The escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East has begun to cast a long, dark shadow over Bangladesh’s energy security. Following the commencement of military strikes between Iran, Israel, and the United States in late February, global oil and gas production chains have been severely disrupted. This international volatility has now materialised on the streets […]

The political landscape of Munshiganj is in mourning following the death of Mohiuddin Ahmed, the former Member of Parliament for the Munshiganj-1 constituency (Sirajdikhan-Sreenagar) and a stalwart of the Bangladesh Awami League. Mr Ahmed breathed his last at approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 10 March, whilst undergoing treatment at a private medical facility in the […]

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading civil society think-tank in Bangladesh, has sounded an alarm regarding the fiscal implications of a recent reciprocal trade agreement with the United States. According to the organisation, the government is projected to incur a staggering customs revenue loss of approximately £93 million (BDT 1,327 crore) within the […]

Police in Narayanganj have recovered a government-issued pistol that was snatched from a police officer during an attack in the city, approximately 22 hours after the incident. The weapon was retrieved during a late-night operation carried out by district police and the Detective Branch (DB) in Bandar upazila. The firearm had been taken from Assistant […]

A man in Manikganj’s Harirampur upazila has been fined for illegally storing diesel at his residence, which he had sourced from his father-in-law, a local fuel dealer. The incident took place in the Razar Kolta area, highlighting growing concerns over fuel hoarding amid regional supply disruptions. On Tuesday afternoon, the son-in-law, identified as Noyon Hossain […]

In a decisive operation in the Sundarbans, the Bangladesh Coast Guard has apprehended an active member of the notorious Dyall gang. During the operation, a firearm and four rounds of live ammunition were recovered based on information provided by the suspect. Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan, the Coast Guard’s media officer, confirmed the arrests and […]

Ahead of Eid, sanitation workers of Barishal City Corporation have launched a strike demanding payment of their overdue salaries and festive bonuses. On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of workers gathered in front of Ashwini Kumar Hall, staging a protest and voicing their grievances. The event drew attention from Monisha Chakraborty, the district coordinator of the Socialist […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammad Ali Hossain Fakir, has issued a stern directive to all police personnel, warning against leaving their official posts without authorisation to lobby at government ministries. The move comes amid growing concern that such practices are undermining the reputation of the Bangladesh Police and disrupting the daily functioning of […]