In a significant evolution of disaster management, Bangladesh has commenced the construction of its inaugural ‘Adaptation Fortress’. Located at the Bardal Aftab Uddin Collegiate School in Ashashuni, Satkhira, this facility represents a paradigm shift: a shelter designed to protect the populace not only from the fury of cyclones and tidal surges but also from the […]

The Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has alleged that advanced satellite-based technology, including the US-operated internet service Starlink, was used to spread disinformation across Iran during recent nationwide protests. According to the ambassador, the dissemination of misleading information played a significant role in fuelling unrest and escalating violence, ultimately contributing to a high […]

Efforts to save a captive elephant that was critically injured after being struck by a train in Sylhet have ended in heartbreak. The elephant, which fell into a roadside ditch following the collision, died on Monday afternoon while undergoing treatment, despite concerted rescue and medical efforts by multiple agencies. The incident occurred in the Shibbari […]

Bangladesh Police have identified communal elements in 71 incidents involving members of minority communities during the year 2025, according to a comprehensive review of law-enforcement records released by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government. The findings are based on verified First Information Reports (FIRs), General Diaries (GDs), charge sheets, and […]

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has announced the introduction of a significant new requirement for Bangladeshi nationals applying for US business and tourist visas (B1/B2). The policy, which will come into force on 21 January 2026, introduces a visa bond system aimed at ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay in the […]

Electricity generation at the coal-fired Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, has come to a complete standstill following a series of mechanical failures. The plant has remained entirely shut since Sunday, 18 January, after its last operational unit was forced offline due to a major technical fault. As a result, no electricity is currently […]