The Home Minister, Salahuddin Ahmed, has announced the approval of a further 1,202 cases for withdrawal, describing them as politically motivated prosecutions filed against opposition leaders and activists over a 17-year period under the previous administration. The decision, officials say, forms part of a broader governmental effort to address what it characterises as long-standing judicial […]

Serious allegations of corruption and administrative malpractice have emerged against Mohammad Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), following claims made by tribunal prosecutor B. M. Sultan Mahmud. According to Sultan Mahmud, a syndicate led by Tajul Islam has been exploiting the Chief Prosecutor’s office for financial gain. On Monday, Sultan Mahmud […]

In a tragic incident in Daudkandi Upazila, Comilla, four members of a single family sustained severe burn injuries following a gas line explosion in the early hours of Tuesday. The accident occurred around sehri time in a residential area of the town, leaving both adults and children critically affected. The victims, rushed to the National […]

More than 3.9 million taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online for the 2025–26 fiscal year, marking a record level of digital participation, according to the National Board of Revenue. The figure was disclosed in an official statement issued on Tuesday, reflecting a steady rise in public engagement with the country’s electronic tax filing […]

From the bustling streets of Dhaka to rural villages across Bangladesh, mosquito infestations have become an inescapable part of daily life. Residents report that the relentless swarm is affecting their health, work, and comfort, turning the once-manageable nuisance into a public health concern. Bilal Hossain, who runs a tea stall at Tejgaon Truck Stand in […]