A special unit of the Hatibandha Highway Police Station conducted a raid early today on the northern side of the Teesta Barrage in Hatibandha Upazila, Lalmonirhat, apprehending an alleged drug dealer found in possession of 200 bottles of phensedyl and a pickup truck. Operation Details Information Location North side of Teesta Barrage, Hatibandha Upazila, Lalmonirhat […]

The 101st birth anniversary of the world-renowned artist SM Sultan was observed with due respect and ceremony in Narail today. Event Location Date Organisers Birth anniversary observance Sultan’s graveyard and Sultan Complex, Narail Today SM Sultan Foundation and Narail district administration   The commemorative programme featured several events including Quran khwani at Sultan’s graveyard, wreath-laying […]

The State Reform Movement commemorated its fourth founding anniversary in Rangpur city on Saturday afternoon under the slogan:“We will establish people’s ownership over all the powers and resources of the state.” Event Location Date Organiser Fourth founding anniversary celebration Sumi Community Center, Rangpur Saturday afternoon Rangpur district unit of the State Reform Movement   The […]

A devastating fire broke out in the early hours today at Sebarhat Market in Senbagh, resulting in the destruction of several operational factories and over 50 shops. Incident Location Time of Origin Cause Fire outbreak at plywood factory Sebarhat Market, Senbagh, Noakhali district Approximately 12:30 am today Under investigation   According to fire service sources, […]

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has pledged to save the nearly extinct traditional handicraft known as ‘Shital Pati’ in the Jhalokati district. Visitor Position Location Visited Date Dr Ziauddin Haider Member, BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council Kamdevpur village, Mollarhat Union, Nalchity Upazila, Jhalokati Saturday   Dr Haider visited Kamdevpur village on Saturday and committed to safeguarding […]

Media personality and physician Abdun Noor Tushar has commented that vile obscenity is not a form of political expression or slogan, but rather a distorted mental condition. He made the remark on Saturday (9 August) in a status posted on his verified Facebook page. Abdun Noor Tushar wrote: “This country fought a Liberation War, and […]

From the narrow alleyways to the city’s main thoroughfares, one question echoes across Dhaka: Will the country ever be at peace? The everyday lives of ordinary people are being suffocated by economic hardship, insecurity, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about the future. For many, survival itself has become a battle. Amid rising political instability […]

Politician and former Member of Parliament Ushatan Talukder has said that despite the Chief Adviser announcing the 13th National Parliamentary Election and sending a formal letter to the Election Commission to organise it in February, public doubt remains. “Although a letter has been sent, there is still a lingering question in people’s minds—will the election […]

Journalists across Bangladesh are facing severe threats as they attempt to expose extortion, criminal activities, and corruption involving influential individuals. In their pursuit of truth, they are being obstructed in multiple ways—frequently receiving death threats, and even facing violence after reporting on misconduct by government officials or police personnel. Many are being summoned, assaulted, or, […]

Police have arrested seven individuals, including a married couple, in connection with the brutal murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in the Chandna Chowrasta area of Gazipur Metropolitan. The arrests were made on Friday night (8 August) during coordinated raids conducted in various parts of Gazipur and the capital Dhaka. According to Rabiul Hasan, Deputy Commissioner […]