Once considered a nuisance in Bangladesh’s waterbodies, the water hyacinth—known locally as kochuripana—has emerged as a source of livelihood and economic opportunity. With its orchid-like blossoms, the plant was previously regarded as a threat to aquatic ecosystems, but innovative local initiatives have transformed it into a valuable natural resource. Historical records indicate that a Brazilian […]

A tragic road accident in Oman has claimed the lives of four Bangladeshi expatriates, sending shockwaves through the local Bangladeshi community. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday, 1 January, at approximately 5:00 am in the Azaiba area of the Omani capital, Muscat. Among the deceased, two were from Cox’s Bazar and the other two from […]

Jamalpur’s Bakshiganj Upazila BNP Student Affairs Secretary and Upazila Chhatra Dal convener, Zubaidul Islam Shamim, has come under intense public scrutiny after images and reports of his alleged sexual misconduct circulated widely on social media. In response, the Jamalpur District Nationalist Students’ Party has issued him a formal show-cause notice. The party leadership, including Jamalpur […]

Decades of governmental neglect, unregulated development, and unchecked tourism have pushed Bangladesh’s only coral island, St Martin, to the brink of ecological collapse. Profit-driven infrastructure has been erected at the expense of the island’s natural defences, placing immense pressure on both the local ecosystem and the resident population. In response, a draft master plan proposes […]

Police in Bangladesh’s Bhola district have arrested three men, including the principal suspect, in connection with the brutal killing of an auto-rickshaw driver and the subsequent theft of his vehicle in Lalmohan upazila. A sharp knife believed to have been used in the murder and four mobile phones were recovered during the operation, authorities confirmed […]

The President has issued the Forest and Tree Conservation Ordinance, 2026, introducing stringent penalties for damaging trees using nails or any other metallic objects. Under the new ordinance, individuals found harming trees without commercial purposes could face a fine of up to BDT 20,000. The legislative directive was officially gazetted on Tuesday, 6 January, by […]