A heated controversy has emerged in Bangladesh’s national parliament after independent Member of Parliament Rumin Farhana accused a fellow legislator of using derogatory and offensive language directed at her and two other female colleagues during a parliamentary session. The lawmaker has formally sought intervention from the Speaker, demanding an investigation and appropriate disciplinary measures over […]

As the early morning mist lifts over the paddy fields of Bogura, a farmer stands beside his golden harvest, the result of months of labour and resilience. The yield is strong, the grains abundant—yet his face reflects quiet . His concern is not about production, but profit. “We grow the rice,” he says, “but where […]

In a startling escalation of rural lawlessness, a violent mob in the Keshabpur Upazila of Jessore launched a pre-planned assault on police officers following a provocative and fabricated announcement made over a local mosque’s loudspeaker. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, resulted in the temporary escape of a convicted criminal and […]

In Manikganj, two trading entities have been fined a combined total of BDT 55,000 by the National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate following allegations of selling fuel at inflated prices. The enforcement drive, aimed at ensuring fair market practices and safeguarding consumer interests, was conducted across two local markets in the district. The operation took place […]