Commuters in the capital have reached a significant milestone in digital convenience following the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Rapid Pass and MRT Pass recharging. The service was inaugurated on Monday, 12 January 2026, by Sheikh Mohiuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. The […]

A fierce conflagration has broken out within the sprawling complex of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project in Maheshkhali. The blaze, which ignited at approximately 8:00 PM on Monday, 12 January 2026, has defied containment efforts for over four hours, casting a crimson glow over the island’s industrial landscape. A Protracted Firefighting Operation […]

A human chain was formed in Madaripur on Monday in protest against a violent attack on a schoolteacher, sparking renewed concern over the safety of educators and students in educational institutions across the district. Teachers, students, guardians and local residents joined the demonstration, demanding swift justice and stronger security measures to prevent similar incidents in […]

In Faridpur’s Boalmari upazila, a tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon when a passenger train collided with a labourers’ pickup at an unguarded railway crossing. Three workers lost their lives, while ten others sustained injuries. The collision took place around 3:00 pm at the Sotashi area on the Kalukhali–Bhatiapara railway line, within the Boalmari municipal […]