Police in Daudkandi, Cumilla, have seized drugs estimated to be worth around Tk 30 million during a series of operations over the past two months. The drives also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition, while 286 people were arrested in connection with drug, robbery, snatching, theft and other cases, according to police. Mohammad […]

Bangladesh’s life insurance industry is facing a serious credibility problem as unpaid claims continue to accumulate, leaving policyholders and their families struggling to access money they were promised under their insurance contracts. According to the latest official figures from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), unsettled claims across the life insurance sector have reached […]

Dr Muhammad Ibrahim holds a distinguished place in the history of medicine and public health in Bangladesh. A pioneering physician, social reformer and humanitarian, he played a defining role in turning diabetes care, research and public awareness into organised areas of healthcare. His contribution extended well beyond the treatment of individual patients. Dr Ibrahim recognised […]

A photograph of Sajeeb Wazed Joy carrying a camera has attracted considerable attention on social media, with users focusing on his noticeably different appearance from his usual public engagements. In the photograph, Joy is seen with a camera slung over his shoulder, a mobile phone in his hand and a cap on his head. Dressed […]

Few voices in Bengali music have remained as closely associated with love, separation and longing as that of Jaganmoy Mitra. Decades after his death, his recordings continue to evoke the emotional world of an earlier era, particularly through poetic songs that gave musical expression to romance, distance, waiting and heartbreak. Mitra was not confined to […]

Bangladeshi rock legend Nagar Baul James, widely known to his fans as “Guru”, has encouraged young musicians to pursue music for their love of the art rather than for fame, money or personal rewards. Speaking at a press conference in Sweden ahead of a concert for the Bangladeshi community, James said genuine music should emerge […]

Three decades have passed since Salman Shah, one of the most recognisable faces of Bangladeshi cinema in the 1990s, died at a remarkably young age. Yet his presence remains visible across popular culture. His films continue to appear on television and digital platforms, while his songs, dialogues, fashion and on-screen persona are repeatedly shared across […]

A seven-year-old child who went missing while playing outside his home in Dhaka has been rescued from Shariatpur, police said. A 22-year-old woman, identified as Juthi Akter, has been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction. The child was rescued during an operation in the Padma Bridge South police station area of Shariatpur at around […]

Lionel Messi marked his return to club football after announcing his retirement from international football with a decisive contribution to both of Inter Miami’s goals. Yet despite the Argentine star’s influence, the Major League Soccer champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Atlanta United on Saturday. The match was delayed by around 90 minutes […]

A mentally ill young man was allegedly beaten with a wooden stick in Araihazar, Narayanganj, with a video of the assault later spreading widely on social media and triggering anger among local residents. The incident reportedly took place at around 8.45pm on Friday (5 September) in the Jalakandi area of Gopaldi municipality in Araihazar upazila. […]