Category: Asia

Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Gave Bengali Its Musical Soul

August 26, 2026

“Our pride, our hope—ah, how I love the Bengali language.” These immortal words capture the deep affection that poet, lyricist, composer and singer Atul Prasad Sen held for his mother tongue. Decades after his death, his songs continue to occupy a distinctive place in Bengali cultural life, carrying themes of patriotism, devotion, love, longing and […]

Jatrabari’s Gateway Turns Into a Crime Hotspot

August 26, 2026

Jatrabari, one of Dhaka’s busiest gateways, has become a growing source of concern for commuters and residents as incidents of snatching and other street crimes continue to be reported in the area. Thousands of people enter and leave the capital through Jatrabari every day, particularly passengers travelling from the southern and south-western parts of the […]

Three Wins End as Bangladesh HP Suffer First Defeat

August 26, 2026

Bangladesh High Performance suffered their first defeat of the Top End T20 Series after three successive victories, losing to Adelaide Academy by 21 runs at Marrara Oval in Darwin. Chasing a target of 165, Bangladesh were bowled out for 143, with the innings collapsing dramatically towards the end. The team lost five wickets within just […]

Mother Teresa: A Life Devoted to Humanity

August 26, 2026

Some lives leave an imprint that extends far beyond national, religious and cultural boundaries. Mother Teresa was one such figure. For decades, she devoted herself to people living in poverty, the sick, abandoned children, the homeless and those approaching the end of life. Her work in Kolkata brought her international recognition, while her simple way […]

Woman Loses Hand in Alleged Attack by Lover in Meherpur

August 26, 2026

A young woman lost her right hand after her alleged lover reportedly entered her home in the middle of the night and attacked her with a sharp weapon in Meherpur town. Her father and mother were also injured when they rushed to protect their daughter. The incident took place at around 1.30am on Wednesday, 26 […]

Former President Ershad’s Second Wife Bidisha Arrested

August 26, 2026

Police have arrested Bidisha Ershad, the second wife of former President and Jatiya Party founder Hussain Muhammad Ershad, in connection with a court-issued arrest warrant. Bidisha was arrested from the Gulshan area of the capital Dhaka at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 25 August, Gulshan Police Station Officer-in-Charge Daud Hossain confirmed. According to the police officer, […]

Rajbari Woman Union Members Arrested With Yaba

August 26, 2026

Two reserved-seat female members of Mazbari Union Parishad in Rajbari’s Kalukhali upazila have been arrested with 30 yaba tablets in Pাংশা, police said. The arrests were made during an operation conducted by the District Detective Branch (DB) in the Model Police Station area on Tuesday afternoon. The development was confirmed at around 8am on Wednesday […]

Toddler Dies After Heavy Furniture Falls on Her

August 26, 2026

An 18-month-old girl was killed after a piece of heavy furniture fell on her at a furniture shop in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Faiza, daughter of Farhad Mia, a garment worker who lives in the area. The incident took place at Bhai Bhai Furniture, located on Jewel Road […]

Crisis-Ridden Dhaka WASA Appoints Seventh Managing Director in Two Years

August 26, 2026

In an official notification issued on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, the Ministry of Public Administration appointed Additional Secretary Md Moniruzzaman as the new Managing Director of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA). Moniruzzaman, who previously served as an Additional Secretary attached to the Local Government Division, takes the helm of an institution heavily […]

Twelve Injured as Jubo Dal Attackers Target Payra Power Station Workers

August 26, 2026

A violent clash erupted near the Payra 1,320 MW Thermal Power Plant in Patuakhali’s Kalapara Upazila on Tuesday afternoon, leaving at least 12 members of the Patuakhali Water Transport Workers’ Union injured following an alleged assault by local Jubo Dal leaders and activists. The incident took place at around 5:00 pm in the Bottala Bazar […]

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Category: Asia

Atul Prasad Sen: The Voice That Gave Bengali Its Musical Soul

Jatrabari’s Gateway Turns Into a Crime Hotspot

Three Wins End as Bangladesh HP Suffer First Defeat

Mother Teresa: A Life Devoted to Humanity

Woman Loses Hand in Alleged Attack by Lover in Meherpur

Former President Ershad’s Second Wife Bidisha Arrested

Rajbari Woman Union Members Arrested With Yaba

Toddler Dies After Heavy Furniture Falls on Her

Crisis-Ridden Dhaka WASA Appoints Seventh Managing Director in Two Years

Twelve Injured as Jubo Dal Attackers Target Payra Power Station Workers

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