The prevalence of vision-related problems in the country is rising at an alarming rate, emerging as a significant public health challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and domestic specialists, a substantial portion of these conditions is preventable. Yet, millions of people—particularly in rural and marginalised regions—are deprived of essential eye care due to […]

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, government, semi-government, autonomous, and semi-autonomous institutions across the country have announced revised office hours. The update was disclosed on Thursday (5 February) during a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka by Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. According to Mr Alam, the standard office hours for […]

Despite nationwide restrictions on road traffic during the national parliamentary election and referendum, Dhaka’s metro rail services will continue to operate as usual, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has confirmed. Authorities have assured commuters that train services will remain uninterrupted to facilitate smooth travel on election day. DMTCL Director AKM Khairul Alam stated, “To […]

The thirteenth national parliamentary election in Bangladesh is rapidly approaching, bringing with it heightened anticipation and concern among voters nationwide. While excitement about exercising the right to vote is palpable, fears surrounding election-related violence and security lapses have also intensified. In the 53 days leading up to the election, a total of 274 violent incidents […]

Chittagong Port remains at a standstill for the third consecutive day as labour unrest continues unabated. On Thursday morning, at around 10:30 am, Shipping Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain confronted the striking workers at the port gates. The protesters, visibly agitated, raised various slogans demanding immediate attention. Stepping out of his vehicle, the adviser engaged directly […]

In Patharghata Upazila of Barguna, a 15-year-old girl has accused her own father of sexual assault, leading to his arrest. According to police sources, the girl’s mother lodged a formal complaint at Patharghata Police Station on Tuesday evening. Subsequently, the victim herself visited the police station to submit a written statement, detailing the alleged abuse […]