In the upazila of Dagonbhuiyan Upazila, a severe shortage of petrol and octane at filling stations has caused widespread disruption, particularly affecting motorcyclists and private vehicle users. The scarcity has gradually intensified over recent days, leaving many fuel outlets either completely dry or operating under strict rationing. A field visit to several filling stations revealed […]

In the upazila of Dagonbhuiyan Upazila, a severe shortage of petrol and octane at filling stations has caused widespread disruption, particularly affecting motorcyclists and private vehicle users. The scarcity has gradually intensified over recent days, leaving many fuel outlets either completely dry or operating under strict rationing. A field visit to several filling stations revealed […]

Mounting pressure in the global energy market, fuelled by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, is beginning to exert tangible effects on Bangladesh’s domestic energy situation. In response, the government is reportedly weighing a series of cost-saving measures, including the possibility of extending the weekly holiday for public sector employees. Officials familiar with the discussions […]

Mounting pressure in the global energy market, fuelled by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, is beginning to exert tangible effects on Bangladesh’s domestic energy situation. In response, the government is reportedly weighing a series of cost-saving measures, including the possibility of extending the weekly holiday for public sector employees. Officials familiar with the discussions […]

A court in Jamalpur has handed down the death penalty to a man convicted of murdering his wife over a dowry demand of 20,000 taka, in a case that has once again highlighted the persistence of domestic violence linked to financial disputes in Bangladesh. On Monday afternoon (30 March), Judge Muhammad Abdur Rahim of the […]

A court in Jamalpur has handed down the death penalty to a man convicted of murdering his wife over a dowry demand of 20,000 taka, in a case that has once again highlighted the persistence of domestic violence linked to financial disputes in Bangladesh. On Monday afternoon (30 March), Judge Muhammad Abdur Rahim of the […]

A significant cache of explosive materials and bomb-making components has been recovered during a raid by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district. Although no arrests were made during the operation, authorities believe the materials were stored by miscreants with the intention of carrying out subversive activities. The operation was conducted […]

A significant cache of explosive materials and bomb-making components has been recovered during a raid by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district. Although no arrests were made during the operation, authorities believe the materials were stored by miscreants with the intention of carrying out subversive activities. The operation was conducted […]

In a distressing incident linked to drug dependency and online gambling, two young men have been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment each by a mobile court in Brahmanpara Upazila under Cumilla District, following allegations that they assaulted their fathers in separate domestic disputes. The verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon by Executive Magistrate and Assistant […]

In a distressing incident linked to drug dependency and online gambling, two young men have been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment each by a mobile court in Brahmanpara Upazila under Cumilla District, following allegations that they assaulted their fathers in separate domestic disputes. The verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon by Executive Magistrate and Assistant […]