Major (Retd) Rafiqul Islam Bir Uttam, a prominent commander of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, marks his 84th birthday today, 13 September. A veteran freedom fighter, former commander of Sector 1, writer, former parliamentarian and government adviser, he has remained closely associated with several important chapters of Bangladesh’s history. Rafiqul Islam was born on 13 September 1943 […]

At just 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already become a key concern for Afghanistan ahead of its T20I series against India. The teenage left-handed opener has attracted considerable attention with his performances, prompting the Afghan camp to prepare specifically for the challenge he could pose at the top of India’s batting order. Afghanistan will face India […]

Police in Habiganj’s Bahubal upazila have detained two people, including a former Chhatra Dal leader, over allegations that a lorry carrying cumin was stopped and its owner was asked to pay Tk 500,000. The lorry, carrying 171 sacks of cumin purchased through a government auction, was reportedly being transported to Sylhet when it was stopped […]

A case has been filed against a leader of the municipal Jubo Dal in Sherpur, Bogura, over allegations of demanding Tk 500 million in extortion, attacking and vandalising a business establishment, assaulting employees and taking cash from the premises. Tarikul Islam Samrat, senior joint convener of Sherpur Municipal Jubo Dal, has been named the principal […]

Former religious affairs adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Professor Dr AFM Khalid Hossain, has urged students to avoid discussing confidential matters over WhatsApp or mobile phones. He made the remarks on Friday (11 September) at a reception for students who achieved A+ results, organised by the Jonar Keochia Islami Samaj Kalyan Parishad in Satkania, Chattogram. […]

Medical services at Singra Upazila Health Complex in Natore were disrupted for around 13 hours after a transformer failure cut the facility’s electricity supply, forcing doctors and nurses to treat patients using torchlights and mobile phone lights. The power went out at around noon on Saturday, 12 September, and had still not returned by 1am. […]

Eggs, long considered one of the more affordable sources of animal protein for low-income households in Bangladesh, are becoming increasingly expensive, adding to the financial strain caused by rising food prices. The pressure is particularly evident among families that have already reduced their consumption of fish and meat. For many such households, eggs and vegetables […]

Three more children have died after developing symptoms associated with measles in Bangladesh, taking the combined number of deaths among confirmed measles patients and those with measles-like symptoms to 1,012. The latest figures were released on Friday (11 September) by the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services […]

Young model Debjyoti is broadening his work in the entertainment industry with a newly released music video, taking another step beyond fashion modelling and Bengali cinema. Known for his work as a fashion model, he has also appeared in Bengali films and is now exploring music videos as another platform for his on-screen presence. The […]

Bangladesh’s dengue situation remains a serious public health concern, with two more deaths reported in the latest 24-hour period and 790 new patients admitted to hospitals across the country. The latest figures have taken the number of dengue-related deaths recorded this year to 141. The figures were disclosed in the Directorate General of Health Services’ […]