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Shah Azizur Rahman: From 1971 Opponent to Prime Minister

September 2, 2026

History is rarely a simple account of heroes and victories. Political history, in particular, contains figures whose careers remain deeply contested, shaped by decisions that continue to provoke debate long after their deaths. Shah Azizur Rahman was one such figure in Bangladesh. A skilled parliamentarian, accomplished orator and linguist, Shah Azizur Rahman occupied some of […]

August Sees 54 Rape Cases, 36 Involving Girls

September 2, 2026

At least 252 women and girls experienced different forms of violence across Bangladesh in August, including 55 reported killings and 54 rape cases, according to data compiled by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Of the 54 rape victims recorded during the month, 36 were girls, highlighting the significant vulnerability of children to sexual violence. The figures […]

Qatar LNG Disruption Raises Fresh Risks for Bangladesh

September 2, 2026

Qatar Energy has extended the duration of the force majeure situation affecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, prolonging uncertainty for buyers across Asia and Europe. Bangladesh is among the countries considered particularly exposed to the disruption as the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to restrict the normal movement of LNG cargoes. LNG […]

Cox’s Bazar Court Security Under Scrutiny After Gun Incidents

September 2, 2026

Security at the Cox’s Bazar court complex has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations that a judge was threatened with a pistol and a subsequent daylight shooting left several people injured. A district judge-level judicial officer in Cox’s Bazar told Jugantor that a young man allegedly pointed a pistol at a judge inside the court […]

Locked Imam’s Room Damaged in Mosque Blast

September 2, 2026

A blast inside a locked room used by a mosque imam caused significant damage to the structure at a village mosque in Madaripur, with part of the corrugated metal fencing and roofing blown away. Furniture and other belongings inside the room were also burnt in the incident. The explosion occurred at Al-Aqsa Jame Mosque at […]

Hundreds of Public University Teachers Face Alleged Harassment

September 2, 2026

More than 500 teachers at 22 public universities in Bangladesh are reportedly facing investigations, notices and various forms of professional pressure following allegations linked to a news report concerning an alleged campaign to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The controversy began after an online news portal, Asia Post, published a report on 4 […]

Fifty-Two Pirates Surrender to RAB in Sundarbans Safety Boost

September 1, 2026

Fifty-two members belonging to four notorious pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans have formally surrendered to law enforcement authorities, pledging to renounce crime and return to normal life. The surrender took place on Monday under the facilitation of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6). The group of fifty-two individuals comprises sixteen members from the Boro Jahangir […]

Donald Trump Praises Bangladesh Aircraft Purchase and Anticipates Summit

September 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to meet Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the near future, conveying warm greetings to the people of Bangladesh and commending the nation’s leadership. The diplomatic message was relayed in an official letter sent by the American President to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday, 31 August, […]

Mustafa Monwar: Remembered for His Distinctive Creative Strokes

September 1, 2026

Mustafa Monwar, one of Bangladesh’s premier cultural figures and Ekushey Padak recipient, passed away on the morning of 29 June 2026 whilst receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 90 years old. Born on 1 September 1935, Monwar was the son of the celebrated poet Golam Mostafa. After completing his formal art […]

Five More Die of Dengue as Bangladesh Toll Reaches 102

September 1, 2026

Five more people have died from dengue in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking the country’s death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 102 this year. The latest figures were released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in a daily dengue update on Tuesday, 1 September. The report also recorded 1,324 new […]

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Over 2,900 Traffic Violations Prosecuted in Major Dhaka Police Crackdown

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Measles Outbreak Escalates in Bangladesh as Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Traditional Healing Ritual Ends in Death of Disabled Teenager

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Tag: Bangladesh

Shah Azizur Rahman: From 1971 Opponent to Prime Minister

August Sees 54 Rape Cases, 36 Involving Girls

Qatar LNG Disruption Raises Fresh Risks for Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar Court Security Under Scrutiny After Gun Incidents

Locked Imam’s Room Damaged in Mosque Blast

Hundreds of Public University Teachers Face Alleged Harassment

Fifty-Two Pirates Surrender to RAB in Sundarbans Safety Boost

Donald Trump Praises Bangladesh Aircraft Purchase and Anticipates Summit

Mustafa Monwar: Remembered for His Distinctive Creative Strokes

Five More Die of Dengue as Bangladesh Toll Reaches 102

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Rural Road Dispute Triggers Violent Clashes in Netrokona

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Traditional Healing Ritual Ends in Death of Disabled Teenager

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