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 […]

At least nine students were injured and four arrested following a clash between students from Jagannath University (Jabi), Kabi Nazrul College, and Suhrawardy College, and the crew of the Sundarbans-12 launch at Sadarghat launch terminal in Old Dhaka. The incident occurred around 8pm on Thursday night (7 August) at Sadarghat Terminal No. 1. Injured Students: […]

Mohammad Raihan, a man known in Chattogram for his involvement in several murder cases and often described as a notorious gangster, has once again sparked alarm — this time by allegedly issuing death threats to a local pharmaceutical businessman over the phone. The incident reportedly took place in the Kalurghat area, where the businessman, Md […]

Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the brutal stabbing and murder of journalist Md. Asaduzzaman Tuhin. The Gaziur Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests on Friday (8 August). Meanwhile, a CCTV video related to the incident has circulated online. The footage shows a young man publicly assaulting a young woman, while six to seven […]

Dr Nadim Mahmud, a writer and researcher, has alleged that the arrest of Professor Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah serves more as a tactic to silence dissent than a genuine anti-corruption measure. Speaking on Thursday (7 August), he pointed out that although several vice-chancellors have faced serious allegations of malpractice and corruption during Sheikh Hasina’s government, the […]