The Indian film industry is in mourning following the discovery of the decomposed body of veteran filmmaker M.M. Beg, a director celebrated for delivering multiple hit films. Beg, aged 70, was found at his residence in Mumbai earlier this week, confirmed his public relations officer, Hani Jaweri. According to reports from Indian media, Beg had […]

Manikganj, 20 February 2026 – A tragic head-on collision between a pickup van and a drum truck in Manikganj Sadar Upazila has left one man dead and another injured. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon around 12:30 PM on the Manikganj–Singair Road, near the Abak Hotel in the Arangbad Tower Station area. The deceased has […]

Meghmallar Basu, President of the Dhaka University branch of the Student Union, reportedly attempted suicide on Friday, prompting his immediate admission to Sohrawardy Medical College Hospital in a critical state. The alarming incident was confirmed by Zaber Ahmed Jubel, General Secretary of the Revolutionary Students’ Unity. Jubel stated that Basu had deliberately harmed himself, necessitating […]

As the holy month of Ramadan commenced this Thursday, consumers in Dhaka and beyond were met with an unexpected shock: the price of lemons has surged dramatically, leaving many comparing the citrus fruit to gold. On social media, numerous posts read, “How much for a hali of lemons?” — reflecting widespread astonishment at the skyrocketing […]

In Sirajganj’s Kazipur upazila, two individuals have been sentenced to two months’ imprisonment without parole for attempting to transport approximately 400 kilograms of horse meat for sale. In addition, they were fined BDT 1,000 each. The mobile court, conducted on the morning of Friday, 20 February, at Meghai Ghat on the banks of the Jamuna […]

In anticipation of Shaheed Minar on International Mother Language Day and National Martyrs’ Day, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued detailed instructions regarding the routes visitors should use to access the central monument in Dhaka. The measures are part of a comprehensive security plan to ensure the safety of attendees during the commemorations. On […]

Comments made by the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Sheikh Robiul Alam, regarding the controversial issue of “extortion” on the roads have provoked mixed reactions across Bangladesh. Speaking on Thursday, the minister stated that he does not view certain payments collected on the roads—often referred to locally as “chanda”—as extortion. This statement, however, was […]

On the first Friday of Ramadan, shoppers in Dhaka have faced sharply rising prices for daily essentials, driven by heightened demand for weekend markets and special Iftar arrangements. Across the city’s major markets, staples such as chicken, beef, and several medium-quality fish varieties are now selling for 20 to 50 taka more per kilogram compared […]