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Jamaat Leader Expelled Over Alleged Affair

August 7, 2026

A local leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has been expelled from the party after allegations emerged that he had engaged in an illicit relationship with the wife of a disabled party worker in Habiganj district. The disciplinary action was taken against Nurul Islam Sajal, who served as the Ameer of Gazipur Union Jamaat under Chunarughat Upazila. […]

Remembering Pramatha Chaudhuri: The Visionary Pioneer of Modern Bengali Prose

August 7, 2026

The history of Bengali literature is profoundly shaped by a galaxy of intellectuals who laid the foundation of its modern prose. Amongst these luminaries, Pramatha Chaudhuri stands out as a singular titan. A poet, essayist, short story writer, editor, and academic, Chaudhuri fundamentally transformed the Bengali language by championing the adoption of the colloquial prose […]

Nine Dead Following Devastating Bus Crash on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway

August 7, 2026

The death toll from a horrific head-on collision between two passenger buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Osmaninagar Upazila has risen to nine, local authorities confirmed. The tragic collision, which took place early on Friday morning, has also left at least 14 other passengers injured, several of whom remain in critical condition. The incident occurred […]

Chattogram Ancestral Home of Former Education Minister Targeted in Arson Attack

August 7, 2026

The ancestral residence of former Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury was vandalised and set on fire by unidentified assailants in Chattogram during the early hours of Friday (6 August). The targeted property, situated in the city’s Chashma Hill neighbourhood, holds significant historical political prominence as the family estate of the late ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, three-time […]

Dhaka Police Arrest Seven Awami League Members in Banani

August 7, 2026

Police in the capital have intercepted an unapproved late-night procession, arresting seven individuals—including four juveniles—in the Banani area on suspicion of planning acts of sabotage. The operation was conducted by a tactical team from Banani Police Station under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) at approximately 12:20 am on Friday (7 August), shortly past midnight on […]

Former Awami League Leader Arrested in Gazipur

August 7, 2026

Police in Gazipur have arrested Rafiqul Islam Mondal Bulbul, the former president of the Sreepur Pourashava Awami League and ex-vice chairman of the Sreepur Upazila Parishad. The arrest was executed on Thursday night in connection with multiple murder cases filed during the recent anti-discrimination student movement that swept across Bangladesh. The operation took place at […]

Severe Administrative Lapses Exposed Following Sexual Assault at Faridpur Care Home

August 7, 2026

A damning official report into the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl at a government-run shelter in Tepakhola, Faridpur, has laid bare a systemic collapse of oversight, alarming administrative indifference, and an absolute breakdown of institutional duty. The victim, a resident of the Sarkari Shishu Paribar (Balika) under the Department of Social Services, was discovered […]

Journalist Kazi Jesin Appointed as New Director General of BTV

August 6, 2026

In a major administrative reshuffle within Bangladesh’s state broadcasting operations, journalist Kazi Jesin has been appointed as the new Director General of Bangladesh Television (BTV). The Ministry of Public Administration issued an official gazette notification on Thursday, 6 August, confirming her appointment on a contractual basis for a period of one year. According to the […]

Madrasa Student Detained Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Child

August 6, 2026

Police in Khoksa, Kushtia, have detained an eighth-grade madrasa student following allegations of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Baswa village under the Shimulia Union. The victim, who suffered severe injuries during the assault, remains admitted at Kushtia General Hospital, where she continues to receive emergency medical care. The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, 5 […]

Tonu Murder: Court Stays Bail of Ex-Army Official Hafizur

August 6, 2026

The Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division has stayed the High Court bail granted to retired army officer Hafizur Rahman, a key suspect in the high-profile Shohagi Jahan Tonu murder case. Delivering the directive, the court ordered the accused to surrender within 24 hours, failing which law enforcement authorities have been instructed to re-arrest him […]

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Jamaat Leader Expelled Over Alleged Affair

Remembering Pramatha Chaudhuri: The Visionary Pioneer of Modern Bengali Prose

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Chattogram Ancestral Home of Former Education Minister Targeted in Arson Attack

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Severe Administrative Lapses Exposed Following Sexual Assault at Faridpur Care Home

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