The 12th convocation of Rajshahi University (RU) concluded on Wednesday amid festive celebrations, yet it was marred by allegations of mismanagement, unmet demands from alumni, and notable organisational inconsistencies. The ceremony formally conferred degrees upon nearly 6,000 graduates from three academic batches, transforming the campus into a hub of celebration, reflection, and dissent. The day’s […]

Residents of several key neighbourhoods in Sylhet city are set to experience a prolonged electricity outage on Thursday, 18 December, as the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) carries out scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. According to an official press release issued on Wednesday, 17 December, electricity supply will remain suspended for a continuous ten-hour period, […]

Chattogram’s notorious figure in the criminal underworld, Sazzad Hossain, alias Chhoto Sazzad, will remain in custody following a directive from the Appellate Division suspending his bail in all pending High Court cases. Although he had previously secured bail from the High Court, the latest order effectively nullifies that temporary relief. On Wednesday, 17 December, the […]

The district of Narsingdi has witnessed an alarming surge in violent crime, with seven murders reported in just seventeen days. The relentless succession of killings and attempted homicides has left local residents gripped by fear and uncertainty. Each incident seems to trigger another, compounding the anxiety felt across the community. Bodies of unidentified individuals have […]