Sakadaun Siam and his younger brother Sadman Sadab were once known in their community for their dedication to education. Both were private tutors, financing their own university studies through tuition jobs. Hailing from an ordinary background, the brothers were admired for their discipline and academic aspirations. But a few months ago, they abruptly abandoned their […]

Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), stated that the time has come to seriously consider an “exit strategy” for the interim government. He made the remark on Wednesday, 30 July, during a seminar hosted by Democracy Dias Bangladesh at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka. Speaking at the event, Bhattacharya emphasised […]

The As-Sunnah Foundation has denied providing any financial assistance to the family of Abdur Razzak bin Soleiman, also known as Riyad, who was recently arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from former MP Shammi Ahmed at her Gulshan residence. In a statement issued on 29 July, the Foundation clarified that neither Riyad nor any […]

A cheque worth Tk 22.5 million, allegedly linked to extortion activities, was recovered from the residence of Abdur Razzak Riyad, former coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, following his arrest from the home of former MP Shammi Ahmed in Gulshan. The incident was disclosed in a press briefing by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on 30 […]

Barely a year has passed since the July Movement emerged, and now, serious allegations—including extortion and illicit financial dealings—are surfacing against several of its key leaders. The controversy was reignited after a live Facebook statement by Umama Fatema, the former spokesperson of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, where she alleged that July had been turned into […]

Two local leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been expelled for their alleged involvement in the attack on Mirza Faisal Amin, the younger brother of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and for vandalising his vehicle during a BNP conference in Baliadangi Upazila, Thakurgaon. The expulsion was announced in a press release […]

The schedule for the long-anticipated elections to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) and Hall Unions has officially been announced. As per the timetable, nomination submissions will be accepted until 19 August, with the final list of candidates set to be released on 25 August. Voting will take place on 9 September. The last […]

Three political parties—Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizens’ Party (NCP), and Islami Andolan Bangladesh—have raised objections to the draft of the National Consensus Charter, citing its lack of legal enforceability. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed general agreement with most of the draft’s content. The core concern lies in the draft’s clause stating that reforms will […]

The Information Adviser of the Interim Government, Mr Mahfuz Alam, has made edits to a segment of one of his recent Facebook posts. At 2:51 AM on Monday, 29 July, Mr Alam posted comments addressing corruption and alleged conspiracies. However, within approximately an hour and a half, he edited the post—removing certain parts while adding […]

A young man from Shanghai, China, Sitian Jing (26), travelled all the way to Madaripur, Bangladesh, driven by love. His journey was inspired by his relationship with Sumaiya Akter (19), whom he met online. The couple tied the knot shortly after his arrival, and their story has since captivated the local community From TikTok to […]