Lord Alex Carlyle, a member of the UK House of Lords, has issued a warning regarding Bangladesh’s upcoming national elections. He stated that all parties must act responsibly to ensure that controversial elections, like those in the past, do not recur. He also highlighted the urgent need to reform the International Crimes Tribunal, where Sheikh […]

Wang Taozen travelled from Guangzhou, China, to Bangladesh following his love for Surma Akter. He hoped to marry her, but legal complications and embassy warnings prevented the wedding. Taozen is currently in Dhaka preparing to return to his home country. The couple met about a month and a half ago on the online app ‘Wall […]

In Palashbari, Gaibandha, an elderly man used a microphone to announce a fight with his younger brother. On Thursday afternoon, Kaddus Mia rode a rickshaw through the village, informing residents that he would confront his brother Habijar after Friday prayers. Locals say the dispute over betel leaf plantation land between the brothers has been ongoing […]

For the first time in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s popular singer James and Pakistan’s Sufi-rock artist Ali Azmat will perform on the same stage. Assen Communication is organising the concert titled “Legends Live in Dhaka” featuring the two artists. According to a press release, the concert will take place on 14 November at the United Convention Centre […]

In Sarail, Brahmanbaria, a collision between a truck and a battery-operated auto rickshaw early Friday morning at around 6:15 am claimed the lives of two people. The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed. According to police and eyewitnesses, the truck, carrying cargo from Jessore, was heading towards Habiganj. Due to traffic congestion, […]

In Ramgati, Lakshmipur, a fire broke out early Friday morning at around 4 am, destroying 15 shops at Alexander Market in the Upazila headquarters. Affected shopkeepers reported losses amounting to nearly tens of millions of taka, including cash, goods, and shop structures. Locals said the fire started at a bedding store owned by a businessman […]

An Ansar member named Zeneral was arrested by Biman Bangladesh Airlines security personnel while attempting to smuggle mobile phones from the import cargo complex at Shahjalal International Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Gate 8 of the airport. During the arrest, at least 15 mobile phones were recovered hidden in his boots, trousers, […]

Due to urgent maintenance work on the Titas Gas pipeline, gas supply will be suspended in several areas of Dhaka and Gazipur from Friday morning (7 November). According to the notice, the supply will be halted from 9:00 am on Friday until 7:00 am on Saturday (8 November) in Kodda, Konabari, Jarun, Surabari, Kashimpur, Mouchak, […]

Gold prices have risen again in the local market. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by BDT 1,680 per tola and is now being sold at BDT 201,776 per tola. Today’s Gold Rates: 22-carat: BDT 201,776 per tola 21-carat: BDT 192,596 per tola 18-carat: BDT 165,081 per tola Traditional method: BDT 137,180 per tola […]