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Severe Gas Crisis Shuts 300 Factories, Warns BKMEA Chief

August 22, 2026

A crippling natural gas shortage across Bangladesh’s industrial belts has forced the closure of nearly 300 factories, bringing manufacturing to an abrupt halt and threatening billions in export earnings. Sounding the alarm on Saturday evening, Mohammad Hatem, President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), warned that garment manufacturers have their backs to […]

Outcry as 4,500 Trees Felled Without Road Widening Project

August 22, 2026

The felling of approximately 4,500 roadside trees along a 19-kilometre stretch of the Sunamganj-Sachna highway has sparked fierce public backlash, with highway authorities confirming that no road-widening scheme exists to justify the clearance. The logging operation, initiated by the Forest Department on land managed by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD), has triggered street demonstrations […]

Rehan Rasul and Rapti Sarwat Collaborate on ‘Durotto’

August 22, 2026

Musician Rehan Rasul has joined forces with Australian expatriate singer Rapti Sarwat to deliver a fresh original Bengali track titled ‘Durotto’ (Distance). Composed and penned by Rasul, the song features musical arrangements by Tasnuv Nawal, bringing together two distinct vocal styles in a contemporary duet. Rasul has steadily carved out a distinctive identity within the […]

Officers in Charge of Tejgaon and Paltan Police Withdrawn

August 22, 2026

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has withdrawn the Officers in Charge (OCs) of two key capital police stations, Tejgaon and Paltan Model, citing administrative reasons. The directive was issued on Saturday through an official order signed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed. Under the fresh transfer notification, both officers have been relieved of their […]

Bangladesh HP Crush Nepal by Nine Wickets in Darwin

August 22, 2026

Bangladesh High Performance (HP) unit launched their Top End T20 campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Nepal ‘A’ by nine wickets at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. A hostile bowling display led by off-spinner Mohammad Rubel, followed by a rapid, half-century from opener Jisan Alam, saw Bangladesh chase down a modest target of 100 with […]

Bangladesh Replace India in FIFA ASEAN Cup After Clearance

August 22, 2026

Bangladesh have secured official clearance from world football’s governing body, FIFA, to participate in the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia. The Bangladesh Football Federation confirmed the development on Saturday following an executive committee meeting, formalising a dramatic eleventh-hour entry into the regional tournament as a replacement for neighbouring India. The unexpected opportunity arose after […]

Power Cut Halts Services at Chattogram Medical College Hospital

August 22, 2026

A sudden power outage plunged the Chattogram Medical College Hospital into chaos on Saturday morning, suspending vital diagnostic services for nearly two and a half hours and leaving hundreds of patients stranded. The disruption began at roughly 8:45 AM, a peak period when the hospital corridors are typically packed with patients seeking urgent medical attention. […]

Nostalgia or Creative Drought: The Endless Wave of Remakes in Bangladeshi Music

August 22, 2026

The familiar melodies, lyrical depth, and timeless emotional pull of vintage tracks are reclaiming a powerful space in the modern music landscape. Driven by rapid technological shifts, evolving youth preferences, and a collective yearning for the past, contemporary remakes of classic songs consistently command strong listener interest. Across the local music scene, breathing new life […]

Hasan Mahmud Faces Criticism Over Belgium Barbecue Event

August 22, 2026

Former foreign minister and Awami League joint general secretary Hasan Mahmud has drawn criticism after attending a barbecue gathering in Hasselt, Belgium, on 21 August, a date observed by the Awami League as one of the most solemn days in its political history. The gathering has attracted discussion on social media because it took place […]

Bangladeshi Rock Icon James and Nagar Baul Face Rome Police Complaint

August 22, 2026

The legendary Bangladeshi rock musician Mahfuz Anam James and his band, Nagar Baul, have found themselves at the centre of a legal dispute in Italy. Local concert promoter Abul Moayaz lodged a formal complaint against the artists at the Legione Carabinieri Lazio police station in Rome, alleging breach of contract and financial fraud surrounding their […]

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Category: World

Severe Gas Crisis Shuts 300 Factories, Warns BKMEA Chief

Outcry as 4,500 Trees Felled Without Road Widening Project

Rehan Rasul and Rapti Sarwat Collaborate on ‘Durotto’

Officers in Charge of Tejgaon and Paltan Police Withdrawn

Bangladesh HP Crush Nepal by Nine Wickets in Darwin

Bangladesh Replace India in FIFA ASEAN Cup After Clearance

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