Driven by dreams of a better future and the hope of economic stability for their families, thousands of Bangladeshi women have migrated abroad as domestic workers. However, a distressing pattern of exploitation and abuse has emerged, highlighting a serious human rights crisis. Recent statistics reveal that over the past seven years, at least 70,000 women […]

A series of devastating road accidents in Dhaka on Friday night claimed the lives of four people, casting a pall over the city just days before the festival. Among the victims were a father and his only daughter, who had ventured out for a joyous shopping trip. Saju Ahmed Sujon, 47, a government employee, had […]

On 8 March 1971, the momentum generated by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic 7 March address swept across East Pakistan, igniting unprecedented enthusiasm among students, youth, and professional organisations. His clarion call for the liberation struggle resonated in every neighbourhood, household, university, and workplace, prompting an extraordinary, spontaneous movement across the province. In response to Sheikh […]

The murder of Assistant Professor Asma Sadia Runa, head of the Department of Social Welfare at Islamic University, has triggered immediate administrative action and widespread public protest. Yesterday, the university temporarily suspended three staff members implicated in the case and established a five-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killing. Acting Registrar Professor Manjurul […]

In a tragic incident in Mohanpur, Rajshahi, a longstanding local muezzin, Mohammad Alauddin, aged 65, died following a violent clash between supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami over control of Eid prayer leadership. Alauddin had served as the muezzin at Alauddin Model Mosque for several decades, gaining respect across the local community […]

Bangladesh’s fuel reserves remain sufficient, and authorities have confirmed that no shortage is imminent despite the recent surge in consumer demand. At Chittagong Port, one tanker has been unloading over the past two days, while two additional vessels are expected to dock tomorrow, Monday. Fuel imports have been arranged to meet demand through April, and […]

Bangladesh, once celebrated as a pioneer in women’s empowerment, is now facing significant setbacks. Indicators show declining female participation in the labour market, reduced representation in higher education, and historically low involvement in political leadership. At the same time, reports of violence against women and child marriage have escalated sharply, threatening progress on gender equality. […]

The ongoing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel in the Middle East are sending shockwaves far beyond regional borders, destabilising global energy markets and posing significant challenges to economies worldwide, including Bangladesh. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, interruptions in crude oil and LNG supply, and rising global oil prices have created an […]