A harrowing incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in Kadolpur Union, Rauzan Upazila, Chittagong, when a three-year-old boy, Misbah, the son of Saiful Azam, fell into an uncovered deep well near his home. The incident occurred shortly after 3:00 pm, sparking immediate alarm among local residents, who rushed to initiate rescue efforts. According to family members […]

The Islamic University (IU) campus in Kushtia has been thrown into turmoil following allegations of an attempted abduction of a faculty member. Assistant Professor Shariful Islam Jewel, head of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Department, reportedly became the target of an attempted kidnapping, according to both the teacher and his family. The accused, Shahed Ahmed, […]

Excavation work to recover a foreign vessel long buried beneath the fertile fields of Urirchar has intensified in recent weeks. Since 4 January, multiple excavators have been operating in the northern-western area of Char Nangta, a remote part of Urirchar Union in Sandwip. Each day, the site attracts growing crowds of local residents and curious […]

While Bangladesh’s economy is gradually on a path to recovery, significant structural and sectoral challenges remain, according to Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud, Adviser to the Planning Commission. Speaking on Wednesday, he highlighted the need for continued reforms and strategic planning to sustain economic stability. Dr Mahmud delivered these remarks as the chief guest at a seminar […]

Serious concerns over the integrity of the forthcoming national parliamentary election have been voiced by Rabiul Islam Nayan, Member Secretary of the Dhaka South Jubo Dal, who has warned of alleged plans for widespread ballot fraud and orchestrated disorder. In a statement posted on social media on Wednesday, he claimed that a particular political group […]

The price of gold in Bangladesh has reached yet another historic high, breaking new records in the domestic market. On Wednesday morning, the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BJA) announced that the price of high-quality 22-carat gold increased by Tk 7,348 per tola, effective from 10:15 a.m. The association issued an official statement at 10:26 a.m., providing […]