A young man has been fatally stabbed in a violent altercation in Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira district, underscoring growing concerns about unresolved local disputes escalating into deadly confrontations. The deceased, Ibrahim Hossain, a resident of Berbari village under Satpota, succumbed to his injuries while being transported to hospital on Monday afternoon. Police have since detained […]

The government has ordered the urgent recruitment of 2,701 constables into the national police force, signalling a renewed push to strengthen law enforcement capacity amid ongoing security concerns. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed confirmed that the recruitment process will begin immediately and be implemented on a priority basis. Speaking on Monday following a high-level meeting with […]

Following his recent success in national politics, Ishraq Hossain has announced his intention to contest the mayoral election of Dhaka South City Corporation, signalling a significant of his political ambitions into urban governance. The announcement came on Monday through a post on his verified Facebook page, where he stated, “I will contest the city election […]

The results of this year’s Junior Scholarship Examination are expected to be announced later this week, marking a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s secondary education sector. A total of 46,200 students will receive scholarships, including 14,700 merit-based (talent pool) awards and 31,500 general scholarships. Kamrun Nahar, Assistant Director of the Planning and Development Wing at the […]

The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has issued a strict directive mandating that all government officers and employees report to their offices on time. The order, signed today, Monday, by Senior Secretary (Administration) Kamrul Hasan, emphasises adherence to official working hours and the disciplinary framework set out under existing regulations. The office order […]

The Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025 has been officially announced, with nine distinguished writers and scholars selected for this prestigious national recognition. The awards will be presented by Prime Minister Tariq Rahman during the inauguration ceremony of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, one of the country’s most celebrated cultural events. In a press release issued on […]