Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, witnesses a range of activities almost every day involving government offices, political parties, and various organisations. Thursday, 29 January, is no exception. Here is a summary of some of the notable programmes scheduled in the city today. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Programmes The BNP has lined up multiple events […]

Late on Wednesday night, students of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute staged a road blockade in the Tejgaon Satrastha area of the capital, demanding the implementation of the tenth-grade pay scale for diploma engineers. The protest began around 11:30 pm, when students marched from their hostels and occupied the main thoroughfare, bringing vehicular traffic to a standstill. […]

Despite formally resigning last December, two former student advisers, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiya and Mahfuz Alam, continue to occupy government-provided housing, raising questions about adherence to official protocol. On 10 December 2025, both advisers submitted their resignations to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. At the time, the Chief Adviser’s press wing stated that the resignations would […]

As Bangladesh prepares for the 13th national parliamentary elections on 12 February, the government and relevant authorities are fully engaged in ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful voting process. However, this heightened focus on election duties has inadvertently created an opportunity for drug traffickers, who have been operating with increasing boldness. Reports indicate a noticeable […]