The Government of Bangladesh has established a high-level committee to investigate allegations of systemic corruption and financial irregularities within the Local Government Division (LGD). These allegations span the tenures of both the former Awami League administration and the subsequent interim government. The announcement was made by the State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD), […]

“Ekdin To Chole Jabo, Porer Ghoroni Hobo” was once among the most widely recognised songs in Bangladesh. The song achieved enduring popularity through the distinctive voice, melody, and stage presence of Pilu Momtaz, one of the notable figures of Bangladeshi pop music during the 1970s and 1980s. Pilu Momtaz became known for her lively performances […]

The history of the Bangladesh Liberation War in Rangpur is marked by the tragic events of 23 May 1971. On this Sunday night, the Pakistan Army, supported by local collaborators known as Razakars, conducted a systematic and brutal operation across several key areas of Rangpur city, including Litchu Bagan, Gomastapara, Dewanbari Road, and Nisbetganj. This […]

A tragic incident occurred in the Dowarabazar Upazila of Sunamganj district on Saturday, 23 May 2026, when a young duck farmer was killed by a lightning strike while tending to his flock. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Safiq Mia, a resident of Surigaon village within the Lakshmipur Union. Details of the Incident According […]

Police in Sharsha Upazila, Jessore, have arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Alam Gazi, on charges of attempted rape and physical assault of a three-year-old girl. The arrest took place in Sarupdah village on the night of Friday, 22 May. The suspect is the son of Johur Gazi, a resident of the same village. Incident […]

Journalists from two private satellite television channels were brutally assaulted by a suspected drug trafficker and his associates on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the West Rajashan area of Savar, Dhaka, while the media personnel were conducting an investigative report on local narcotics trade. Following the attack, Savar Model Thana Police took immediate action, […]

Child deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms continue to rise in Bangladesh, with health authorities reporting 11 additional deaths in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning 8:00am. Five of the latest deaths were recorded in Sylhet division. The latest figures bring the total number of deaths attributed to measles and related complications […]

An NGO employee was killed after being run over by a truck in Joypurhat town on Saturday morning. The victim, identified as Mahfuzul Islam Mafu, 45, died in the accident at around 7:00am on 23 May on the main road in front of the Shilpakala Academy in Joypurhat, according to local residents and police officials. […]

Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 127th birth anniversary will be observed at University of Dhaka on Monday, 25 May, under the theme ‘The Poet of Rebellion, the Poet of Life Nazrul’. The university authorities have announced an extensive programme to commemorate the occasion with due solemnity and respect. According to the schedule released by the university, teachers, […]