The government has announced a reduction in all types of fuel prices in Bangladesh, effective from today, Sunday, 1 February, aligning domestic rates with fluctuations in the global market. According to a statement issued late on Saturday, 31 January, by the Energy Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the prices of […]

Dhaka: Staff and officers of Bangladesh’s four state-owned commercial banks—Sonali, Rupali, Janata, and Agrani—held a human chain protest on Saturday (31 January) demanding fair and regular promotions. Participants expressed frustration over the long-standing suspension of promotion processes, citing growing uncertainty, professional disadvantage, and workplace inequality as pressing concerns. The demonstration, organised in front of the […]

Dinajpur, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas, was enveloped in a sudden dense fog on Friday (30 January), bringing the district to a virtual standstill despite a slight rise in temperature. The Met Office recorded the morning temperature at 14.5°C, marginally higher than the previous day’s 14.4°C. The thick fog has drastically reduced visibility […]

A tragic road accident in Mahadebpur, Nawganj, claimed the lives of five people on Saturday morning (31 January), leaving one other critically injured. The incident occurred at around 8:00 a.m. when a sand-laden dump truck collided with two battery-operated vans carrying local produce. The deceased have been identified as: Sanchu Urao (48), son of Mangra […]