For the first time in Bangladesh’s electoral history, incarcerated individuals have been given the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the national parliamentary elections. As part of a special initiative during the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, registered prisoners are casting their ballots via postal voting. In addition to the parliamentary vote, they are […]

A nine-year-old girl, Huzayfa Sultana, succumbed to injuries sustained from gunfire originating across the Myanmar border, passing away on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. The child had been under treatment for 27 days at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Dhaka following the incident. The tragic news was confirmed by Mohammad Shahjalal, Acting Chairman […]

Last Thursday at 9:30 pm, cultural activist Saeed Khan Sagar was resting at his home in Arshinagar, Keraniganj, Dhaka, when his peace was abruptly shattered by the piercing blare of election campaign loudspeakers. Frustrated, he dialled the national emergency service 999. Within moments, police arrived and switched off the offending microphone. Speaking to Prothom Alo, […]

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have intensified security measures in key central areas of the capital, including Shahbagh, Kakrail, and the vicinity of Hotel InterContinental. The heightened vigilance comes in the wake of clashes between law enforcement and activists of the Inquilab Mancha on Saturday, 7 February, as authorities sought to maintain public order. From early […]

Allama Muhibbullah Babunagari, the Amir of Hefazat-e-Islam, has stirred fresh debate in Bangladesh’s political sphere by declaring that it is both “haram” and impermissible for Muslims to vote for the Jamaat-e-Islami party. His remarks, made at a religious gathering in Chattogram’s Fatikchhari Upazila, quickly went viral on social media, provoking intense reactions from multiple quarters. […]

Anil Mukherjee remains an indomitable figure in the revolutionary movements of the Indian subcontinent, a fearless advocate for workers’ rights, and a stalwart of communist thought. Renowned as a revolutionary, organiser, political theorist, and writer, his life was a relentless quest to build a society free from exploitation. Born on 10 October 1912 in Munshiganj, […]

Early this morning, Ramesh Chandra Sen passed away quietly in prison, deprived of medical care. A man once entrusted to the state—a former minister, educator, and political figure—died without treatment. Under police supervision, his lifeless body was removed from the jail. This is not merely the death of one man; it is a stark testament […]

Nafisa Kabir, an indomitable figure in the Bengali Language Movement, remains a symbol of courage, conviction, and unwavering commitment. During the historic 1952 movement advocating for Bengali as a state language, she emerged as a fearless, conscientious, and proactive activist. Despite living abroad, Kabir’s voice resonated across borders, steadfastly championing the rights of the Bengali […]

The nation’s media fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and distinguished figures, veteran journalist Zakaria Kajol. He passed away on Friday, 6 February, at 3:30 pm while receiving treatment at a private hospital in the capital (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un). He was 67 years old. His demise has […]