For more than a week, residents of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, have been grappling with an acute shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, the primary cooking fuel for thousands of urban households. Despite strong consumer demand, the most commonly used domestic cylinders are largely unavailable at neighbourhood retail shops. As a result, many families are […]

Even after eight decades, the heart of Faridpur town remains without a permanent concrete bridge, forcing residents, traders, and commuters to rely on a fragile Bailey bridge over the Kumar River. Located at Moyrapotti, adjacent to Haji Shariatullah Bazaar, this crossing lies at one of the most vital junctions of the town, yet it continues […]

Dhaka – Dr Tasnima Zara, former senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 parliamentary constituency, has had her nomination annulled. The announcement was made on Saturday, 3 December, at around 11:30 a.m. by the Returning Officer of Dhaka District. Speaking on the matter, Dr Zara stated that she […]

Hobiganj, Shaiestaganj – A heated exchange at Shaiestaganj Police Station has sparked widespread debate across Hobiganj district, following the circulation of a video in which a student activist allegedly made violent and threatening statements inside the station. The controversy centres on Mahdi Hasan, district secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who reportedly referenced past acts […]

As Bangladesh looks ahead to 2026, the year is shaping up to be pivotal for both its political evolution and economic trajectory. Expectations are cautiously optimistic: under a democratic government, the year could begin on a positive note, offering renewed confidence to investors and businesses alike. Yet this optimism is tempered by structural realities, most […]