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Angry Residents Detain Electricity Worker in Pabna Over Severe Outages

August 12, 2026

Infuriated by persistent power cuts and erratic billing during sweltering summer heat, residents in Ishwardi upazila under Pabna district detained a rural electricity meter reader for nearly four hours. The incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August, in the Chargargari Alhaj More area under Sahapur Union, reflecting mounting public frustration over deteriorating power supply across […]

In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

August 12, 2026

“I speak of human liberation, I speak of human freedom I long for that liberation where a person Can live on their own terms.” He did not allow himself to float along the conventional currents of Bengali literature. Guided instead by logic, a scientific mindset, free thought, and fearless expression, he forged a distinct path […]

Happy Birthday to Rumana Islam, the Singer Who Touched Hearts with Her Tribute to Motherhood

August 12, 2026

“Mayer moto apon keho nai re” (There is no one as close as a mother)—whenever this emotionally charged song playing tribute to maternal love resonates through the realm of Bengali music, the voice that echoes deeply in people’s hearts belongs to the artist Rumana Islam. Rumana Islam is not merely a talented singer; she is […]

Three People, Including Awami League Leader, Murdered in Sylhet

August 12, 2026

Three people, including a local Awami League leader, his wife and their domestic worker, have been found dead with their throats cut inside a residence in Sylhet city’s Raynagar Mitali Residential Area. The victims were identified as local Awami League leader Abdus Sattar, his wife and their domestic worker. Police recovered their blood-stained bodies from […]

Bangladesh Bank Proposes Tk 1,000 Crore Collateral-Free Fund for Young Entrepreneurs

August 11, 2026

Bangladesh Bank is finalising a landmark Tk 1,000 crore special refinancing and grant package designed to transform young individuals into successful business leaders. Under this proposed initiative, eligible young entrepreneurs will be able to secure collateral-free bank loans of up to Tk 10 lakh at concessional interest rates ranging between 4 and 6 per cent. […]

Tigers Mentally and Physically Prepared for Australia Tests, Says Coach

August 11, 2026

Bangladesh’s national cricket squad is mentally and physically primed for their upcoming two-match Test series against Australia, following intensive conditioning and specialized fielding drills, fielding coach Ashiqur Rahman Mazumder has confirmed. Speaking via an official video statement distributed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Ashiq highlighted the squad’s steady technical progression and relentless work ethic, […]

Reporter Arrested in Rangamati Alongside Former Student Leader

August 11, 2026

Plain-clothes intelligence officers have detained a broadcast journalist in Rangamati alongside a former student politician before transporting both individuals to Dhaka, triggering sharp concern among local media workers. Saikat Ranjan Chowdhury, the Rangamati correspondent for the private television network DBC News, was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon from the Rangamati Hill District Council premises. […]

PSC Issues New Directives for 50th BCS Viva Candidates

August 11, 2026

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued mandatory instructions for candidates provisionally qualified for the general cadre viva voce in the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, requiring them to submit essential documents online prior to their interviews. According to an official press release signed on Tuesday, 11 August, by Masuma Afreen, Controller of […]

Dengue Hospitalisations Surge in Bangladesh as Daily Admissions Reach 756

August 11, 2026

Hospitals across Bangladesh have admitted 756 new dengue patients within a single 24-hour period, according to official health data, reflecting a continuing rise in mosquito-borne viral infections nationwide. The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) reported no new fatalities in its daily epidemiological bulletin released on Tuesday. However, the latest admissions push the cumulative number […]

Transport Strike Paralyses Dinajpur Following Arrest of Krishak Dal Leader

August 11, 2026

A sudden transport strike launched by motor transport workers has effectively severed road communication between Dinajpur and surrounding upazilas, following the arrest of local Krishak Dal leader Mojibor Rahman for reportedly slapping a senior police official inside a police station. From 10:00 am on Tuesday, 11 August, members of the District Motor Transport Workers’ Union […]

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Angry Residents Detain Electricity Worker in Pabna Over Severe Outages

In Remembrance: Humayun Azad, the Unconventional, Fearless, and Multifaceted Writer

Happy Birthday to Rumana Islam, the Singer Who Touched Hearts with Her Tribute to Motherhood

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