Category: Asia

Lay Foundations for Modern Energy Sector (1996–2001)

August 26, 2026

Viewing the period between 1996 and 2001 through a narrow political lens fails to capture its profound impact on the nation’s socio-economic trajectory. Far beyond a standard five-year governmental tenure, this era represented the blueprint for Bangladesh’s long-term energy and power infrastructure. When the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League administration assumed office in 1996, it inherited […]

Families of 182 Missing in Gazi Tyres Fire Demand Death Certificates After Two Years

August 26, 2026

Two years after a catastrophic fire gutted the Gazi Tyres factory following political unrest, the families of 182 missing individuals remain trapped in an agonizing administrative limbo. Despite repeated appeals to police stations, government departments, local lawmakers, and political leaders, relatives have received little more than empty assurances. Without official declarations of death or death […]

Nation Observes Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi With Solemnity and Devotion

August 26, 2026

Bangladesh is observing the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi today, the 12th of Rabiul Awal, marking both the birth and passing of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Born in 570 AD into the noble Quraish tribe of Mecca, the Prophet was born an orphan following the earlier demise of his father, Abdullah, and lost his mother, Amina, at […]

Two Female Council Members Arrested in Rajbari over Yaba

August 26, 2026

Two serving female Union Parishad (UP) members have been taken into custody by the District Detective Branch (DB) of police in Rajbari after being caught in possession of 30 Yaba tablets. The arrests were officially confirmed late on Tuesday night by Md Mofizul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the Rajbari DB Police. The suspects were identified […]

Senior Police Officer Transferred Following Emotional Social Media Post

August 26, 2026

A poignant social media reflection by a senior Bangladeshi police official has laid bare ongoing institutional tensions within the force, shortly after he was abruptly attached to a remote training facility for sharing a newspaper article critical of police promotions. Supernumerary Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Rezaul Karim, currently serving with the Special Branch (SB), […]

BSF Flees Leaving Weapons After Scuffle with Bangladeshi Farmers

August 26, 2026

Tensions ran high along the northern border of Bangladesh on Tuesday afternoon after members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) illegally crossed into Bangladeshi territory and assaulted local farmers, triggering a heated clash that forced the intruders to flee and abandon their weaponry. The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm near Main Pillar 907 […]

High Court Writ Seeks Mandatory Marital History in Nikahnama

August 26, 2026

A writ petition has been filed in the High Court seeking directives to amend the official marriage registration form—popularly known as the Nikahnama—to make it mandatory for both brides and bridegrooms to disclose all details of previous marriages, existing spouses, children, and verified national identification data. Supreme Court advocate Ishrat Hasan filed the public interest […]

Woman and Man Bound and Assaulted Over Alleged Extramarital Affair

August 26, 2026

A brutal vigilantism incident in Bangladesh’s eastern district of Feni has triggered widespread outrage after a mother of four and a father of two were tied to an electricity pylon and subjected to sixteen hours of physical abuse over an alleged extramarital relationship. The ordeal, which took place in Sonagazi municipality, only came to an […]

Pritom Hasan and Artcell Set to Headline Monsoon Beats Concert

August 26, 2026

Musician, composer, and actor Pritom Hasan is preparing to take centre stage at the upcoming “Monsoon Beats” concert in Dhaka, sharing the spotlight with pioneer metal band Artcell and a diverse lineup of popular musical acts. Scheduled for 29 August, the open-air musical evening will take place at Courtside, situated along Madani Avenue in the […]

Gavaskar Slams Western Hypocrisy Following Two-Day Australian Test

August 25, 2026

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing critique against Australian cricket administrators following the rapid finish of the second Test match between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay. Accusing the hosts of intentionally manufacturing an unplayable surface to evade a embarrassing series loss, Gavaskar highlighted the persistent double standards governing global cricket commentary. Staged […]

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Category: Asia

Lay Foundations for Modern Energy Sector (1996–2001)

Families of 182 Missing in Gazi Tyres Fire Demand Death Certificates After Two Years

Nation Observes Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi With Solemnity and Devotion

Two Female Council Members Arrested in Rajbari over Yaba

Senior Police Officer Transferred Following Emotional Social Media Post

BSF Flees Leaving Weapons After Scuffle with Bangladeshi Farmers

High Court Writ Seeks Mandatory Marital History in Nikahnama

Woman and Man Bound and Assaulted Over Alleged Extramarital Affair

Pritom Hasan and Artcell Set to Headline Monsoon Beats Concert

Gavaskar Slams Western Hypocrisy Following Two-Day Australian Test

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