A protracted manhunt in the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir concluded on Sunday as security forces neutralised three militants, including a high-profile commander of the proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The encounter, which took place in the Kishtwar district, marks a significant victory for counter-terrorism operations in the region. The Fall of the ‘Invincible’ Saifullah […]

The political landscape in Kushtia has been plunged into a heated debate over civil liberties following allegations of “moral policing” directed at Amir Hamza, a newly elected Member of Parliament associated with Jamaat-e-Islami. The controversy erupted after a video surfaced on social media, depicting the legislator overseeing a heavy-handed enforcement of “religious sanctity” during the […]

A young man has been fatally stabbed in a violent altercation in Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira district, underscoring growing concerns about unresolved local disputes escalating into deadly confrontations. The deceased, Ibrahim Hossain, a resident of Berbari village under Satpota, succumbed to his injuries while being transported to hospital on Monday afternoon. Police have since detained […]

The government has ordered the urgent recruitment of 2,701 constables into the national police force, signalling a renewed push to strengthen law enforcement capacity amid ongoing security concerns. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed confirmed that the recruitment process will begin immediately and be implemented on a priority basis. Speaking on Monday following a high-level meeting with […]

Following his recent success in national politics, Ishraq Hossain has announced his intention to contest the mayoral election of Dhaka South City Corporation, signalling a significant of his political ambitions into urban governance. The announcement came on Monday through a post on his verified Facebook page, where he stated, “I will contest the city election […]

The results of this year’s Junior Scholarship Examination are expected to be announced later this week, marking a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s secondary education sector. A total of 46,200 students will receive scholarships, including 14,700 merit-based (talent pool) awards and 31,500 general scholarships. Kamrun Nahar, Assistant Director of the Planning and Development Wing at the […]

The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has issued a strict directive mandating that all government officers and employees report to their offices on time. The order, signed today, Monday, by Senior Secretary (Administration) Kamrul Hasan, emphasises adherence to official working hours and the disciplinary framework set out under existing regulations. The office order […]