“In memory of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay”
Today, 16 January, marks the death anniversary of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of Bengali literature’s most revered and enduring novelists. …
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A devastating fire in Uttara house kills six
Dhaka, 16 January 2026: A devastating fire engulfed a six-storey residential building in Uttara, Dhaka, on Friday morning, claiming the …
Egg prices have fallen, fish and chicken remain relatively stable
Amid the usual price fluctuations in the winter season, the egg market has shown a welcome sign of relief. Improved …
Appeal Hearing Against Hasan–Asaduzzaman’s Sentence Increase on 20 January
The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division has scheduled the hearing of the prosecution’s appeal seeking harsher punishment for former Prime Minister …
Ten Parties Forge Islamist Coalition as Jamaat Claims 179 Seats
In a pivotal shift for Bangladesh’s right-wing political landscape, ten Islamist and conservative parties have finalised an electoral pact following …
Chronic Road Blockades: Seeking Accountability in a Paralysed Capital
Dhaka’s transit network has long been a fragile ecosystem, but in recent months, the city has faced a mounting crisis: …
Impact of US Migration Policy on the Bangladeshi Diaspora
The American dream has taken an agonising turn for thousands of Bangladeshi families as the indefinite suspension of US immigrant …
From Chief Heat Officer to the Hot Seat: Bushra Interrogated
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formally interrogated Bushra Afrin, the daughter of the incarcerated former Mayor of Dhaka North City …
Local Chairman Detained After Student Coordinator Labels Him ‘Devil’
A dramatic confrontation in Zakiganj, Sylhet, has led to the detention of a local official and the subsequent mobbing of …
BNP Accuses Rivals of Weaponising Religion for Votes
In a stark assessment of the pre-election climate, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused a “specific political party” of …