and applied for bail. The judge described this as a mere formality. Rupa, former chief reporter […]

Md. Mahfuj Alam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, today declared that Shaheed Minar stands as a profound symbol of resistance and triumph. Speaking at the conclusion of the July Revival Procession 2025, organised by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry at the Central Shaheed Minar, he stated: “We began from here, and it […]

In Rajair Upazila of Madaripur district, police have apprehended a man named Moniruzzaman (48) along with a microbus bearing a fake sticker of the Election Commission (EC) and foreign beer. The arrest took place on Saturday, 2nd August, at around 8:00 a.m. in the South Bidyanandi area of Rajair Upazila. Moniruzzaman is the son of […]

Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Joint Secretary-General of the BNP, expressed deep sorrow over the internal conflict among the ‘July Warriors’ in Shahbagh and issued a call for unity. On Saturday (2 August), during a representative election meeting of the BNP in Lahar Kandi Union, Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila, Annie conveyed these sentiments. Annie’s Remarks on the […]

The Police Headquarters has clarified that the information circulating on social media claiming that Sumaiya Jafrin, the wife of Major Sadik who is currently in military custody over allegations of training Awami League activists, is a police officer is not true. This statement was released by the Police Headquarters on Saturday, 2 August. Official Statement […]

In a landmark medical achievement, doctors in Cumilla have successfully performed the district’s first finger transplantation surgery. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement for specialised healthcare services outside major urban centres in Bangladesh. Ashraful Alam, a Bangladeshi expatriate and professional driver, lost his left thumb in a road accident while working in Saudi Arabia. In […]

Abdul Awal Mintu, Vice Chairman of the BNP and former President of FBCCI, has stated that the National Consensus Commission has failed to achieve any success; instead, it has sown discord among the country’s political forces. Remarks from Roundtable Discussion Event ‘One Year of Government: Expectations and Achievements’ Roundtable Date Saturday, 2 July Organiser Daily […]