The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms and strong winds across eight divisions of the country over the next 24 hours. Authorities have also indicated the possibility of isolated hailstorms in certain areas. Citizens have been advised to remain cautious, particularly in vulnerable districts prone to sudden weather changes. On Tuesday, 17 March, […]

Two-and-a-half-year-old Naznin Raisa lies asleep in her father’s arms at a specialised hospital, battling thalassaemia, a lifelong genetic blood disorder. For her father, Ahmad Ali, the journey from Bagerhat to the capital has become a monthly necessity. Each visit brings the same pressing challenge: securing enough blood to keep his daughter alive. While donors are […]

The seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday has begun, prompting a mass exodus of people from the capital, Dhaka, to their hometowns across the country. Encouragingly, traffic along the Dhaka–Chittagong highway, particularly the 104-kilometre stretch in Comilla, remains smooth, offering relief to travellers who have faced severe congestion in previous years. On Tuesday (17 March), after 10:00 am, […]

Police in Gazipur claim to have solved the mystery surrounding a charred body discovered sixteen days ago by the roadside in the Brindaban area of Shreepur Upazila. Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim, 32-year-old Atikur Rahman, was strangled after failing to repay a loan, and his body was subsequently set on fire in an apparent […]

A statement displayed on the Prime Minister’s social media profile proclaims that while political beliefs may differ, the nation belongs to everyone. The sentiment is widely appreciated for its inclusiveness. However, recent developments in public administration and governance have prompted growing concern among citizens, who question whether this principle is being upheld in practice. Observers […]

The start of a seven-day public holiday for Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday has failed to ease pressure on fuel supplies in the capital, as long queues of vehicles continued to form outside major filling stations. A visit to a busy service station near Asad Gate at around 10:00 in the morning showed a queue stretching […]

In Narayanganj city, the District Office of the National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate has imposed fines on bus ticket counters for selling tickets above the official fare and failing to display the mandated price lists. The enforcement action aims to safeguard passengers from unfair pricing practices and ensure transparency across the city’s public transport system. […]