Dhaka witnessed a series of alarming cocktail bomb explosions on Saturday, targeting three densely populated areas: Shantinagar, Mouchak, and Mirpur. Over the course of the afternoon and evening, four separate blasts were reported, leaving at least one pedestrian injured and sparking widespread fear among local residents. According to Mirpur police, the first incident occurred at […]

Bangladesh today observes Martyred Intellectuals’ Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering the nation’s brightest minds who were systematically murdered during the final days of the Liberation War in 1971. The day stands as one of the darkest and most painful chapters in the country’s history, marking the deliberate attempt to cripple the newborn nation […]

The President of Bangladesh, Mohammed Shahabuddin, has said that the unwavering courage and steadfast resistance displayed by the martyred intellectuals in the struggle against all forces of darkness remain unparalleled and eternally memorable in the nation’s history. He made these remarks in a solemn message issued on Saturday evening, on the eve of Shaheed Intellectuals’ […]

At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving under the United Nations have been killed in a deadly terrorist attack on a UN base in Sudan, as fierce fighting continues in the conflict-torn region. The information was confirmed on Saturday by Bangladesh’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate in an official statement. According to ISPR, the attack took […]

Former Member of Parliament Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman was last expelled from the BNP on 20 February 2022 on allegations of involvement in activities that went against party discipline. Although he lost his formal party affiliation at that time, he did not completely withdraw from politics. Instead, he continued to remain active in the public sphere […]

In Bauphal Upazila of Patuakhali, a serious incident of sexual assault and attempted murder has been reported involving a housewife and a local Islamist leader, reportedly over a longstanding land dispute. Despite jumping into a pond in a desperate attempt to protect her honour, the woman could not evade the attack. The incident occurred on […]