Multiple victims have alleged that government rice allocations cannot be secured without paying bribes at the office of the Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO) in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari. According to these reports, Office Assistant Liton Islam routinely demands substantial bribes before accepting any application for allocation. Allegations of Systematic Corruption During a field investigation and interviews […]

The political party Gono Odhikar Parishad has declared its intention to reject the ‘July Declaration’, which they claim was finalised without proper consultation or recognition of key participants in the July movement. The announcement came during a press conference held at the party’s central office in Al Razi Complex, Purana Paltan, Dhaka, at approximately 11:30 […]

To mark the anniversary of the July mass uprising, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) held a significant rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka. The programme began at 2:30pm on Sunday, 3 August, with an opening speech by JCD Central President Rakibul Islam, who declared boldly: “No one in Bangladesh has the power to stop Chhatra Dal.” Key […]

Illegal sand extraction is reportedly taking place over a four-kilometre stretch of the Meghna River in the Dakshin Charabanshi Union of Raipur Upazila, Lakshmipur, with BNP leaders and activists accused of operating multiple dredger machines in the area. Large-Scale Dredging Operation Location Meghna River, Dakshin Charabanshi Union, Raipur Upazila Length of Area Affected Approx. 4 […]

A major lawsuit has been filed against Flight Expert, one of Bangladesh’s leading online flight booking platforms, for allegedly embezzling crores of taka from customers. The case was lodged at Motijheel Police Station in Dhaka on Saturday night (2 August) by Bipul Sarkar, owner of Bipul Sarkar Tours and Travels. Police have since arrested three […]

A wave of thefts swept through the Nazirpur Union’s Choyhissha Bazaar in Baufal Upazila, Patuakhali, where 11 establishments were burgled in a single night. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, 2 August. According to local sources, a group of thieves broke into several shops and residences in the market area, looting cash, commodities, […]

The lifestyle of Jane Alam (Apu), expelled Joint Coordinator of the Bangladesh Democratic Students’ Parliament, reportedly changed drastically shortly after assuming the title of “Coordinator” of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Following his arrest in Gulshan over extortion allegations, his luxurious lifestyle — designer clothes, chauffeured private cars, and photos with high-ranking police and political figures […]

In an operation conducted by the army in Ranisankail Upazila of Thakurgaon district, two extortionists were caught red-handed. On Sunday morning (3 August), the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ranisankail Police Station, Muhammad Arshadul Haque, confirmed the incident. The arrested individuals have been identified as Raju Mia (26) and Anwar Hossain (27). Along with them, the collected […]

Today, 3 August, marks the birth anniversary of Nirmal Sen — a legendary journalist, trailblazing political activist, and courageous social thinker. He was not merely a chronicler of events but the very voice of the masses, a companion to working-class struggles, and a tireless voyager in the pursuit of a socialist dream. Early Life and […]

Professor Dr M Shamsher Ali — a distinguished nuclear physicist, academic, and Islamic thinker — has passed away at the age of 85.He breathed his last at 3:00am on Saturday (2 July) at a hospital in Dhaka while undergoing treatment.Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. His Legacy at a Glance Category Contributions Science & Research […]