A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday, 15 January, in Tungipara, Gopalganj, when a Mahindra vehicle collided head-on with a battery-operated three-wheeler (commonly known as an e-rickshaw). The crash claimed the life of a three-month-old infant, Rishi Majumdar, and left six others injured. The infant, who was travelling in the Mahindra vehicle, was the son […]

Students of the English Department at Jahangirnagar University staged a protest on Thursday demanding immediate solutions to classroom shortages and perceived departmental inequalities. The demonstration began at approximately 12:30 pm, with participants marching from the university’s newly constructed Kala Bhavan to the front of the Administrative Building, where they held a sit-in and public assembly. […]

A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two young men in Ashuganj Upazila of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, on Wednesday evening, when their motorcycle collided head-on with a speeding truck. The victims, both motorcycle riders, died instantly as a result of the severe impact. According to local reports, the collision occurred around 6:00 pm on 14 […]

Bangladesh’s border security forces have thwarted an attempted illegal crossing into India, arresting four young men, including an alleged human trafficker, near the Chapainawabganj frontier. The operation highlights ongoing concerns over cross-border human trafficking and the vulnerabilities of jobseekers drawn into risky migration routes by false promises of employment abroad. According to the Border Guard […]

The death toll from consuming illicit alcohol in Rangpur has risen to seven within just three days, intensifying public concern over the unchecked operations of illegal liquor traders. Police have confirmed that among the latest fatalities are two consumers and the alleged seller of the rectified spirit, while several others remain critically ill. According to […]

Old Dhaka has once again been transformed into a vibrant tapestry of colour, sound and tradition as residents celebrate Sakrain, the historic festival marking Poush Sankranti. From the narrow lanes to the rooftops of centuries-old houses, the area has come alive with kite-flying, festive lighting and communal gatherings, reaffirming Sakrain’s place as a defining symbol […]

Ferdaus Ara, the Executive Officer (Upazila Nirbahi Officer – UNO) of Banchharampur Upazila in Brahmanbaria, has passed away while undergoing treatment in Dhaka. She died at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Islami Bank Central Hospital, Kakrail, Dhaka (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un). According to Banchharampur Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land), Md. Robiul Hasan Bhuiyan, […]