Bangladesh is increasingly facing obstacles in facilitating legal labour migration, with the activities of recruitment agencies cited as a major contributing factor. Cases of illegal overseas travel, failure to return after visa expiry, and fraudulent documentation have surged, creating significant socio-economic and regulatory challenges. Experts warn that some recruitment agencies are entangled in human trafficking, […]

In a tragic accident on Saturday night, 20-year-old college student Nazmul Islam lost his life in Nalchity Upazila, Jhalokathi. The news of his sudden passing has cast a shadow of profound grief over the local community and the academic environment. According to family and local sources, the incident occurred at around 9:00 pm in Baichandi […]

Hatiya, Noakhali – A heart-rending tragedy struck the island upazila of Hatiya on Saturday afternoon, 10 January, when a young child lost his life after being crushed by a road roller. The victim, Mohammad Azim, a second-grade student, was killed during ongoing road construction work in Ward 4 of Hatiya Municipality. Azim, aged approximately seven […]

Despite being home to Bangladesh’s largest natural gas reserve, the Titash Gas Field, the city of Brahmanbaria is currently facing a severe gas shortage, disrupting the daily lives of residents and affecting local businesses. Locals report that insufficient gas supply has made cooking, household chores, and commercial operations increasingly difficult, particularly during the winter months […]