Fishermen from Kutubdia, off the coast of Bangladesh, are increasingly at risk of being detained by Indian law enforcement due to the absence of clearly marked maritime boundaries in the Bay of Bengal. Thick fog and unmonitored sea lanes often result in fishermen unintentionally crossing into Indian waters, leading to arrests and harassment. Local fishermen […]

In a tragic incident in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, a Bangladeshi expatriate lost his life while attempting to save a cat from a road accident. The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday (6 January) around noon at the Yadobpur Bridge area on Hatboalia Road. The deceased has been identified as Nazmul Huda, 28, son of Aynal Haque of […]

The Bay of Bengal is witnessing a worrying ecological shift. Recent joint national and international surveys reveal a marked decline in fish populations, accompanied by a substantial rise in jellyfish. The study also confirmed the alarming presence of plastic pollution at depths of two kilometres below the ocean surface. However, researchers discovered 65 previously unrecorded […]

As winter arrives in northern Bangladesh, it brings with it the peak season for weddings, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivities. In Rangpur, this seasonal surge has translated into a significant rise in activity for local pith (shola) craftsmen, whose intricate creations—from wedding crowns to deity figurines—are now in high demand. According to the Bangladesh Small […]

In the northern division of Rangpur, fertile topsoil from agricultural land is being indiscriminately removed and transported to brick kilns, raising serious concerns over future crop productivity. Experts warn that the stripping of this nutrient-rich layer could severely compromise soil fertility and threaten food security in the region. According to agronomists, the topsoil layer is […]

A stark gender imbalance has emerged ahead of the forthcoming national election scheduled for 12 February, with official figures revealing that a majority of political parties have fielded no female candidates at all. According to data released by the Election Commission, 30 of the 51 parties contesting the election have not nominated a single woman, […]

Police in the coastal resort town of Kuakata, in Bangladesh’s Patuakhali district, have recovered the body of a young housewife from a rented residence, triggering shock and concern among local residents. The deceased, identified as Arifa Akter, was found with a fatal throat injury late on Monday night, prompting police to detain her husband for […]