Dhaka witnessed a grave escalation of unrest late on Thursday night as the headquarters of two of Bangladesh’s most prominent newspapers—Prothom Alo and The Daily Star—came under violent attack involving arson, extensive vandalism, and intimidation. The coordinated incidents took place in the Karwan Bazar area of the capital and followed protests triggered by the spread […]

Widespread unrest broke out in Chattogram on Thursday night following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, Convener of the Inkilab Manch, as supporters and protesters took to the streets demanding accountability. The demonstrations, which began peacefully, later escalated into violence, including arson, vandalism, and road blockades across several key areas of the port city and […]

A recent statement by Jamaat-aligned lawyer Barrister Shahriar Kabir has sparked widespread criticism and controversy after a video of his speech at a public gathering circulated widely on social media. In the clip, Barrister Shahriar is heard saying, “To enter paradise, one must align with Jamaat-e-Islami.” The statement quickly drew sharp rebuke from various political […]

Advocate Nipun Ray Chowdhury, a member of the BNP’s Central Executive Committee and General Secretary of the Dhaka District BNP, has emphasised the urgent need to resist anti-independence forces through the democratic process of voting. He asserted that these forces have repeatedly obstructed the nation’s hard-won independence and the principles of democracy. “To defeat these […]

In a dramatic political development, Sarjis Alam, the chief organiser (Northern region) of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), has been declared “unwelcome” in Rajshahi. The announcement was made on Friday night, 5 December, by Motaleb Hossain, former Joint Convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Rajshahi District and a former member of the NCP’s district […]

Osman Hadi, the prominent spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha and a well-known political activist, has died following a brutal armed attack that shocked the nation and reignited concerns over political violence and public safety. His death was confirmed late on Thursday night (18 December) through a post published on his verified Facebook page. The post described […]

Jagannath University’s Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) and Hall Students’ Union elections have seen eight candidates withdraw their nominations, while nine previously disqualified candidates for the central council have had their candidacies reinstated. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a notification signed by Professor Mostafa Hasan, Chief Election Commissioner of JAKSU. The notification detailed the […]