Bangladesh’s gold market has witnessed an unprecedented surge, breaking all previous records for the fifth consecutive time. The price of gold per bhori (22-carat) has soared to Tk 222,083, marking an historic milestone for the nation. This new rate is set to come into effect nationwide from Tuesday, 23 December. The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) […]

In a startling development in Netrokona’s Madan municipality, a former Bangladesh Awami League (AL) leader, Manjurul Haque, has been accused of attempting to cut through a road under construction using an excavator. The incident reportedly took place on Monday morning, with Haque personally overseeing the operation. Local authorities and residents swiftly intervened. The Upazila administration […]

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Security Advisor to the Ministry of Home Affairs, has firmly rejected rumours regarding his resignation. Speaking to reporters on Monday, 22 December, following a meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Council at the Secretariat, he stated, “If I had intended to resign, I would not be present […]

Tensions flared in Shariatpur on Monday evening when activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the Chhatra Dal became embroiled in a violent confrontation, leaving at least five people injured and spreading fear across the surrounding area. The situation was further aggravated by the sound of crude explosive devices, commonly referred to as cocktails, […]

A deeply troubling incident in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, has sparked nationwide concern after a young Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was killed following allegations of making derogatory remarks about Islam. In the aftermath, claims of misinformation circulating on Facebook and in sections of the media have further complicated public understanding of what truly happened. According to […]

Faruk Hossain Bepari, convener of the Madaripur District unit of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) youth wing, has been issued a show-cause notice and summoned to explain his actions following his oversight of security drills and guard arrangements near the residence and business establishments of central Awami League Presidium member and former Shipping Minister Shajahan […]

Wasikur Rahman Babu, the former president of the Badda Thana unit of the Chhatra League, has died while in prison custody, officials confirmed on Sunday, 21 December. The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Prisons, Jannat Ul Farhad. According to the official, Babu was initially arrested in September and transferred to Kashimpur Prison-2 […]

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has revealed that irregular bank transactions amounting to over 127 crore Bangladeshi taka have been linked to Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the assassination of Inquilab Munch convener Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, and his associates. The disclosure was made on Sunday, 21 December, as part of an ongoing […]

In the aftermath of the assassination of Osman Hadi, spokesperson for the Inquilab Munch, twenty high-profile individuals assessed to be at risk have been provided with armed security, commonly known as “gunmen.” The recipients include senior political leaders across multiple parties, as well as other prominent figures, officials confirmed. Speaking at a briefing on Monday, […]