A low-magnitude earthquake was felt across several parts of Bangladesh, including the capital city, Dhaka, on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. The tremor, which occurred in the late morning, originated from an epicentre located within the country’s borders, according to official bulletins from geological monitoring agencies. The Seismic Observatory and Research Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological […]

Capital city entertainment venues, parks, and historical landmarks are scheduled to remain operational to accommodate the influx of visitors during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Law enforcement agencies have finalised comprehensive security frameworks across both public and private sectors to ensure the safety of citizens at these major congregation points. Extensive logistical and structural renovations have […]

Two men have died from injuries sustained after being attacked by an agitated buffalo at a sacrificial cattle market in the Dewanganj upazila of Jamalpur. The fatalities occurred consecutively over a 24-hour period, with the first victim dying on Sunday evening at the Dewanganj Upazila Health Complex, and the second succumbing to his injuries on […]

The history of film journalism and children’s cinema in Bangladesh remains inextricably linked with the pioneering contributions of Fazlul Haque. Recognized as the foundational architect of the country’s entertainment press, Haque was the editor of Cinema—the nation’s first dedicated periodicals focusing on the silver screen—and the director of President, the first children’s feature film produced […]