Dhaka, 27 January 2026 — The Capital Development Authority of Bangladesh, popularly known as RAJUK, carried out a targeted demolition drive on Monday against buildings that had been constructed in violation of approved plans in the Talatala-Mollapara Road area, under Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police jurisdiction. The operation, spanning from morning until late afternoon, was conducted under […]

In a major crackdown on fare evasion, Bangladesh Railway has identified 2,153 passengers travelling without tickets in a single day, collecting close to BDT 477,085 in combined fares and fines. The operation, conducted on Monday, 26 January 2026, was confirmed by the official Bangladesh Railway verified page on Tuesday, 27 January. The Eastern Zone of […]

The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA), the premier body representing the nation’s administrative cadre, has been plunged into internal turmoil, splitting into two rival factions over the formation of a new committee. On Monday, conflicting press releases emerged from both sides. The current BASA president, Nazrul Islam, and the newly appointed president, Kaniz Mawla, along […]

In a startling incident late on Monday evening, the main gate of Gopalganj Science and Technology University became the scene of a cocktail bomb explosion, sending shockwaves of fear through students and staff. The event occurred at approximately 9:45 pm, according to eyewitness reports from the university campus. Students present at the time reported that […]

As global temperatures continue to climb, a striking new study from Oxford University warns that by 2050, six countries—including Bangladesh—will experience some of the world’s most extreme heat. The research, published on 26 January in the journal Nature Sustainability, highlights the profound impacts that prolonged heat exposure could have on natural ecosystems, economies, and public […]