A maritime crisis is unfolding in the Middle East as four Bangladeshi-flagged merchant vessels find themselves caught in the crossfire of a volatile military confrontation near the Strait of Hormuz. The situation escalated dramatically when a state-owned vessel narrowly escaped a direct hit from an Iranian drone strike at the Port of Jebel Ali, United […]

A significant controversy has erupted in Bangladesh following reports that the former head of the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, declared himself a “Very Very Important Person” (VVIP) shortly before relinquishing power. Despite the official nature of such a declaration, the specific gazette notification has reportedly vanished from the website of the Bangladesh Government Press […]

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, the historic Badamtoli Wholesale Market in Old Dhaka has transformed into a sprawling hub of frantic commerce. Serving as the primary artery for the nation’s fruit supply, this century-old marketplace is currently witnessing a staggering daily turnover estimated between 200 and 300 crore BDT. From the early hours […]