A massive five-hour power outage plunged several prominent areas of the capital, including Moghbazar, Banglamotor, Kawran Bazar, and Hatirpool, into complete chaos on Saturday. The unexpected blackout, which began in the afternoon, brought daily life to a standstill, leaving residents, businesses, and commuters facing severe difficulties. According to initial reports from utility providers, a critical […]

The global scientific community has lost an extraordinary mind with the passing of Professor Dr Rathindra Nath Bose, a world-renowned Bangladeshi chemist and cancer researcher. Dr Bose, whose groundbreaking work in oncology opened new frontiers in the treatment of solid tumours, died on 11 July 2015 in Houston, United States. His life stands as a […]

Few figures in the diplomatic history of Bangladesh have left as indelible a mark as Humayun Rasheed Choudhury. A consummate diplomat, an eloquent voice for his nation on the global stage, and a revered Speaker of the National Parliament, Choudhury embodied the very essence of integrity, wisdom, and unyielding patriotism. His life’s work remains a […]

The Lalmonirhat District Bar Association has taken a decisive stand against the rise of narcotics and illegal gambling in the region. In an unprecedented move, local lawyers have announced that they will refuse to represent or seek bail for any suspects arrested in connection with drug and gambling offences over the next month. The decision […]

Ahsan Habib remains a towering figure in modern Bengali literature, celebrated for his profound humanism and distinct poetic voice. Born on 2 January 1917 in the village of Shankarpasha under Pirojpur district, Habib grew up surrounded by a vibrant cultural atmosphere. This early exposure to literature deeply influenced his young mind, sparking a lifelong passion […]

Terrorism is far more than a simple security breach. It represents a profound, violent assault on human civilisation, core humanitarian values, and the foundational structure of the state. The ultimate objective of extremist violence extends beyond the immediate, tragic loss of innocent lives. It aims to foster an pervasive atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, destabilise […]

Police have arrested a local Awami League leader and practising lawyer after discovering a massive cannabis plant growing in the courtyard of his residence in Manikganj. The suspect, identified as Advocate Tofazzal Rahman Babu, was apprehended on Thursday afternoon alongside a woman accused of being involved in illicit activities on the premises. The operation took […]

A Dhaka court on Monday formally ordered the arrest of Afzal Hossain, a former Member of Parliament representing the Kishoreganj-5 constituency, in connection with the catastrophic arson case at the Bangabazar clothing market. The devastating blaze, which occurred in April 2023, resulted in massive financial losses estimated at 500 crore BDT and left thousands of […]

A special tribunal in Khagrachhari has sentenced a man to death for raping a seven-year-old girl in the Ramgarh upazila. The verdict concludes a highly publicised legal battle that has gripped the local community for nearly a year. Shaila Sharmin, the presiding judge of the Khagrachhari Prevention of Violence Against Children Tribunal, delivered the judgement […]

Ekushey Padak recipient Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan remains one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Bangladeshi classical music. Renowned across the world for his mastery of the sarod, he devoted his life to preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Hindustani classical music while carrying Bangladesh’s cultural identity onto the international stage. […]