The Election Commission of Bangladesh has unveiled a comprehensive set of voting guidelines aimed at ensuring transparency, security, and public confidence ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the accompanying referendum. Central to this directive is the mandatory operation of existing CCTV cameras in all educational institutions designated as polling centres, a move that […]

The 12th convocation of Rajshahi University (RU) concluded on Wednesday amid festive celebrations, yet it was marred by allegations of mismanagement, unmet demands from alumni, and notable organisational inconsistencies. The ceremony formally conferred degrees upon nearly 6,000 graduates from three academic batches, transforming the campus into a hub of celebration, reflection, and dissent. The day’s […]

In a powerful and unconventional expression of civic awareness, students in Magura have mounted a symbolic protest against anti-liberation forces, aligning their actions with the celebrations of Bangladesh’s 54th Victory Day anniversary. On Wednesday morning, general students of Magura Government Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy College erected a temporary structure, referred to by them as a “Razakar […]

A Dhaka court has directed Nestlé Bangladesh to remove a specific batch of its widely consumed KitKat chocolate from the market by 21 January, citing serious concerns related to food safety and public health. The ruling clearly states that until the case is fully resolved, the disputed batch must not be sold, distributed, or marketed […]

Residents of several key neighbourhoods in Sylhet city are set to experience a prolonged electricity outage on Thursday, 18 December, as the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) carries out scheduled maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. According to an official press release issued on Wednesday, 17 December, electricity supply will remain suspended for a continuous ten-hour period, […]

Authorities have made notable progress in the investigation surrounding the attempted assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab platform, following a meticulously planned operation by Rapid Action Battalion-2 (RAB-2). In a late-night raid on Tuesday, the elite unit successfully recovered eleven live rounds, two fully loaded magazines, and a knife—items believed to have […]

Chattogram’s notorious figure in the criminal underworld, Sazzad Hossain, alias Chhoto Sazzad, will remain in custody following a directive from the Appellate Division suspending his bail in all pending High Court cases. Although he had previously secured bail from the High Court, the latest order effectively nullifies that temporary relief. On Wednesday, 17 December, the […]

Authorities have successfully recovered the motorcycle and helmet used in the violent attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab platform, marking a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. In addition, the forged number plate affixed to the motorcycle at the time of the incident was discovered in a nearby manhole, having been deliberately […]

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Interior Advisor of Bangladesh, has reassured the public that the nation’s law and order situation is fully under control, with no cause for concern. His remarks came on Wednesday afternoon at a ceremony held at the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) headquarters in Chashara, Narayanganj, where […]

The district of Narsingdi has witnessed an alarming surge in violent crime, with seven murders reported in just seventeen days. The relentless succession of killings and attempted homicides has left local residents gripped by fear and uncertainty. Each incident seems to trigger another, compounding the anxiety felt across the community. Bodies of unidentified individuals have […]