Category: Asia

From today, the BPL playoffs begin: Who will make it to the final—Rajshahi or Chattogram

January 20, 2026

After a gripping league stage, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 now enters its most exhilarating phase — the play-offs. Today, Tuesday 20 January, the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur will host the opening matches, with four teams still in contention for the coveted title: Rajshahi Warriors, Chattogram Royals, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans. […]

Seven-Day Holidays Across February in Two Spans

January 20, 2026

Government employees in Bangladesh are set to enjoy extended periods of rest this February, with opportunities to take continuous holidays through strategic leave planning. The first notable break occurs at the beginning of the month, providing the possibility of a four-day holiday. According to the Islamic Foundation, Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of […]

Wedding Night Shock at Marriage Court

January 20, 2026

What began as the joyous celebration of a newlywed couple’s union in Thakurgaon’s Ranisankail has spiralled into a bitter legal dispute, capturing the attention of the entire district. According to the groom, Raihan Kabir, the bride he married on the wedding night was not the woman he had been shown prior to the ceremony, sparking […]

Tribute by DU Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Shaheed Asad’s 57th Martyrdom Anniversary

January 20, 2026

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Dhaka University (DU) unit, paid solemn tribute to Shaheed Asad on the occasion of his 57th martyrdom anniversary, reaffirming their commitment to democratic ideals and student-led resistance against authoritarianism. The commemorative programme was held on Tuesday (20 January) at 9:00am at the Shaheed Asad Memorial, located adjacent to the emergency […]

A terrifying drug factory in Mirpur’s haunted market on Paris Road

January 20, 2026

In the heart of Dhaka’s Mirpur, on Paris Road, stands a vast, six-storey concrete structure that has lain abandoned for nearly 28 years. Once intended to be a bustling commercial hub, the incomplete building has become infamous among locals as the “Haunted Market,” a place shrouded in darkness and fear. Originally designed as the New […]

The verdict in the six-student murder case has been postponed once again.

January 20, 2026

The verdict in the high-profile case concerning the killing of six students at Chankharpul during the July mass uprising in Dhaka has been postponed. The International Crimes Tribunal-1, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, has now scheduled the delivery of the ruling for 26 January. The verdict had originally been due today, Tuesday, 20 […]

A Kabir Suman song in Asif Akbar’s voice in a Dhallywood film.

January 20, 2026

A significant and symbolic chapter has been added to the musical landscape of Bangladeshi cinema with the first-ever contribution of celebrated poet, lyricist and singer Kabir Suman to a Dhaka-based film. For the first time in his long and influential career, Suman has written lyrics and composed music specifically for a Bangladeshi feature film, marking […]

57,203 metric tonnes of wheat have arrived in the country from the United States

January 20, 2026

The MV Clipper Isadora has arrived off the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port, carrying 57,203 metric tons of wheat from the United States, the Ministry of Food announced on Monday, 19 January. This shipment marks the second consignment under Bangladesh’s ongoing government-to-government (G2G) wheat import programme. According to the ministry’s press release, the wheat imports […]

67% Adulteration Found in Powdered Milk, Posing Health Risks to Children

January 20, 2026

Even though he runs a modest grocery shop in Mirpur, Khalilur Rahman prefers to purchase food items for his only daughter from slightly upscale department stores. He believes that higher-priced, reputable brands are safer and more nutritious for children. Similarly, Saleha Chowdhury, a resident of Poribag, opts for costlier products for her young son, convinced […]

DB arrests Evaly’s Russel and Shamima again

January 20, 2026

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has once again taken Evaly’s top executives into custody. On Monday night (19 January), a DB team conducted an operation in the Dhanmondi area of the capital, detaining Evaly’s Chairman, Shamima Nasrin, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mohammad Russel. The arrests were officially confirmed on Tuesday (20 January) […]

Prev 1 … 817 818 819 820 821 … 1,240 Next

Bus Crash in Kushtia Claims Lives of Van Passenger and Driver

How Digital Transformation Has Revolutionised Bangladesh’s Music Industry

Teacher jailed in Sylhet over alleged abuse of madrasa student

Widows Trapped in Financial Vulnerability Over Restored Pension Rules

Twelve Police Officers Injured as Gunbattle Breaks Out in Raozan

Former Union Chairman Arrested in Gopalganj Case

Category: Asia

From today, the BPL playoffs begin: Who will make it to the final—Rajshahi or Chattogram

Seven-Day Holidays Across February in Two Spans

Wedding Night Shock at Marriage Court

Tribute by DU Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Shaheed Asad’s 57th Martyrdom Anniversary

A terrifying drug factory in Mirpur’s haunted market on Paris Road

The verdict in the six-student murder case has been postponed once again.

A Kabir Suman song in Asif Akbar’s voice in a Dhallywood film.

57,203 metric tonnes of wheat have arrived in the country from the United States

67% Adulteration Found in Powdered Milk, Posing Health Risks to Children

DB arrests Evaly’s Russel and Shamima again

Most Read

Bus Crash in Kushtia Claims Lives of Van Passenger and Driver

How Digital Transformation Has Revolutionised Bangladesh’s Music Industry

Teacher jailed in Sylhet over alleged abuse of madrasa student

Widows Trapped in Financial Vulnerability Over Restored Pension Rules

Twelve Police Officers Injured as Gunbattle Breaks Out in Raozan

Former Union Chairman Arrested in Gopalganj Case

Quick Links

Categories

Capital

Tech

The Latest

Tags

Social Media