Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 511 people during its regular anti-crime operations across the capital over a 24-hour period, with 49 cases filed against those detained. The arrests were made during coordinated drives conducted by different DMP divisions and its Detective Branch in several parts of Dhaka. Police also recovered firearms, ammunition, narcotics and a […]

The history of political emancipation across the Bengal region is deeply indebted to female revolutionaries who defied social expectations to fight systemic injustice. Among the most distinguished of these figures was Suhasini Das, an anti-colonial organiser, political campaigner, and lifelong social worker whose courageous efforts left an indelible mark on both the anti-British movement and […]

In a concerted effort to mitigate the unrelenting gridlock choking Bangladesh’s capital, the government is formulating a comprehensive roadmap to launch an electric water bus network across a 110-kilometre circular route surrounding Dhaka. Encompassing five crucial waterways—the Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakhya, Balu, and Dhaleshwari rivers—the proposed transit ecosystem aims to deliver a clean, reliable alternative for […]

Bangladesh’s industrial sector is facing a severe operational crisis as a protracted shortage of natural gas and electricity has forced the shutdown of more than 100 manufacturing units over the past week. The energy deficit has crippled production across vital sectors, including essential consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, steel, and textiles, causing widespread concern among industrial […]