A serious controversy has erupted in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila after allegations of question paper leakage during the Junior School Certificate (JSC) scholarship examination. Police have arrested Sadikul Islam, a vice-president of the Trishal upazila unit of the banned student organisation Chhatra League, in connection with the incident, which has raised fresh concerns about the integrity […]

In a significant development aimed at curbing the spread of illegal firearms, the Detective Branch (DB) of Gopalganj police has arrested a man in possession of a locally manufactured one-shot gun. The arrest was made during a targeted late-night operation, reflecting intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to maintain public safety and prevent criminal activities […]

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Begum Khaleda Zia, has been laid to rest with full state honours beside the grave of her late husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Zia Udyan in Dhaka. The burial marked the closing chapter of a defining era in Bangladesh’s political history and was […]

The government has significantly strengthened restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in areas surrounding educational and healthcare institutions, marking a decisive step towards safeguarding public health. Under a newly promulgated ordinance, anyone found selling tobacco products within a designated radius of schools, hospitals, clinics, sports venues, or children’s parks will face a […]

As the year drew to a close, Google released its annual report, “Year in Search 2025,” offering a revealing snapshot of Bangladesh’s evolving social, cultural and technological landscape. Far more than a list of popular queries, the report captures the shifting mindset of a nation becoming increasingly curious, informed and digitally engaged. An analysis of […]

After three consecutive days shrouded in dense fog, the capital finally awoke to the long-awaited sight of sunshine, offering a sense of comfort and renewed energy to city dwellers. The return of daylight filtered gently through the winter haze, lifting spirits across neighbourhoods and restoring a semblance of normalcy to daily urban life. From around […]