The government has significantly strengthened restrictions on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in areas surrounding educational and healthcare institutions, marking a decisive step towards safeguarding public health. Under a newly promulgated ordinance, anyone found selling tobacco products within a designated radius of schools, hospitals, clinics, sports venues, or children’s parks will face a […]

As the year drew to a close, Google released its annual report, “Year in Search 2025,” offering a revealing snapshot of Bangladesh’s evolving social, cultural and technological landscape. Far more than a list of popular queries, the report captures the shifting mindset of a nation becoming increasingly curious, informed and digitally engaged. An analysis of […]

After three consecutive days shrouded in dense fog, the capital finally awoke to the long-awaited sight of sunshine, offering a sense of comfort and renewed energy to city dwellers. The return of daylight filtered gently through the winter haze, lifting spirits across neighbourhoods and restoring a semblance of normalcy to daily urban life. From around […]

The body of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was brought to the Janaza venue on Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on Wednesday, marking the final farewell of one of Bangladesh’s most prominent political figures. Draped in the national red-and-green flag, her body was transported in a refrigerated vehicle, arriving at the site at precisely […]

In a deeply distressing incident that has sent shockwaves through the local community, a 10-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the brutal assault of a seven-year-old girl in the Chandina upazila of Cumilla. The young victim is currently undergoing intensive treatment at Cumilla Medical College Hospital (CuMCH) following the harrowing ordeal. Details of […]

The body of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia, was brought for the final time to her Gulshan residence, Firoza, earlier today. In a poignant moment, her son, Tarique Rahman, was seen seated beside her, reciting the Quran. His daughter, Jaime Rahman, was also present, offering silent support to her family. At […]

The funeral of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be conducted under the highest level of security, with more than 10,000 law enforcement personnel deployed at the venue. This was confirmed by Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, following a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat […]