Three more individuals have died from symptoms resembling measles across Bangladesh over a recent twenty-four-hour period, according to figures released by the Directorate General of Health Services. The latest health bulletin, covering the period from 8:00 AM on Friday to 8:00 AM on Saturday, also confirmed that 943 new people fell ill with symptoms linked […]

The Supreme Court lawyer who recently issued a legal notice seeking a ban on romance-centric content in local television dramas and cinema has found himself at the centre of an online debate. While his formal move to restrict romantic storylines sparked intense backlash from artists, directors, and viewers alike, internet users soon discovered a stark […]

Power supply deficits across Bangladesh are projected to trigger up to 2,703 megawatts of load-shedding during Saturday evening’s peak hours, with Dhaka expected to bear the brunt of the rationing. Data compiled from Power Grid Bangladesh PLC (PGCB) indicates that the capital city will experience the highest deficit in the country. Grid operators anticipate a […]

Bangladesh faces a severe energy crisis that threatens the foundations of its national economy. This mounting instability cannot be attributed to a single administration or political transition alone. Instead, the persistent paralysis within the power and energy sector stems from a combination of past policy missteps and subsequent administrative inertia. When the previous government assumed […]

Jute Mill Manager Shahjahan Bhuiyan suffered a fatal stroke inside his office in Tangail following days of intense psychological pressure and death threats. The incident unfolded at the Food Officers Jamuna Jute Industries facility located in the Bhuapur upazila, where local workers and colleagues have expressed deep shock and dismay over the tragedy. According to […]

Alarm bells are ringing across the Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj following a sudden spike in missing persons reports involving teenage girls. Local police records indicate that forty young girls have been reported missing from various neighbourhoods within the span of just three months, prompting deep anxiety among local families and community leaders alike. According to […]

The removal of murals depicting Bangladesh’s four national leaders from a liberation war monument in Habiganj has triggered sharp political backlash, prompting former State Minister for Home Affairs Tanjim Ahmed Sohuel Taj to publicly question the administration’s commitment to the ideals of the 1971 liberation war. The controversy centres on the Freedom Fighter Square at […]

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a stern public warning regarding 31 unauthorised mobile applications and digital platforms that lure citizens into high-risk borrowing traps under the guise of quick, hassle-free loans. Operating largely through social media networks and independent applications, these entities target vulnerable consumers with promises of rapid financial relief. However, investigators […]

Nineteen years of relentless struggle ended in heartbreak for Mahbubul Hasan, owner of Dhaka’s Matrix Dresses. The export-oriented readymade garment factory officially shut down, leaving 177 workers and 13 staff members jobless. Persistent business slumps, international market volatility, and mounting local pressures forced the owner to permanently lock the factory gates, rendering him entirely destitute. […]