Police halted a protest march heading towards Jamuna, organised to demand the cancellation of lease agreements of the Laldiya–Pangaon Terminal with foreign companies, which protesters described as harmful to national interests. They also called for stopping the process of leasing out the New Mooring and Patenga terminals to foreign firms. The march was obstructed at […]

Amid growing concerns over the fragile condition of the banking sector, many middle-class investors in Bangladesh are turning to savings certificates as a safer and more reliable investment option. These certificates not only provide a secure store of funds but also offer comparatively attractive interest rates, making them a preferred choice for risk-averse individuals. Currently, […]

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who remains critically ill at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, is being prepared for transfer to London for advanced treatment. Senior party sources have confirmed that she will be flown by an air ambulance dispatched from Qatar once medical approval and all logistical preparations are complete. Zubaida Rahman, physician and wife […]

During the critical days of the Liberation War, one young man wrote,“I cannot sit idle in this critical moment for the nation. Mother, do not cry—this is my smallest effort for the country.”He was Shahid Abdullahil Baki, posthumously awarded the Bir Protik. Today marks the 55th anniversary of his and his comrade Shahid Babul’s martyrdom. […]

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Narsingdi on Thursday, 4 December, at approximately 6:15 a.m., marking the fifth tremor to affect the region within just thirteen days. The recurring seismic activity has generated widespread fear and anxiety among local residents, many of whom report sleepless nights and mounting concern for their safety. Fortunately, no major structural damage […]

Lieutenant Colonel Redwanul Islam and Major Md. Rafat Bin Alam appeared before the International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday, 4 December, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July–August killings in Rampara, Dhaka. The two officers were transported under tight security from Dhaka Cantonment’s special prison to the tribunal in a secured prison […]