Two truck drivers were killed in a head-on collision between two heavy vehicles in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur district on Friday morning, in yet another reminder of the dangers posed by high-speed freight transport on Bangladesh’s highways. The accident occurred at around 7:00 a.m. near the Kharuvaj Bridge in the Hajipur area of Taraganj. According […]

The Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh, Waker-uz-Zaman, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to upholding the ideals of the country’s Liberation War as Bangladesh advances along a democratic path. He stated that the armed forces intend to continue their responsibilities in line with the values and sacrifices demonstrated by the nation’s freedom fighters. The remarks […]

Professor Dr Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal remains one of the most distinguished figures in modern Bengali intellectual and cultural life. Renowned simultaneously as an educator, poet, lyricist, researcher, essayist and gifted orator, he left a profound imprint on the literary, musical and academic traditions of Bangladesh. His creative output enriched the world of Bengali music, […]

Despite being traditionally considered an “off‑season” for live music, Dhaka’s concert scene is witnessing remarkable activity this year, as leading bands and popular artists gear up for major events around Pohela Boishakh, Independence Day, and the spring festival season. Typically, the term “off‑season” implies a lull in large-scale performances or band concerts. However, between March […]

The inauguration of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament saw the presence of Brent T. Christensen, the United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, underscoring Washington’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Ambassador Christensen reaffirmed the United States’ support for initiatives aimed at fostering prosperity, stability, and security through deepened cooperation between the two nations. The Ambassador joined the inaugural […]