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 […]

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has issued a firm warning to media organisations and individuals, stating that the publication or circulation of false, misleading, or unverified news concerning the country’s apex court may result in contempt of court proceedings under existing laws. The warning was formally conveyed through a notification signed by Registrar General Muhammad […]

In a significant political development, over 300 members of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) from Khagrachhari district have formally joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under the leadership of the party’s former district organising secretary, Biplob Tripura. The official induction ceremony took place on Monday afternoon at the Khagrachhari district BNP office. Addressing the gathering, […]

In a development that has captured widespread attention, Tahreema Jannat Suravi, popularly known as the ‘July Warrior’, has been granted bail in a high-profile extortion case. The decision was delivered on Monday, 5 January, at approximately 6:30 p.m. by Judge Amit Guha of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court-1 in Gazipur. The court’s Additional Public […]

Controversy has erupted in the Manikganj-3 constituency after Ataur Rahman, a senior BNP leader and member of the district BNP convening committee, alleged that he was subjected to intimidation following the announcement of his independent candidacy. Rahman submitted a formal written complaint to the District Returning Officer on Sunday evening. According to the complaint and […]