Bangladesh has carved out an impressive position in the current 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Holding the fourth spot in the standings with a healthy 66.67 percentage of points, the team sits just behind Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, with Australia currently leading the table at 77.78 per cent. With a substantial number […]

Security forces in Cumilla have launched a sweeping crackdown on the illegal drug trade, netting dozens of suspects in a coordinated operation. Encompassing all eighteen police stations across the district, law enforcement agencies moved simultaneously to dismantle local distribution networks and curb the rising tide of substance abuse affecting vulnerable communities. During the overnight raids, […]

A relentless surge in commodity prices, energy tariffs, and transport costs is squeezing households across Bangladesh, leaving low and fixed-income families struggling to meet basic daily needs. Official figures from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) indicate that retail prices for most grocery and kitchen essentials have drifted steadily upward, compounding financial strain despite minor […]

The implementation cost of two major mass rapid transit initiatives in Dhaka is projected to skyrocket by BDT 121,424 crore. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has forwarded proposals to the Planning Commission seeking executive approval for the staggering budget expansion, which more than doubles the initially authorised expenditure for MRT Line-1 and MRT […]

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) recently rolled out a dedicated bus service designed specifically to ensure safe and comfortable commuting for women across the capital. However, just a day after its inauguration, the initiative faced an unexpected reality: sparse passenger numbers and predominantly empty seats. On Wednesday morning, observational accounts from key city thoroughfares […]