Interest among Bangladeshi expatriates from Chattogram in exercising their democratic rights through postal ballots has risen markedly ahead of the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election and Referendum. According to the latest figures released by the Election Commission (EC), a total of 47,347 expatriate voters from Chattogram’s 16 parliamentary constituencies have completed registration to vote by post. […]

In a decisive move to curb environmental degradation and enforce compliance with environmental regulations, the Department of Environment (DoE) has demolished three illegally operated brick kilns in the Fatullah area of Narayanganj after collecting fines totalling Tk 1.5 million. The enforcement drive was carried out on Sunday, stretching from morning until late afternoon, in the […]

Life in Bogura has been severely disrupted as dense fog and biting cold winds grip the district, pushing temperatures to their lowest level of the current winter season. The sudden intensification of cold weather has caused widespread hardship, particularly among low-income communities who are struggling to cope with the plunging temperatures. On Sunday morning, 21 […]

With the forthcoming national parliamentary election approaching, concerns are mounting in Kaliganj Upazila of Jhenaidah district over a renewed surge in organised criminal activity and the use of illegal firearms. Local residents, civil society representatives, and security sources report that armed groups are becoming increasingly visible, raising serious fears about public safety and the integrity […]

In Hatahazari Upazila, Chittagong, a bitter dispute over property inheritance has escalated to an extraordinary and distressing situation: the body of a recently deceased father has been kept in the family’s courtyard, in a freezer, as his children fail to reach an agreement over burial arrangements. The incident occurred on Sunday, 21 December, in Ward […]

Students of Jagannath Hall at the University of Dhaka staged a silent march and protest rally on Sunday, demanding justice for the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, and the horrific burning death of seven-year-old Ayesha in Lakshmipur. The demonstrators also called for an end to the growing culture of mob violence, […]

The return of the bodies of two Bangladeshi soldiers from a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Sudan to their home villages in Kurigram on Sunday, 21 December brought an atmosphere of deep sorrow and solemnity. Both soldiers were given full military honours during burial ceremonies held in their respective villages. The remains of the soldiers […]

In a chilling pre-dawn incident, a farmer’s home in Monirampur, Jessore, was raided by a gang of masked intruders on Saturday, 20 December. The attackers reportedly assaulted the homeowner and his wife before making off with valuables, including gold jewellery and cash from a recent paddy sale. The incident occurred around 3:30 am at the […]

The city of Rajshahi is grappling with severe winter chills that have disrupted daily life across the district. Over the past week, temperatures have steadily dropped, and biting winds have made the cold feel even harsher. The city’s most vulnerable residents, particularly labourers and those living in precarious conditions, are bearing the brunt of the […]

In the heart of Chandpur’s Kachua Upazila lies a remarkably small village, Dhaiyamuri, known locally as part of the Majhigacha community. A century ago, the village was established by a single family. Today, it remains tiny, home to just 43 residents, of whom 24 are registered voters. The village is situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest […]