United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, has immersed himself in the rich architectural heritage and celebrated culinary traditions of Old Dhaka during a recent visit accompanied by his wife, Diane. The tour offered the American diplomat a vivid glimpse into the historic quarter’s distinctive character, where Mughal-era monuments, centuries-old religious institutions and bustling alleyways […]

Khulna, 5 February 2026 — A 22-year-old man, Rakib Hossain, was fatally shot by assailants outside a salon in the Ashibigha area of Khulna late on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10:00 PM near a local salon under the jurisdiction of Laban Chara Police Station. Rakib, a resident of the neighbourhood and son […]

Last year, Masum Mia faced a devastating loss from potato cultivation. On his ten-acre plot, he incurred a loss of 1.8 million taka, a financial blow that has weighed heavily on his family. To make ends meet, he has already sold three cows. This year, fearful of further losses, Masum has drastically reduced his potato […]

The authorities have invoked Section 144 near the residence of the Chief Adviser in the Jamuna area of Dhaka. The announcement was made on Friday afternoon by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali. The move comes after a large assembly of government employees, from various ministries and departments, gathered earlier in the […]

Cox’s Bazar, Teknaf – In a troubling escalation of pre-election tensions, gunfire was fired at the campaign vehicle of the Dhanshish (Rice Ear) party candidate in Ali Khali, Hnila Union, Teknaf, on the night of Thursday, 5 February. The incident occurred near Camp 25 of the Rohingya settlements in the area. According to local reports, […]

In a significant stride towards modernising the electoral process, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has launched a dedicated mobile application that allows voters to access comprehensive information about their designated polling stations directly on their smartphones. This move aims to simplify voter engagement, enhance transparency, and reduce confusion during elections. Using their National Identity (NID) […]

The Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has clarified the dual responsibilities and objectives of all stakeholders, including the Bangladesh Army, ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections and the 2026 referendum. Speaking at a consultative meeting yesterday morning at the National Football Stadium in Gulistan, he emphasised that the army is fully prepared to […]